The Science of Compassion – Mirror Neurons
In my earlier article here, I talked about the physiological changes that happen in our brain when we meditate, especially the decreased activity in the parietal lobes, which contributes to a lesser identification with our egos and a greater sense of connection to those around us. Recently, I learned about another piece of science behind the theory of compassion, and that is a structure called mirror neurons – also known as the “Dalai Lama” neurons or the “Gandhi”... Read More
Penn Professors, Affiliates, and Organizations
We have come up with a collection of resources at Penn, in the form of people and organizations, who we feel play a strong role in creating a profound shift in our education system, healthcare system, and lives in general. These people are doctors, scientists, researchers, and leaders in their fields. By being on the cutting edge of what they do, they are creating a new culture for us to live in–a world not dominated by stress, fear, and worry in which individuals can... Read More
Documentaries/Video
Garrison Institute’s CARE for Teachers Program http://www.garrisoninstitute.org Dr. Tish Jennings, Director of the Garrison Institute’s Initiative on Contemplation and Education and Assistant Research Professor at the Prevention Research Center at Penn State University, discusses the CARE for Teachers program with Maria LeRose, along with her thoughts on why contemplative teaching and learning are so important. The Transformation of West Philadelphia High... Read More
