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SUMMARY:Embodying the Qualities of Mindfulness with the 16G | Organized by the University of Toronto
DESCRIPTION:About this course\nIn this experiential course  you will reflect on your motivations\, intentions\, values and practices in order to contribute to a secular\, inclusive\, universal and embodied practice. \nDiscussions will surround an ancient set of 16 guidelines inspired by leaders committed to a culture that proposes mindful thought\, values\, relations and compassion-in-action  This course highlights how individuals may embody mindful practices in the everyday. Drawing from an ancient wisdom tradition\, the 16 Guidelines proposes a palette of secular options that cultivate states of the embodied mind.  These guidelines can be integrated into everyday life as a secular practice to optimize one’s human potential as well as to promote a civil society. These include states of mind such as: compassion\, kindness\, authentic speech etc. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nUnderstand the concept of the embodied mind.\nInterpret the ancient document known as the 16 Guidelines both historically and in its contemporary application and usage.\nDevelop your own personal guidelines that will provide the scaffolding of your own embodied practice.\n\nSchedule:\nThis course is delivered online on Mondays in 4 online sessions from March 9\, 2026 – March 30\, 2026. Online with Real Time Meetings from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ( local time) \n\nMon\, March 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 from 11 – 2 pm\n\nStudents must attend all sessions to complete the course. If you miss any of the scheduled dates\, you will need to re-register into the course at a later date. \nMore info\, bookings and cost:\nThe course fee is $365 CAD \nFor more information and bookings\, please visit the University of Toronto web page \nThis course is for educational purposes and is not intended as a substitute for consultation and treatment from a qualified and registered healthcare professional or service provider. \nMeet the Facilitator:\nAnne Porteous: Anne\, Reg.N.\, MScN\, had the privilege of meeting Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw over a decade ago while taking the DRAM [Discovering Resilience through Applied Mindfulness) certificate program. This was Anne’s introduction to the 16 Guidelines for life. She has continued to deepen her knowledge and mindfulness practice by applying the 16G’s with nursing students\, corporations\, and clients during equine assisted learning sessions. Anne is an instructor in the mindfulness program offered at the University of Toronto.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/embodying-the-qualities-of-mindfulness-with-the-16g-organized-by-the-university-of-toronto-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Facilitator Skills Training Module 1: Foundations - Developing Confidence and Competence to Facilitate
DESCRIPTION:Overview of the Facilitation Skills Training Pathway\nThis training programme is designed to strengthen your skills and impact as a group facilitator. \nWhether you’re just beginning to lead sessions or exploring how to enhance your practice\, it will support you in building the confidence and capability to guide meaningful\, inclusive\, and safe group experiences. \nThe online training is delivered in three modules that build on one another\, while each module can also stand alone as a complete and self-contained learning experience. \nFacilitator Skills Training Module 1: Foundations – Developing Confidence and Competence to Facilitate\nThis practical 2 hour workshop introduces eight core skills for facilitating groups: \n1. Inclusion and Boundaries\n2. Preparation: knowing participants & self/qualities of an effective facilitator\n3. Session Planning\n4. Communication\n5. Active Facilitation\n6. Managing Group Dynamics: Handling disruptions\n7. Logistics and Practicalities\n8. Continuous Growth \nThrough reflection\, demonstration\, and peer learning\, you will:\n\nBuild core skills for ethical\, reflective facilitation\nExplore how to create safe\, inclusive\, and supportive group spaces\nUse practical tools for community building and collaborative enquiry\nReflect on navigating group dynamics with awareness and flexibility\nExplore how to communicate effectively and listen actively\nReflect on your facilitation style and identify areas for growth\n\nSchedule\nThe training will be offered on 2 different time zones to accommodate all those who are interested: \n\nPM session: 23 March 2026 at 5pm to 7pm GMT\, check your time here\nAM session: 24 March 2026 at 8:00 am to 10.00 am GMT\, check your time zone here\n\nWho is this training for:\nThis training is for Facilitators\, educators\, meditation leaders and anyone leading group discussions or activities. \nRegistration:\nTo register\, please fill in this form  \nOnce you register you will receive the Zoom link and all the information you will need in order attend. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact info@compassionandwisdom.org \nWhat Happens after the training?\nParticipants are invited to attend Module 2 of the Facilitation Skills Training that will be offered on the 18th and 19th May. Please click here for more information. \nGenerosity\nIn a spirit of generosity this training is offered on a donate what you can basis\, with a suggested donation of £25. To make a donation of any amount\, please visit our support page. \n**As always all of our trainings and courses are offered free to ordained sangha\, this one included. \nWho are the trainers? \nWendy Ridley- Wendy is a Senior  Faculty member teaching all levels of 16 Guidelines\, 16G for children and teens\, Unlocking Your Potential and Building Balanced Empathy and training our next generation of facilitators. She is an Education Consultant and is on the FDCW board. \nWendy has over 30 years experience working in education – as a teacher\, university lecturer\, local education authority adviser and consultant specialising in religious education and diversity issues. This provided her with skills and passion to develop\, deliver and oversee training programmes so she thrives on the sharing involved in facilitating 16G workshops and developing UE materials. \nLizzy Lewis- Lizzy is a 16 Guidelines Level 1 facilitator based in West Sussex (UK.). She has worked in education for the past 27 years as a teacher\, teacher educator\, senior charity manager\, consultant and writer. \nShe specializes in Philosophy for Children (P4C)\, Mindfulness\, Oracy\, Global Education and Values-based Education. \nYou can watch Lizzy leading a short meditation on ‘Enhancing Friend Connections‘\, Lizzy shared this meditation during the Growing Compassionate Hearts Conference. It invites us to reflect on our friends ‘What is it that makes a good friend?’ and ‘How can we be one?’
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/online-new-facilitation-skills-training-wendy-ridley-and-lizzy-lewis-open-to-all/
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SUMMARY:En Ligne: Un Coeur Attentif  | en Français
DESCRIPTION:*Please note this series is offered in French. \nComprendre l’esprit pour transformer ses schémas destructeurs et donner du sens à sa vie\nAperçu des Séances :\n« Un cœur attentif » est un programme de 12 semaines\, développé par la Fondation pour le développement de la compassion et de la sagesse (FDCW)\, une organisation affiliée à la FPMT et qui propose des programmes laïques. \nCe programme s’inspire de celui créé par Pam Cayton\, « Créer des cultures de compassion »\, pour aider les participants à développer la compréhension du fonctionnement de leur esprit. L’objectif est de se libérer progressivement des schémas de pensée et des comportements destructeurs\, tout en cultivant une vie pleine de sens et des relations plus authentiques\, harmonieuses et empreintes de compassion. \nLe programme se déroule sur 12 séances d’une heure :\n\nSéance 1: La quête du bonheur\nSéance 2: Comprendre comment les choses existent\nSéance 3: Développer une saine confiance en soi\nSéance 4: La compassion – Ouvrir son cœur\nSéance 5: Pleine conscience\, réflexion et pensée critique\nSéance 6: L’intention consciente : Qu’est-ce que je veux vraiment ?\nSéance 7: L’interconnexion\nSéance 8: Accueillir le changement\nSéance 9: La perception\nSéance 10: Transformer les émotions néfastes\nSéance 11: L’empathie\nSéance 12: Cultiver la compassion\n\nChaque séance se composera d’un court enseignement\, de méditations guidées et d’un temps de partage. Pour ceux qui le souhaitent\, des liens vers des vidéos seront proposés pour approfondir le sujet entre chaque rencontre. \nCe programme est ouvert à tous. S’il est recommandé de suivre l’ensemble du programme\, il est possible de ne suivre qu’une partie des séances. \nSchedule\n\nDATE: Lundi soir\, 16 March-30 March. 20 &27April\, 11 May-25May\, 8 June-22 June\nHORAIRE: 19:00 -20:00 CET\nLIEU: En ligne\nFACILITATRICES: Virginie Cornet-Butcher et Isabelle\nPARTICIPATION: non adhérent : 5 €\, adhérent : 4 €\, membre soutien : 0 €\nINSCRIPTIONS ICI\n\n\n\n\n  \nMeet the Facilitators:\n\n\n\n\n\nPsychologue de formation\, Virginie Cornet-Boucher étudie le bouddhisme depuis une vingtaine d’années et elle est enseignante certifiée de la FPMT. Elle facilite différents ateliers au centre\, associant les savoirs de la psychologie occidentale et ceux de la psychologie bouddhiste. \nRésolument engagée dans les programmes et les pratiques du centre Kalachakra\, Isabelle est étudiante du PEBA (Programme d’Études Bouddhiques Approfondi) depuis trois ans ; elle conduit des méditations lors de différents rendez-vous (méditation du mercredi\, méditation du matin\, PEBA…
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/en-ligne-un-coeur-attentif-en-francais/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Centre Kalachakra\, 5 Pass. Delessert\, Paris\, 75010\, France
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Lundi soir en Ligne: Un Coeur Attentif  | en Français
DESCRIPTION:*Please note this series is offered in French. \nComprendre l’esprit pour transformer ses schémas destructeurs et donner du sens à sa vie\nAperçu des Séances :\n« Un cœur attentif » est un programme\, développé par la Fondation pour le développement de la compassion et de la sagesse (FDCW)\, une organisation affiliée à la FPMT et qui propose des programmes laïques. \nCe programme s’inspire de celui créé par Pam Cayton\, « Créer des cultures de compassion »\, pour aider les participants à développer la compréhension du fonctionnement de leur esprit. L’objectif est de se libérer progressivement des schémas de pensée et des comportements destructeurs\, tout en cultivant une vie pleine de sens et des relations plus authentiques\, harmonieuses et empreintes de compassion. \nLe programme se déroule sur 12 séances d’une heure :\n\nSéance 1: La quête du bonheur\nSéance 2: Comprendre comment les choses existent\nSéance 3: Développer une saine confiance en soi\nSéance 4: La compassion – Ouvrir son cœur\nSéance 5: Pleine conscience\, réflexion et pensée critique\nSéance 6: L’intention consciente : Qu’est-ce que je veux vraiment ?\nSéance 7: L’interconnexion\nSéance 8: Accueillir le changement\nSéance 9: La perception\nSéance 10: Transformer les émotions néfastes\nSéance 11: L’empathie\nSéance 12: Cultiver la compassion\n\nChaque séance se composera d’un court enseignement\, de méditations guidées et d’un temps de partage. Pour ceux qui le souhaitent\, des liens vers des vidéos seront proposés pour approfondir le sujet entre chaque rencontre. \nCe programme est ouvert à tous. S’il est recommandé de suivre l’ensemble du programme\, il est possible de ne suivre qu’une partie des séances. \nSchedule\n\nDATE: Lundi soir\, jusqu’a Lundi 30 mars 2026\nHORAIRE: 19:45 -20:45 CET\nLIEU: En ligne\nFACILITATRICE: Séverine Gondouin\nINSCRIPTIONS ICI
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/lundi-soir-en-ligne-un-coeur-attentif-en-francais/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Workshops
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