Project Compassion Center for Compassion & Altruism
Research & Education

Mission

To undertake a rigorous scientific study of the neural, mental and social bases of compassion and altruistic behavior that draws from a wide spectrum of disciplines, especially neuroscience, psychology, economics and contemplative traditions.  
 
To explore ways in which compassion and altruism can be cultivated within an individual as well as within the society on the basis of testable cognitive and affective training exercises. 

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