Research on The CARE Meditation Approach
At CARE Meditation, we are deeply committed to understanding the intricate paths of inner transformation, especially in relation to sustainability and climate. Our dedication has led us to embark on a comprehensive 4-year research project:
Experiencing Personal Sustainability Transformation-Techniques and Practices
for Narrating the Interconnected Self.”
Key Questions Driving Our Research:
- How must we, as humans, evolve to achieve the Global Goals and Agenda 2030?
- How can I deepen my awareness and contribute to a rise in global conscious awareness?
- What role do I play in this transformative journey?
Funding and Leadership:
We are honored to receive funding from FORMAS, a Swedish government research council dedicated to sustainable development.
The research initiative is spearheaded by Therese Asplund of Linköping University in Sweden and Pål Dobrin from CARE Meditation.
Participants in our study will engage in a 10-week contemplative training. This journey begins with a week-long retreat and culminates in a 3-day retreat. Throughout the program, participants will also attend 4 online seminars, held bi-weekly.
Aim:
Our primary objective is to deepen the understanding of techniques and practices that foster inner transformations towards personal sustainability and climate change.
This project aims to:
– Develop a conceptual design of inner transformation processes through partnership collaborations
– Investigate empirically how personal transformative change unfolds in dialogical processes.
– Engage in partnerships for personal sustainability transformations.
This research is a collaborative effort between Linköping University’s Department of Thematic Studies – Unit of Environmental Change, and The Swedish Folk High Schools. With Pål Dobrin’s expertise from CARE Meditation in guiding contemplative practices and inner transformation, our project will provide valuable insights into the processes and practices underpinning inner transformation. Furthermore, it aims to propel this emerging field of study forward, bridging the personal, political, and practical dimensions of sustainability transformations.
our 12 week program Teachers
PÅL DOBRIN
CHRISTINA ANDERSSON
Natalia Esteve
NIKLAS HUSS
ANNA-MARIA NILSSON
What we believe
EMPOWERING HAPPINESS & FULFILMENT
The Care Meditation practice enables you to experience a more loving relationship with yourself, to other people….. and to the world at large.
COLLABORATION & CO-CREATION
We are a global initiative that develops inner abilities, skills and other qualities for people and organisations involved in efforts to contribute to a more sustainable global society.
INNER TRANSFORMATION
An inner transformation is necessary for the outer transformation, to reform our systems and way of living: to face the pressing sustainability challenges of our time
SCIENCE & ANCIENT TRADITIONS COMBINED
We believe in combine neuroscience & psychology with the wisdom from ancient contemplative traditions
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We embrace diversity and include people & collectives with different views and backgrounds
JOY AT WORK
Awareness and compassion based interventions for self-leadership and transformation of workplace culture
