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"Mindfulness: The Biohack For Work Stress" - Grounds on the Go Series

Dr. Patricia Jennings will explain how a biological function that evolved to insure our survival is now making us sick.

FREE! Includes lunch. Space is limited - RSVP here to reserve your spot.

When

September 6, 2017 (12:00pm to 1:00pm)

Where

The Off-Grounds Conference Room on the 4th floor of Town Center Two at the [UVA Research Park|http://www.uvaresearchpark.com/]. Ample, free parking is available in the Town Center lots.

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Summer Meditation Series

Come to learn or just keep up your practice in this inclusive and vibrant community.

When

July 3, 2017 (12:15pm to 12:45pm)

Where

Gibson Hall Room 204

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Summer Hiking Series

Spend a Saturday hiking and learning new ways to engage with nature through contemplative practices!

When

July 1, 2017 (10:00am to 3:30pm)

Where

Wildrock Retreat: Finding Solid Ground in Nature and Yourself

* This event is already full, but please consider participating in the CSC Serenity Ridge Meditation Retreat on April 29 (Sat) instead.

CSC and Wildrock are partnering together to offer a day retreat that emphasizes play and exploration, creativity and self-expression, awareness and quiet reflection.

When

April 30, 2017 (10:00am)

Where

Wildrock

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Serenity Ridge Meditation Retreat 2017 Spring

Join CSC for a day of self-discovery, reflection, relaxation, connection with nature, authentic dialogue with others, and delicious home cooked vegetarian food at Serenity Ridge Center.

When

April 29, 2017 (10:00am to 4:00pm)

Where

Serenity Ridge Retreat Center

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Ghostly Affects: Emotion and subjectivity in contemporary Thai Buddhist mindfulness

Please join Prof. Julia Cassaniti for a talk entitled "Ghostly Affects: Emotion and subjectivity in contemporary Thai Buddhist mindfulness" at UVA on April 28 (Fri.).

When

April 28, 2017 (3:15pm to 5:00pm)

Where

Monroe 124

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CCI Self-Care Day

Medical and nursing students as well as clinicians are invited on Friday, April 21st for a day of FREE activities that foster self-care.

When

April 21, 2017 (9:00am to 5:00pm)

Where

University of Virginia School of Nursing

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Speaker Series: Encountering the Divine through His Most Beautiful Names in Islamic Contemplative Practice

Prof. Maria Dakake Will hold talks on contemplative practices related to the names of God in traditional Islamic thought at UVa on April 3 (Mon.). Please register here to join us for these free events.

When

April 3, 2017 (4:00pm to 5:30pm)

Where

WILSON Hall 301

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Speaker Series: Buddhist Meditation as Technology and the Effects of Modernity