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SUMMARY:16G L1 | Building Inner Strength Retreat organized by Atisha Centre
DESCRIPTION:About the Retreat\nDuring this weekend retreat\, we will explore embodied mindfulness and universal ethical values as part of the 16 Guidelines for Life Program. The 16G program\, developed by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom\, provides a simple\, robust and flexible framework for reflecting on the ways we think\, act\, relate to others and find meaning. The program provides mindfulness-based practical tools to bring about positive change. \nBy noticing our patterns of thinking\, speaking and acting through mindfulness and self-enquiry\, we can begin to build inner strength which enables us to break through limiting beliefs\, transform our relationships\, make better decisions\, and find more peace of mind. \nDrawing on proven techniques from positive psychology\, social justice practices\, neuroscience and centuries-old Eastern philosophy\, this program offers an ethical\, holistic approach to self-improvement and cultural change. As well as meditation there will be interactive activities and relaxed discussion. \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\nBookings \nFor more information and bookings\, please visit Atisha Centre – 16 Guidelines \nFacilitator\nVenerable Tsultrim (Carla Pearse) has been a student of Buddhism since 1998\, and was ordained in 2009. She spent several years in India and Nepal learning from teachers within the various Tibetan Buddhist lineages and doing retreat. \nTsultrim has led retreats and workshops in India\, Nepal and Australia on practical mindfulness\, what is spiritual care at the end of life\, and applying Buddhism in day to day life. \nShe believes that most of us can find contentment in our lives\, through understanding and training our minds. In particular\, through the use of mindfulness to reflect on and examine our view of our internal and external worlds and how that affects our ability to find contentment and peace of mind. \nWho is this retreat for?\nThis retreat is for people of all ages and backgrounds who are seeking practical tools to bring about positive change in their life\, home\, relationships\, community or workplace. It will be of particular interest to change-makers\, to anyone working in education\, health care and the helping professions\, to Yoga\, embodiment & mindfulness teachers\, to coaches and mentors and to those with an interest in corporate and organisational well being.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/16g-building-inner-strength-ven-carla/
LOCATION:Atisha Centre\, 25 Sandhurst Town Road\, Myers Flat\, Victoria\, 3556\, Australia
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Retreats
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SUMMARY:New Dates!-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 Maria Trottman open to everybody! \nA new series of 4 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:\nSundays from September  2026 to January 2027 – 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. here. \nThe  sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Act\, How we Relate to Others and How we find Meaning . \nDates and Themes:\n13-Sep-2026 How we Act \n\n20-Sep-2026 Kindness\n27-Sep-2026 Honesty\n4-Oct-2026 Generosity\n11-Oct-2026 Right Speech\n\n18-Oct-2026 How we Relate to others \n\n25-Oct-2026 Respect\n1-Nov-2026 no circle\n8-Nov-2026 Forgiveness\n15-Nov-2026 Gratitude\n22-Nov-2026 Loyalty\n\n3-Jan-2027 How we find Meaning \n\n10-Jan-2027 Aspiration\n17-Jan-2027 Principles\n24-Jan-2027 Service\n31-Jan-2027 Courage\n\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. \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 \nHow to Join?\nNo need to register\, simply join Zoom here \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. \nMaria is an Empathy Circle Facilitator and a student of the 16 Guidelines. She is passionate about Empathy Circles and the way this simple dialogue structure\, grounded in active listening\, can foster connection\, clarity\, and mutuality. Maria holds a PhD in Economics and works as a data analyst in the health sector. \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-2/2026-10-11/
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