About Mindfulness Initiative @ SMU

Our Vision

Founded in 2013, the Mindfulness Initiative @ SMU aims to make a positive impact on individuals, organizations and society by engaging in research, education, and outreach on mindfulness. The initiative takes a secular and inclusive approach to mindfulness. It is scientific, evidence-based and open-minded towards both benefits and limitations of mindfulness and mindfulness training. In pursuit of its vision, members of the Mindfulness Initiative @ SMU engage in and support various research, educational, and outreach projects.

Our Mission

• Research & Educate - To support scientific research on mindfulness, to inform and educate
• Outreach - To actively engage engage society by providing opportunities for practicing mindfulness
• Empower - To empower individuals towards self-care and sustainable well-being

To date, thousands of people have participated in our mindfulness courses, workshops, seminars, and conference. We have conducted and published numerous studies in leading peer-reviewed journals as we continue on our mission to advance research, educate, and empower the learning and practice of mindfulness.