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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.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/embodying-the-qualities-of-mindfulness-with-the-16g-organized-by-the-university-of-toronto-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Building Inner Strength with the 16 Guidelines -  Retreat with Wendy Ridley
DESCRIPTION:Feeling overwhelmed by global crises\, work\, family\, or personal challenges? Seeking practical tools for positive change and emotional resilience? This experiential weekend retreat is designed for you. \nAbout the Retreat\n\n\n\nWe will explore embodied mindfulness and universal ethical values in this Level 1 of the 16 Guidelines for Life Program developed by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW). The program offers a simple yet profound framework for reflecting on how we think\, act\, relate to others\, and find meaning. Through mindfulness\, self-inquiry\, and ethical reflection\, we will gain tools to foster well-being\, purpose\, and inner strength. \nWhat to Expect: \nOver the weekend\, we’ll engage in mindfulness practices including mindful walks in nature\, interactive activities\, and relaxed discussions. Drawing on positive psychology\, neuroscience\, social justice practices\, and centuries-old Eastern philosophy\, this retreat offers a holistic and ethical approach to personal and community transformation. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis retreat welcomes participants of all ages and backgrounds who are seeking practical tools for meaningful change in their life\, home\, relationships\, community or workplace. It will be of particular interest to: Change-makers and anyone working in education\, healthcare\, or helping fields; Yoga\, mindfulness\, and embodiment teachers; Coaches\, mentors\, and those working in corporate or organisational well-being. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nAn ethical framework that inspires more purpose in life and deepens experience in mindfulness as an embodied practice.\nPractical tools to build inner strength which will benefit relationships and embrace community\nA fresh perspective on daily life\, available choices and actions\nEnhanced capacity for reflection\, resulting in more well-being\, emotional resilience and creative action\n\n\nDates and Bookings  \nDate: Friday 17th – Sunday 19th July \nFor more information and bookings\, please visit Land of Joy – 16 Guidelines \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \nWendy Ridley – Wendy has 40 years experience working in education – as a teacher\, university lecturer\, education department advisor and consultant specialising in religious education and philosophical enquiry. This has provided her with skills and passion to develop\, deliver and oversee training programmes. Wendy has been involved in the development of FDCW as a Board member since 2004 and as a Senior 16G Facilitator. She has worked in 6 very different Buddhist centres and was the director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds for over 7 years.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/16g-l1-building-inner-strength-retreat-wendy-ridley/
LOCATION:Land of Joy\, Greenhaugh Hall Greenhaugh\, Hexham Northumberland\, NE48 1PP\, 5MGG+XQ Greenhaugh\, Hexham\, Reino Unido\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines
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SUMMARY:Rencontre Retraite : La Pleine Conscience et la Compassion | en français
DESCRIPTION:Rencontre Retraite : La pleine conscience et la compassion\, une retraite pour femmes\nAperçu de l’atelier :\nUn stage en résidentiel de 4 jours dédié à la compassion\, la pleine conscience\, la créativité et la nature. \nCet atelier est une expérience transformative pour découvrir nos valeurs profondes. Des exercices expérientiels et doux\, des méditations\, des temps dans la nature pour explorer la quiétude\, du mouvement en douceur permettent d’augmenter nos ressources et d’être plus authentiques. \nLe silence partiel et l’invitation à ralentir\, à apprécier chaque instant présent sont des chemins pour trouver un refuge intérieur. A travers partages\, créativité et une ambiance de bienveillance\, chacune a l’opportunité de cultiver l’autocompassion et l’ouverture vers l’autre. \nPlus d’infos:\n\n\nMixité choisie : Stage réservé aux femmes.  \nDate de début : 18 juillet \nDate de fin : 21 juillet \nHoraires : 10:00h am le premier jour -17:30h le dernier jour.  \nIntervenant: Hilary McMichael \nTarif: 150€ et TR sur demande. \nAdresse mail: hilary.educationuniverselle@gmail.com
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/rencontre-retraite-la-pleine-conscience-et-la-compassion-en-francais-2/
LOCATION:Vajra Yogini\, les clauzades\, Marzens\, tarn\, 81500\, France
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Workshops
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SUMMARY:New Series-Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter: Gaining Clarity and Mutual Understanding
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circles with Conversations That Matter \nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss and Ingrid Hirtz open to everybody! \nA new series of 3 sessions based on the 16 Guidelines resource: Conversations That Matter \nConversations That Matter offers a new way of bringing inspiration for wise and compassionate action based on the 16 Guidelines for Life. \nSessions Schedule:\n3 sessions June 20/21\, July 4/5\, July 18/19 – Times suitable for Asia and Australia!  \nSaturday June 20\, July 4\, July 18 7:00 – 8:30 pm PT / 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm ET / Sunday June 21\, July 5\, July 19 10:00 am – 11:30 am Mongolia \nplease check your time zone here. here. \nThe 3 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Think and the First 2 Guidelines \n• June 20  How We Think (Mongolia Sunday June 21)\n• July 4 Humility (Mongolia Sunday July 5)\n• July 18 Patience (Mongolia Sunday July 19) \nPlease come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can strengthen clarity\, presence\, and mutual understanding. Drop-ins welcome! \nIf you join\, please come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes.  You can join any session! \nParticipating in two (of three) sessions fulfills the requirement for the upcoming online Empathy Circle Facilitator Training https://empathycircletraining.com \nWho are these sessions for?\nThese Online Empathy Circles are for people of all ages\, backgrounds and ideas\, who are looking for practical tools to create positive transformation in their homes\, individual lives\, relationships\, community\, or workplace \nAbout the Empathy Circles\nThe Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning\, practicing and deepening listening and empathy skills\, as well as\, nurturing an empathic way of being. \nThe Empathy Circle provides a clearly structured dialogue process that supports respectful dialogue\, and equal participation. Participants take turns listening without giving advice\, interrupting\, or debating\, and each speaker feels fully heard and understood. \nThe practice is practical and applicable to everyday conversations\, and when navigating difficult conversations. The Empathy Circle practice not only hones empathy but also fosters a range of valuable skills\, such as communication and conflict management skills\, making it a powerful tool for personal growth\, conflict resolutions and meaningful dialogue. \nThe Empathy Circle was developed by Edwin Rutsch\, founder and director of The Empathy Center\, based on the work of psychologist Carl Rogers. The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy\, mutuality\, openness and caring \nIf you want to know more about the Empathy Circles\, please make sure to check Maria and Janna’s presentation on the 2026 Empathy Summit . Posted here on Janna’s YouTube  \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nAbout the facilitators:\nJanna is an acupuncturist and herbalist\, and teaches mind science in New York City. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist\, for peace\, for Tibet\, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities\, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism in 2005. She is a trained 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. \nIngrid is an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. With a diploma in social work and many years of study in Nonviolent Communication (NVC)\, Ingrid has built a career rooted in compassion and community. She founded and led Community Cuisine for 12 years\, a meal service centered around a weekly pay-as-you-can dinner that ensured everyone had access to nourishing food regardless of their means. Now\, for the past three years\, Ingrid has brought that same spirit of empathy and connection to her work with the Empathy Center\, continuing to create spaces where people feel seen\, heard\, and cared for. \nSupporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please\, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation scanning the QR code below or by making a donation on the dedicated page  https://tinyurl.com/nhcxcrcw
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/new-series-empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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