Past events

The Dalai Lama Center is pleased to host information regarding occasional third party events which are in keeping with the mission and values of the Center. Click here to add your event.

A National Symposium for Child Well-being in the Middle Years

How are our children doing right now, and how is this changing over time? The Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) tells us so much, but what else is there to learn? Who can we learn it from? How can we be more effective in our goals of enhancing children’s social and emotional well-being? We think the time to answer these questions is now! more

Cultivating Heart-Mind Well-Being in Children Workshop

What is Heart-Mind Well-being?Heart-Mind Well-Being (HMWB) refers to the balance between educating the mind and educating the heart. Children’s Heart-Mind well-being begins with the significant adults in their lives. Warm and positive adult-child relationships are very important to a child’s well-being and ability to learn and develop.What is the Purpose of this Workshop?This workshop will provide an introduction to Heart-Mind Well-Being, with a focus on understanding and fostering the positive human qualities in yourself and the children in your life. more

Heart-Mind Well-Being: A Focus on Adolescence Workshop

Join the Dalai Lama Center for a workshop dedicated to learning how to promote HEART-MIND WELL-BEING in adolescents.Heart-Mind well-being refers to the balance between educating the mind and educating the heart. While there is a great focus in our society on academic achievement, a growing body of research shows the positive impacts of developing our hearts – the way we relate to one another – and that social/emotional development helps to improve academic success. more

Heart-Mind 2018: Take Care Of Yourself (archived)
Friday, February 23, 2018, 12:00am - Saturday, February 24, 2018, 5:00pm

Heart-Mind 2018: Take Care of Yourself explored how self-acceptance, being kind to ourselves, and connection improves our well-being, and makes it possible for us to be more present and caring for the children and adults in our lives. The conference brought together leading minds that shared the latest science and practice of well-being in the context of education, parenting, mental health and more!  Participants enjoyed rich opportunities to connect with others, learn, laugh, be inspired, and experience some sparks that help ignite our own journey to well-being. more

Heart-Mind 2018 Conference: Take Care of Yourself

The Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education is pleased to announce its upcoming conference Heart-Mind 2018 “Take Care of Yourself ” February 23-24, 2018.  more

Heart-Mind Well-Being Workshop

Join the Dalai Lama Center for a workshop dedicated to learning how to promote HEART-MIND WELL-BEING in children and youth!Heart-Mind well-being refers to the balance between educating the mind and educating the heart. While there is a great focus in our society on academic achievement, a growing body of research shows the positive impacts of developing our hearts – the way we relate to one another – and that social/emotional development helps to improve academic success.In our Heart-Mind Workshops we share current research, scientific knowledge, best practices and practical strategies related to the promotion of social and emotional development in children. more

Heart-Mind 2015: Human Connection in a Digital World (Archive)
Friday, October 2, 2015, 8:30am - Saturday, October 3, 2015, 1:00pm
Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver

Join us for the 3rd annual Heart-Mind Conference, October 2-3, 2015, in Vancouver, as we embark on an educational journey rich with insights for everyone who cares for or about children.Expand your network with educators, parents, health and wellness professionals, recreational and community leaders and others who want to help children flourish. Deepen your knowledge of how we teach and nurture our children as we explore Human Connection in a Digital World. more

GENERATION STRESSED - Empowering Children In The Face Of Stress

An evening with author Michele Kambolis. Moderated by Jim Gordon/CTV.Date: Thursday, April 23, 2015, 7-9pmLocation: UBC Robson Square - C300 - Theatre800 Robson StreetVancouver, BC V6Z3B7Here's what you can expect: more

The Haven Toolkits

The Haven Communication Toolkit: Building Clarity and Connection  more

2015 Mindfulness Research Conference

Interact with the leading researchers on mindfulness to promote child well-being and hear about their cutting-edge research and programs. We have already started putting together an exciting program. Below is the list of presenters, so far. more

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