Science of Compassion
For thousands of years, compassion has been valued in many traditions - and now scientists are exploring how to develop it, use it, and benefit others as well as oneself.
Compassion might seem abstract, but it’s actually grounded in very real neurological and hormonal processes underlying empathy, kindness, and motivations to care and help — the heart of being human.
The fascinating insights of cutting-edge research are also enormously useful: for example, showing effective ways to reduce toxic self-criticism or to better manage conflicts with others.
Explore The Science of Compassion
Overview
A research overview of the science of compassion — what it is, where it comes from, what suppresses it, and what the evidence shows it can do.
Podcast
The Compassion Podcast — interviews with scholars, teachers, policymakers, and activists exploring how compassion can change the world.
Scholars Directory
A searchable directory of researchers, scholars, and practitioners working in the academic study of compassion — from around the world and across disciplines.