Journal of Contemplative Studies
Advancing contemplative knowledge and practice
The Journal of Contemplative Studies (JCS) is open for submissions.

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The Journal of Contemplative Studies
The Journal of Contemplative Studies (JCS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia. The journal publishes original research and scholarship on topics related to contemplative practices with a focus on humanistic studies and transdisciplinary scholarship with a humanistic core.
The Executive Board is excited to announce that the Journal of Contemplative Studies (JCS) is open to accept the following submissions: Research Articles, Special Issues, Book Reviews, Community News and Research Notes for the JCS Blog.

Special Issues
JCS invites Special Issues that are thematically focused and curated by guest editors.

Generative Contemplation Symposium: University of Virginia, April 20-21, 2023
On Thursday April 20th and Friday April 21st, 2023, the Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia is hosting…

SPECIAL ISSUE #1: Psychedelics, Contemplation, and Religion
The editors are delighted to announce a forthcoming Special Issue dedicated to the intersections of psychedelics, contemplation, and religion by…

OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS: Journal of Contemplative Studies
On behalf of the Executive Board, we are thrilled to announce that the Journal of Contemplative Studies (JCS) is open…
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