In Person and in Nature- Enhancing Positive Qualities with Anne Porteous
2025-07-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-31 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Sierra Acres, 3188 Eramosa-Milton Townline Rockwood,, Ontario, N0B 2K0, Canada
Why Join this Workshop?
The pursuit of enhanced well-being has become a cornerstone of modern life, as individuals seek to balance the demands of daily routines with emotional and mental health.
Focusing on positive qualities and spending time in nature are both powerful strategies that contribute significantly to improved well-being. These practices offer profound benefits, including enhanced mood, reduced stress, and heightened focus, making them essential components of a balanced life.
There is a transformation when we give ourselves permission to slow down. We step closer to a life infused with meaning and grace, a life that reminds us that sometimes, the greatest strength lies in simply slowing down.
Workshop overview
These sessions offer a supportive space to reconnect with yourself. Guided by Anne and set in the peaceful surroundings of Sierra Acres, the group will explore mindfulness meditation and the 16 Guidelines, practices designed to deepen well-being and inner peace.
Schedule
Thursdays: July 10 – August 21th | 16:00 – 17:00 (ET)
Rates
1 session : $20
3 sessions: $50 –
7 sessions: $100
Registration
To register or for more info, please contact Anne Porteous at eanneporteous@gmail.com
Facilitator

Anne Porteous:
Anne lives in Ontario, Canada. A nurse for over 45 years, Anne is committed to being a life -long learner and continuing her passion for education and facilitation She has developed and provides equine assisted learning programs and workshops for youth and adults, including Equine Assisted Mindfulness. Anne teaches mindfulness courses offered at the University of Toronto. She is a registered FDCW facilitator and delivers workshops in English

Rencontre Retraite : La Pleine Conscience et la Compassion | en français
2025-07-19 09:30 - 2025-07-22 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Vajra Yogini, les clauzades, Marzens, tarn, 81500, France
Rencontre Retraite : La pleine conscience et la compassion, une retraite pour femmes

Aperçu de l’atelier :
Cet atelier résidentiel est une expérience transformative de 4 jours dédiée à la compassion et à la pleine conscience. Le programme de TMM* sera pratiqué au quotidien ainsi que des séances de yoga doux, des méditations et des temps dans la nature pour explorer la quiétude.
Le 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.
* TMM = Transformative Mindfulness Methods
Plus d’infos:

Mixité choisie : Stage réservé aux femmes.
Date de début : 19 juillet
Date de fin : 22 juillet
Horaires : 9h30 le premier jour -17h le dernier jour.
Intervenant: Hilary McMichael
Tarif: 150€ et TR sur demande.
Adresse mail: hilary.educationuniverselle@gmail.com

Hybrid: Sunday Morning Meditations for a Meaningful Life Organized by the Kadampa Centre
2025-07-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | Online
“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh
About the Sessions
Join us on Sunday morning ( ET) for an hour to pause, center, and restore to a happier and more peaceful mind to support you in being a bit more resilient in a world which does not always make sense anymore. These guided meditations are to help you calm your mind, explore your own nature and develop a more peaceful perception on life. When you are well with yourself, you will be more able to be well with others and the world.
These meditations are very practical, they are not within a religious context, so they are suitable for people of different beliefs, ages and abilities, for beginners as well as for those with more experience.

Registrations are not required.
What are the meditations based on?
They are based on a set of values and principles aimed at helping individuals cultivate a more peaceful and meaningful life. They are divided into four categories:

how we think (humility, patience, contentment and delight)
how we act (kindness, honesty, generosity and right speech)
how we relate to others (respect, forgiveness, gratitude and loyalty)
how we find meaning (aspiration, principles, service and courage).

These guidelines provide a framework for personal growth, encouraging individuals to think, act, relate, and find meaning in ways that foster a harmonious and fulfilling life.
How to Join
The sessions are offered in person at the Kadampa Centre and online:

TIME: 9.00 – 10.00 am ET
DATES: Sundays from 11th May – 24th August 2025
ONLINE: Register to join Zoom here
IN PERSON: at the Kadampa Centre

The meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support the Kadampa Centre, please make a donation using this link .

Why meditate?
When you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators.
More info
For more information please visit the Kadampa Centre website

In person -Conversations that Matter at Kunsang Yeshe Centre in Katoomba
2025-08-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Kunsang Yeshe centre, 116 Bathurst Road, Katoomba, North South Wales, NSW 2780, Australia
Conversations That Matter
Conversations That Matter offers a new way of bringing inspiration for wise and compassionate action based on the 16 Guidelines for Life.
Explore some of the core values of life such as kindness, patience and forgiveness through discussion and meditation.
A new series based on the 16 Guidelines resource: Conversations That Matter
Sessions Schedule:
Saturdays from July to November – You can join any session!
Time: 10.00-11.30am local time
Location: in person only at Kunsang Yeshe, 116 Bathurst Road, Katoomba.
Dates:
19th July – delight
16th August – forgiveness
6th September – courage
18th October – humility
15th November – generosity
Sharing our experiences and practicing together can help us feel connected to others in a meaningful and supportive way. Drop-ins welcome!
For more info, please check the website dedicated page
Who are these sessions for?
These sessions 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.

Online and in person- Weekly Meditations on Ethics for a Meaningful Life
2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Online
About the Sessions
Join a wonderful team of facilitators for a series of Meditations and meaningful discussions based on the 16 Guidelines for Life, an ethics and resilience program to build inner strength organized by Jamyang Buddhist Centre in Leeds (UK).
This series is structured into 1 hour sessions and is offered Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm (online) and Sundays 10:30-11:30 (in-person). If you join in person you are warmly invited to join a 30minutes coffee catch up after the session :).
Why joining
Are you keen to work on your well-being and want to connect with others trying to make their life a little better for themselves and those around them?
Each hour-long gathering begins with a soothing meditation to calm your mind, followed by an inspiring discussion on a core human value, like patience for example, that enriches your everyday life. We then dive into a focused meditation designed to help you embody that value fully.
And if you join in person on Sundays, you are invited to wrap up your morning with a cup of tea and friendly conversation in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.

Open to all, beginners and experienced students alike! No registration required, absolutely everyone welcome.

Schedule:
In Person Sundays 10:30 – 11:30 plus 30 mins cafe / social time.

September:
7th: Courage
14th: Patience
21st Contentment
28th : Delight

October:
5th: Kindness
12th: Honesty
19th: Generosity
26th: Right Speech

November:
2nd: Respect
9th: Forgiveness
16th: Gratitude
23rd: Loyalty
30th: Aspiration

December:
7th: Principles
14th: Service
21st: Humility

Online Wednesday evenings 7pm to 8pm

September:
3rd: Courage
10th: Patience
17th: Contentment
24th: Delight

October:
1st: Kindness
8th: Honesty
15th: Generosity
22nd: Right Speech
29th: Respect

November:
5th: Forgiveness
12th: Gratitude
19th: Loyalty
26th: Aspiration

December:
3rd: Principles
10th: Service
17th: Humility

How to Join

In person at Jamyang Leeds Buddhist Centre, Sundays 10:30-11:30 am local time

Online -Wednesdays from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm local time. Join here

For more information please visit the Jamyang Leeds Centre event calendar
Cost
This program is offered by donation. Please consider make an offering here.

Join us in person or online to feel inspired and connected!

Weekly Meditations for a Fulfilling Life | en Français
2025-09-08 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-15 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-22 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-29 19:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Paris) | Online
*Please note this series is offered in French.
Aperçu des Seánces :
Ces méditations sont extraites du programme “les 16 Attitudes* pour mieux vivre”. Chacune de ces “Attitudes” est basée sur une qualité positive. Leur pratique peut nous aider à renforcer nos qualités existantes et à approfondir nos liens avec les autres, favorisant une vie pleine de sens, plus épanouie et heureuse.
Les “16 Attitudes” fournissent un cadre simple et robuste pour développer la résilience émotionnelle, transformer nos relations et nous apporter la paix intérieure, même dans les circonstances difficiles. Elles contribuent au bonheur, à la résolution des problèmes et à un monde meilleur grâce à des pratiques concrètes et accessibles.
Schedule

DATE: Chaque lundi, du 8 septembre 2025 au 5 janvier 2026
HORAIRE:19h30 à 20h30 ( CET)
LIEU: En Ligne ( Zoom)
FACILITATRICES: Virginie Cornet-Butcher et Isabelle
INSCRIPTIONS ICI

Il n’est pas obligatoire de suivre toutes les séances mais nous vous invitons à le faire dans la mesure du possible afin de mieux en ressentir les bénéfices dans votre vie quotidienne.

Les 16 Attitudes sont : l’humilité, la patience, le contentement, la joie, la gentillesse, l’honnêteté, la générosité, la parole juste, le respect, le pardon, la gratitude, la loyauté, l’aspiration, les principes, le service, le courage

Meet the Facilitator:

Psychologue de formation, Virginie CB 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.

Bi-weekly Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by the Centre for Wisdom and Compassion
2025-09-16 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-30 19:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Copenhagen) | Online
“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh
About the Sessions
Join us online for an hour to pause, center, and restore to a happier and more peaceful mind to support you in being a bit more resilient in a world which does not always make sense anymore. These guided meditations are to help you calm your mind, explore your own nature and develop a more peaceful perception on life. When you are well with yourself, you will be more able to be well with others and the world.
These meditations are very practical, they are not within a religious context, so they are suitable for people of different beliefs, ages and abilities, for beginners as well as for those with more experience.

What are the meditations based on?
They are based on a set of values and principles aimed at helping individuals cultivate a more peaceful and meaningful life. They are divided into four categories:

how we think (humility, patience, contentment and delight)
how we act (kindness, honesty, generosity and right speech)
how we relate to others (respect, forgiveness, gratitude and loyalty)
how we find meaning (aspiration, principles, service and courage).

These guidelines provide a framework for personal growth, encouraging individuals to think, act, relate, and find meaning in ways that foster a harmonious and fulfilling life.
How to Join
The sessions are offered online with a few of the sessions also being offered with the option of meeting physically in Phendeling’s rooms in Copenhagen. You will receive all details once you register.
Schedule
The first 4 meditations are around How We Think – with the subtitle: Change Your Mind. Change Your Life.
We will meditate on:

2nd September 19.30-20.30 (online): Humility
16th September 19.30-20.30 (online): Patience
30th September 19.00-20.30 (online and on site at Phendeling): Contentment
14th October 19.30-20.30 (online): Delight.

The next 4 meditations are on How We Act – with the subtitle: Every Skillful Action Makes a Better World.
We will meditate on

28th October 19.30-20.30 (online): Kindness
11th November 19.00-20.30 (online and on site at Phendeling): Honesty
25th November 19.30-20.30 (online): Generosity
9th December 19.00-20.30 (online and on site at Phendeling): Right Speech.

Sessions with the next 8 meditations will be offered in spring 2026.

Cost

The meditations are freely offered with a suggested donation is 25 kr. for each online session and 50 kr. for the onsite sessions.

Why meditate?
When you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators.
More info
For more information please visit the Centre’s website
