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
Student Spotlight
In Spring 2021, the Center sponsored two USM students, Grace Muheto (L) and Kabena Mutombo (R) to participate in the "Reclaiming Resilience" workshop from Courage of Care.
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.
Creating a Compassionate Classroom
Hear Dr. Vaishali Mamgain, Director of the BCB Center for Compassion, speak with student-veteran Blaise Goodman about Contemplative Education.
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.
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.
More Information
Events Archive
The Center offers a range of events from public talks to trainings to practice groups. Browse all of our past events here.
Newsletter Archive
Our monthly email is a great way to stay updated on Center activities and discover new practices for deepening compassion.
Compassion in the Classroom
The Center for Compassion provides ongoing opportunities for students to study compassion in the classroom and beyond.
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.
News
Physics professor to teach astronomy to Buddhist monks in India
Center for Compassion director joins Maine Public for discussion of kindness
