Jacob Lindsley

Jacob Lindsley is a PhD student in psychology whose work focuses on social-cognitive mechanisms of change in meditation practices, including how meditation may impact people’s social attributions, altruistic feelings, and self-concepts. His work draws upon traditional scholarship to improve the scientific understanding of psychological processes impacted by contemplative practice.  Jacob is a committee chair for the International Society for Contemplative Research, a teacher for Cultivating Emotional Balance, a former Research Associate in Neurology for Oregon Health and Science University. He is also a minister with a background in classical Buddhist studies and meditation practice within the Tibetan tradition.