M3CS 2024 Seminar Series

Session 1. Mindful Parenting

Watch Professor Craig Hassed, Dr Luke Smith, and Dr Sherelle Connaughton in a compelling discussion on practical strategies for balancing the demanding roles of caregiving, work, and personal life in today's fast-paced world about. Discover how mindfulness can help to transform your parenting approach, enhance communication, and help improve family dynamics.

Session 2. Does Meditation Make Us More Moral?

Professor Craig Hassed, along with M3CS PhD student and Buddhist monk Kevin Berryman, delve into the complex relationship between meditation and ethical living. Watch as they explore how meditation impacts morality, the challenges it presents, and how it supports our ethical development. Discover how you can apply these insights to create a more positive and ethical influence in your life and on those around you.

Session 3. Burnout and How to Prevent It

Professor Craig Hassed is joined by Megan Flamer to tackle a subject that resonates deep in today's faced paced world: burnout. Watch this session to discover how to recognise, prevent, and discuss burnout with your friends, family, and colleagues. Gain tools in how to support your wellbeing in a safe and research backed seminar from the team at M3CS.

Session 4. From Mindful Practice to Global Impact

Watch Professor Craig Hassed in this inspiring discussion with Elise Bialylew, founder of Mindful in May, as they explore how mindfulness enhances personal well-being while fostering generosity and kindness. Discover the transformative power of mindfulness in this insightful session.

Session 5. Meditation and the Brain

In this captivating discussion, Professor Craig Hassed is joined by Dr. Sara Lazar to explore the transformative impact of meditation on the brain. They examine landmark studies that show how meditation can reduce stress, slow brain aging, and enhance mental resilience. This conversation also delves into the neurological changes associated with meditation practices and maturity development through mindfulness.

Session 6. Intersecting Wisdoms Indigenous & Buddhist Insights

Watch Dr. John Bradley, alongside Professor Craig Hassed, in a thought-provoking discussion as he shares his personal insights from over 40 years of Vajrayana Buddhist practice and expertise in Indigenous languages and law. He explores the fascinating synergies and contrasts between these two profound wisdom traditions.

Session 7. Converging Journalism & Well-being Through Mindful Narratives

Shannon Harvey, a multi-award-winning journalist, author, and filmmaker, joins Monash mindfulness expert and M3CS Education Director Professor Craig Hassed in a dynamic discussion. Shannon shares how her personal health challenges led her to explore the scientific mind-body connection and mindfulness.

Session 8. The Many Faces of Knowledge: Wisdom and Different Ways of Knowing

M3CS Education Director Professor Craig Hassed and Monash academic, author, and television presenter, Dr. Susan Carland explore knowledge and wisdom from an Islamic perspective and discuss why wisdom and contemplation can provide insights and help us to work through real-world challenges.

Session 9. Mindfulness and the High Performance Mind

Professor Craig Hassed delves into the art and science of mindfulness with Emma Murray, a leading expert in mental strength training. With over two decades of experience working with elite athletes and professionals, Emma's unique approach goes beyond traditional mindfulness to unlock peak performance under pressure.

Session 10. Exploring Consciousness

Watch leading philosopher and consciousness expert, Professor Jakob Hohwy, in a though-provoking conversation with Professor Craig Hassed. Together they explore the mysteries of consciousness - from the 'what,' the 'why,' the 'how,' and even 'who (or what) else might experience it!

Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies (M3CS)

Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies (M3CS)

M3CS 2024 Seminar Series