Online- Weekly Meditations on Ethics for a Meaningful Life
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) and 1 more date | 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 GMT (online).
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.

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

Schedule:

January:7th: Kindness14th: Patience21st : Delight28th: Contentment
February:4th: Humility11th: Honesty18th: Gratitude25th: Loyalty
March 4th: Respect11th: Forgiveness18th: Gratitude25th: Loyalty
April1st: Courage8th: Principles15th: Service22nd: Aspiration.

How to Join

Online on Zoom–Wednesdays from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm local time.

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

Start 2026 feeling inspired and connected!

Presencial: Taller de las 16 Actitudes Nivel 1 con Marisa Femenia
2026-02-28 10:00 - 2026-03-01 14:00 (Europe/Paris) | Nagarjuna Madrid, Avenida de Pedro Diez, 21 Bis (duplicado) Planta 1, Puerta 1, 28019 Madrid, Madrid, 28019, Spain
“El fundamento básico de la humanidad es la compasión y el amor. Esa es la razón por la que, si incluso unos pocos individuos simplemente intentan crear paz mental y felicidad en sí mismos y actúan responsable y bondadosamente con los demás, tendrán una influencia positiva en su comunidad“
-Su Santidad el Dalai Lama-
Sobre este Taller
¿Qué son las 16 Actitudes? ¿Cómo nos pueden ayudar en nuestra vida? ¿Cómo podemos mejorar nuestro interior con ellas?
Cuando hablamos de las 16 Actitudes, hablamos de cómo funciona nuestra mente en nuestro día a día, hablamos de cómo pensamos y reflexionamos, cómo actuamos, cómo nos relacionamos… y sobre todo, de cómo le damos sentido a nuestra existencia.
Las 16 Actitudes son pautas sencillas, inspiradas por Su Santidad el Dalai Lama; son la clave para estar mejor y relacionarnos mejor con nuestro interior y nuestro entorno. Trabajando con ellas podemos cambiar nuestras relaciones tóxicas y crear una armonía que haga que todo sea mejor…
Un curso práctico en el que trabajaremos activamente con pautas sencillas y a la vez profundas. Aprenderemos a mirar con ojos nuevos nuestro pensamiento y nuestras relaciones, y podremos llevarlo a nuestra vida diaria y ponerlas en práctica.
Fechas
28 Febrero y 1 Marzo 2026
Sábado de 10:00 a 14:00 y de 16:00 a 19:00 y el domingo de 10:00 a 14:00. Hora local
Mas Información y Reservas
Para mas informacion y para reservar tu plaza, por favor visita la web del centro Nagarjuna Madrid

Facilitadora: Marisa Femenia –Marisa es facilitadora del Nivel 1 y Nivel 2 de las 16 Actitudes, vive en Madrid y tiene experiencia en educación, ya que ha trabajado durante 30 años como profesora de primaria. Conoció las enseñanzas budistas cuando cumplió 30 años y durante muchos años intentó transmitir a los niños lo que aprendía de sus maestros. Actualmente coordina el grupo de Educación Universal en Madrid. Ella dice que las 16 Actitudes son: Un viaje al interior, basado en valores universales del ser humano, más allá de toda religión, país, cultura o frontera.

Embodying the Qualities of Mindfulness with the 16G | Organized by the University of Toronto
2026-03-09 11:00 - 2026-03-30 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
About this course
In 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.
Discussions 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.
What you’ll learn:

Understand the concept of the embodied mind.
Interpret the ancient document known as the 16 Guidelines both historically and in its contemporary application and usage.
Develop your own personal guidelines that will provide the scaffolding of your own embodied practice.

Schedule:
This 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)

Mon, March 9, 16, 23, 30 from 11 – 2 pm

Students 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.
More info, bookings and cost:
The course fee is $365 CAD
For more information and bookings, please visit the University of Toronto web page
This 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.
Meet the Facilitator:
Anne 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.

Atelier-16 Attitudes pour Mieux Vivre Niveau1 | en Français
2026-03-14 10:00 - 2026-03-15 17:30 (Europe/Paris) | Vajra Yogini, les clauzades, Marzens, tarn, 81500, France
Donner plus de sens à notre vie!
Aperçu de l’Atelier :
Les 16 Attitudes sont une présentation contemporaine des valeurs et principes qui ont transformé tout un peuple au Tibet il y a plus de 1000 ans. Elles proposent un cadre simple et structuré pour développer la résilience émotionnelle, transformer nos relations, et apporter la paix intérieure, même dans les circonstances difficiles. Fondées sur quatre thèmes philosophiques : comment nous pensons, comment nous agissons, comment nous interagissons et comment nous trouvons du sens.
Cet atelier permet de nous connecter à notre sagesse intérieure en explorant et en pratiquant les 16 attitudes. Atelier participatif et dynamique avec des courtes séances de méditation de pleine conscience, des exercices en binôme ou en groupe et des discussions.
Découvrir les 16 attitudes et d’autres outils simples et efficaces pour repérer vos habitudes et pour prendre du recul afin de vous connecter à vos ressources intérieures et vous familiariser avec des comportements qui incarnent la sagesse universelle.
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.
Schedule

DATE: 14 et 15 mars 2026, 10h – 17h30
LIEU: Institut Vajra Yogini, Marzens, dans le Tarn
INSCRIPTIONS-16attitudes@gmail.com

*Minimum de 8 personnes.
*Cet atelier est proposé sur la base d’un don, avec un montant suggéré de 80 €.

Ce stage est suivi d’un niveau 2 : le Seize à Vivre et d’un niveau 3 pour ceux qui souhaitent devenir facilitateur.

Rencontre mensuelle des 16 Attitudes | en ligne et en français
2026-03-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-16 18:30 - 19:30 (Europe/Paris) | Online
Aperçu de la sesion:
Une rencontre conviviale consacrée à explorer une pratique des ateliers sur les 16 Attitudes. Le 16 mars, 16 avril, 16 mai et 16 June, 18.30- 19.30 CET.
Plus d’infos:

Adresse mail: hilary.educationuniverselle@gmail.com pour le lien de Zoom.

Facilitatrices:
Hilary McMichael-Anglaise d’origine, méditerranéenne de cœur, je suis investie dans les programmes d’Éducation Universelle depuis 2009, d’abord en tant que traductrice des enseignantes venues de pays anglo-saxons, ensuite comme formatrice. Je facilite désormais les 16 Attitudes ainsi que les Méthodes de Transformative Mindfulness (la Pleine Conscience Transformative) ainsi qu’un programme sur la compassion. Je suis aussi formatrice qualifiée pour enseigner le cycle MBSR (la réduction du stress et la gestion des émotions par la pleine conscience) de Jon Kabat-Zinn. J’aime beaucoup enseigner et partager ces pratiques avec des groupes et en session individuelle. La pleine conscience de notre corps, de notre respiration et de notre esprit nous permet d’être mieux physiquement et mentalement. Ces programmes nous donnent des outils pratiques pour nous transformer.
Ma première passion de la peinture et du dessin, (diplômée par l’École Nationale des Beaux-Arts de Montpellier) est devenue un moyen d’expression qui rassemble ma créativité et ma vie spirituelle.
Jardinière et randonneuse, ma philosophie de vie m’amène vers la sobriété heureuse et joyeuse, faite de valeurs d’accompagnement, de paix et de confiance.
Mabel Odessey-Actuellement Mabel est étudiante en Masters ‘Mindfulness et Compassion’ à L’université de l’ouest de l’Ecosse (UWS). Elle est membre fondatrice d’Education Universelle France et a suivi des formations de FDCW.
Son premier formation était aux Beaux Arts en Angleterre. Elle est photographe « engagée », travaillant sur des projets qui ouvrent au dialogue et contribuent, avec les ateliers sténopés, à changer les perceptions.Elle étudie le bouddhisme et le pratique depuis 2005. Mabel suit des enseignements et retraites de meditation chaque année. Elle amène sa créativité, sa curiosité et sa joie de partager dans les stages de 16Attitudes.
Mabel est américaine et elle vit en France depuis 1992, elle parle anglais et français. Une voyageuse de cœur, elle est prête à se déplacer partout pour faciliter des ateliers.

16G Building Inner Strength Retreat | at Chenrezig Institute (Australia)
2026-04-11 09:00 - 2026-04-12 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Chenrezig Institute Wellbeing Centre, 33 Johnsons Road, Eudlo, Queensland, 4554, Australia
Feeling better starts with living better!
About the Retreat

The 16 Guidelines for Life are a set of timeless and universal human values that have inspired individuals for over a millennia. They offer simple steps and practical tools to help you reflect, relate more openly with others, and to bring change to your heart and mind, recognising that we are interdependent and interconnected to so many aspects of our world and what lies within it.
They offer us the opportunity to develop a warm heart, a wise mind and a happy life.
What to Expect:
The 16 guidelines revolve around four key themes: thinking wisely, acting kindly, building strong relationships, and embracing change for deeper meaning. This approach promises not just greater joy but a better world.
They are underpinned by four philosophical themes:
1. How We Think: The way we use our mind determines the way we live.
We will explore

humility
patience
contentment
delight

2. How We Act: Every skillful action makes for a better world.
We will explore

kindness
honesty
generosity
right speech

3. How We Relate: To take care of others is to take care of ourselves.
We will explore

respect
forgiveness
gratitude
loyalty

4. How We Find Meaning: If everything is changing many things are possible.
We will explore

aspiration
principles
service
courage

Schedule
First weekend: Saturday 11 April 9:00 am to Sunday 12 April 4:00 pm
Second weekend: Saturday 6th June 9:00 am to Sunday 7th June 4:00 pm
This first workshop 11-12 April explores the first 8 guidelines. Through discussion, connection and openheartedness we consider and reflect on what we think we know about each guideline and whether we can deepen that understanding even more to bring greater peace and harmony to our lives and to our world.
The second workshop on 6-7 June continues to explore the final 8 guidelines and offers a way to move forward in our lives with purpose and resolve to bring more joy into our hearts and minds as well as to those around us.
Who Should Attend?
This 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.

Bookings
The suggested donation for this two-day weekend course is $120 (meals and accommodation are not included). A donation of $120 covers the organizer’s costs and helps sustain the Centre so they can continue offering teachings to the wider community. However – you are welcome to offer whatever amount you feel comfortable with.
Sangha are always able to attend our courses free of charge, please contact spc@chenrezig.com.au for discount code to register.
This retreat will be held in the Wellbeing Centre, in person only.
For more information and bookings, please visit Chenrezig Institute – 16 Guidelines
Facilitator

Ven. Tsultrim was ordained in 2009 at Chenrezig Institute in Australia. She has spent much of the last several years in India and Nepal doing retreat, listening to different teachers from the Tibetan Buddhist lineages and visiting many pilgrimage sites. She is currently living at Chenrezig Institute and continue working at Karuna Hospice Service in Brisbane as a counsellor and the Spiritual Program Coordinator. She has worked for many years in suicide prevention and intervention.
She has a very strong conviction that most of us can find contentment in our lives irrespective of our external circumstances through understanding and training our minds, particularly through using mindfulness. She has a Bachelor of Counselling, a Bachelor of Social Science (Social Policy), and Master of International Studies (Peace and Conflict Resolution).

Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter: Gaining Clarity and Mutual Understanding
2026-05-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-31 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Empathy Circles with Conversations That Matter
Free online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss and Maria Trottman open to everybody!
A new series of 5 sessions based on the 16 Guidelines resource: 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.
Sessions Schedule:
5 Sundays from May 3 to May 31 – You can join any session!
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm GMT / 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT, please check
your time zone here.
The 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Find Meaning

May 3 Wisdom Theme: How We Find Meaning
May 10 Aspiration
May 17 Principles
May 24 Service
May 31 Courage

Please come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes.
Sharing our experiences and practicing together can strengthen clarity, presence, and mutual understanding. Drop-ins welcome!
If you join, please come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes.
Join Zoom Here
Who are these sessions for?
These 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
About the Empathy Circles
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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
If 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.
Watch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes
Posted here with transcript, and here on Janna’s YouTube
About the facilitators:
Janna 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.
Maria 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.
Supporting 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
Join Zoom Here

Masterclass gratuita: Yoga para la Vida Real con las 16 Actitudes
2026-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/Madrid) | Online
*This Masterclass is facilitated online in Spanish.
Yoga para la Vida Real con las 16 ActitudesCómo las 16 Actitudes transforman tu práctica — y tu vida
En esta sesión gratuita vas a descubrir qué son las 16 Actitudes, cómo funcionan dentro de la práctica de yoga, y vas a experimentarlo en tu propio cuerpo — en una práctica en vivo que incluye movimiento, asanas y meditación.
¿Por qué esta práctica es diferente?
El yoga puede quedarse en el cuerpo. La meditación puede quedarse en la mente. Las 16 Actitudes son el puente entre los dos.
¿Qué incluye esta masterclass?

Introducción a las 16 Actitudes -Qué son y por qué transforman la práctica desde dentro. Actitudes como la satisfacción, la honestidad, la paciencia o la ecuanimidad — no como teoría, sino como herramientas reales para el cuerpo y para la vida.

Práctica de demostración en vivo –Una secuencia guiada de Yoga donde movimiento, respiración, asana y meditación se unen alrededor de una de las 16 Actitudes contemplativas. La eliges como intención al comienzo de la práctica. La respiración la va llevando al cuerpo. El movimiento la convierte en experiencia. Y al final, ya no es solo una idea o una reflexión: la has practicado.

Materiales exclusivos para aquellos que se registran- Guía PDF — Yoga y las 16 Actitudes Ideas y prácticas simples para integrar el yoga en tu vida cotidiana.Acceso a la grabación + práctica guiada completa Continúa explorando la experiencia desde casa con una clase de la biblioteca de Sherab Yoga.

Reserva tu plaza AQUI
Esta Masterclass es para ti si …
✅ Llevas tiempo practicando yoga y sientes que algo falta
✅ Quieres una práctica con más presencia y menos automatismo
✅ Te atrae la meditación pero no sabes cómo integrarla al movimiento
✅ Buscas herramientas reales para el día a día, no solo para la esterilla
✅ Nunca has practicado yoga pero quieres empezar con sentido
Detalles del evento:
Esta sesion se ofrece de forma gratuita el Jueves 21 de mayo 2026 a las 19:00 CEST en Zoom.
Reserva tu plaza AQUI

Sobre el Instructor: Alejandro Sherab
Enseño yoga y meditación desde una práctica sencilla, sostenible y profundamente integrada en la vida cotidiana. Mi enfoque une movimiento, respiración y contemplación para ayudar a las personas a encontrar más presencia, claridad y equilibrio en medio de la vida real. A través de Sherab Yoga acompaño espacios de práctica honestos, accesibles y humanos, inspirados en la tradición de Krishnamacharya y la práctica contemplativa budista.

16 Attitudes pour Mieux Communiquer | en français avec Mabel Odessey
2026-05-23 10:00 - 2026-05-24 17:30 (Europe/Paris) | Vajra Yogini, les clauzades, Marzens, tarn, 81500, France
Aperçu de l’atelier :
Toute communication commence par une intention : apprendre à la formuler en accord avec le coeur, nous permet de communiquer avec plus de clarté, de présence et de bienveillance.
Cet atelier s’appuie sur la méditation de pleine conscience, l’écoute active, la communication non verbale et l’empathie, en intégrant des approches issues de la psychologie occidentale et les 16 attitudes.
Expérientiel et participatif, comme tous les ateliers d’Éducation Universelle, ce stage propose des outils pratiques pour renforcer la connexion et créer des relations plus harmonieuses.
Être vu et compris est un besoin universel. En reconnaissant nos besoins et ceux des autres, nous ouvrons la voie à une communication plus consciente et authentique.
L’atelier se base sur les 16 Attitudes pour mieux vivre qui offrent un cadre de sagesse millénaire pour explorer notre manière de communiquer et développer une communication plus consciente, claire et bienveillante.
Cet atelier d’une journée est ouvert à tous à partir de 12 ans. Avec Mabel Odessey
Participation
par donation avec une suggestion de 40€ par jour
Schedule
DATE: 22 et 23 mai 2026/ 10.00-17.30
INSCRIPTIONS : 16attitudes@gmail.com
Facilitatrice:

Mabel Odessey is a trained 16G Level 1, Level 2 and 16G for Children and Teens as well as Building Balanced Empathy facilitator. She is a founder member of Education Universelle France and she also works as a photographer and lives in France.
Mabel has completed the 2nd year MSc (Masters in Mindfulness and Compassion) at the University of the West of Scotland, and has received a post graduate diploma. She has been trained to teach the MBLC and CBLC course by the UK Mindfulness Association..
Her workshop on Kindful Communication was featured at the FDCW’s Compassion and Wisdom conference 2021

Online Empathy Summit: Exploring Empathy Circles Together
2026-06-06 09:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Online
In these transformative Summits, seasoned practitioners and thought leaders converge to explore the profound impact and potential of the Empathy Circle practice. These gatherings serve as a crucible for understanding and advancing the Empathy Movement, with the Empathy Circle at its core.
Key Summit Highlights:

Personal Narratives: Participants share compelling stories of how the Empathy Circle practice has influenced their lives and work, offering real-world examples of its transformative power.
Mechanics and Efficacy: Experts dissect the inner workings of the practice, explaining why and how it fosters genuine connection and understanding among participants.
Benefits and Challenges: A balanced exploration of the positive outcomes and potential hurdles encountered in implementing Empathy Circles, providing a comprehensive view of the practice.
Empathic Consciousness: Delve into the profound shift in perspective and being that emerges through regular engagement with Empathy Circles.
Innovation and Evolution: Discover how the core Empathy Circle practice has inspired new methodologies and applications across various fields.
Future Horizons: Engage in stimulating discussions about the future potential of Empathy Circles and their role in shaping a more compassionate society.
Community Connection: The Summit serves as a reunion for facilitators, practitioners, trainees, and supporters, fostering a vibrant community of practice.

Summit Schedule:
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 9 am PT to 12:30 pm PT, please check your time zone here. here.
Speakers Highlight:
Janna Weiss & Maria Trottmann will present at 9:15 am (PT) for 20 min on the topic: Embodying Virtue: Combining the Classic Empathy Circle with Universal Human Values
The classic Empathy Circle always includes the option to speak about whatever is in your heart and mind, and will usually also include a suggested topic. Along with the “free speech” option, a community of Empathy Circle practitioners combines the Empathy Circle practice with the 16 Guidelines. The 16 Guidelines are a set of universal human values based on a short 7th century classic Tibetan text that helped transform Tibet from a violent society to a compassionate society. Values or virtues such as humility, gratitude, forgiveness, and courage have known benefits for human flourishing and wellbeing.
About the speakers Janna and Maria:
Janna 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.
Maria 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.
Many more speakers will participate in the Summit, please check the event page by clicking on the Register button below

Atelier-16 Attitudes pour Mieux Vivre Niveau 2 | en Français
2026-06-20 10:00 - 2026-06-21 17:30 (Europe/Paris) | Vajra Yogini, les clauzades, Marzens, tarn, 81500, France
Approfondissement après le niveau 1 : Explorer le côté ombre des 16 Attitudes
Aperçu de l’Atelier :
Après le niveau 1, ce cours d’approfondissement vous permet de mieux comprendre votre propre part d’ombre.
Dans ce cours d’approfondissement, nous mettons en lumière le “côté ombre” des 16 Attitudes. Explorer cette facette, c’est accéder aux valeurs universelles en examinant leur opposé, là où nous ressentons de la résistance ou blocage.
En reconnaissant et en accueillant ces parts d’ombre présentes en chacun de nous, nous amorçons un processus de guérison qui nous permet de retrouver notre intégrité et de transformer les énergies néfastes en forces positives. La pratique de la pleine conscience permet d’identifier et accueillir les défis, les réactions automatiques qui génèrent stress et tensions.
Nous approfondirons également les fondements philosophiques des 16 Attitudes, ainsi que les quatre thèmes de sagesse qui les structurent. Cela vous aidera à vous sentir plus à l’aise avec ces outils, dans un cadre riche en échanges.
Apprenez à :

Identifier les défis rencontrés dans votre pratique de la pleine conscience et transformer les réactions automatiques qui génèrent stress et tensions.
Comprendre les fondements philosophiques des 16 Attitudes et les quatre thèmes de sagesse qui les structurent.
Intégrer, appliquer et être créatif avec ces outils dans votre quotidien pour faire face aux situations réelles avec plus de conscience et de sérénité.
Créer du lien avec d’autres participants, s’engager dans une communauté bienveillante et partager expériences et apprentissages.

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.
Schedule

DATE: 20-21 juin 2026, 10h – 17h30
LIEU: Institut Vajra Yogini, Marzens, dans le Tarn
INSCRIPTIONS-16attitudes@gmail.com

*Minimum de 8 personnes.
*Cet atelier est proposé sur la base d’un don, avec un montant suggéré de 80 €.

Ce stage est suivi d’un Niveau 3 pour ceux qui souhaitent devenir facilitateur et sera donné en ligne en fin d’année.

Embodying the Qualities of Mindfulness with the 16G | Organized by the University of Toronto
2026-07-09 18:00 - 2026-07-30 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
About this course
In 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.
Discussions 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.
What you’ll learn:

Understand the concept of the embodied mind.
Interpret the ancient document known as the 16 Guidelines both historically and in its contemporary application and usage.
Develop your own personal guidelines that will provide the scaffolding of your own embodied practice.

Schedule:
This 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)

Mon, March 9, 16, 23, 30 from 11 – 2 pm

Students 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.
More info, bookings and cost:
The course fee is $365 CAD
For more information and bookings, please visit the University of Toronto web page
This 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.

Building Inner Strength with the 16 Guidelines - Retreat with Wendy Ridley
2026-07-17 19:00 - 2026-07-19 15:30 (Europe/London) | Land of Joy, Greenhaugh Hall Greenhaugh, Hexham Northumberland, NE48 1PP, 5MGG+XQ Greenhaugh, Hexham, Reino Unido, United Kingdom
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.
About the Retreat

We 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.
What to Expect:
Over 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.
Who Should Attend?
This 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.
What you’ll learn:

An ethical framework that inspires more purpose in life and deepens experience in mindfulness as an embodied practice.
Practical tools to build inner strength which will benefit relationships and embrace community
A fresh perspective on daily life, available choices and actions
Enhanced capacity for reflection, resulting in more well-being, emotional resilience and creative action

Dates and Bookings
Date: Friday 17th – Sunday 19th July
For more information and bookings, please visit Land of Joy – 16 Guidelines

Facilitator
Wendy 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.

Rencontre Retraite : La Pleine Conscience et la Compassion | en français
2026-07-18 10:00 - 2026-07-21 17:30 (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 :
Un stage en résidentiel de 4 jours dédié à la compassion, la pleine conscience, la créativité et la nature.
Cet 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.
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.
Plus d’infos:

Mixité choisie : Stage réservé aux femmes.
Date de début : 18 juillet
Date de fin : 21 juillet
Horaires : 10:00h am le premier jour -17:30h le dernier jour.
Intervenant: Hilary McMichael
Tarif: 150€ et TR sur demande.
Adresse mail: hilary.educationuniverselle@gmail.com

Retiro de Yoga con las 16 Actitudes
2026-07-20 12:00 - 2026-07-23 17:00 (Europe/Madrid) | Centro de Meditación Tushita, 3 Carrer Pla de Montfalcó, Viladrau, girona, 17406, Spain
*This retreat is offered in Spanish.
Retiro Yoga 16A
Cuatro días para llevar las 16 Actitudes del cuerpo a la vida — yoga, meditación y descanso real en plena naturaleza.
¿Por qué esta práctica es diferente?
El yoga puede quedarse en el cuerpo. La meditación puede quedarse en la mente. Las 16 Actitudes son el puente entre los dos.
Sobre este Retiro
Este retIro propone un ritmo sencillo: práctica por la mañana, naturaleza al mediodía y trabajo de las 16 Actitudes por la tarde, parar de verdad, mirar hacia dentro y llevarte herramientas a casa

La reserva incluye todo lo que necesitas

3 noches de alojamiento en el Centro Tushita
Pensión completa vegetariana — desayuno, comida, merienda y cena
Todas las sesiones: yoga, pranayama, 16 Actitudes, yoga nidra y baños sonoros
Paseos guiados por el entorno
Uso de las instalaciones: sala, terrazas y salida al bosque
Una comunidad pequeña donde no practicas solo/a

Detalles Prácticos:
Este retiro se ofrece en persona en el centro Tushita en Viladrau del 20 al 23 de Julio 2026. Una casa entre bosque y montaña, con piscina, terrazas y sala de práctica. Un ambiente detox, sin tabaco ni alcohol, pensado para parar.
*Puedes obtener más informacion y reservar tu plaza AQUI
Cada actitud, una forma de vivir. Cuatro días para encarnarlas.

Sobre el Instructor: Alejandro Sherab
Enseño yoga y meditación desde una práctica sencilla, sostenible y profundamente integrada en la vida cotidiana. Mi enfoque une movimiento, respiración y contemplación para ayudar a las personas a encontrar más presencia, claridad y equilibrio en medio de la vida real. A través de Sherab Yoga acompaño espacios de práctica honestos, accesibles y humanos, inspirados en la tradición de Krishnamacharya y la práctica contemplativa budista.
