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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 Wednesdays in 4 online sessions from April 2\, 2025 – April 23\, 2025. Online with Real Time Meetings from 9 AM – 12:00 PM ( local time) \n\n Wednesdays\, April 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 (9am – 12pm)\n\nMore info\, bookings and cost:\nThe course fee is $365 CAD \nFor more information and bookings\, please visit the University of Toronto web page \nAbout 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/2025-04-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Workshops
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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 Wednesdays in 4 online sessions from April 2\, 2025 – April 23\, 2025. Online with Real Time Meetings from 9 AM – 12:00 PM ( local time) \n\n Wednesdays\, April 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 (9am – 12pm)\n\nMore info\, bookings and cost:\nThe course fee is $365 CAD \nFor more information and bookings\, please visit the University of Toronto web page \nAbout 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/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter facilitated by Janna Weiss
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circle with Conversations That Matter\nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss open to everybody! \nA new series of 5 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:\n5 Sundays from April to May – You can join any session! \n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm BST / 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT\, please check\nyour time zone here. \nThe 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Think \nApril 20 Wisdom Theme 1: How We Think\nApril 27 Humility\nMay 4 Patience\nMay 11 Contentment\nMay 18 Delight / Joy for the success of others / Celebratory love \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can help us feel connected to others in a meaningful and supportive way. Drop-ins welcome! \nJoin Zoom Here  \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 structured dialogue process where each person feels fully heard\, fostering mutual understanding and connection. 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 check  the June 2023 Summit\, and Empathy Circles with CTM/16G at the Nov 2024 Empathy Summit\, as well as other circles that Janna and others have led. \nPosted here with transcript\, and here on Janna’s YouTube \nAbout the facilitator:\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 an accredited 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator. \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 \nJoin Zoom Here
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/empathy-circle-with-conversations-that-matter-3/2025-04-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines
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ORGANIZER;CN="Janna Weiss":MAILTO:thangkha123@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter facilitated by Janna Weiss
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circle with Conversations That Matter\nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss open to everybody! \nA new series of 5 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:\n5 Sundays from April to May – You can join any session! \n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm BST / 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT\, please check\nyour time zone here. \nThe 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Think \nApril 20 Wisdom Theme 1: How We Think\nApril 27 Humility\nMay 4 Patience\nMay 11 Contentment\nMay 18 Delight / Joy for the success of others / Celebratory love \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can help us feel connected to others in a meaningful and supportive way. Drop-ins welcome! \nJoin Zoom Here  \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 structured dialogue process where each person feels fully heard\, fostering mutual understanding and connection. 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 check  the June 2023 Summit\, and Empathy Circles with CTM/16G at the Nov 2024 Empathy Summit\, as well as other circles that Janna and others have led. \nPosted here with transcript\, and here on Janna’s YouTube \nAbout the facilitator:\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 an accredited 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator. \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 \nJoin Zoom Here
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/empathy-circle-with-conversations-that-matter-3/2025-04-27/
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CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines
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