Journal of Contemplative Studies

Advancing contemplative knowledge and practice

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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.

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What is Contemplation?

A series of interviews with leading scholars.

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Contemplative Currents

Stopped in Our Tracks

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Have you ever been stopped in your tracks? Have you ever been confronted with something so far outside of your…

Special Issues

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

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Contemplative Forum

The Contemplative Forum facilitates connections and exchanges among a global community of scholars, practitioners, and educators. Each month, a curated digest is sent to subscribers. We invite you to subscribe, share, and engage with the Contemplative Studies community.

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