The Guhyasamaja Buddhist Meditation Center Virginia

Center For The Advancement Of Well-being The College Of Humanities And Social Sciences

The mission of the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being (CWB) is to catalyze human well-being by promoting the science and practices that lead to a life of vitality, purpose, and resilience. As an interdisciplinary teaching and research center at George Mason University, we are dedicated to helping individuals and organizations thrive in a world of complexity and uncertainty.The center’s vision is to impact the well-being of 10 million people by 2019.

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Credit: Alexis Glenn/Creative Services/George Mason University Research shows that our ability to thrive and succeed – as a student, as an employee, as an organization, and in our lives – is directly correlated to our degree of well-being. We define well-being as building a life of vitality, purpose, and resilience. The good news is that well-being can be learned and developed at any age, and the benefits cross over to all aspects of life.

Each of us can actually change the chemistry of our brain to produce more positive and hopeful responses. Our levels of well-being can be elevated through engagement in the practices and mindsets that raise positive experiences, build resilience, and increase hope for a better future.

When these evidence-based techniques become part of our everyday life, they increase our ability to make choices and take actions that lead to increased personal and professional success. Enhancing individual and organizational well-being is the goal of the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being.

Our work provides individuals and organizations with tools and resources to more positively influence others and the world around them, creating a ripple effect to a world that’s thriving together.We invite you to learn more about our programs and the many ways you can engage with us.

Assumptions

People can intentionally learn, build and cultivate well-being.A well-lived life is a life full of meaning and purpose; grounded in self-awareness and infused with inquiry and curiosity.Well-being involves subjectivity and can be measured with rigorous science. Facilitating the well-being in others and providing opportunities for learning and growth is a responsibility of everyone involved in the leadership process.

Meditation Resources

Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years and was originally meant to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. Meditation is now commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction. Meditation is considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine. During meditation, you focus your attention and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. This process results in enhanced physical and emotional well-being.