Andrew Serazin

After 20 years of research led by a group of world-class experts, the science is clear: #forgiveness works. Join @TempletonWorld and @TheElders on December 16, 10 am EST, for a #ForgivenessForum moderated by @Zain_Verjee: forgivenessforum.com/register/

#ForgivenessForum4: Where Science and Spirituality Meet is happening virtually on 10/26 This event will feature global leaders from 6 of the world’s religious traditions to discuss the science, spirituality, & practice of forgiveness. Register for free: bit.ly/3EnZMO7

The WINNERS of the World's Best School Prizes have been announced during our fantastic Winning Ceremony! The energy was off the charts! Congratulations to all of our #StrongSchools and of course the winners. You are the future. #BestSchoolPrizes #TransformingEducation

⭐️New Postdoc Position⭐️ My lab has an opening for a postdoc to help guide a project looking at the efficacy of gratitude interventions adapted from spiritual traditions for wellbeing. Please forward to anyone interested. Info and application portal here: northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Bo…

On this #GlobalForgivenessDay, we celebrate the work of scientists and advocates everywhere who are working to foster a healthier and more peaceful world through the power of forgiveness. Learn more about the science behind forgiveness at DiscoverForgiveness.org

ICYMI: Did you catch #GenerationGreen yesterday? You may have missed the #sustainability event hosted by @prosyn and @TheElders. Hear the closing remarks of the event from Templeton World Charity Foundation President, @aserazin: youtube.com/watch?v=NsH4LQ…

Gratitude is one of many existing virtues we can leverage in creating new values around climate change. Learn more about how #humanflourishing can get the world on track: time.com/6116973/gratit… #COP26

@TempletonWorld My new article in TIME on how being grateful for nature can help combat climate change

Gratitude is one of many existing virtues we can leverage in creating new values around climate change. Learn more about how #humanflourishing can get the world on track: time.com/6116973/gratit… #COP26

“Donor intent centers on three questions: What constitutes appropriate charitable purposes? How are the wishes of donors upheld? And how do we account for a changing world?” @aserazin (@TempletonWorld) writes about honoring donor intent. #philanthropy ssir.org/articles/entry…

Honored to receive two @tellyawards today for the @StoriesOfImpac_ in both the Documentary and Science series! Thanks to @TempletonWorld for their generous support of the important research that we bring to life through storytelling!

"Forgiveness is more about deciding that you don't want that past event to continue to cause you pain." – @MShepardMD Hear from Dr. Melissa Shepard and other mental experts at tomorrow’s Forgiveness Forum 🔗bit.ly/2ndForgiveness… #ForgivenessForum

📅 I am thrilled to host the next #ForgivenessForum coming up on May 17, 11AM ET. Hear from #mentalhealth champions like @theshaniproject, @MShepardMD, @drjustinpuder & @zakwilliams about the power and possibilities of forgiveness. Register free: bit.ly/FF2_May2021

Today I published an op-ed in @TIME on the science of forgiveness, one of @TempletonWorld's top priorities. Over 50 studies support the power of forgiveness, a kind of psychological alchemy that can help us turn the emotional "garbage" of 2020 into gold. time.com/5921505/forgiv…

And @Zain_Verjee, thank you for asking the right questions and allowing us to consider what role forgiveness may play in our personal and collective lives in 2020 and beyond. #ForgivenessForum 2/2

@TheElders, thank you for your incredible leadership. The #ForgivenessForum was just the first in a series of events that will drive the conversation forward as we look to inspire a more forgiving world. 1/2 Learn more: forgivenessforum.com

In 2020, maybe now more than ever, we need to shift the conversation away from blame and vengeance, and toward healing, hope, and flourishing. #Forgiveness is a science-driven tool that enables us to do so. forgivenessforum.com/register/

Nobel Peace Prize winner, @JuanManSantos, will join two former UN High Commissioners for Human Rights, Mary Robinson and @raad_zeid, to discuss the power of #forgiveness, empathy and hope. 10am ET/3pm GMT, 16 December. Register for the #ForgivenessForum: forgivenessforum.com/register/

#Consciousness is one of the least understood parts of human nature. Lucia Melloni (@MPI_ae) & Christof Koch (@AllenInstitute) discuss Accelerating Research on Consciousness, a groundbreaking initiative that uses #openscience and adversarial collaboration to test leading theories

"Science advances most quickly when people who think differently come together and collaborate." – Andrew Serazin We're excited to announce our ambitious 5-year strategy, which commits $60M to support interdisciplinary research on human flourishing: templetonworldcharity.org/our-strategy