Our Aims

The Mindfulness Initiative is the world’s leading policy institute focused on mindfulness and compassion training. It is dedicated to exploring the potential for contemplative practice in politics and public life. It aims to:

Political Culture. Support the cultivation of mindfulness and compassion among legislators to shift political culture and elicit wiser policymaking
Thought Leadership. Further understanding in the field and equip decision-makers to consider trainable inner capacities in their assessment of problems and design of solutions
Policy Development. Assess mindfulness research, analyse current implementation and match this with prevailing policy concerns to make recommendations for change
Sector Guidance. Support the sustainable development of the mindfulness sector and the appropriate adoption of mindfulness practices in society
International Influence. Inspire and support teams of advocates to further the above aims in their own countries and regions

Latest

Mindfulness, compassion and the climate crisis – removing roadblocks and reconnecting to what really matters

A blog by Ruth Ormston reflecting on the COP27 summit, and the urgent need for inner development to support external solutions to the climate crisis.
Response to call for evidence on the mental health and wellbeing plan

A briefing paper containing the Mindfulness Initiative's response to the Department of Health's call for evidence on its mental health and wellbeing plan.
Innovations in Mindfulness Awards - Finalists

Details of the finalists selected for the 2022 Innovations in Mindfulness Awards
Initial reflections on the MYRIAD study

A summary of initial reflections from the Mindfulness Initiative team on the results of the large RCT of mindfulness in schools conducted as part of the MYRIAD (My Resilience in Adolescence) Project.

Reconnection: Meeting the Climate Crisis Inside Out

A report on the relevance of mindfulness and compassion practices to the widespread disconnection from self, others and nature at the root of the climate crisis.
Mindful Nation UK report (and translations)

The first policy document of its kind, investigating the potential for mindfulness-based interventions across various domains of public policy. Published on behalf of the UK Mindfulness All-Party Parliamentary Group.
Mindfulness: Developing Agency in Urgent Times

Multiple interconnected crises call for skilful response on a global scale - but our capacity for intentional action in our collective best interest is underdeveloped and increasingly undermined. This paper opens a dialogue on the contribution of evidence-based mindfulness training to individual and collective agency.
Who we are
Implementing Mindfulness in Schools: An Evidence-Based Guide

This comprehensive guide is written by MI education policy co-leads Professor Katherine Weare and Adrian Bethune after extensive consultation with an expert steering group. The guide will be a key resource for all teachers, educators and SLT members interested in implementing mindfulness within their schools.
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness All-Party Parliamentary Group

The Mindfulness Initiative provides the secretariat for the UK Mindfulness All-Party Parliamentary Group (MAPPG) and helps politicians to inquire into applications in public policy.
What we do

The Mindfulness Initiative bridges contemplative practice and public policy, championing the inner dimension of social change.
Responding to 'Mindfulness: Developing Agency in Urgent Times' - A compilation of essays

Contributions from researchers, innovators and thinkers that critically engage with the topics outlined in Mindfulness: Developing Agency in Urgent Times.
Building the case for mindfulness in the workplace

A toolkit to help you pull together the rationale and evidence for mindfulness training in workplace contexts, with practical advice for launching and developing your initiative.

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