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SUMMARY:Parenting with Compassion & Wisdom | Open Sessions With Pam Cayton
DESCRIPTION:This series of 4 classes leads us along a journey of reflection\, discussion\, and practical application for our everyday lives as parents. \nWe follow the framework developed over 35 years at Tara Redwood School\, the model school for Creating Compassionate Cultures. It is a secular program based on ancient wisdom and contemporary science and was inspired by Lama Thubten Yeshe\, who talked about his concept of Universal Education. \nSaturday sessions Open to everyone! \nOverview : \nClass One:Parent as Guide and Role Model:Through reflection\, we connect with aspects of our lives that have influenced our parenting styles. What do we want to strengthen and what would we like to change We explore the question\, what do I really want\, what are our deepest wishes for our home\, ourselves\, and our children? \nClass TwoCreating Our Dreams:We explore practical and constructive ways to guide our children and nurture what we really want for our children and family. Through understanding the nature of all things as interconnected and in the nature of change\, we find we have infinite possibilities to achieve our dreams. \nClass Three:Our journey continues as we explore the psychology of ourselves as parents. We explore how emotion is triggered and how we can start to change emotional triggers. We learn about practical tools to help our children develop skills for transforming their emotions. \nClass Four: \nWe now expand our deeper understanding to include others in our families\, communities\, and the world. What we have discovered together and integrated into our home has been nurturing empathy and compassion. We look at ways to empower and engage in compassion in action. \nThis program is for everyone\, no background or experience in Buddhism is required. You can drop into the classes as it suits your schedule or come to all of them. \n\nWHEN: on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm ( PDT)\nWHERE: Online and in person\nFACILITATOR: Pam Cayton\nMORE INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS: please check the Land of Medicine Buddha events page\n\nMeet the Facilitator:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPam Cayton lived in Nepal from 1978-88 where she studied Buddhism\, taught English and helped organize courses in Buddhist philosophy and meditation. In 1981\, she founded The Himalayan Yogic Institute\, now the Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Center in Kathmandu. \nAfter moving to the United States in 1988 with her husband and children\, and inspired by her teacher Lama Thubten Yeshe’s concept of Universal Education\, she founded Tara Preschool in 1989. Tara Preschool expanded into Tara Redwood School in 1998. In 2008 the curriculum developed at Tara Redwood School developed into an international program: Creating Compassionate Cultures. \nPam has taught and offered workshops in more than 10 countries around the world and she has spoken at notable conferences such as the Happiness Conference in San Francisco\, the Mind and Its Potential in Sydney\, Australia\, and Empathy and Compassion in Society in London\, England. \n 
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/parenting-with-compassion-wisdom-open-sessions-with-pam-cayton/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:The Myths We Live By With Karuna Cayton | Open Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Most of us as humans are constantly looking for ways to fix our internal problems and our external world. We see the world and ourselves in a “mythological” way and as a result\, we generate numerous “mini” myths that further compound our problems in life. Join Karuna Cayton  as we explore the source of our problems from a Buddhist perspective. Sunday sessions Open to everyone! \nOverview : \nThrough insightful teachings and guided practices\, you will: \n\nConfront the Myth of Permanence: We cling to the illusion of lasting happiness and stability\, yet everything is in constant flux. Explore how embracing impermanence can lead to greater peace and resilience.\nChallenge the Myth of Happiness: Our relentless pursuit of external happiness often leads to disappointment. Discover the true nature of lasting well-being that resides within.\nQuestion the Myth of Randomness: Life may seem chaotic and unpredictable\, but underlying patterns and causes are at play. Learn to see the interconnectedness of all things and make conscious choices.\n\nBy delving into these and other myths\, you will gain profound insights into the nature of suffering and the path to liberation. Karuna Cayton’s unique blend of Buddhist wisdom and modern psychology offers practical tools to transform your relationship with yourself\, others\, and the world around you. \nThis program is for everyone\, no background or experience in Buddhism is required. You can drop into the classes as it suits your schedule or come to all of them. \n\nWHEN: on Sundays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm ( PDT)\nWHERE: Online and in person\nFACILITATOR: Karuna Cayton\nMORE INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS: please check the Land of Medicine Buddha events page\n\nMeet the Facilitator:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaruna Cayton acquired a Masters in Clinical Psychology in 1992.  He is a licensed Psychotherapist having trained at the Children’s Health Council in Palo Alto\, California. \nFrom 1975 to 1988 he lived at Kopan Monastery studying Buddhist psychology and philosophy under the guidance of Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. There\, he established a western studies program for the monks.  \nHe is the principal at The Karuna Group\, a project engaged in interpreting Buddhist psychological theory and interventions for modern people. \nHe is the author of The Misleading Mind: How We Create Our Own Problems and How Buddhist Psychology Can Help Us Solve Them (2012).
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/the-myths-we-live-by-with-karuna-cayton/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:16G L1 Building Inner Strength | Rifugio Novezzina - in Italian
DESCRIPTION:About this course\nIf you’re seeking practical tools to bring about positive change in your life\, this experiential course is for you. \nYou’ll explore the 16 Guidelines framework to enhance your capacity for personal reflection\, resulting in a greater sense of well-being\, confidence\, purpose and emotional resilience. \nDrawing on proven techniques from positive psychology\, neuroscience and centuries-old Eastern philosophy\, you’ll develop an ethical\, holistic approach to self-improvement and cultural change. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nEthical practices to all aspects of life by using a set of practical and transformative tools.\nIdentify your own practice of mindful qualities in your personal and professional practices.\nIntegrate and apply mindfulness to the four wisdom themes of the 16 G: Mindful thought; mindful actions; mindful relationships; and mindful purpose and livelihood\n\nDates:\nThis course is delivered in person from Friday 11th October at 18:00 to Sunday 13th October at 13:00. \nLocation:\nRifugio Novezzina (All times displayed are local) \nBookings and Cost:\nThe cost for the course is €170\, which includes meals and accommodation. For more information and to register\, please contact:\nEmail: rifugio@ilpontecooperativasociale.it\nPhone: +39 34 70 97 15 66 \nFacilitators:\nMaria Luisa Costantino is an Italy-based educator and clinical pedagogist with over 30 years of experience working with disadvantaged children. She integrates scientific research with contemplative practices inspired by Buddhism\, and is an accredited 16 Guidelines (16G) Level 1 and 2 facilitator. Maria conducts workshops in Italian and has collaborated with the Karuna Home in India\, supporting individuals with disabilities. Her approach blends clinical pedagogy with mindfulness\, empowering individuals to lead their own growth. \n Sabrina De Chirico is an experienced facilitator based in Italy\, specialising in leadership\, youth work\, community building\, and education. She is accredited in 16 Guidelines (16G) Level 1 and 2\, 16G for children and teens\, Building Balanced Empathy\, and Unlocking Your Potential. Sabrina delivers workshops in both English and Italian. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to helping others lead more serene lives\, and she integrates mindfulness into her daily practice to support personal and collective growth.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/16g-l1-rifugio-novezzina-in-italian/
LOCATION:Rifugio Novezzina\, Località Novezzina\, Ferrara di Monte Baldo\, Veneto\, 37020\, Italy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241012T100000
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SUMMARY:16G L1 Building Inner Strength | Mabel Odessey - in French
DESCRIPTION:If you’re seeking practical tools to bring about positive change in your life\, this experiential course is for you. \nYou’ll explore the 16 Guidelines framework to enhance your capacity for personal reflection\, resulting in a greater sense of well-being\, confidence\, purpose and emotional resilience. \nDrawing on proven techniques from positive psychology\, neuroscience and centuries-old Eastern philosophy\, you’ll develop an ethical\, holistic approach to self-improvement and cultural change. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nEthical practices to all aspects of life by using a set of practical and transformative tools.\nIdentify your own practice of mindful qualities in your personal and professional practices.\nIntegrate and apply mindfulness to the four wisdom themes of the 16 G: Mindful thought; mindful actions; mindful relationships; and mindful purpose and livelihood\n\nDates: This course is delivered in person on Saturday 12th Oct and Sunday 13th Oct\, from 10:00 to 17:00.  \nAll times displayed are local) \nBookings and Cost: \nThe suggested donation per day is €40 but you are welcome to donate what you can\, for more information and to register\, please visit the VajraYogini Institute page \nFacilitator: Mabel Odessey –Mabel is an accredited 16G Level 1\, Level 2 and 16G for Children and Teens as well as Building Balanced Empathy facilitator\, she combines this Universal Education journey and her training in Mindfulness with a secular ethos to create courses that can be adapted for schools\, retirement homes and a variety of other environments. She is a founder member of Education Universelle France and she also works as a photographer and lives in France.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/16g-l1-building-inner-strength-mabel-odessey-in-french/
LOCATION:Vajra Yogini\, les clauzades\, Marzens\, tarn\, 81500\, France
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SUMMARY:16 Guidelines-Second retreat weekend for a happier and more meaningful life | Organized by Chenrezig Institute
DESCRIPTION:About the Sessions\nJoin Peter Shepherd for the second of the in person immersive weekends at The Chenrezig Institute Wellbeing Centre to explore the 16 Guidelines in a retreat setting\,  you are welcome to attend the entire retreat\, join for a day or even one session! \nThese 16 guided meditations and discussions will take place over two immersive retreat weekends\, this will facilitate both an intellectual understanding and personal experience\, to act as a launching pad for you to bring them into your daily life. \nA Little bit of Background\nThe 16 guidelines are for everyone who would like to experience greater wellbeing\, ease\, contentment\, meaning\, fulfilment\, connection and joy. Each guideline is based on a positive quality. \nDiscoveries in neuroscience have shown that we have the potential to develop and transform our minds in a positive way. Practising these Guidelines can help strengthen our existing qualities and deepen our connection with others for a more meaningful and happier life. \nThe aim of the 16 Guidelines is to help people create long-term happiness and fulfilment for themselves and others. Each guideline represents a universal value or attitude which is rooted in the foundations of compassion and wisdom.  \nThe 16 guidelines are a contemporary presentation of ancient wisdom\, originating from the 7th-century King Songtsen Gampo from Tibet. They are a practical yet profound framework with which to orientate ourselves and our actions in the world. \nThere are precise causes of happiness and the 16 Guidelines is a powerful yet simple way for us to create these causes without needing to be associated with any particular belief or spiritual tradition. \n“Watch your thoughts\, they become your words; \nwatch your words\, they become your actions; \nwatch your actions\, they become your habits; \nwatch your habits\, they become your character; \nwatch your character\, it becomes your destiny.” \n– Lao Tzu \nBookings and Cost:\n\n\n\nThe recommended contribution is $120 but you are welcome to pay whatever you are comfortable with. Your contributions of $30\, $60 or $120 will all be very helpful allowing the Institute to continue to offer activities and courses at the center and online. \nFor more information and bookings please visit the Chenrezig Institute  website \n\n\n\nWhy meditate?\nWhen 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. \nFacilitator\nPeter Shepherd: Peter has attended numerous study and meditation retreats at Chenrezig Institute and other locations. He currently lives in Caloundra with his partner and work as a Zenthai Shiatsu therapist. His study of Zenthai Shiatsu\, Chinese Five Element Theory and Ayurveda have led him to explore the body-mind relationship in greater depth and he is passionate about how other traditions and modalities can support Buddhist practice.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/16-guidelines-two-retreat-weekends-for-a-happier-and-more-meaningful-life-organized-by-chenrezig-institute/
LOCATION: Chenrezig Institute Wellbeing Centre\, 33 Johnsons Road\, Eudlo\, Queensland\, 4554\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241027T103000
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SUMMARY:Building Resilience through Balanced Empathy with Tenzin Chogkyi | 2hr workshop
DESCRIPTION:Building Resilience through Balanced Empathy is a dynamic and practical 2-hour workshop designed to explore empathy and emotional resilience. You will learn techniques empowering you to relate to yourself and others in healthy and more balanced ways. Join Tenzin Chogkyi  as we explore how we can generate a compassionate response in the face of others’ suffering and our own. Sunday workshop open to everyone! \nOverview : \nOur lives can sometimes feel overwhelming as we face global and national crises\, in addition to difficulties in our work and family lives. And sometimes in the face of others’ distress and suffering\, we can feel overwhelmed or shut down. How do we generate a compassionate response in the face of others’ suffering and our own? How do we increase our own resilience and ability to meet these challenges? \nThe answer is balanced empathy\, which helps us build a way of relating to others that doesn’t burn us out\, but draws forth our best ability to help ourselves and others.  \nThis course will help you: \n\nExplore what causes you to feel emotionally overwhelmed\nIncrease mental and emotional resilience\nLearn how to skillfully balance your responses and behaviors\nDevelop better self-understanding and therefore real empathy for others\nIdentify what pushes you out of balance\, allowing the space for wiser choices\nBuild closer\, more nurturing relationships with family\, friends\, and co-workers\n\nThis course is for people of all ages and backgrounds. It is designed for those who want to strengthen their inner resources which help build deep and sustainable connections and relationships. \n\nWHEN: on Sunday 27th Oct from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm ( EDT)\nWHERE: Online only\nFACILITATOR: Tenzin Chogkyi\nMORE INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS: please check the Shantideva Center website\n\nMeet the Facilitator:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Tenzin Chogkyi (she/her/hers) is a teacher of workshops and programs that bridge the worlds of Buddhist thought\, contemplative practice\, mental and emotional cultivation\, and the latest research in the field of positive psychology. Tenzin first became interested in meditation in the early 1970s and then started practicing Tibetan Buddhism in early 1991 during a year she spent studying in India and Nepal. She completed several long meditation retreats over a six-year period and took monastic ordination with His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, practicing as a monastic for nearly 20 years. Since 2006 she has been teaching in Buddhist centers around the world and taught in prisons for 15 years. \nShe is also a certified teacher of Compassion Cultivation Training and the Cultivating Emotional Balance program. Tenzin is especially interested in bringing the wisdom of Buddhism into modern culture and into alignment with modern cultural values such as racial and gender justice and environmental awareness. She feels strongly that a genuine and meaningful spiritual path includes not only personal transformation\, but social and cultural transformation as well. She loves interfaith collaboration and is a volunteer for the Interfaith Speakers Bureau of the Islamic Networks Group in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. She is featured on a monthly radio show called “Reflections on Buddhism” on KSQD 90.7 in the Santa Cruz area. She also finds time to create her Unlocking True Happiness podcast which you can check out at unlockingtruehappiness.org where you will also find her current teaching schedule. She is currently based on traditional Awaswas Ohlone land\, in what is now known as Santa Cruz\, CA. \n 
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/building-resilience-through-balanced-empathy-with-tenzin-chogkyi/
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SUMMARY:Secular Spirituality\, The Science of Consciousness and the Illusion of Self
DESCRIPTION:⚠️ This event will be available live in 🇬🇧 English\, with translation into 🇪🇸 Spanish and 🇮🇹 Italian (registration links below). \n— \nJoin Geshe Tenzin Namdak\, Thomas Metzinger and Scott Snibbe for a profound dialogue on Secular Spirituality\, The Science of Consciousness\, and the Illusion of Self. This online event\, hosted by Science & Wisdom LIVE\, in partnership with FDCW and several other partners (below)\, will explore the intersections between Buddhist philosophy and secular spirituality\, focusing on key themes like consciousness\, selfhood\, and the potential for spiritual growth without religious belief. \nDrawing on Metzinger’s philosophical work on the science of consciousness and Geshe Namdak’s deep understanding of Buddhist mind science\, they will engage with the challenging concept of “no-self” and discuss how modern science and ancient wisdom can together reshape our understanding of spirituality in the 21st century. \nThis event offers a unique opportunity to reflect on whether spiritual practices can thrive outside traditional religious contexts and how both secular and contemplative traditions provide insights into consciousness and personal transformation. Perfect for those interested in philosophy\, Buddhism\, and the evolving nature of spirituality in today’s world. \nAbout the Topics\nSecular spirituality offers a path to personal transformation without relying on religious belief\, encouraging inner growth through practices like mindfulness and contemplation. The science of consciousness explores how subjective experience arises from the brain\, bridging the gap between philosophy and neuroscience. Meanwhile\, the illusion of self\, a central theme in both Buddhist philosophy and modern cognitive science\, challenges our deeply held notion of a fixed identity. Together\, these ideas invite us to re-examine who we are and how we relate to the world\, offering profound insights into both spiritual and scientific inquiries. \nAbout the Speakers\nGeshe Tenzin Namdak \nInitially an environmental researcher with a degree in hydrology from Van Hall Larenstein University\, Geshe Namdak began studying Buddhism in 1993 and was ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He completed the 20-year Geshe program at Sera Jey Monastic University in 2017\, followed by a year of Vajrayana studies at Gyume Tantric College in 2019\, the first Westerner to do so. With a strong interest in science\, he has organised various dialogues on contemporary science and ancient contemplative wisdom of the mind. Currently\, he is the resident teacher at Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London\, and teaches worldwide. His latest book\, “Freedom Through Correct Knowing“\, explores the path to liberation through understanding reality as it truly is. \nProf. Thomas Metzinger \nThomas Metzinger is a distinguished philosopher and cognitive scientist\, renowned for his work in consciousness studies. Formerly a Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz\, Metzinger has led prominent academic and research organisations\, including the German Cognitive Science Society and the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness. His widely acclaimed books\, such as The Elephant and the Blind and The Ego Tunnel\, explore the nature of self and mind. Metzinger is also a member of the European Commission’s Expert Group on AI ethics and the president of the Barbara Wengeler Foundation. \nYou can learn more about Thomas and access lots of his work for free on his website: thomasmetzinger.com\, where you will find an open-access version of his book The Elephant and the Blind\, which we recommend reading in preparation for the talk! \nScott Snibbe \nScott Snibbe is the Executive Director of A Skeptic’s Path to Enlightenment\, a nonprofit organization\, author of How to Train a Happy Mind and podcast host\, dedicated to teaching secular forms of analytical meditation. Snibbe is a longtime student of Tibetan Buddhism whose teachers include Geshe Ngawang Dakpa\, Choden Rinpoche\, Ven. Rene Feusi\, Lama Zopa Rinpoche\, Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa\, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Inspired by his teachers\, he leads meditations that infuse the pure lineage of the great Buddhist masters with science\, humour\, and the realities of the modern world. \nPartners\nThis event is organised by Science & Wisdom LIVE in partnership with Jamyang London Buddhist Centre\, Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)\, Nagarjuna Madrid\, Instituto Lama Tsongkhapa (ILTK) and Mind Science Academy (MSA). \nRegistration\nThis event is open to all on donation\, and registration is required. Please sign up on Science & Wisdom LIVE’s Eventbrite page\, by following the link below\, to secure your spot and receive the English livestream link. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading thinkers on the cutting edge of spirituality\, consciousness\, and the self. \n🇬🇧 Register in English with Science & Wisdom LIVE. \nTranslation\nWe are offering the event in English\, with live translation into Spanish and Italian through our partners\, Nagarjuna Madrid (Spanish) and Instituto Lama Tsongkhapa (Italian). \n🇪🇸 Register in Spanish with Nagarjuna Madrid. \n🇮🇹 Register in Italian with ILTK. \nRecordings\nWe will record the session in English\, Spanish\, and Italian\, and share the recordings with attendees after the event. To receive the translated recordings\, please ensure you register with our translation partners.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/secular-spirituality/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241127T183000
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SUMMARY:Meditations for Building Inner Strength – Part 4: How We Find Meaning
DESCRIPTION:About the Sessions\nJoin Sharon Babineau and Laurie Dolan continue with part 4 of the  series of 16 Meditations based on the 16 Guidelines for Life\, an ethics and resilience program to build inner strength. \nThis series is structured into 16 weekly 1 hour online sessions\, on Wednesdays\, in a four-part series based on each individual wisdom theme: How we think\, How we act\, How we relate to others\, and How we find meaning.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin for one session or for the entire series \n\nThe last 4 Session will be as follows: \n\nPart 4:  How We Find Meaning – 4 weeks online\nWednesdays\, 6:30-7:30 pm EDT\, November 6\,13\,20\,27 \nGuidelines:\n\nAspiration\nPrinciple\nService\nCourage\n\n*There will be 2 optional in-person half-day retreat sessions mid-way and at the end of the series.   \nWhy meditate?\nWhen 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. \nFacilitators\nSharon Babineau: Sharon is an accredited FDCW facilitator based in Hamilton\, Canada. She has presented many 16 G inspired workshops across Canada  and trained in these meaningful methods so she could provide others with these practical tools and strategies to live a well balanced and optimal life. Sharon now teaches and facilitates mindfulness-based wellness for individuals\, businesses\, community and educators. \nLaurie Dolan: Laurie Laurie is an accredited 16G Level 1\, 2\, Transformative Mindfulness and Unlocking Your Potential facilitator. At the Centre for Compassion and Wisdom (CCW) in Burlington (Ontario)\, Laurie led overviews and discussion groups on the 4 Wisdom Themes and 16 Guidelines to share and deepen the learning and knowledge with the CCW and community \nBookings and Cost\nFor more information and bookings\, please visit the Lama Yeshe Ling website \nThis program is offered by donation. You can make an offering here. 
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/meditations-for-building-inner-strength-part-1-how-we-think/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241128T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
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SUMMARY:16 Guidelines Meditation Series | Organized by Karuna Hospice
DESCRIPTION:About the Sessions\nJoin Ven Gonpo in person or online for a series of 16 Meditations based on the 16 Guidelines for Life\, an ethics and resilience program to build inner strength and cultivate positive inner qualities. \nThis series is structured into 16 weekly 1 hour sessions\, on Thursdays\, each meditation can be attended as a standalone session\, however for the full benefit of the program we encourage participation in all 16 sessions. \nThe meditation section of the sessions will be recorded and available via the Karuna Hospice website \n\n\n\nRegistrations are not required. \nThis is a FREE series\, however if you would like to make a donation to support Karuna\, please visit: www.karuna.org.au/donate-karuna \n\n\n\n\n\nTIME: 6.00 – 7.00pm local time\nDATES: Thursdays from 8 August – 28 November 2024 (no session 3 October)\nIN PERSON: 27 Cartwright Street\, Windsor QLD 4030\nONLINE: https://bit.ly/Karuna16 (join from browser or the Zoom app)Or visit: https://zoom.us/ and enter the below details:Meeting ID: 830 7303 5449 Passcode: 375232\n\n\n\n\n\nAUGUST 20248 August: Humility (to be willing and able to learn from others)15 August: Patience (to cultivate a calm and spacious mind)22 August: Contentment (to enjoy who we are and what we have)29 August: Delight (to rejoice in the good fortune of others) \nSEPTEMBER 20245 September : Kindness (to be friendly\, caring and considerate)12 September: Honesty (to act with transparency and fairness)19 September: Generosity (to give without expecting anything in return)26 September: Right Speech (to speak with insight and sensitivity)OCTOBER 20243 October: NO SESSION10 October: Respect (to honour people with a deeper understanding and experience of life)17 October: Forgiveness (to let go of resentment and anger towards ourselves and others)24 October: Gratitude (to acknowledge and repay the kindness of others)31 October: Loyalty (to be good-hearted and dependable in all our relationships) \nNOVEMBER 20247 November: Aspiration (to seek a fulfilling way of life that avoids causing harm)14 November: Principles (to develop sincere and stable inner values\, and avoid harmful influences)21 November: Service (to help and benefit others in whatever way we can)28 November: Courage (to accept responsibilities and challenges with calm determination) \n\n\n\nWhy meditate?\nWhen 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. \nFacilitator\nVen Gonpo: Ven Gonpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and one of Karuna’s Spiritual Care Practitioners\, based in Australia. With a background in education\, he has lots of experience sharing the wisdom of the 16 Guidelines. \nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Karuna Hospice website
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/16-guidelines-meditation-series-organized-by-karuna-hospice/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250107T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
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SUMMARY:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes
DESCRIPTION:*Please note these sessions are offered in Spanish \nSobre las Sesiones\nÚnete a Jessica Pastor en esta nueva serie de Meditaciones basadas en las 16 Actitudes\, un programa de ética y resiliencia  para descubrir la calma y el bienestar interior. Esta serie está organizada por el Centro de Meditación Nagarjuna Alicante. \nEsta serie está estructurada en sesiones presenciales semanales de 1 hora todos los martes a las 7 pm hora local. \n\nSeiones abiertas a todas las personas interesadas. No es necesario tener conocimientos previos de budismo para participar y no es necesario inscribirse. \nEn estas sesiones de meditación practicaremos Samatha\, la técnica de calmar la mente de la agitación y preocupaciones que nos persiguen en nuestro día a día. De esta manera\, comenzaremos a poder disfrutar de los beneficios que nos aporta una mente serena y lúcida. \nAsimismo\, practicaremos Vipassana\, la técnica que entrena nuestra mente a no reaccionar de manera inmediata y ciega en las situaciones que experimentamos\, a no generar patrones mentales y hábitos que nos conducen a la repetición automática de conductas y\, en consecuencia\, al sufrimiento. Consiste en adiestrar la mente a experimentar la realidad tal como es\, a la comprensión clara de la verdadera realidad de la existencia de nosotros y de todas las cosas. \n\n¿Por que Meditar?\nMeditamos para investigar la energía mental básica con la que ya contamos\, que es la que determina si nuestras acciones son positivas\, y nos traerán felicidad\, o negativas\, y nos traerán sufrimiento.Esta meditación basada en las 16 Actitudes nos va a permitir controlar pequeñas cosas que antes no podíamos controlar\, que nos animarán a ir más allá y a darnos cuenta de que tenemos una capacidad y un potencial fantásticos. \nVas a poder crear ese espacio que necesitas para descubrir la calma y el bienestar\, simplemente con cambiar la motivación que hay detrás de cada acción que realizas. \nPara beneficiar a los demás y beneficiarte a ti no tienes que hacer nada físico\, solo tienes que dirigir tu mente en esa dirección. \n\n\nCómo participar \n\nEN PERSONA: en el centro Nagarjuna Alicante de 7:00 pm a 8:00 pm hora local. Para mas informacion\, por favor visita la página web del centro. \n\nEstas sesiones se ofrecen con aportación voluntaria. Si lo deseas\, puedes hacer una donación aqui.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/meditacion-paso-a-paso-sesiones-semanales-inspiradas-en-las-16-actitudes/2025-01-07/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Alicante\, Calle Ruperto Chapí\, 9\, El Campello\, Alicante\, Spain
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250114T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
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SUMMARY:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes
DESCRIPTION:*Please note these sessions are offered in Spanish \nSobre las Sesiones\nÚnete a Jessica Pastor en esta nueva serie de Meditaciones basadas en las 16 Actitudes\, un programa de ética y resiliencia  para descubrir la calma y el bienestar interior. Esta serie está organizada por el Centro de Meditación Nagarjuna Alicante. \nEsta serie está estructurada en sesiones presenciales semanales de 1 hora todos los martes a las 7 pm hora local. \n\nSeiones abiertas a todas las personas interesadas. No es necesario tener conocimientos previos de budismo para participar y no es necesario inscribirse. \nEn estas sesiones de meditación practicaremos Samatha\, la técnica de calmar la mente de la agitación y preocupaciones que nos persiguen en nuestro día a día. De esta manera\, comenzaremos a poder disfrutar de los beneficios que nos aporta una mente serena y lúcida. \nAsimismo\, practicaremos Vipassana\, la técnica que entrena nuestra mente a no reaccionar de manera inmediata y ciega en las situaciones que experimentamos\, a no generar patrones mentales y hábitos que nos conducen a la repetición automática de conductas y\, en consecuencia\, al sufrimiento. Consiste en adiestrar la mente a experimentar la realidad tal como es\, a la comprensión clara de la verdadera realidad de la existencia de nosotros y de todas las cosas. \n\n¿Por que Meditar?\nMeditamos para investigar la energía mental básica con la que ya contamos\, que es la que determina si nuestras acciones son positivas\, y nos traerán felicidad\, o negativas\, y nos traerán sufrimiento.Esta meditación basada en las 16 Actitudes nos va a permitir controlar pequeñas cosas que antes no podíamos controlar\, que nos animarán a ir más allá y a darnos cuenta de que tenemos una capacidad y un potencial fantásticos. \nVas a poder crear ese espacio que necesitas para descubrir la calma y el bienestar\, simplemente con cambiar la motivación que hay detrás de cada acción que realizas. \nPara beneficiar a los demás y beneficiarte a ti no tienes que hacer nada físico\, solo tienes que dirigir tu mente en esa dirección. \n\n\nCómo participar \n\nEN PERSONA: en el centro Nagarjuna Alicante de 7:00 pm a 8:00 pm hora local. Para mas informacion\, por favor visita la página web del centro. \n\nEstas sesiones se ofrecen con aportación voluntaria. Si lo deseas\, puedes hacer una donación aqui.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/meditacion-paso-a-paso-sesiones-semanales-inspiradas-en-las-16-actitudes/2025-01-14/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Alicante\, Calle Ruperto Chapí\, 9\, El Campello\, Alicante\, Spain
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute
DESCRIPTION:“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh \nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning 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.  \nThese 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.  \n\n\nRegistrations are not required. \nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey 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:  \n\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight) \nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech) \nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage). \n\nThese 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. \nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online: \n\n\n\n\n\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th  May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\n\n\n\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\n\nWhy meditate?\nWhen 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. \nFacilitator\nVen. 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. \nIt 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. \nIn 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. \nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute/2025-01-19/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
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SUMMARY:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes
DESCRIPTION:*Please note these sessions are offered in Spanish \nSobre las Sesiones\nÚnete a Jessica Pastor en esta nueva serie de Meditaciones basadas en las 16 Actitudes\, un programa de ética y resiliencia  para descubrir la calma y el bienestar interior. Esta serie está organizada por el Centro de Meditación Nagarjuna Alicante. \nEsta serie está estructurada en sesiones presenciales semanales de 1 hora todos los martes a las 7 pm hora local. \n\nSeiones abiertas a todas las personas interesadas. No es necesario tener conocimientos previos de budismo para participar y no es necesario inscribirse. \nEn estas sesiones de meditación practicaremos Samatha\, la técnica de calmar la mente de la agitación y preocupaciones que nos persiguen en nuestro día a día. De esta manera\, comenzaremos a poder disfrutar de los beneficios que nos aporta una mente serena y lúcida. \nAsimismo\, practicaremos Vipassana\, la técnica que entrena nuestra mente a no reaccionar de manera inmediata y ciega en las situaciones que experimentamos\, a no generar patrones mentales y hábitos que nos conducen a la repetición automática de conductas y\, en consecuencia\, al sufrimiento. Consiste en adiestrar la mente a experimentar la realidad tal como es\, a la comprensión clara de la verdadera realidad de la existencia de nosotros y de todas las cosas. \n\n¿Por que Meditar?\nMeditamos para investigar la energía mental básica con la que ya contamos\, que es la que determina si nuestras acciones son positivas\, y nos traerán felicidad\, o negativas\, y nos traerán sufrimiento.Esta meditación basada en las 16 Actitudes nos va a permitir controlar pequeñas cosas que antes no podíamos controlar\, que nos animarán a ir más allá y a darnos cuenta de que tenemos una capacidad y un potencial fantásticos. \nVas a poder crear ese espacio que necesitas para descubrir la calma y el bienestar\, simplemente con cambiar la motivación que hay detrás de cada acción que realizas. \nPara beneficiar a los demás y beneficiarte a ti no tienes que hacer nada físico\, solo tienes que dirigir tu mente en esa dirección. \n\n\nCómo participar \n\nEN PERSONA: en el centro Nagarjuna Alicante de 7:00 pm a 8:00 pm hora local. Para mas informacion\, por favor visita la página web del centro. \n\nEstas sesiones se ofrecen con aportación voluntaria. Si lo deseas\, puedes hacer una donación aqui.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/meditacion-paso-a-paso-sesiones-semanales-inspiradas-en-las-16-actitudes/2025-01-21/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Alicante\, Calle Ruperto Chapí\, 9\, El Campello\, Alicante\, Spain
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
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SUMMARY:16G L2 Building Inner Strength | Marisa Femenia - in Spanish
DESCRIPTION:**Please note this 16 Guidelines Level 2 course will be offered in Spanish. \nEl 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. \n-SS El Dalai Lama- \nDescripción:\nUnete a Marisa Femenia en este exploracion profunda de las 16 Actitudes y su lado sombra: \nEn el Nivel I exploramos las 16 Actitudes como un sistema para encontrar sentido y mejorar nuestra vida. \nEn el Nivel II “Las Sombras”\, reflexionamos sobre las dificultades que tenemos para llevar a la práctica dichas actitudes y trabajaremos activamente para poder desarrollar la sabiduría que puede eliminar dichas sombras. \nEs un curso interactivo y experiencial\, que profundiza en el auto conocimiento y\, por lo tanto\, transforma nuestras relaciones. \nEs necesario haber hecho el Nivel I para poder hacer este curso. \nReservas y Aportación:\nModalidad: Presencial\nCuándo: 25 y 26 Enero 2025\nHorario: Sábado de 10 a 14 h. / 16 a 19 h. y Domingo: de 10 a 14 h. ( hora local)\nAportación: 60€ / 20€ Socios de Nagarjuna Madrid \nPara mas informacion y para reservar tu plaza\, por favor visita la pagina web del centro Nagarjuna \nFacilitadora: Marisa Femenia –Marisa is an accredited 16G Level 1 and  Level 2 facilitator\, she lives in Madrid and has a background in education working for 30 years as an elementary teacher. She met the Buddhist teachings when she turned 30 and for many years she tried to convey to the children what she was learning from her teachers. Currently she coordinates the Universal Education group in Madrid. She says that the 16 Guidelines are: Un viaje al interior\, basado en valores universales del ser humano\, más allá de toda religión\, país\, cultura o frontera. (An inner journey  based on universal human values\, beyond any religion\, country\, culture or borders).
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/16g-l2-building-inner-strength-marisa-femenia-in-spanish/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Madrid\, Avenida de Pedro Diez\, 21 Bis (duplicado) Planta 1\, Puerta 1\, 28019 Madrid\, Madrid\, 28019\, Spain
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250125T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250126T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
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SUMMARY:Exploring Death and Finding Life- 2 workshops with Bruno Rizzi
DESCRIPTION:Life and death are not separate—they are deeply intertwined. What nourishes one inevitably supports the other. \nAbout the workshops\n\n\n\nThis series of  workshops invite you to explore the profound wisdom of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in approaching death and impermanence\, integrated with practical insights from palliative care. Together\, we will confront life’s impermanence with courage and clarity\, unlocking opportunities for growth\, joy\, and meaning. \nWhy these Workshops?\nPreparing for death starts with embracing life as it truly is—without illusions\, romanticism\, or fear. By recognizing the dynamics of our projections\, hopes\, and anxieties\, we can live more fully in the present and meet the end of life with peace and dignity. \nThrough this exploration\, we can transform our relationship with death and\, in turn\, transform how we live each day. \nWhat you will learn:\n\nA deeper understanding of death and impermanence through the lens of Tibetan Buddhist teachings.\nInsights from palliative care practices to support the dying and enhance compassionate presence.\nPractical tools to cultivate awareness\, presence\, and connection in your daily life.\n\nWorkshop Structure\nThis journey will unfold over 4 sessions on 2 separate weekends in January and February\, both held in a shared group space: \n\n25th and 26th Jan :In-Person at Nagarjuna Granada and online at Nagarjuna Barcelona\n22 and 23rd Feb : In-Person at Nagarjuna Barcelona and online at Nagarjuna Granada\n\nThe sessions will be experiential\, combining teachings\, meditative practices\, and group discussions to ensure a supportive and transformative experience. \nWho Should Attend?\nThese workshops are open to anyone interested in exploring the themes of life\, death\, and impermanence—whether for personal growth\, spiritual development\, or professional practice in caregiving roles. \nLanguage\nThe sessions will be offered in English with Spanish translation. \n\nBookings\nSpaces are limited to ensure a safe and intimate group setting. \n➡️ To reserve your spot\, please visit the Nagarjuna Granada website\nWe encourage early booking to secure your place in this meaningful exploration. \nJoin us on this journey of deep reflection and transformation. Together\, we will explore how to live—and die—with greater awareness\, compassion\, and peace. \n“Death in itself is not fearful\, it is our mind that makes it terrifying”\n-Lama Zopa Rinpoche- \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator- Bruno Rizzi-\nBruno has been practicing Buddhism since 1980\, when he met Ven. Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Italy. He lived as an ordained monk for seven years\, studying at Nalanda Monastery in France\, as well as in India and Nepal. \nFor the past 22 years\, he has worked as a palliative care nurse at Christophorus Hospiz in Munich\, Germany. For the last 15 years\, he has been leading workshops and retreats on the topic “Confronting Death\, Finding Meaning in Life.” \nHe is an accredited 16 Guidelines facilitator and collaborates with Universal Education – FDCW (Foundation for the Development of Compassion and Wisdom).
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/exploring-death-and-finding-life-2-workshops-with-bruno-rizzi/2025-01-25/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Granada\, Calle Compás de San Jerónimo nº 2\, Granada\, 18001\, Spain
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
CREATED:20250115T110301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T120522Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute
DESCRIPTION:“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh \nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning 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.  \nThese 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.  \n\n\nRegistrations are not required. \nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey 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:  \n\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight) \nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech) \nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage). \n\nThese 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. \nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online: \n\n\n\n\n\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th  May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\n\n\n\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\n\nWhy meditate?\nWhen 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. \nFacilitator\nVen. 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. \nIt 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. \nIn 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. \nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute/2025-01-26/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://compassionandwisdom.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Annual-Review-2023.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250128T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
CREATED:20240912T120948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T161150Z
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SUMMARY:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes
DESCRIPTION:*Please note these sessions are offered in Spanish \nSobre las Sesiones\nÚnete a Jessica Pastor en esta nueva serie de Meditaciones basadas en las 16 Actitudes\, un programa de ética y resiliencia  para descubrir la calma y el bienestar interior. Esta serie está organizada por el Centro de Meditación Nagarjuna Alicante. \nEsta serie está estructurada en sesiones presenciales semanales de 1 hora todos los martes a las 7 pm hora local. \n\nSeiones abiertas a todas las personas interesadas. No es necesario tener conocimientos previos de budismo para participar y no es necesario inscribirse. \nEn estas sesiones de meditación practicaremos Samatha\, la técnica de calmar la mente de la agitación y preocupaciones que nos persiguen en nuestro día a día. De esta manera\, comenzaremos a poder disfrutar de los beneficios que nos aporta una mente serena y lúcida. \nAsimismo\, practicaremos Vipassana\, la técnica que entrena nuestra mente a no reaccionar de manera inmediata y ciega en las situaciones que experimentamos\, a no generar patrones mentales y hábitos que nos conducen a la repetición automática de conductas y\, en consecuencia\, al sufrimiento. Consiste en adiestrar la mente a experimentar la realidad tal como es\, a la comprensión clara de la verdadera realidad de la existencia de nosotros y de todas las cosas. \n\n¿Por que Meditar?\nMeditamos para investigar la energía mental básica con la que ya contamos\, que es la que determina si nuestras acciones son positivas\, y nos traerán felicidad\, o negativas\, y nos traerán sufrimiento.Esta meditación basada en las 16 Actitudes nos va a permitir controlar pequeñas cosas que antes no podíamos controlar\, que nos animarán a ir más allá y a darnos cuenta de que tenemos una capacidad y un potencial fantásticos. \nVas a poder crear ese espacio que necesitas para descubrir la calma y el bienestar\, simplemente con cambiar la motivación que hay detrás de cada acción que realizas. \nPara beneficiar a los demás y beneficiarte a ti no tienes que hacer nada físico\, solo tienes que dirigir tu mente en esa dirección. \n\n\nCómo participar \n\nEN PERSONA: en el centro Nagarjuna Alicante de 7:00 pm a 8:00 pm hora local. Para mas informacion\, por favor visita la página web del centro. \n\nEstas sesiones se ofrecen con aportación voluntaria. Si lo deseas\, puedes hacer una donación aqui.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/meditacion-paso-a-paso-sesiones-semanales-inspiradas-en-las-16-actitudes/2025-01-28/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Alicante\, Calle Ruperto Chapí\, 9\, El Campello\, Alicante\, Spain
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250131T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
CREATED:20240731T093454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T084341Z
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SUMMARY:Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter facilitated by Janna Weiss
DESCRIPTION:Wisdom Theme Empathy Circle with Conversations That Matter\nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss 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 Fridays from January to March – You can join on any session! \n8:30 am – 10:00 am ET / 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm GMT / 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm IST\, please check\nyour time zone here. \nThe 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Find Meaning. \nJan 31 Wisdom Theme 4: How We Find Meaning\nFeb 7 Aspiration\nFeb 14 Principles\n(No session on Feb 21)\nFeb 28 Service\nMar 7 Courage \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can help us feel connected to others in a meaningful and supportive way. Drop-ins welcome! \nJoin Zoom Here \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 structured dialogue process where each person feels fully heard\, fostering mutual understanding and connection. 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. \nAbout the facilitator:\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 an accredited 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator. \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: \nJoin Zoom Here
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/empathy-circle-with-conversations-that-matter-2/2025-01-31/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Janna Weiss":MAILTO:thangkha123@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
CREATED:20250114T120000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T163032Z
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SUMMARY:Transformative Mindfulness Methods (TMM) Level 1 with Hilary McMichael
DESCRIPTION:This TMM level 1 course is a unique opportunity to explore Transformative Mindfulness Methods (TMM) guided by Hilary Mc Michael\, with her unique gentle and warm-hearted style\, she will help you discover a new path to inner freedom and self-compassion. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\nInner freedom: recognize and let go of unprocessed experiences to create space for growth.\nStrengthen positive qualities: cultivate acceptance\, compassion\, and kindness toward yourself.\nEmpower yourself: build confidence and trust in your inner wisdom.\nMindfulness and compassion practice: Experience practical\, effective methods that foster lasting transformation.\n\nWorkshop highlights\nEach of the four sessions centres on heartfelt practices\, including: \n\nInner listening and deep sharing: open up to your authentic self.\nExploring beliefs and receiving support: unpack and transform core beliefs while learning to accept help.\nCreative expression: engage in exercises that may include drawing\, writing\, or dialogue.\nReceptive visualizations and meditations: practice techniques designed to nurture and guide.\nBody awareness: dialogue with your body as a source of insight and healing.\n\nThe main practices\n\nExploring Challenges and Underlying Causes – learn how to turn with compassion towards where suffering is held.\nIntuitive Body-Scan – explore the whole body through mindful visualization and exploration\, document images\, wisdom and insight.\nTransforming Challenges – learn to ask for help to transform the many aspects of suffering and root causes of challenges.\nTransforming Inner Conflict – explore how two\, or more\, opposing situations are in conflict and experienced through sensation\, body\, thought and emotion.\nEnhancing Positive Qualities – build your strength and resilience by connecting with positive attributes that are present but in need of growth and grounding.\n\nMindfulness practices will be introduced in every session\, providing tools to continue your journey beyond the workshop. \nA detailed PDF guide will also be shared with participants\, offering all the practical exercises and insights to deepen your learning\, allowing you to work on your own. \nDates & Times\nSaturday and Sunday\, 1–2 February 2025\n10:00 AM–13:00 PM and 14:00 PM–17:00 ET  (15:00–18:00 and 19:00 –22:00 UK Time) \n(Note: Times may adjust slightly to accommodate participants from different time zones.) \nMore information and bookings:\nTo book your place\, please send an email to Hilary on hilaryfdcw@gmail.com\nRates: a sliding scale from 95 euros to 130 euros. \nFacilitator\nHilary McMichael – Hilary is a skilled FDCW facilitator with expertise in guiding participants toward wholeness and healing. \n**Can’t attend live? **\nNo worries! All sessions will be recorded and shared as audio files for you to download and revisit at your own pace.\nOne you complete the level 1\, there will be an opportunity to go deeper with a **TMM level 2 course **from mid February to April! \nTake the next step toward personal transformation. This workshop offers a safe\, supportive space to explore\, heal\, and grow.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/tmm-transformative-mindfulness-methods-level-1-hilary/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary McMichael":MAILTO:hilaryfdcw@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T120522Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute
DESCRIPTION:“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh \nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning 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.  \nThese 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.  \n\n\nRegistrations are not required. \nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey 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:  \n\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight) \nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech) \nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage). \n\nThese 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. \nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online: \n\n\n\n\n\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th  May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\n\n\n\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\n\nWhy meditate?\nWhen 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. \nFacilitator\nVen. 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. \nIt 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. \nIn 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. \nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute/2025-02-02/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://compassionandwisdom.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Annual-Review-2023.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
CREATED:20240912T120948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T161150Z
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SUMMARY:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes
DESCRIPTION:*Please note these sessions are offered in Spanish \nSobre las Sesiones\nÚnete a Jessica Pastor en esta nueva serie de Meditaciones basadas en las 16 Actitudes\, un programa de ética y resiliencia  para descubrir la calma y el bienestar interior. Esta serie está organizada por el Centro de Meditación Nagarjuna Alicante. \nEsta serie está estructurada en sesiones presenciales semanales de 1 hora todos los martes a las 7 pm hora local. \n\nSeiones abiertas a todas las personas interesadas. No es necesario tener conocimientos previos de budismo para participar y no es necesario inscribirse. \nEn estas sesiones de meditación practicaremos Samatha\, la técnica de calmar la mente de la agitación y preocupaciones que nos persiguen en nuestro día a día. De esta manera\, comenzaremos a poder disfrutar de los beneficios que nos aporta una mente serena y lúcida. \nAsimismo\, practicaremos Vipassana\, la técnica que entrena nuestra mente a no reaccionar de manera inmediata y ciega en las situaciones que experimentamos\, a no generar patrones mentales y hábitos que nos conducen a la repetición automática de conductas y\, en consecuencia\, al sufrimiento. Consiste en adiestrar la mente a experimentar la realidad tal como es\, a la comprensión clara de la verdadera realidad de la existencia de nosotros y de todas las cosas. \n\n¿Por que Meditar?\nMeditamos para investigar la energía mental básica con la que ya contamos\, que es la que determina si nuestras acciones son positivas\, y nos traerán felicidad\, o negativas\, y nos traerán sufrimiento.Esta meditación basada en las 16 Actitudes nos va a permitir controlar pequeñas cosas que antes no podíamos controlar\, que nos animarán a ir más allá y a darnos cuenta de que tenemos una capacidad y un potencial fantásticos. \nVas a poder crear ese espacio que necesitas para descubrir la calma y el bienestar\, simplemente con cambiar la motivación que hay detrás de cada acción que realizas. \nPara beneficiar a los demás y beneficiarte a ti no tienes que hacer nada físico\, solo tienes que dirigir tu mente en esa dirección. \n\n\nCómo participar \n\nEN PERSONA: en el centro Nagarjuna Alicante de 7:00 pm a 8:00 pm hora local. Para mas informacion\, por favor visita la página web del centro. \n\nEstas sesiones se ofrecen con aportación voluntaria. Si lo deseas\, puedes hacer una donación aqui.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/meditacion-paso-a-paso-sesiones-semanales-inspiradas-en-las-16-actitudes/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Alicante\, Calle Ruperto Chapí\, 9\, El Campello\, Alicante\, Spain
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
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SUMMARY:Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter facilitated by Janna Weiss
DESCRIPTION:Wisdom Theme Empathy Circle with Conversations That Matter\nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss 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 Fridays from January to March – You can join on any session! \n8:30 am – 10:00 am ET / 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm GMT / 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm IST\, please check\nyour time zone here. \nThe 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Find Meaning. \nJan 31 Wisdom Theme 4: How We Find Meaning\nFeb 7 Aspiration\nFeb 14 Principles\n(No session on Feb 21)\nFeb 28 Service\nMar 7 Courage \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can help us feel connected to others in a meaningful and supportive way. Drop-ins welcome! \nJoin Zoom Here \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 structured dialogue process where each person feels fully heard\, fostering mutual understanding and connection. 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. \nAbout the facilitator:\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 an accredited 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator. \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: \nJoin Zoom Here
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/empathy-circle-with-conversations-that-matter-2/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://compassionandwisdom.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Empathy-Circles-Conversations-that-Matter.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Janna Weiss":MAILTO:thangkha123@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute
DESCRIPTION:“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh \nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning 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.  \nThese 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.  \n\n\nRegistrations are not required. \nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey 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:  \n\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight) \nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech) \nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage). \n\nThese 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. \nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online: \n\n\n\n\n\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th  May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\n\n\n\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\n\nWhy meditate?\nWhen 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. \nFacilitator\nVen. 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. \nIt 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. \nIn 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. \nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute/2025-02-09/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
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SUMMARY:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes
DESCRIPTION:*Please note these sessions are offered in Spanish \nSobre las Sesiones\nÚnete a Jessica Pastor en esta nueva serie de Meditaciones basadas en las 16 Actitudes\, un programa de ética y resiliencia  para descubrir la calma y el bienestar interior. Esta serie está organizada por el Centro de Meditación Nagarjuna Alicante. \nEsta serie está estructurada en sesiones presenciales semanales de 1 hora todos los martes a las 7 pm hora local. \n\nSeiones abiertas a todas las personas interesadas. No es necesario tener conocimientos previos de budismo para participar y no es necesario inscribirse. \nEn estas sesiones de meditación practicaremos Samatha\, la técnica de calmar la mente de la agitación y preocupaciones que nos persiguen en nuestro día a día. De esta manera\, comenzaremos a poder disfrutar de los beneficios que nos aporta una mente serena y lúcida. \nAsimismo\, practicaremos Vipassana\, la técnica que entrena nuestra mente a no reaccionar de manera inmediata y ciega en las situaciones que experimentamos\, a no generar patrones mentales y hábitos que nos conducen a la repetición automática de conductas y\, en consecuencia\, al sufrimiento. Consiste en adiestrar la mente a experimentar la realidad tal como es\, a la comprensión clara de la verdadera realidad de la existencia de nosotros y de todas las cosas. \n\n¿Por que Meditar?\nMeditamos para investigar la energía mental básica con la que ya contamos\, que es la que determina si nuestras acciones son positivas\, y nos traerán felicidad\, o negativas\, y nos traerán sufrimiento.Esta meditación basada en las 16 Actitudes nos va a permitir controlar pequeñas cosas que antes no podíamos controlar\, que nos animarán a ir más allá y a darnos cuenta de que tenemos una capacidad y un potencial fantásticos. \nVas a poder crear ese espacio que necesitas para descubrir la calma y el bienestar\, simplemente con cambiar la motivación que hay detrás de cada acción que realizas. \nPara beneficiar a los demás y beneficiarte a ti no tienes que hacer nada físico\, solo tienes que dirigir tu mente en esa dirección. \n\n\nCómo participar \n\nEN PERSONA: en el centro Nagarjuna Alicante de 7:00 pm a 8:00 pm hora local. Para mas informacion\, por favor visita la página web del centro. \n\nEstas sesiones se ofrecen con aportación voluntaria. Si lo deseas\, puedes hacer una donación aqui.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/meditacion-paso-a-paso-sesiones-semanales-inspiradas-en-las-16-actitudes/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Alicante\, Calle Ruperto Chapí\, 9\, El Campello\, Alicante\, Spain
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250214T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
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SUMMARY:Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter facilitated by Janna Weiss
DESCRIPTION:Wisdom Theme Empathy Circle with Conversations That Matter\nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss 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 Fridays from January to March – You can join on any session! \n8:30 am – 10:00 am ET / 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm GMT / 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm IST\, please check\nyour time zone here. \nThe 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Find Meaning. \nJan 31 Wisdom Theme 4: How We Find Meaning\nFeb 7 Aspiration\nFeb 14 Principles\n(No session on Feb 21)\nFeb 28 Service\nMar 7 Courage \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can help us feel connected to others in a meaningful and supportive way. Drop-ins welcome! \nJoin Zoom Here \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 structured dialogue process where each person feels fully heard\, fostering mutual understanding and connection. 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. \nAbout the facilitator:\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 an accredited 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator. \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: \nJoin Zoom Here
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/empathy-circle-with-conversations-that-matter-2/2025-02-14/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Janna Weiss":MAILTO:thangkha123@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250216T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute
DESCRIPTION:“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh \nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning 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.  \nThese 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.  \n\n\nRegistrations are not required. \nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey 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:  \n\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight) \nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech) \nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage). \n\nThese 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. \nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online: \n\n\n\n\n\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th  May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\n\n\n\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\n\nWhy meditate?\nWhen 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. \nFacilitator\nVen. 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. \nIt 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. \nIn 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. \nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute/2025-02-16/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://compassionandwisdom.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Annual-Review-2023.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250218T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
CREATED:20240912T120948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T161150Z
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SUMMARY:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes
DESCRIPTION:*Please note these sessions are offered in Spanish \nSobre las Sesiones\nÚnete a Jessica Pastor en esta nueva serie de Meditaciones basadas en las 16 Actitudes\, un programa de ética y resiliencia  para descubrir la calma y el bienestar interior. Esta serie está organizada por el Centro de Meditación Nagarjuna Alicante. \nEsta serie está estructurada en sesiones presenciales semanales de 1 hora todos los martes a las 7 pm hora local. \n\nSeiones abiertas a todas las personas interesadas. No es necesario tener conocimientos previos de budismo para participar y no es necesario inscribirse. \nEn estas sesiones de meditación practicaremos Samatha\, la técnica de calmar la mente de la agitación y preocupaciones que nos persiguen en nuestro día a día. De esta manera\, comenzaremos a poder disfrutar de los beneficios que nos aporta una mente serena y lúcida. \nAsimismo\, practicaremos Vipassana\, la técnica que entrena nuestra mente a no reaccionar de manera inmediata y ciega en las situaciones que experimentamos\, a no generar patrones mentales y hábitos que nos conducen a la repetición automática de conductas y\, en consecuencia\, al sufrimiento. Consiste en adiestrar la mente a experimentar la realidad tal como es\, a la comprensión clara de la verdadera realidad de la existencia de nosotros y de todas las cosas. \n\n¿Por que Meditar?\nMeditamos para investigar la energía mental básica con la que ya contamos\, que es la que determina si nuestras acciones son positivas\, y nos traerán felicidad\, o negativas\, y nos traerán sufrimiento.Esta meditación basada en las 16 Actitudes nos va a permitir controlar pequeñas cosas que antes no podíamos controlar\, que nos animarán a ir más allá y a darnos cuenta de que tenemos una capacidad y un potencial fantásticos. \nVas a poder crear ese espacio que necesitas para descubrir la calma y el bienestar\, simplemente con cambiar la motivación que hay detrás de cada acción que realizas. \nPara beneficiar a los demás y beneficiarte a ti no tienes que hacer nada físico\, solo tienes que dirigir tu mente en esa dirección. \n\n\nCómo participar \n\nEN PERSONA: en el centro Nagarjuna Alicante de 7:00 pm a 8:00 pm hora local. Para mas informacion\, por favor visita la página web del centro. \n\nEstas sesiones se ofrecen con aportación voluntaria. Si lo deseas\, puedes hacer una donación aqui.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/meditacion-paso-a-paso-sesiones-semanales-inspiradas-en-las-16-actitudes/2025-02-18/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Alicante\, Calle Ruperto Chapí\, 9\, El Campello\, Alicante\, Spain
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250222T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250222T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
CREATED:20250108T103806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T182335Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Death and Finding Life- 2 workshops with Bruno Rizzi
DESCRIPTION:Life and death are not separate—they are deeply intertwined. What nourishes one inevitably supports the other. \nAbout the workshops\n\n\n\nThis series of  workshops invite you to explore the profound wisdom of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in approaching death and impermanence\, integrated with practical insights from palliative care. Together\, we will confront life’s impermanence with courage and clarity\, unlocking opportunities for growth\, joy\, and meaning. \nWhy these Workshops?\nPreparing for death starts with embracing life as it truly is—without illusions\, romanticism\, or fear. By recognizing the dynamics of our projections\, hopes\, and anxieties\, we can live more fully in the present and meet the end of life with peace and dignity. \nThrough this exploration\, we can transform our relationship with death and\, in turn\, transform how we live each day. \nWhat you will learn:\n\nA deeper understanding of death and impermanence through the lens of Tibetan Buddhist teachings.\nInsights from palliative care practices to support the dying and enhance compassionate presence.\nPractical tools to cultivate awareness\, presence\, and connection in your daily life.\n\nWorkshop Structure\nThis journey will unfold over 4 sessions on 2 separate weekends in January and February\, both held in a shared group space: \n\n25th and 26th Jan :In-Person at Nagarjuna Granada and online at Nagarjuna Barcelona\n22 and 23rd Feb : In-Person at Nagarjuna Barcelona and online at Nagarjuna Granada\n\nThe sessions will be experiential\, combining teachings\, meditative practices\, and group discussions to ensure a supportive and transformative experience. \nWho Should Attend?\nThese workshops are open to anyone interested in exploring the themes of life\, death\, and impermanence—whether for personal growth\, spiritual development\, or professional practice in caregiving roles. \nLanguage\nThe sessions will be offered in English with Spanish translation. \n\nBookings\nSpaces are limited to ensure a safe and intimate group setting. \n➡️ To reserve your spot\, please visit the Nagarjuna Granada website\nWe encourage early booking to secure your place in this meaningful exploration. \nJoin us on this journey of deep reflection and transformation. Together\, we will explore how to live—and die—with greater awareness\, compassion\, and peace. \n“Death in itself is not fearful\, it is our mind that makes it terrifying”\n-Lama Zopa Rinpoche- \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator- Bruno Rizzi-\nBruno has been practicing Buddhism since 1980\, when he met Ven. Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Italy. He lived as an ordained monk for seven years\, studying at Nalanda Monastery in France\, as well as in India and Nepal. \nFor the past 22 years\, he has worked as a palliative care nurse at Christophorus Hospiz in Munich\, Germany. For the last 15 years\, he has been leading workshops and retreats on the topic “Confronting Death\, Finding Meaning in Life.” \nHe is an accredited 16 Guidelines facilitator and collaborates with Universal Education – FDCW (Foundation for the Development of Compassion and Wisdom).
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/exploring-death-and-finding-life-2-workshops-with-bruno-rizzi/2025-02-22/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Granada\, Calle Compás de San Jerónimo nº 2\, Granada\, 18001\, Spain
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250223T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250223T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute
DESCRIPTION:“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh \nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning 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.  \nThese 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.  \n\n\nRegistrations are not required. \nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey 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:  \n\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight) \nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech) \nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage). \n\nThese 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. \nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online: \n\n\n\n\n\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th  May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\n\n\n\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\n\nWhy meditate?\nWhen 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. \nFacilitator\nVen. 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. \nIt 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. \nIn 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. \nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute/2025-02-23/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://compassionandwisdom.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Annual-Review-2023.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250223T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250223T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213918
CREATED:20240126T113735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T162927Z
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SUMMARY:Meditando con las 16 Actitudes | Presencial | Nagarjuna Madrid
DESCRIPTION:These sessions are led in Spanish. \nSobre la sesión:\nEn esta mañana de meditación\, Marisa Femenía nos llevara a investigar por nosotros mismos\, a través de la meditación analítica\, 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. \nEl domingo\, 23 de Febrero\, la propuesta es trabajar con «La Alegría». \nPor qué la Alegría?\n“Muchas veces la palabra alegría la asociamos a la infancia. Entonces nuestra única prioridad era jugar y jugar… y sabíamos cómo. Nada era especialmente serio\, y no conocíamos muchas palabras\, pero nos hablaban los árboles y las nubes y nos miraban las estrellas.\nAhora vemos esa alegría en nuestros niños\, nuestros hijos\, nuestros nietos\, pero ¿la nuestra?” \nMarisa Femenia \n  \nEl modelo que hemos elegido para demostrar que una vida con alegría es posible es el de Jane Goodall\, que desde los 23 años vivió en la selva\, haciéndose un hueco entre la familia de los chimpancés salvajes. \nEllos fueron su inspiración y ella fue su voz en todos los foros internacionales sobre la protección de especies amenazadas y destrucción de ecosistemas. \nSu legado continúa a través de generaciones jóvenes que luchan por la armonía en la tierra y\, sin perder la sonrisa\, viaja 300 veces al año\, trasladando 90 años de experiencia donde se necesita. \nDisfrutar de la belleza tan profundamente como cuando éramos niños\, como cuando todavía no sabíamos quienes éramos y el mundo nos devolvía a lo ilimitado\, cuando no teníamos ninguna coraza ni vivíamos en la dualidad\, ese es el ejemplo que nos dá esta mujer excepcional. \nEstructura de la Sesión\nLa actividad consta de una breve introducción\, varias sesiones de meditación y reflexión conjunta sobre las experiencias de las meditaciones. \nEsta sesión forma parte de un ciclo de meditaciones interactivas inspiradas en 16 Actitudes para una Vida con Sentido (16A). \nA quien van dirigidas estas sesiones?\nEstas sesiones son aptas para personas de cualquier fe\, religión o creencia. y culturas\, y no requieren conocimientos previos. \nHorario y reservas\nLas sesiones se ofrecen periodicamente en el centro Nagarjuna de Madrid\, de 11 a 14 horas ( hora de la peninsula). Para mas información y detalles sobre como inscribirte\, por favor visita la web del Centro Nagarjuna \nFacilitadora: Marisa Femenia.  \nMarisa has a background in education working for 30 years as an elementary teacher. She met the Buddhist teachings when she turned 30 and for many years she tried to convey to the children what she was learning from her teachers. Currently she coordinates the Universal Education group in Madrid.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/meditando-con-las-16-actitudes-presencial-nagarjuna-madrid/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Madrid\, Avenida de Pedro Diez\, 21 Bis (duplicado) Planta 1\, Puerta 1\, 28019 Madrid\, Madrid\, 28019\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Regional
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