Talk
TEDxSunsetPark - Diana Winston - The Practice of Mindfulness
A TEDx talk introducing secular mindfulness practice for a general audience.
About the teacher
Diana Winston
Diana Winston trained in Buddhist meditation, including ordination in the Theravada tradition, before moving into secular mindfulness instruction as director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA (UCLA Mindful). Her work translates contemplative technique into a clinical, evidence-informed frame accessible without a religious context.
She leads free weekly meditations at the Hammer Museum (also offered virtually), alongside new classes and retreats planned for 2026 through UCLA Health and a retreat with Spirit Rock.
“Most of us travel through life with heavy, bulky emotional baggage. To our great relief, with meditative practices and their healing modalities, we can shrink this baggage to carry-on size.”Diana Winston
Upcoming events
Meet Diana Winston in person.
Talks, day programmes and retreats currently listed in the Paths Are Many calendar.
Talks & videos
Watch before you attend.
Short introductions and longer conversations, to hear this teacher in their own words.
Talk
Introduction to Mindful Awareness | Diana Winston - UCLA Health
A clinically-oriented introduction to mindful awareness practice from UCLA Mindful.
Path
The wider context.
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Secular attention training
Mindfulness
A secular, evidence-based approach to attention and awareness, developed from Buddhist meditation practice for clinical and everyday use.
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