Center for Contemplative Practices
The Center for Contemplative Practices was initially established in order to provide access to practical knowledge about Buddhist traditions. In addition, the Center aims to stimulate the integration of these practices into daily life, at home and at work. We believe that implementing these practices helps us to become better human beings. It could be said that the Center supplies the ingredients for a contemplative and practical humanism.
What are contemplative practices?
The word “contemplative” refers to the discovery and development of mindfulness and awareness. The development of mindfulness is at the heart of every contemplative tradition. With mindfulness and awareness, each moment is acknowledged, without judgment. Body and mind thus become more balanced. Attention is directed on the here and now.
The term “practices” indicates that we strive towards practical use of knowledge. The practices are described in simple language, using as little jargon as possible.
Contemplative Education
The Center for Contemplative Practices is also working on the development of contemplative practices in the field of education. The website of Contemplative Education is: www.contemplative-education.nl
This website is last updated the 9th of April 2010. © Short quotes may be used from the website, with acknowledgement. Neither the texts nor excerpts from texts may be used in publications without prior written permission. This website is translated from Dutch into English by Netty Foley and Iris Maher