InSpiRe:
Centre for Initiatives in Spirituality and Reconciliation
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The Cave of the Heart: Contemplation, Mindfulness and Social Renewal
A 3 Day Conference (28th – 30th June 2012) at St Mary’s University College, Twickenham
Conference Update (PDF File)
The Power of Compassion (PDF File)
A Performance of Tibetan Sacred Dance and Music from
The Monks of the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
Booking Form (PDF File)
Speaker Details (PDF File)
Background
The aim of this conference is to relate religious understandings of mindfulness and contemplation, especially in the Christian, Buddhist and Hindu traditions, to recent explorations of mindfulness in psychology, education, social care and business.
As well as listening to keynote addresses from leading practitioners and theorists in the field the conference will be an opportunity for participants to exchange ideas and information in a variety of formal and informal settings.
It is particularly aimed at academic researchers, theologians, contemplatives, practitioners of mindfulness, psychologists, therapists, counsellors, spiritual directors, educationalists, teachers and healthcare professionals, either working in the field or wanting to develop an interest in the area.
Conference Programme
Conference Programme (subject to change) (PDF File)
Call for Papers
The aim of this conference is to relate religious understandings of mindfulness and contemplation, especially in the Christian, Buddhist and Hindu traditions, to recent explorations of mindfulness in psychology, education and social care.
As well as listening to keynote addresses from leading practitioners and theorists in the field the conference will be an opportunity for participants to exchange ideas and information in a variety of formal and informal settings. It is particularly aimed at academic researchers, theologians, contemplatives, practitioners of mindfulness, psychologists, therapists, counsellors, spiritual directors, educationalists, teachers and healthcare professionals, either working in the field or wanting to develop an interest in the area.
Throughout the conference there will be opportunities for conference delegates to present 20 minute short papers followed by 10 minutes of discussion. Abstracts (no more than 250 words) of proposed topics should be sent to Dr Peter Tyler at tylerp@smuc.ac.uk or Steph Modak at inspire@smuc.ac.uk by 30th April 2012. We will try to accommodate all requests to deliver papers but cannot guarantee this will be possible.
Outcomes
As well as a conference website and network resource it is proposed to produce an edited volume from the conference papers.
Bursaries
Following a generous grant from an international charity we are now in a position to offer bursaries for the conference.
If you would like to apply for one please fill in the bursary form available on this site and send to me, Peter Tyler, at St Mary’s University College or Email: inspire@smuc.ac.uk
Bursary Application Form (PDF File)
Contact Details
For more information and to reserve a place:
Dr Peter Tyler or the InSpiRe Administrator
School of Theology, Philosophy and History
St Mary’s University College
Twickenham
TW1 4SX
Tel: 020 8240 4082
Email: inspire@smuc.ac.uk
