Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom

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, 2025-10-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-13 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-27 19:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Paris) and 2 more dates | 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.

Online and in person- Weekly Meditations on Ethics for a Meaningful Life
2025-09-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-29 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 (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!

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, 2025-10-14 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-28 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

Meditando Juntos | Encuentros Mensuales y Presenciales | Nagarjuna Granada
2025-09-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Madrid) | Nagarjuna Granada, Calle Compás de San Jerónimo nº 2, Granada, 18001, Spain
These sessions are led in Spanish.
Sobre las sesiones:
En estas sesiones te invitamos investigar, a través de la reflexion y la meditación en grupo, las ventajas y las desventajas de utilizar cada una de las 16 Actitudes y su opuesta, respectivamente; así como la forma de aplicarlas en nuestra vida cotidiana.
Esta encuentros mensuales forman parte de un ciclo de meditaciones interactivas inspiradas en 16 Actitudes para una Vida con Sentido (16A).
Si quieres saber más sobre las 16 Actitudes y como llevarlas a tu vida y a tu familia, te invitamos a explorar nuestra página de recursos inspirados en las 16A, desde juegos para los más jóvenes hasta meditaciones!
A quien van dirigidas estas sesiones?
Estas sesiones son aptas para personas de cualquier fe, religión o creencia. y culturas, y no requieren conocimientos previos.
Calendario de las Próximas sesiones:
Septiembre. Viernes 26
Octubre. Viernes 24
Noviembre. Viernes 21
Más información:
Las sesiones se ofrecen periodicamente en el centro Nagarjuna de Granada, de 6pm a 7pm horas ( hora de la peninsula). Para mas información y detalles sobre como inscribirte, por favor visita la web del Centro Nagarjuna.

Meditations & Reflections for Mindful Parenting Organized by Maitreya Institute
2025-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Madrid) | Online
“Discover calm, connection & confidence – For you and your family
About the Sessions
Join us for a series of guided meditations and reflections for parents, inspired by the 16 Guidelines for Life from the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW) – practical, compassionate meditations to support you in raising more resilient, kind, and self-aware children in a complex world. Based on the perspective that parenting is a practice, not a perfection, by being patient and kind with yourself as you grow alongside your children
In this first module, through short, accessible sessions, you’ll explore the powerful guidelines patience, kindness, forgiveness, and right speech—not just as ideals, but as living tools to bring more calm and connection into your home.

Why it might help you
Parenting can feel overwhelming, reactive, and lonely at times. These sessions help you reconnect with your own values and inner resources, to support you to parent with more a bit more clarity, calm, and confidence—even in the messiest moments. You’ll begin to respond rather than react, become more emotional resilient yourself, and start to create a more peaceful environment for your family.
Whether you’re navigating toddler tantrums, teenage storms, or simply seeking more grounded parenting, this series offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and grow—with a community of like-minded parents guided by the Australian Buddhist monk, former high school teacher and parent of two adult children Ven. Gönpo.
Set-up
The series is divided in 4 modules with each 4 meditations. You will receive guidance to reflect and practice during the week in your daily family life. No prior meditation experience needed. Just curiosity, and a willingness to show up for yourself and your family.
Practical information

Dates: Every 2 weeks on Sunday morning – Oct 5, 19, Nov 2 & Nov 16.
Timing: 10.00 – 11.00 am
Location: online only via Zoom
Language: English
Reflection materials and recordings: you will be given reflection questions and guidance to reflect for yourself and also with your family and a link to the audio recordings of the meditations.
Last-minute registration: Please also send an email to amsterdam@maitreya.nl, to ensure we can send you the necessary Zoom link in time to join the class.

How you can Practice Generosity

Dāna (generosity) is one of the cornerstones of the Buddhist path. With your donation we uphold our Dharma center & program, which is managed entirely by volunteers.
The suggested donation for the 4 meditations €25.
For students and people with low income, the suggested donation is €15. Please send us an email (amsterdam@maitreya.nl) if you’d like to make use of this option.
Keep in mind that the donation amount should never be an obstacle to your access to the Dharma. Please contact us if it might be an obstacle for you.
Facilitator
Ven. Gönpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and a Buddhist monk based in Australia. He discovered Buddhism as a child through martial arts movies and TV shows, this was the inspiration for the childhood dream of becoming a wandering kung fu monk. It was a few decades before part of that dream could be realized with many other life adventures distracting him from the spiritual path in his teens and twenties.
It wasn’t until he was in his thirties that Gönpo began to really understand the power of Buddhist teachings when he used them to navigate the emotional roller-coaster of life’s many experiences such as a marriage break down and raising children alone. Fortunately, due the kindness of his teachers and great good karma, after his children finished school, Gönpo was able to fulfil the long-held dream of becoming a monk, albeit without the kung fu. Ending a 20-year career as a high school teacher of languages, he become a wandering monk spending time studying and meditating in Europe, India and Nepal before returning to his hometown, Brisbane, to take up the role of Spiritual Care Practitioner at Karuna Hospice Services, giving care and support to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.
In his time as a school teacher, it was the feedback from students around mindfulness practices and life lessons that had the biggest impact on Gönpo, motivating him to become a 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life facilitator. In his sessions, Gönpo encourages discussion and deep engagement in the topics, challenging participants to examine their own ways of thinking. Through understanding how we are now, we are better equipped to develop the habits that will bring us closer to how we want to be, interacting with our own minds and the people around us in ways that will make us and the communities we live in, happier and healthier.
More info
For more information and to register please visit the Maitreya Institute website

In person- Meditations for a Meaningful Life Organized by the Dharmakaya Buddhist Centre
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Dharmakaya Buddhist Centre, 140 Washington Street, #30, ​Reno, NV, 89503, United States
About the Sessions
Come to the Dharmakaya Buddhist Center 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.
Schedule
The sessions will start on October 18th and will take place every other Saturday at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM​ ​local time.
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

Meditations & Reflections for Mindful Parenting Organized by Maitreya Institute
2025-10-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-09 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Madrid) | Online
“Discover calm, connection & confidence – For you and your family
About the Sessions
Join us for a series of guided meditations and reflections for parents, inspired by the 16 Guidelines for Life from the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW) – practical, compassionate meditations to support you in raising more resilient, kind, and self-aware children in a complex world. Based on the perspective that parenting is a practice, not a perfection, by being patient and kind with yourself as you grow alongside your children
In this first module, through short, accessible sessions, you’ll explore the powerful guidelines patience, kindness, forgiveness, and right speech—not just as ideals, but as living tools to bring more calm and connection into your home.

Why it might help you
Parenting can feel overwhelming, reactive, and lonely at times. These sessions help you reconnect with your own values and inner resources, to support you to parent with more a bit more clarity, calm, and confidence—even in the messiest moments. You’ll begin to respond rather than react, become more emotional resilient yourself, and start to create a more peaceful environment for your family.
Whether you’re navigating toddler tantrums, teenage storms, or simply seeking more grounded parenting, this series offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and grow—with a community of like-minded parents guided by the Australian Buddhist monk, former high school teacher and parent of two adult children Ven. Gönpo.
Set-up
The series is divided in 4 modules with each 4 meditations. You will receive guidance to reflect and practice during the week in your daily family life. No prior meditation experience needed. Just curiosity, and a willingness to show up for yourself and your family.
Practical information

Dates: Every 2 weeks on Sunday morning – Oct 26, 9th Nov, 23 Nov and 7 Dec. .
Timing: 10.00 – 11.00 am
Location: online only via Zoom
Language: English
Reflection materials and recordings: you will be given reflection questions and guidance to reflect for yourself and also with your family and a link to the audio recordings of the meditations.
Last-minute registration: Please also send an email to amsterdam@maitreya.nl, to ensure we can send you the necessary Zoom link in time to join the class.

How you can Practice Generosity

Dāna (generosity) is one of the cornerstones of the Buddhist path. With your donation we uphold our Dharma center & program, which is managed entirely by volunteers.
The suggested donation for the 4 meditations €25.
For students and people with low income, the suggested donation is €15. Please send us an email (amsterdam@maitreya.nl) if you’d like to make use of this option.
Keep in mind that the donation amount should never be an obstacle to your access to the Dharma. Please contact us if it might be an obstacle for you.
Facilitator
Ven. Gönpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and a Buddhist monk based in Australia. He discovered Buddhism as a child through martial arts movies and TV shows, this was the inspiration for the childhood dream of becoming a wandering kung fu monk. It was a few decades before part of that dream could be realized with many other life adventures distracting him from the spiritual path in his teens and twenties.
It wasn’t until he was in his thirties that Gönpo began to really understand the power of Buddhist teachings when he used them to navigate the emotional roller-coaster of life’s many experiences such as a marriage break down and raising children alone. Fortunately, due the kindness of his teachers and great good karma, after his children finished school, Gönpo was able to fulfil the long-held dream of becoming a monk, albeit without the kung fu. Ending a 20-year career as a high school teacher of languages, he become a wandering monk spending time studying and meditating in Europe, India and Nepal before returning to his hometown, Brisbane, to take up the role of Spiritual Care Practitioner at Karuna Hospice Services, giving care and support to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.
In his time as a school teacher, it was the feedback from students around mindfulness practices and life lessons that had the biggest impact on Gönpo, motivating him to become a 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life facilitator. In his sessions, Gönpo encourages discussion and deep engagement in the topics, challenging participants to examine their own ways of thinking. Through understanding how we are now, we are better equipped to develop the habits that will bring us closer to how we want to be, interacting with our own minds and the people around us in ways that will make us and the communities we live in, happier and healthier.
More info
For more information and to register please visit the Maitreya Institute website
