The Bertha Crosley Ball Center for Compassion

The Bertha Crosley Ball Center for Compassion offers research-based educational and experiential programs to calm minds, open hearts, deepen relationships, and strengthen communities. Learn more about The Bertha Crosley Ball Center for Compassion.

Highlights

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Upcoming Event - February 18th

Join us at 7pm on Thursday, February 18th, for an evening conversation with Dr. Michelle Chatman!
Upcoming Event - February 18th: Learn More
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January Newsletter

Not on our monthly email subscriber list yet? Check out the Center's January newsletter!
January Newsletter: Read More
Center Director Dr. Vaishali Mamgain leading a nature-based meditation practice at Pangong Tso, Ladakh (altitude 14,000 ft.)

Creating a Compassionate World

The BCB Center for Compassion teaches students, faculty, staff, and members of the community practical ways to integrate compassion into their daily lives.
Left: Vaishali Mamgain with a large brown dog. Right: Blaise Goodman holding brussels sprouts plants with roots attached

Creating a Compassionate Classroom

Hear Dr. Vaishali Mamgain, Director of the BCB Center for Compassion, speak with student-veteran Blaise Goodman about Contemplative Education.
Creating a Compassionate Classroom: Get Started

Compassion in Action

USM art student Han Nguyen took compassionate action during the pandemic: the watercolor image on the left depicts him cutting his father's hair during the early days of stay-at-home orders.
photo of Vaishali Mamgain in front of the ocean. she is wearing glasses and a brightly patterned scarf.

This is My Maine

What makes Maine so special? Hear what Center Director Dr. Vaishali Mamgain shared with MPBN last Spring on their "This is My Maine" series.
This is My Maine: Learn More
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More Information

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Compassion in your Email

The Center's monthly newsletter is a great way to stay updated on Center activities and discover new practices for deepening compassion.
Compassion in your Email: Read More
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Compassion in the Classroom

The Center for Compassion provides ongoing opportunities for students to study compassion in the classroom and beyond.
Compassion in the Classroom: Browse Courses
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Compassion in the Community

Wondering what we've been up to lately? Find us in the community, in print, on the radio, and in scholarly journals.
Compassion in the Community: Read More

News

Julie Ziffer

Physics professor to teach astronomy to Buddhist monks in India

Physics professor to teach astronomy to Buddhist monks in India: Read More
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Center for Compassion director joins Maine Public for discussion of kindness

Center for Compassion director joins Maine Public for discussion of kindness: Read More
Brooke Dodson-Lavelle

USM Center for Compassion to hold first public talk April 13

USM Center for Compassion to hold first public talk April 13: Read More
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Events

Mar
2
Tue

Nonviolent Communication Training

4:30 PM
Mar
9
Tue

Nonviolent Communication Training

4:30 PM
Mar
14
Sun

What Is Ours To Do To Bring Change?

10:00 AM
Mar
16
Tue

Nonviolent Communication Training

4:30 PM
Jul
18
Sun

Courage of Care Summer Intensive

9:00 AM