The Emory-Tibet Science Initiative

Today, ETSI launched a three-part orientation course on the emerging field of Developmental Contemplative Science for the Tenzin Gyatso Science Scholars (TGSS) at the Drepung Loseling Meditation and Science Center. Facilitated by Dr. Rob Roeser, Research Director of the Emory Compassion Center's Research Unit, the course represents ETSI's newest educational offering and area of exploration.

Developmental Contemplative Science is an interdisciplinary field that examines how contemplative capacities and practices—such as attention, compassion, ethical self-regulation, and wisdom—can support human development across the lifespan, from childhood through adulthood. Taking a developmental perspective, the field explores how these practices can be adapted to meet the evolving cognitive, emotional, social, and ethical needs of individuals at different stages of life and within diverse cultural contexts, with particular relevance for education.

Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat with Executive Director of the Emory Compassion Center, Lobsang Tenzin Negi, on his forthcoming book, Engaged Compassion: Seven Practices to Cultivate Resilience, Connection, and a Joyous Life. Drawing on decades of scholarship and collaboration with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Dr. Negi bridges contemplative wisdom and modern science to illuminate compassion as a powerful, trainable skill. Grounded in CBCT® (Cognitively Based Compassion Training), Engaged Compassion offers a clear pathway to greater emotional resilience, deeper connection, and enhanced wellbeing.

📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
🕑 5:30-7:00pm ET
📍 In person at Emory University (Atlanta, GA)
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/EngagedCompassion