Dr. Dave Vago

And I'm president now of also the International Society for Contemplative Research, which is an academic society that's focused on studying contemplative practices across the spectrum of different modalities within society. So education, healthcare, and even in the humanities. So we're really trying to focus and broaden how contemplative practices can be researched across the spectrum of society.

And I'm president now of also the International Society for Contemplative Research, which is an academic society that's focused on studying contemplative practices across the spectrum of different modalities within society. So education, healthcare, and even in the humanities. So we're really trying to focus and broaden how contemplative practices can be researched across the spectrum of society.

It definitely weighs heavy on me to think about what matters and that I try to think about waking up in the morning and thinking about how can you have the most impact today and starting there given everyone has certain skills. And there is this sense that I think as humans, we all have a calling or feeling inside that says, This is something that you're really attracted to. Do this.

It definitely weighs heavy on me to think about what matters and that I try to think about waking up in the morning and thinking about how can you have the most impact today and starting there given everyone has certain skills. And there is this sense that I think as humans, we all have a calling or feeling inside that says, This is something that you're really attracted to. Do this.

It definitely weighs heavy on me to think about what matters and that I try to think about waking up in the morning and thinking about how can you have the most impact today and starting there given everyone has certain skills. And there is this sense that I think as humans, we all have a calling or feeling inside that says, This is something that you're really attracted to. Do this.

Mine really has been about science and human flourishing. One of the premises that I tried to live by is the mission of Mind and Life. I used to have the Mind and Life Institute used to have a mission. Right now it's bridging science and contemplative wisdom to foster insight and inspire action. towards flourishing.

Mine really has been about science and human flourishing. One of the premises that I tried to live by is the mission of Mind and Life. I used to have the Mind and Life Institute used to have a mission. Right now it's bridging science and contemplative wisdom to foster insight and inspire action. towards flourishing.

Mine really has been about science and human flourishing. One of the premises that I tried to live by is the mission of Mind and Life. I used to have the Mind and Life Institute used to have a mission. Right now it's bridging science and contemplative wisdom to foster insight and inspire action. towards flourishing.

I'm much more interested in the science and using my neuroscience background to help provide a scientific understanding of the mind and the mind, body, brain connections to help reduce suffering and promote human flourishing. So what are the ways that we can accomplish that kind of mission? We can do it through dialogue.

I'm much more interested in the science and using my neuroscience background to help provide a scientific understanding of the mind and the mind, body, brain connections to help reduce suffering and promote human flourishing. So what are the ways that we can accomplish that kind of mission? We can do it through dialogue.

I'm much more interested in the science and using my neuroscience background to help provide a scientific understanding of the mind and the mind, body, brain connections to help reduce suffering and promote human flourishing. So what are the ways that we can accomplish that kind of mission? We can do it through dialogue.

We can do it through science and research, and especially with interdisciplinary groups, right? So everyone from the philosophical traditions, the wisdom-based contemplative traditions, but then the neurosciences and the clinical sciences. How are we all speaking together to accomplish this goal we have for humanity, which if depression and anxiety

We can do it through science and research, and especially with interdisciplinary groups, right? So everyone from the philosophical traditions, the wisdom-based contemplative traditions, but then the neurosciences and the clinical sciences. How are we all speaking together to accomplish this goal we have for humanity, which if depression and anxiety

We can do it through science and research, and especially with interdisciplinary groups, right? So everyone from the philosophical traditions, the wisdom-based contemplative traditions, but then the neurosciences and the clinical sciences. How are we all speaking together to accomplish this goal we have for humanity, which if depression and anxiety

If one out of every four individuals is experiencing a depression and anxiety that's debilitating and life debilitating, meaning like they, it affects how they even get up in the morning and not be able to take care of themselves. People are suffering at higher levels than any time ever in human history. And it's increasing dramatically. Like between 2019 and 2020, it was one in eight people

If one out of every four individuals is experiencing a depression and anxiety that's debilitating and life debilitating, meaning like they, it affects how they even get up in the morning and not be able to take care of themselves. People are suffering at higher levels than any time ever in human history. And it's increasing dramatically. Like between 2019 and 2020, it was one in eight people

If one out of every four individuals is experiencing a depression and anxiety that's debilitating and life debilitating, meaning like they, it affects how they even get up in the morning and not be able to take care of themselves. People are suffering at higher levels than any time ever in human history. And it's increasing dramatically. Like between 2019 and 2020, it was one in eight people

back in 2020. And that was a 35% increase of rates of depression and anxiety just due to the pandemic starting. And the World Health Organization just put out data for last year that showed that it's no longer one in eight, it's one out of every four. And so no matter what we think we're doing to help, the world is still in need of

back in 2020. And that was a 35% increase of rates of depression and anxiety just due to the pandemic starting. And the World Health Organization just put out data for last year that showed that it's no longer one in eight, it's one out of every four. And so no matter what we think we're doing to help, the world is still in need of

back in 2020. And that was a 35% increase of rates of depression and anxiety just due to the pandemic starting. And the World Health Organization just put out data for last year that showed that it's no longer one in eight, it's one out of every four. And so no matter what we think we're doing to help, the world is still in need of