MBEL – Mindfulness-Based Ethical Living
Are you wanting to find a way of living that is meaningful, grounded and connected to the world around you? MBEL is a ten-week, facilitator-guided online course, inspired by the early teachings of the Buddha that is adapted to the realities of modern life.
While mindfulness is often promoted today as a tool for personal well-being, MBEL goes further to explore our relationships and interconnectedness in the world. It invites us to open to life’s deepest realities – ageing, sickness and death, as well as impermanence and discontent – and to engage in an ongoing process of reflecting on our experiences and seeking to minimize harm and suffering.
Living our Interconnectedness
At the heart of MBEL is the recognition that our lives are deeply interconnected – with family, friends, colleagues, neighbors, the larger community, nature and the universe. It encourages a way of living that is based on care and responsibility – for ourselves, for each other, and for the world we share.
MBEL invites us to look beyond self-interest and consider how our actions affect others and the environment. MBEL helps us find practical ways to respond to the challenges of our times with wisdom and compassion.
An Invitation
MBEL draws on a secular interpretation of ancestral Buddhism, based on the teachings and writings of Stephen Batchelor.
Join a community committed to exploring what it means to live a life that is responsive to those around us, aligned with our deepest values and socially engaged – to make the world a better place.
A pilot course starts on September 4, 2025 from 7 pm Central Europe time (1 pm US Eastern Time). The course is limited to 15 participants. To help us develop the best possible program, we’re prioritizing applications from mindfulness and dharma teachers and experienced practitioners, as your feedback will be especially valuable. However, everyone is welcome to apply!
The deadline for applying for the pilot course is Monday, August 4.
If you’re not selected for this course, we’ll gladly add you to our waiting list and keep you updated about future offerings.
Go to ethicalmindfulness.org for more info and to sign up for a free course.
