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SUMMARY:Online Empathy Summit: Exploring Empathy Circles Together
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nKey Summit Highlights:\n\nPersonal 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.\nMechanics and Efficacy: Experts dissect the inner workings of the practice\, explaining why and how it fosters genuine connection and understanding among participants.\nBenefits and Challenges: A balanced exploration of the positive outcomes and potential hurdles encountered in implementing Empathy Circles\, providing a comprehensive view of the practice.\nEmpathic Consciousness: Delve into the profound shift in perspective and being that emerges through regular engagement with Empathy Circles.\nInnovation and Evolution: Discover how the core Empathy Circle practice has inspired new methodologies and applications across various fields.\nFuture Horizons: Engage in stimulating discussions about the future potential of Empathy Circles and their role in shaping a more compassionate society.\nCommunity Connection: The Summit serves as a reunion for facilitators\, practitioners\, trainees\, and supporters\, fostering a vibrant community of practice.\n\n Summit Schedule:\nDate: Saturday\, June 6\, 2026\nTime: 9 am PT to 12:30 pm PT\,  please check your time zone here. here. \nSpeakers Highlight:\n 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 \nThe 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. \nAbout the speakers Janna and Maria:\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. \nMany more speakers will participate in the Summit\, please check the event page by clicking on the Register button below
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/online-empathy-summit-exploring-empathy-circles-together/
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SUMMARY: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 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 August 2 to August 30 – 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 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Think \n• August 2 Wisdom Theme: How We Think\n• August 9  Humility\n• August 16 Patience\n• August 23 Contentment\n• August 30 Delight \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 \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 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. \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nPosted here with transcript\, and here on Janna’s YouTube \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/empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-3/2026-08-02/
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CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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SUMMARY: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 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 August 2 to August 30 – 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 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Think \n• August 2 Wisdom Theme: How We Think\n• August 9  Humility\n• August 16 Patience\n• August 23 Contentment\n• August 30 Delight \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 \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 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. \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nPosted here with transcript\, and here on Janna’s YouTube \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/empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-3/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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SUMMARY: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 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 August 2 to August 30 – 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 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Think \n• August 2 Wisdom Theme: How We Think\n• August 9  Humility\n• August 16 Patience\n• August 23 Contentment\n• August 30 Delight \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 \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 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. \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nPosted here with transcript\, and here on Janna’s YouTube \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/empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-3/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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SUMMARY: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 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 August 2 to August 30 – 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 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Think \n• August 2 Wisdom Theme: How We Think\n• August 9  Humility\n• August 16 Patience\n• August 23 Contentment\n• August 30 Delight \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 \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 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. \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nPosted here with transcript\, and here on Janna’s YouTube \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/empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-3/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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SUMMARY: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 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 August 2 to August 30 – 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 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Think \n• August 2 Wisdom Theme: How We Think\n• August 9  Humility\n• August 16 Patience\n• August 23 Contentment\n• August 30 Delight \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 \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 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. \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nPosted here with transcript\, and here on Janna’s YouTube \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/empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-3/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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