Leah Weiss Ekstrom is a Contemplative Educator whose
research and teaching focuses on the application of meditation in secular
contexts.
Currently, Leah is Director of Compassion Education at Stanford's Center
for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE).
Leah directs the CCARE: Compassion Training Course (CTC) professional
education program as well as other educational initiatives such as the
application of compassion meditation in schools
"The Compassion Training Course is a nine-week program designed to
develop the qualities of compassion, empathy, and kindness for oneself
and for others. The CTC integrates traditional contemplative practices
with contemporary psychology and scientific research on compassion. The
program was developed at Stanford University by a team of contemplative
scholars, clinical psychologists, and researchers." Sub Conferences:Education
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