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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\, 13 de septiembre\, la propuesta es trabajar con «La Valentía». \nPor qué la Honestidad?\n“La valentía no siempre ruge\, algunas veces es una voz tranquila que al final del día dice: mañana lo volveré a intentar” – Mary Anne Radmacher \nEl miedo y la valentía son inseparables por ahora en nuestro modo de mirar el mundo. Aún queriendo alcanzar algún objetivo que nos proponemos\, el miedo con frecuencia inconsciente nos controla. A veces como parálisis y otras veces como bravuconería o agresividad cuando tenemos la necesidad de aparentar fortaleza. \nLa valentia surge de la claridad de la mente\, desde donde se puede enfrentar el miedo y gestionarlo. “Tu potencial interior es con toda probabilidad mucho mayor de lo que piensas”\, decía Lama Yeshe\, y ese potencial nos exige algo distinto en cada etapa del camino. \nMirarnos con honestidad exige valor para no proyectar una confianza que no sentimos para hacer una pausa si es necesario y para no confundir la duda con una debilidad. \nA veces el acto mas valiente es esperar\, escuchar o cambiar de rumbo. No busca impresionar\, es firme\, está arraigado y responde genuinamente a lo que el momento requiere. \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-3/
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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SUMMARY:New Dates!-Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter: Gaining Clarity and Mutual Understanding
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circles with Conversations That Matter \nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss and Maria Trottman open to everybody! \nA new series of 4 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:\nSundays from September  2026 to January 2027 – You can join any session!\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm BST / 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT\, please check\nyour time zone here. here. \nThe  sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Act\, How we Relate to Others and How we find Meaning . \nDates and Themes:\n13-Sep-2026 How we Act \n\n20-Sep-2026 Kindness\n27-Sep-2026 Honesty\n4-Oct-2026 Generosity\n11-Oct-2026 Right Speech\n\n18-Oct-2026 How we Relate to others \n\n25-Oct-2026 Respect\n1-Nov-2026 no circle\n8-Nov-2026 Forgiveness\n15-Nov-2026 Gratitude\n22-Nov-2026 Loyalty\n\n3-Jan-2027 How we find Meaning \n\n10-Jan-2027 Aspiration\n17-Jan-2027 Principles\n24-Jan-2027 Service\n31-Jan-2027 Courage\n\nPlease come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can strengthen clarity\, presence\, and mutual understanding. Drop-ins welcome! \nIf you join\, please come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nWho are these sessions for?\nThese Online Empathy Circles are for people of all ages\, backgrounds and ideas\, who are looking for practical tools to create positive transformation in their homes\, individual lives\, relationships\, community\, or workplace \nHow to Join?\nNo need to register\, simply join Zoom here \nAbout the Empathy Circles\nThe Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning\, practicing and deepening listening and empathy skills\, as well as\, nurturing an empathic way of being. \nThe Empathy Circle provides a clearly structured dialogue process that supports respectful dialogue\, and equal participation. Participants take turns listening without giving advice\, interrupting\, or debating\, and each speaker feels fully heard and understood. \nThe practice is practical and applicable to everyday conversations\, and when navigating difficult conversations. The Empathy Circle practice not only hones empathy but also fosters a range of valuable skills\, such as communication and conflict management skills\, making it a powerful tool for personal growth\, conflict resolutions and meaningful dialogue. \nThe Empathy Circle was developed by Edwin Rutsch\, founder and director of The Empathy Center\, based on the work of psychologist Carl Rogers. The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy\, mutuality\, openness and caring \nIf you want to know more about the Empathy Circles\, please make sure to check Maria and Janna’s presentation on the 2026 Empathy Summit . Posted here on Janna’s YouTube  \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nAbout the facilitators:\nJanna is an acupuncturist and herbalist\, and teaches mind science in New York City. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist\, for peace\, for Tibet\, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities\, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism in 2005. She is a trained 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. \nMaria is an Empathy Circle Facilitator and a student of the 16 Guidelines. She is passionate about Empathy Circles and the way this simple dialogue structure\, grounded in active listening\, can foster connection\, clarity\, and mutuality. Maria holds a PhD in Economics and works as a data analyst in the health sector. \nSupporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please\, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation scanning the QR code below or by making a donation on the dedicated page  https://tinyurl.com/nhcxcrcw
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/new-series-empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-2/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260917T190000
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SUMMARY:Presencial - Espacio para la Presencia y el Equilibrio
DESCRIPTION:Una nueva propuesta secular del centro Nagarjuna Barcelona\nEn medio del ajetreo diario\, una pausa también es una respuesta. \nEste es un espacio semanal para hacer una pausa consciente y recuperar la estabilidad. \nEn cada sesión\, practicaremos herramientas sencillas para la atención y la autorregulación con el fin de: \n\nReducir la inquietud y la tensión acumulada.\nComprender mejor cómo funciona la preocupación.\nEstabilizar la mente cuando se acelera. Desarrollar más equilibrio en la vida diaria.\nCultivar una actitud más tranquila y presente.\n\nNo se trata de una terapia y no sustituye ningún tratamiento médico o psicológico. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetalles prácticos\nLas sesiones se ofrecen los jueves de 5.00 pm a 6.00pm\,  horario  CEST \nOfrecimiento voluntario \n\nLugar\nEste espacio esta abierto a tod@s y  se ofrece en el centro Nagarjuna Barcelona. Para mas información por favor visita la web del centro.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/presencial-espacio-para-la-presencia-y-el-equilibrio/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Barcelona\, C/Pere IV 201 Bajos\, Barcelona\, 08018\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T113000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111003Z
CREATED:20260915T105720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T111003Z
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SUMMARY:A Mindful Heart - Sunday in person Community Meditations
DESCRIPTION:About the Sessions\nJoin a wonderful team of facilitators  for a series of Meditations and meaningful discussions organized by Jamyang Buddhist  Centre in Leeds (UK). \nThis series is structured into 1 hour  sessions and is offered on Sundays at 10:30 am GMT. \nFrom September 2026 to February 2027 the Sunday community meditations will be focusing on ‘A Mindful Heart’. \nInspired by the Creating Compassionate Cultures program (“CCC”) by Pam Cayton\, and developed by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom. Grounded in three core pathways of learning: Knowledge\, Strength\, and Compassion. These pathways guide you towards a happier\, more meaningful life by fostering inner growth and a warmer connection with others. \nDesigned to help you develop a deeper understanding of how the mind works. The aim is to gradually let go of destructive patterns of thought and behaviour while cultivating a healthy sense of self-confidence and a deep\, compassionate connection with others. \nYou are invited to reflect on your attitudes\, perceptions\, and emotional patterns. By exploring the workings of our own minds and the nature of our interdependence with others and the world around us\, we begin to see how deeply connected our inner and outer realities truly are. We examine both logical and scientific perspectives on the nature of the self and our relationships with others. \nWhy joining\nAre you keen to work on your well-being and want to connect with others trying to make their life a little better for themselves and those around them?  \nEach hour-long gathering begins with a soothing meditation to calm your mind\, followed by an inspiring discussion on on a way of being that enriches your everyday life such as interconnection\, empathy\, compassion… We then dive into a focused meditation designed to help you embrace that way of being fully. \nWrap up your morning with a cup of tea and friendly conversation in a welcoming\, relaxed atmosphere.  \nMeet us every Sunday at 10:30 AM and start your week feeling refreshed\, connected\, and inspired. \n\nOpen to all\, beginners and experienced students alike!  No registration required\, absolutely everyone welcome. \n\nThis is the Schedule and Themes of the sessions :\n\nSeptember 2026  \n6th and 13th: The Pursuit of Happiness \n20th and 27th: Understanding how things exist \nOctober 2026: \n4th and 11th: Developing Healthy Self Confidence \n18th and 25th: Compassion – Opening the heart \nNovember 2026: \n1st and 8th: Mindfulness\, reflection and critical thinking \n15th and 22nd: Mindful intention – what do I really want \n29th: Interconnection (week 1) \nDecember 2026: \n6th: Interconnection (week 2) \n13th and 20th: Embracing Change \nJanuary 2027: \n10th and 17th: Perception \n24th and 31st Transforming harmful emotions \nFebruary 2027: \n7th and 14th: Empathy \n21st and 28th: Cultivating Compassion \n\n\n\n\nHow to Join \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Person on Sundays 10:30 to 11:30 with coffee / chat in the café afterwards until 12:00pm. \n\nFor more information please visit the Jamyang Leeds Centre event calendar \nCost\nThis program is offered by donation. Please consider make an offering here.  \n  \n Your journey to a happier\, more mindful life begins here!
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/a-mindful-heart-sunday-in-person-community-meditations/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Jamyang Leeds\, Clyde Works\, Ingram Rd\, Leeds\, England\, LS11 9RQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dialogues,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T193000
DTSTAMP:20260914T083522Z
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SUMMARY:New Dates!-Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter: Gaining Clarity and Mutual Understanding
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circles with Conversations That Matter \nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss and Maria Trottman open to everybody! \nA new series of 4 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:\nSundays from September  2026 to January 2027 – You can join any session!\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm BST / 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT\, please check\nyour time zone here. here. \nThe  sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Act\, How we Relate to Others and How we find Meaning . \nDates and Themes:\n13-Sep-2026 How we Act \n\n20-Sep-2026 Kindness\n27-Sep-2026 Honesty\n4-Oct-2026 Generosity\n11-Oct-2026 Right Speech\n\n18-Oct-2026 How we Relate to others \n\n25-Oct-2026 Respect\n1-Nov-2026 no circle\n8-Nov-2026 Forgiveness\n15-Nov-2026 Gratitude\n22-Nov-2026 Loyalty\n\n3-Jan-2027 How we find Meaning \n\n10-Jan-2027 Aspiration\n17-Jan-2027 Principles\n24-Jan-2027 Service\n31-Jan-2027 Courage\n\nPlease come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can strengthen clarity\, presence\, and mutual understanding. Drop-ins welcome! \nIf you join\, please come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nWho are these sessions for?\nThese Online Empathy Circles are for people of all ages\, backgrounds and ideas\, who are looking for practical tools to create positive transformation in their homes\, individual lives\, relationships\, community\, or workplace \nHow to Join?\nNo need to register\, simply join Zoom here \nAbout the Empathy Circles\nThe Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning\, practicing and deepening listening and empathy skills\, as well as\, nurturing an empathic way of being. \nThe Empathy Circle provides a clearly structured dialogue process that supports respectful dialogue\, and equal participation. Participants take turns listening without giving advice\, interrupting\, or debating\, and each speaker feels fully heard and understood. \nThe practice is practical and applicable to everyday conversations\, and when navigating difficult conversations. The Empathy Circle practice not only hones empathy but also fosters a range of valuable skills\, such as communication and conflict management skills\, making it a powerful tool for personal growth\, conflict resolutions and meaningful dialogue. \nThe Empathy Circle was developed by Edwin Rutsch\, founder and director of The Empathy Center\, based on the work of psychologist Carl Rogers. The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy\, mutuality\, openness and caring \nIf you want to know more about the Empathy Circles\, please make sure to check Maria and Janna’s presentation on the 2026 Empathy Summit . Posted here on Janna’s YouTube  \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nAbout the facilitators:\nJanna is an acupuncturist and herbalist\, and teaches mind science in New York City. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist\, for peace\, for Tibet\, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities\, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism in 2005. She is a trained 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. \nMaria is an Empathy Circle Facilitator and a student of the 16 Guidelines. She is passionate about Empathy Circles and the way this simple dialogue structure\, grounded in active listening\, can foster connection\, clarity\, and mutuality. Maria holds a PhD in Economics and works as a data analyst in the health sector. \nSupporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please\, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation scanning the QR code below or by making a donation on the dedicated page  https://tinyurl.com/nhcxcrcw
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/new-series-empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-2/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Janna Weiss":MAILTO:thangkha123@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260924T190000
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SUMMARY:Presencial - Espacio para la Presencia y el Equilibrio
DESCRIPTION:Una nueva propuesta secular del centro Nagarjuna Barcelona\nEn medio del ajetreo diario\, una pausa también es una respuesta. \nEste es un espacio semanal para hacer una pausa consciente y recuperar la estabilidad. \nEn cada sesión\, practicaremos herramientas sencillas para la atención y la autorregulación con el fin de: \n\nReducir la inquietud y la tensión acumulada.\nComprender mejor cómo funciona la preocupación.\nEstabilizar la mente cuando se acelera. Desarrollar más equilibrio en la vida diaria.\nCultivar una actitud más tranquila y presente.\n\nNo se trata de una terapia y no sustituye ningún tratamiento médico o psicológico. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetalles prácticos\nLas sesiones se ofrecen los jueves de 5.00 pm a 6.00pm\,  horario  CEST \nOfrecimiento voluntario \n\nLugar\nEste espacio esta abierto a tod@s y  se ofrece en el centro Nagarjuna Barcelona. Para mas información por favor visita la web del centro.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/presencial-espacio-para-la-presencia-y-el-equilibrio/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Barcelona\, C/Pere IV 201 Bajos\, Barcelona\, 08018\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T143000
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SUMMARY:Cultivating a Compassionate and Meaningful Life: An in-person Universal Education Gathering in Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating a Compassionate and Meaningful Life\nAn in-person Universal Education Gathering in Scotland \nAn Invitation to Pause\, Reflect\, and Reconnect\nJoin us for a nourishing Gathering – Retreat in the heart of Aberdeenshire\, where we’ll explore the 16 Guidelines for Life as a framework for cultivating compassion\, resilience\, and meaningful connections. \nSet against the backdrop of the Scottish countryside\, this gathering offers time to reflect deeply\, connect with like-minded people\, and bring fresh inspiration into your daily life. Together\, we’ll combine gentle practices such as meditation\, journaling\, mindful movement\, and shared reflection to explore how the Guidelines can enrich both inner growth and outer relationships. \nWhat to Expect\nAcross three days\, you’ll be guided through a balanced flow of learning\, practice\, and connection: \nDay 1 – Arriving & Settling\nWarm welcome\, introductions\, and setting intentions\nShared evening meal and meditation to ease into retreat life \nDay 2 – Deepening Practice                                                                                                                                               Morning Qi Gong to awaken body and mind\nExplorations of key Guidelines such as Humility\, Kindness\, Patience\, Generosity\, Honesty\, Gratitude\, Kindness and Respect\nReflective practices: guided meditations\, journaling\, and mindful eating\nHeartfelt discussions and paired sharing to strengthen community bonds \nDay 3 – Integration & Looking Forward\nMorning visit to a nearby stone circle for grounding and connection\nClosing sessions on integrating the 16 Guidelines into everyday life\nCommitments\, takeaways\, and a celebratory farewell circle \n**See detailed agenda below \nVenue & Accommodation\nOur retreat will take place at the Sir Arthur Grant Residential & Outdoor Activity Centre\, a peaceful venue surrounded by nature. \nCapacity: Spaces are limited to 38 participants in on-site accommodation. \nNearby options: Additional lodging is available in the Aberdeenshire area for those wishing to stay off-site. \nWho Is This Universal Education Gathering For?\nThis gathering welcomes anyone interested in living with greater compassion\, meaning\, and awareness\, whether you are new to the 16 Guidelines or looking to deepen your practice. \nThe session structure is carefully designed to foster meaningful reflection\, strengthen connections\, and inspire actionable outcomes\, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience. \nPractical Details\n📅 Dates: Friday 25 September – Sunday 27 September 2026\n📍 Location: Sir Arthur Grant Centre\, Aberdeenshire\, Scotland\n🍴 Communal meals provided (with mindful eating practice woven into shared dinners)\n🧘 Practices include Qi Gong\, meditation\, journaling\, mindful dialogue\, and time in nature \nJoin Us\nCome as you are\, open to reflect\, connect\, and grow. Together\, we’ll explore timeless wisdom and practical tools to help us live with greater compassion and meaning in our daily lives. \nFor more information and to to confirm your participation\, please send an email to Gillian Cruickshank: gilliancruickshankwellbeing@gmail.com \nPlease use this Google booking form to reserve your place: \nA minimum deposit of £50 is required on registration to reserve your place. The remaining amount is\npayable by 25 August 2026. \nDetailed Agenda\nAs the organizers continue to shape this wonderful event\, we are happy to share a more detailed agenda of the gathering \nDay 1 \n4:00 – 6:00pm Arrivals\, welcome and settling in \n6:00 – 7:00pm Session one: introduction to weekend and one another \nActivity: Group sharing of initial thoughts\, expectations for the weekend and setting intentions \n7:00 – 8:00pm Communal Dinner \n8:00 – 9:00pm Evening meditation / reflection \n9:00pm Journaling / Rest \nDay 2 \n7:30 – 8:30am Movement – Qi Gong \nFacilitated by: Lorna Forsyth \n8:30 – 9:30am Breakfast \n9:30 – 11:30am Session one – Foundations of inner peace – exploring wisdom  \nActivity: \nDalai Lama’s short video: The Importance of Cultivating Inner Peace \nGuided meditation to connect with the concepts of wisdom and one’s place in the world \nExplore how Humility and Kindness can develop wisdom \nFacilitated by: Bobettes \nGillian Cruickshank\, Lorna Forsyth\, Cath du Preez and Stefanie Steurer  \n11:30- 12:00pm Free Time / Snacks / Journaling / Walking \n12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch \n1:00 – 3:00pm Session Two – Cultivating positive qualities – inner strengths \nSession: Explore guidelines like Patience and Generosity\, focusing on their role in developing resilience \nActivity: Journaling prompts on personal experiences of practicing patience or generosity \n  \n3:00 – 3:30pm Free Time / Snacks / Journaling / Walking \n3:30 – 5:30pm Session Three – Cultivating positive qualities – joy and empathy \nSession: Empathy circle \nActivity: Interactive exercises to cultivate empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives \nFacilitated by: Wendy Ridley \n5:30- 7:00pm Communal Dinner \nActivity: Mindful eating practice during dinner\, with participants encouraged to notice sensory details and express gratitude \n7:00 – 9:00pm Session 4 – connecting with others \nActivity: 16 Guidelines Game in the BBQ Hut \n9:00pm Journaling / Rest \nDay 3 \n7:30 – 9:30am Visit local stone circle / Wild swimming in nearby river \n9:30 – 10:30am Breakfast \n10:30 – 12:30pm Session One – The power of Grief\, Grace and Gratitude  \nFacilitated by: Claudia Massaro – Zuiden  \nA two-hour experiential workshop:  \nGrief is something we all experience\, yet many of us have never been taught how to meet it with compassion. Whether we are grieving the loss of a loved one\, a relationship\, our health\, a dream\, or simply a chapter of our lives\, grief invites us to slow down and listen deeply to our hearts. \nIn this two-hour workshop\, Claudia gently explores how grief\, grace and gratitude are intimately connected. Rather than trying to “move on” from our grief\, we discover how embracing it with kindness can become a doorway to healing\, wisdom and a deeper appreciation for life. \nDrawing on personal experience\, timeless wisdom\, reflective practices and insights from her book\, Claudia creates a safe and nurturing space where participants are invited to explore: \n\nUnderstanding grief as a natural expression of love\nFinding grace in moments of uncertainty and change\nCultivating gratitude without denying our pain\nPractical mindfulness and reflection practices that support healing\nTransforming loss into a deeper connection with ourselves and others\n\nInstead of talking about fixing grief\, this workshop is about learning how to walk beside it with courage\, compassion and an open heart. \nParticipants will leave with practical tools\, renewed hope and a gentle reminder that even in life’s most difficult moments\, gratitude can become a quiet light that guides us forward. \n12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch \n1:30 – 2:30pm Session two – commitments & next steps \nSession: Creating personal commitments for continuing to practice the 16 Guidelines beyond the weekend. \nActivity: Each participant shares one key takeaway or commitment. \nFarewell\, reflection & celebration \nA closing circle for expressing gratitude and saying goodbye \nClosing dedication:  \n2:30 Departure
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/cultivating-a-compassionate-and-meaningful-life-an-in-person-universal-education-gathering-in-scotland/
LOCATION:Sir Arthur Grant Outdoor Centre
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260925T193000
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SUMMARY:Meditando Juntos | Encuentros Mensuales y Presenciales | Nagarjuna Granada
DESCRIPTION:These sessions are led in Spanish. \nSobre las sesiones:\nEn estas sesiones te invitamos investigar\, a través de la reflexion y la meditación en grupo\, las ventajas y las desventajas de utilizar cada una de las 16 Actitudes y su opuesta\, respectivamente; así como la forma de aplicarlas en nuestra vida cotidiana. \nSe trata de aprender a conocer nuestras propias mentes para poder desarrollar todo su potencial positivo\, y transformar patrones negativos en oportunidades para crecer y ser más felices disfrutando de una vida mucho más significativa. \nPara ello llevamos a cabo muchas actividades y talleres con diferentes temas: atención consciente\, ejercicios de reflexión\, tareas de transformación de hábitos\, desarrollo de virtudes como la paciencia o el entusiasmo\, la alegría o la sensibilidad\, etc. \nA quien van dirigidas estas sesiones?\nPueden participar todas las personas que lo deseen\, independientemente de las creencias religiosas o filosóficas que tengan\, y que estén interesadas en desarrollar estrategias y habilidades mentales y sociales que les permitan una vida más armoniosa y satisfactoria. \nEn cada sesión abordamos un tema\, reflexionamos y meditamos sobre el mismo y asumimos acciones relacionadas para trabajarlas hasta la siguiente reunión donde compartiremos las experiencias vividas. \nCalendario de las Próximas sesiones:\nLos viernes a las 18:00h\n25 septiembre\n23 octubre\n27 noviembre\n11 de diciembre. \nMás información:\nLas sesiones se ofrecen periodicamente en el centro Nagarjuna de Granada\, de 6pm a 7.30 pm horas ( hora de la peninsula). Para mas información y detalles sobre como inscribirte\, por favor visita la web del Centro Nagarjuna.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/meditando-con-las-16-actitudes-presencial-nagarjuna-granada-2/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Granada\, Calle Compás de San Jerónimo nº 2\, Granada\, 18001\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Dialogues,Meditation,Regional
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111003Z
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SUMMARY:A Mindful Heart - Sunday in person Community Meditations
DESCRIPTION:About the Sessions\nJoin a wonderful team of facilitators  for a series of Meditations and meaningful discussions organized by Jamyang Buddhist  Centre in Leeds (UK). \nThis series is structured into 1 hour  sessions and is offered on Sundays at 10:30 am GMT. \nFrom September 2026 to February 2027 the Sunday community meditations will be focusing on ‘A Mindful Heart’. \nInspired by the Creating Compassionate Cultures program (“CCC”) by Pam Cayton\, and developed by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom. Grounded in three core pathways of learning: Knowledge\, Strength\, and Compassion. These pathways guide you towards a happier\, more meaningful life by fostering inner growth and a warmer connection with others. \nDesigned to help you develop a deeper understanding of how the mind works. The aim is to gradually let go of destructive patterns of thought and behaviour while cultivating a healthy sense of self-confidence and a deep\, compassionate connection with others. \nYou are invited to reflect on your attitudes\, perceptions\, and emotional patterns. By exploring the workings of our own minds and the nature of our interdependence with others and the world around us\, we begin to see how deeply connected our inner and outer realities truly are. We examine both logical and scientific perspectives on the nature of the self and our relationships with others. \nWhy joining\nAre you keen to work on your well-being and want to connect with others trying to make their life a little better for themselves and those around them?  \nEach hour-long gathering begins with a soothing meditation to calm your mind\, followed by an inspiring discussion on on a way of being that enriches your everyday life such as interconnection\, empathy\, compassion… We then dive into a focused meditation designed to help you embrace that way of being fully. \nWrap up your morning with a cup of tea and friendly conversation in a welcoming\, relaxed atmosphere.  \nMeet us every Sunday at 10:30 AM and start your week feeling refreshed\, connected\, and inspired. \n\nOpen to all\, beginners and experienced students alike!  No registration required\, absolutely everyone welcome. \n\nThis is the Schedule and Themes of the sessions :\n\nSeptember 2026  \n6th and 13th: The Pursuit of Happiness \n20th and 27th: Understanding how things exist \nOctober 2026: \n4th and 11th: Developing Healthy Self Confidence \n18th and 25th: Compassion – Opening the heart \nNovember 2026: \n1st and 8th: Mindfulness\, reflection and critical thinking \n15th and 22nd: Mindful intention – what do I really want \n29th: Interconnection (week 1) \nDecember 2026: \n6th: Interconnection (week 2) \n13th and 20th: Embracing Change \nJanuary 2027: \n10th and 17th: Perception \n24th and 31st Transforming harmful emotions \nFebruary 2027: \n7th and 14th: Empathy \n21st and 28th: Cultivating Compassion \n\n\n\n\nHow to Join \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Person on Sundays 10:30 to 11:30 with coffee / chat in the café afterwards until 12:00pm. \n\nFor more information please visit the Jamyang Leeds Centre event calendar \nCost\nThis program is offered by donation. Please consider make an offering here.  \n  \n Your journey to a happier\, more mindful life begins here!
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/a-mindful-heart-sunday-in-person-community-meditations/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Jamyang Leeds\, Clyde Works\, Ingram Rd\, Leeds\, England\, LS11 9RQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dialogues,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T193000
DTSTAMP:20260914T083522Z
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SUMMARY:New Dates!-Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter: Gaining Clarity and Mutual Understanding
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circles with Conversations That Matter \nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss and Maria Trottman open to everybody! \nA new series of 4 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:\nSundays from September  2026 to January 2027 – You can join any session!\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm BST / 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT\, please check\nyour time zone here. here. \nThe  sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Act\, How we Relate to Others and How we find Meaning . \nDates and Themes:\n13-Sep-2026 How we Act \n\n20-Sep-2026 Kindness\n27-Sep-2026 Honesty\n4-Oct-2026 Generosity\n11-Oct-2026 Right Speech\n\n18-Oct-2026 How we Relate to others \n\n25-Oct-2026 Respect\n1-Nov-2026 no circle\n8-Nov-2026 Forgiveness\n15-Nov-2026 Gratitude\n22-Nov-2026 Loyalty\n\n3-Jan-2027 How we find Meaning \n\n10-Jan-2027 Aspiration\n17-Jan-2027 Principles\n24-Jan-2027 Service\n31-Jan-2027 Courage\n\nPlease come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can strengthen clarity\, presence\, and mutual understanding. Drop-ins welcome! \nIf you join\, please come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nWho are these sessions for?\nThese Online Empathy Circles are for people of all ages\, backgrounds and ideas\, who are looking for practical tools to create positive transformation in their homes\, individual lives\, relationships\, community\, or workplace \nHow to Join?\nNo need to register\, simply join Zoom here \nAbout the Empathy Circles\nThe Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning\, practicing and deepening listening and empathy skills\, as well as\, nurturing an empathic way of being. \nThe Empathy Circle provides a clearly structured dialogue process that supports respectful dialogue\, and equal participation. Participants take turns listening without giving advice\, interrupting\, or debating\, and each speaker feels fully heard and understood. \nThe practice is practical and applicable to everyday conversations\, and when navigating difficult conversations. The Empathy Circle practice not only hones empathy but also fosters a range of valuable skills\, such as communication and conflict management skills\, making it a powerful tool for personal growth\, conflict resolutions and meaningful dialogue. \nThe Empathy Circle was developed by Edwin Rutsch\, founder and director of The Empathy Center\, based on the work of psychologist Carl Rogers. The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy\, mutuality\, openness and caring \nIf you want to know more about the Empathy Circles\, please make sure to check Maria and Janna’s presentation on the 2026 Empathy Summit . Posted here on Janna’s YouTube  \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nAbout the facilitators:\nJanna is an acupuncturist and herbalist\, and teaches mind science in New York City. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist\, for peace\, for Tibet\, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities\, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism in 2005. She is a trained 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. \nMaria is an Empathy Circle Facilitator and a student of the 16 Guidelines. She is passionate about Empathy Circles and the way this simple dialogue structure\, grounded in active listening\, can foster connection\, clarity\, and mutuality. Maria holds a PhD in Economics and works as a data analyst in the health sector. \nSupporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please\, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation scanning the QR code below or by making a donation on the dedicated page  https://tinyurl.com/nhcxcrcw
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/new-series-empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-2/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20261001T190000
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SUMMARY:Presencial - Espacio para la Presencia y el Equilibrio
DESCRIPTION:Una nueva propuesta secular del centro Nagarjuna Barcelona\nEn medio del ajetreo diario\, una pausa también es una respuesta. \nEste es un espacio semanal para hacer una pausa consciente y recuperar la estabilidad. \nEn cada sesión\, practicaremos herramientas sencillas para la atención y la autorregulación con el fin de: \n\nReducir la inquietud y la tensión acumulada.\nComprender mejor cómo funciona la preocupación.\nEstabilizar la mente cuando se acelera. Desarrollar más equilibrio en la vida diaria.\nCultivar una actitud más tranquila y presente.\n\nNo se trata de una terapia y no sustituye ningún tratamiento médico o psicológico. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetalles prácticos\nLas sesiones se ofrecen los jueves de 5.00 pm a 6.00pm\,  horario  CEST \nOfrecimiento voluntario \n\nLugar\nEste espacio esta abierto a tod@s y  se ofrece en el centro Nagarjuna Barcelona. Para mas información por favor visita la web del centro.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/presencial-espacio-para-la-presencia-y-el-equilibrio/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Barcelona\, C/Pere IV 201 Bajos\, Barcelona\, 08018\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260914T105051Z
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SUMMARY:Presencial: Taller de las 16 Actitudes Nivel 1 con Marisa Femenia
DESCRIPTION:“El fundamento básico de la humanidad es la compasión y el amor. Esa es la razón por la que\, si incluso unos pocos individuos simplemente intentan crear paz mental y felicidad en sí mismos y actúan responsable y bondadosamente con los demás\, tendrán una influencia positiva en su comunidad“ \n-Su Santidad el Dalai Lama- \nSobre este Taller\n¿Qué son las 16 Actitudes? ¿Cómo nos pueden ayudar en nuestra vida? ¿Cómo podemos mejorar nuestro interior con ellas? \nCuando hablamos de las 16 Actitudes\, hablamos de cómo funciona nuestra mente en nuestro día a día\, hablamos de cómo pensamos y reflexionamos\, cómo actuamos\, cómo nos relacionamos… y sobre todo\, de cómo le damos sentido a nuestra existencia. \nLas 16 Actitudes son pautas sencillas\, inspiradas por Su Santidad el Dalai Lama; son la clave para estar mejor y relacionarnos mejor con nuestro interior y nuestro entorno. Trabajando con ellas podemos cambiar nuestras relaciones tóxicas y crear una armonía que haga que todo sea mejor… \nUn curso práctico en el que trabajaremos activamente con pautas sencillas y a la vez profundas. Aprenderemos a mirar con ojos nuevos nuestro pensamiento y nuestras relaciones\, y podremos llevarlo a nuestra vida diaria y ponerlas en práctica. \nFechas\n3 y 4 de Octubre 2026\nSábado de 10:00  a 14:00 y de 16:00 a 19:00 y el domingo de 10:00 a 14:00. Hora local \nMas Información y Reservas\nPara mas informacion y para reservar tu plaza\, por favor visita la web del centro Nagarjuna Madrid \n  \nFacilitadora: Marisa Femenia –Marisa es facilitadora del Nivel 1 y Nivel 2 de las 16 Actitudes\, vive en Madrid y tiene experiencia en educación\, ya que ha trabajado durante 30 años como profesora de primaria. Conoció las enseñanzas budistas cuando cumplió 30 años y durante muchos años intentó transmitir a los niños lo que aprendía de sus maestros. Actualmente coordina el grupo de Educación Universal en Madrid. Ella dice que las 16 Actitudes son: Un viaje al interior\, basado en valores universales del ser humano\, más allá de toda religión\, país\, cultura o frontera.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/16g-l1-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
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261004T173000
DTSTAMP:20260817T132331Z
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SUMMARY:Osez le Moment Présent !
DESCRIPTION:Week-end pour experimenter et parager la méditation de pleine conscience\n*Please note\, this weekend retreat is offered in French \n\n\nÀ propos de l’événement\n\n\n\n\nCe week-end est basé sur le programme Mindfulness Based Living Course (MBLC) développé par la Mindfulness Association (Royaume-Uni). Vous découvrirez comment les pratiques de pleine conscience peuvent vous aider à mieux gérer le stress\, développer votre résilience face aux défis de la vie et cultiver une attitude de bienveillance envers vous-même et les autres. \nCe stage est avant tout expérientiel. À travers des méditations guidées\, des temps de réflexion et des échanges\, vous découvrirez une approche laïque de la pleine conscience fondée sur la compassion\, ainsi que des outils simples et concrets pour intégrer ces pratiques dans votre quotidien. \nTout ce dont vous avez besoin est un esprit ouvert et de la curiosité. Nous arrivons souvent avec des attentes et des objectifs ; pourtant\, la pleine conscience nous invite à accueillir l’expérience telle qu’elle se présente\, instant après instant. \nLes thèmes sont : \n\n Commencer là où nous sommes\nLe corps comme lieu pour rester présent\nIntroduction au soutien de la pleine conscience\nTravailler avec la distraction\nExplorer le courant sous-jacent\nAttitude de l’observateur\nL’acceptation de soi\n\nHeure\nSamedi 03 oct. 2026\, 10:00 – Dimanche 04 oct. 2026\, 17:30 \nRenseignements par email : 16attitudes@gmail.com \nFacilitatrice\n\n\n\nMabel Odessey – Depuis toujours\, j’aime transmettre mes connaissances et mes pratiques. Dès les Beaux-Arts\, j’ai créé des ateliers ouverts à tous\, en lien avec mes expositions. Bouddhiste durant mes études\, j’ai découvert l’Éducation Universelle\, une inspiration qui m’a conduite à obtenir un Master en « Mindfulness et Compassion » en Écosse\, alliant neurosciences\, psychologie et pédagogie. Aujourd’hui\, je propose avec joie des expériences transformatrices. Américaine de naissance et voyageuse dans l’âme\, je vis en France depuis 1992.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/osez-le-moment-present/
LOCATION:Vajra Yogini\, les clauzades\, Marzens\, tarn\, 81500\, France
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111003Z
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SUMMARY:A Mindful Heart - Sunday in person Community Meditations
DESCRIPTION:About the Sessions\nJoin a wonderful team of facilitators  for a series of Meditations and meaningful discussions organized by Jamyang Buddhist  Centre in Leeds (UK). \nThis series is structured into 1 hour  sessions and is offered on Sundays at 10:30 am GMT. \nFrom September 2026 to February 2027 the Sunday community meditations will be focusing on ‘A Mindful Heart’. \nInspired by the Creating Compassionate Cultures program (“CCC”) by Pam Cayton\, and developed by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom. Grounded in three core pathways of learning: Knowledge\, Strength\, and Compassion. These pathways guide you towards a happier\, more meaningful life by fostering inner growth and a warmer connection with others. \nDesigned to help you develop a deeper understanding of how the mind works. The aim is to gradually let go of destructive patterns of thought and behaviour while cultivating a healthy sense of self-confidence and a deep\, compassionate connection with others. \nYou are invited to reflect on your attitudes\, perceptions\, and emotional patterns. By exploring the workings of our own minds and the nature of our interdependence with others and the world around us\, we begin to see how deeply connected our inner and outer realities truly are. We examine both logical and scientific perspectives on the nature of the self and our relationships with others. \nWhy joining\nAre you keen to work on your well-being and want to connect with others trying to make their life a little better for themselves and those around them?  \nEach hour-long gathering begins with a soothing meditation to calm your mind\, followed by an inspiring discussion on on a way of being that enriches your everyday life such as interconnection\, empathy\, compassion… We then dive into a focused meditation designed to help you embrace that way of being fully. \nWrap up your morning with a cup of tea and friendly conversation in a welcoming\, relaxed atmosphere.  \nMeet us every Sunday at 10:30 AM and start your week feeling refreshed\, connected\, and inspired. \n\nOpen to all\, beginners and experienced students alike!  No registration required\, absolutely everyone welcome. \n\nThis is the Schedule and Themes of the sessions :\n\nSeptember 2026  \n6th and 13th: The Pursuit of Happiness \n20th and 27th: Understanding how things exist \nOctober 2026: \n4th and 11th: Developing Healthy Self Confidence \n18th and 25th: Compassion – Opening the heart \nNovember 2026: \n1st and 8th: Mindfulness\, reflection and critical thinking \n15th and 22nd: Mindful intention – what do I really want \n29th: Interconnection (week 1) \nDecember 2026: \n6th: Interconnection (week 2) \n13th and 20th: Embracing Change \nJanuary 2027: \n10th and 17th: Perception \n24th and 31st Transforming harmful emotions \nFebruary 2027: \n7th and 14th: Empathy \n21st and 28th: Cultivating Compassion \n\n\n\n\nHow to Join \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Person on Sundays 10:30 to 11:30 with coffee / chat in the café afterwards until 12:00pm. \n\nFor more information please visit the Jamyang Leeds Centre event calendar \nCost\nThis program is offered by donation. Please consider make an offering here.  \n  \n Your journey to a happier\, more mindful life begins here!
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/a-mindful-heart-sunday-in-person-community-meditations/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Jamyang Leeds\, Clyde Works\, Ingram Rd\, Leeds\, England\, LS11 9RQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dialogues,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T193000
DTSTAMP:20260914T083522Z
CREATED:20260813T095757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T083522Z
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SUMMARY:New Dates!-Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter: Gaining Clarity and Mutual Understanding
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circles with Conversations That Matter \nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss and Maria Trottman open to everybody! \nA new series of 4 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:\nSundays from September  2026 to January 2027 – You can join any session!\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm BST / 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT\, please check\nyour time zone here. here. \nThe  sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Act\, How we Relate to Others and How we find Meaning . \nDates and Themes:\n13-Sep-2026 How we Act \n\n20-Sep-2026 Kindness\n27-Sep-2026 Honesty\n4-Oct-2026 Generosity\n11-Oct-2026 Right Speech\n\n18-Oct-2026 How we Relate to others \n\n25-Oct-2026 Respect\n1-Nov-2026 no circle\n8-Nov-2026 Forgiveness\n15-Nov-2026 Gratitude\n22-Nov-2026 Loyalty\n\n3-Jan-2027 How we find Meaning \n\n10-Jan-2027 Aspiration\n17-Jan-2027 Principles\n24-Jan-2027 Service\n31-Jan-2027 Courage\n\nPlease come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can strengthen clarity\, presence\, and mutual understanding. Drop-ins welcome! \nIf you join\, please come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nWho are these sessions for?\nThese Online Empathy Circles are for people of all ages\, backgrounds and ideas\, who are looking for practical tools to create positive transformation in their homes\, individual lives\, relationships\, community\, or workplace \nHow to Join?\nNo need to register\, simply join Zoom here \nAbout the Empathy Circles\nThe Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning\, practicing and deepening listening and empathy skills\, as well as\, nurturing an empathic way of being. \nThe Empathy Circle provides a clearly structured dialogue process that supports respectful dialogue\, and equal participation. Participants take turns listening without giving advice\, interrupting\, or debating\, and each speaker feels fully heard and understood. \nThe practice is practical and applicable to everyday conversations\, and when navigating difficult conversations. The Empathy Circle practice not only hones empathy but also fosters a range of valuable skills\, such as communication and conflict management skills\, making it a powerful tool for personal growth\, conflict resolutions and meaningful dialogue. \nThe Empathy Circle was developed by Edwin Rutsch\, founder and director of The Empathy Center\, based on the work of psychologist Carl Rogers. The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy\, mutuality\, openness and caring \nIf you want to know more about the Empathy Circles\, please make sure to check Maria and Janna’s presentation on the 2026 Empathy Summit . Posted here on Janna’s YouTube  \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nAbout the facilitators:\nJanna is an acupuncturist and herbalist\, and teaches mind science in New York City. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist\, for peace\, for Tibet\, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities\, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism in 2005. She is a trained 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. \nMaria is an Empathy Circle Facilitator and a student of the 16 Guidelines. She is passionate about Empathy Circles and the way this simple dialogue structure\, grounded in active listening\, can foster connection\, clarity\, and mutuality. Maria holds a PhD in Economics and works as a data analyst in the health sector. \nSupporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please\, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation scanning the QR code below or by making a donation on the dedicated page  https://tinyurl.com/nhcxcrcw
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/new-series-empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-2/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Janna Weiss":MAILTO:thangkha123@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260903T152258Z
CREATED:20260903T152258Z
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SUMMARY:In Person and in Nature- Enhancing Positive Qualities with Anne Porteous
DESCRIPTION:Why Join this Workshop?\nThe pursuit of enhanced well-being has become a cornerstone of modern life\, as individuals seek to balance the demands of daily routines with emotional and mental health. \nFocusing on positive qualities and spending time in nature are both powerful strategies that contribute significantly to improved well-being. These practices offer profound benefits\, including enhanced mood\, reduced stress\, and heightened focus\, making them essential components of a balanced life. \nThere is a transformation when we give ourselves permission to slow down. We step closer to a life infused with meaning and grace\, a life that reminds us that sometimes\, the greatest strength lies in simply slowing down. \nWorkshop overview\nThese sessions offer a supportive space to reconnect with yourself. Guided by Anne and set in the peaceful surroundings of Sierra Acres\, the group will explore mindfulness meditation and the 16 Guidelines\, practices designed to deepen well-being and inner peace. \nSchedule\nThursdays: October 8th – November 19th | 16:00 – 17:00 (ET) \nRates\n1 session : $20 \n3 sessions: $50 – \n7 sessions: $100 \nRegistration\nTo register or for more info\, please contact Anne Porteous at eanneporteous@gmail.com \nFacilitator\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAnne Porteous: \nAnne lives in Ontario\, Canada. A nurse for over 45 years\, Anne is committed to being a life -long learner and continuing her passion for education and facilitation She has developed and provides equine assisted learning programs and workshops for youth and adults\, including Equine Assisted Mindfulness. Anne teaches mindfulness courses offered at the University of Toronto. She is a registered FDCW facilitator and delivers workshops in English
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/in-person-and-in-nature-enhancing-positive-qualities-with-anne-porteous-2/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Sierra Acres\, 3188 Eramosa-Milton Townline Rockwood\,\, Ontario\, N0B 2K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20261008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260805T162609Z
CREATED:20260805T162609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T162609Z
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SUMMARY:Presencial - Espacio para la Presencia y el Equilibrio
DESCRIPTION:Una nueva propuesta secular del centro Nagarjuna Barcelona\nEn medio del ajetreo diario\, una pausa también es una respuesta. \nEste es un espacio semanal para hacer una pausa consciente y recuperar la estabilidad. \nEn cada sesión\, practicaremos herramientas sencillas para la atención y la autorregulación con el fin de: \n\nReducir la inquietud y la tensión acumulada.\nComprender mejor cómo funciona la preocupación.\nEstabilizar la mente cuando se acelera. Desarrollar más equilibrio en la vida diaria.\nCultivar una actitud más tranquila y presente.\n\nNo se trata de una terapia y no sustituye ningún tratamiento médico o psicológico. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetalles prácticos\nLas sesiones se ofrecen los jueves de 5.00 pm a 6.00pm\,  horario  CEST \nOfrecimiento voluntario \n\nLugar\nEste espacio esta abierto a tod@s y  se ofrece en el centro Nagarjuna Barcelona. Para mas información por favor visita la web del centro.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/presencial-espacio-para-la-presencia-y-el-equilibrio/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Barcelona\, C/Pere IV 201 Bajos\, Barcelona\, 08018\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260805T084059Z
CREATED:20260803T153626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T084059Z
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SUMMARY:16G L1 | Building Inner Strength Retreat organized by Atisha Centre
DESCRIPTION:About the Retreat\nDuring this weekend retreat\, we will explore embodied mindfulness and universal ethical values as part of the 16 Guidelines for Life Program. The 16G program\, developed by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom\, provides a simple\, robust and flexible framework for reflecting on the ways we think\, act\, relate to others and find meaning. The program provides mindfulness-based practical tools to bring about positive change. \nBy noticing our patterns of thinking\, speaking and acting through mindfulness and self-enquiry\, we can begin to build inner strength which enables us to break through limiting beliefs\, transform our relationships\, make better decisions\, and find more peace of mind. \nDrawing on proven techniques from positive psychology\, social justice practices\, neuroscience and centuries-old Eastern philosophy\, this program offers an ethical\, holistic approach to self-improvement and cultural change. As well as meditation there will be interactive activities and relaxed discussion. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nAn ethical framework that inspires more purpose in life and deepens experience in mindfulness as an embodied practice.\nPractical tools to build inner strength which will benefit relationships and embrace community\nA fresh perspective on daily life\, available choices and actions\nEnhanced capacity for reflection\, resulting in more well-being\, emotional resilience and creative action\n\nBookings \nFor more information and bookings\, please visit Atisha Centre – 16 Guidelines \nFacilitator\nVenerable Tsultrim (Carla Pearse) has been a student of Buddhism since 1998\, and was ordained in 2009. She spent several years in India and Nepal learning from teachers within the various Tibetan Buddhist lineages and doing retreat. \nTsultrim has led retreats and workshops in India\, Nepal and Australia on practical mindfulness\, what is spiritual care at the end of life\, and applying Buddhism in day to day life. \nShe believes that most of us can find contentment in our lives\, through understanding and training our minds. In particular\, through the use of mindfulness to reflect on and examine our view of our internal and external worlds and how that affects our ability to find contentment and peace of mind. \nWho is this retreat for?\nThis retreat is for people of all ages and backgrounds who are seeking practical tools to bring about positive change in their life\, home\, relationships\, community or workplace. It will be of particular interest to change-makers\, to anyone working in education\, health care and the helping professions\, to Yoga\, embodiment & mindfulness teachers\, to coaches and mentors and to those with an interest in corporate and organisational well being.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/16g-building-inner-strength-ven-carla/
LOCATION:Atisha Centre\, 25 Sandhurst Town Road\, Myers Flat\, Victoria\, 3556\, Australia
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T113000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111003Z
CREATED:20260915T105720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T111003Z
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SUMMARY:A Mindful Heart - Sunday in person Community Meditations
DESCRIPTION:About the Sessions\nJoin a wonderful team of facilitators  for a series of Meditations and meaningful discussions organized by Jamyang Buddhist  Centre in Leeds (UK). \nThis series is structured into 1 hour  sessions and is offered on Sundays at 10:30 am GMT. \nFrom September 2026 to February 2027 the Sunday community meditations will be focusing on ‘A Mindful Heart’. \nInspired by the Creating Compassionate Cultures program (“CCC”) by Pam Cayton\, and developed by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom. Grounded in three core pathways of learning: Knowledge\, Strength\, and Compassion. These pathways guide you towards a happier\, more meaningful life by fostering inner growth and a warmer connection with others. \nDesigned to help you develop a deeper understanding of how the mind works. The aim is to gradually let go of destructive patterns of thought and behaviour while cultivating a healthy sense of self-confidence and a deep\, compassionate connection with others. \nYou are invited to reflect on your attitudes\, perceptions\, and emotional patterns. By exploring the workings of our own minds and the nature of our interdependence with others and the world around us\, we begin to see how deeply connected our inner and outer realities truly are. We examine both logical and scientific perspectives on the nature of the self and our relationships with others. \nWhy joining\nAre you keen to work on your well-being and want to connect with others trying to make their life a little better for themselves and those around them?  \nEach hour-long gathering begins with a soothing meditation to calm your mind\, followed by an inspiring discussion on on a way of being that enriches your everyday life such as interconnection\, empathy\, compassion… We then dive into a focused meditation designed to help you embrace that way of being fully. \nWrap up your morning with a cup of tea and friendly conversation in a welcoming\, relaxed atmosphere.  \nMeet us every Sunday at 10:30 AM and start your week feeling refreshed\, connected\, and inspired. \n\nOpen to all\, beginners and experienced students alike!  No registration required\, absolutely everyone welcome. \n\nThis is the Schedule and Themes of the sessions :\n\nSeptember 2026  \n6th and 13th: The Pursuit of Happiness \n20th and 27th: Understanding how things exist \nOctober 2026: \n4th and 11th: Developing Healthy Self Confidence \n18th and 25th: Compassion – Opening the heart \nNovember 2026: \n1st and 8th: Mindfulness\, reflection and critical thinking \n15th and 22nd: Mindful intention – what do I really want \n29th: Interconnection (week 1) \nDecember 2026: \n6th: Interconnection (week 2) \n13th and 20th: Embracing Change \nJanuary 2027: \n10th and 17th: Perception \n24th and 31st Transforming harmful emotions \nFebruary 2027: \n7th and 14th: Empathy \n21st and 28th: Cultivating Compassion \n\n\n\n\nHow to Join \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Person on Sundays 10:30 to 11:30 with coffee / chat in the café afterwards until 12:00pm. \n\nFor more information please visit the Jamyang Leeds Centre event calendar \nCost\nThis program is offered by donation. Please consider make an offering here.  \n  \n Your journey to a happier\, more mindful life begins here!
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/a-mindful-heart-sunday-in-person-community-meditations/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Jamyang Leeds\, Clyde Works\, Ingram Rd\, Leeds\, England\, LS11 9RQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dialogues,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T193000
DTSTAMP:20260914T083522Z
CREATED:20260813T095757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T083522Z
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SUMMARY:New Dates!-Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter: Gaining Clarity and Mutual Understanding
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circles with Conversations That Matter \nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss and Maria Trottman open to everybody! \nA new series of 4 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:\nSundays from September  2026 to January 2027 – You can join any session!\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm BST / 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT\, please check\nyour time zone here. here. \nThe  sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Act\, How we Relate to Others and How we find Meaning . \nDates and Themes:\n13-Sep-2026 How we Act \n\n20-Sep-2026 Kindness\n27-Sep-2026 Honesty\n4-Oct-2026 Generosity\n11-Oct-2026 Right Speech\n\n18-Oct-2026 How we Relate to others \n\n25-Oct-2026 Respect\n1-Nov-2026 no circle\n8-Nov-2026 Forgiveness\n15-Nov-2026 Gratitude\n22-Nov-2026 Loyalty\n\n3-Jan-2027 How we find Meaning \n\n10-Jan-2027 Aspiration\n17-Jan-2027 Principles\n24-Jan-2027 Service\n31-Jan-2027 Courage\n\nPlease come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can strengthen clarity\, presence\, and mutual understanding. Drop-ins welcome! \nIf you join\, please come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nWho are these sessions for?\nThese Online Empathy Circles are for people of all ages\, backgrounds and ideas\, who are looking for practical tools to create positive transformation in their homes\, individual lives\, relationships\, community\, or workplace \nHow to Join?\nNo need to register\, simply join Zoom here \nAbout the Empathy Circles\nThe Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning\, practicing and deepening listening and empathy skills\, as well as\, nurturing an empathic way of being. \nThe Empathy Circle provides a clearly structured dialogue process that supports respectful dialogue\, and equal participation. Participants take turns listening without giving advice\, interrupting\, or debating\, and each speaker feels fully heard and understood. \nThe practice is practical and applicable to everyday conversations\, and when navigating difficult conversations. The Empathy Circle practice not only hones empathy but also fosters a range of valuable skills\, such as communication and conflict management skills\, making it a powerful tool for personal growth\, conflict resolutions and meaningful dialogue. \nThe Empathy Circle was developed by Edwin Rutsch\, founder and director of The Empathy Center\, based on the work of psychologist Carl Rogers. The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy\, mutuality\, openness and caring \nIf you want to know more about the Empathy Circles\, please make sure to check Maria and Janna’s presentation on the 2026 Empathy Summit . Posted here on Janna’s YouTube  \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nAbout the facilitators:\nJanna is an acupuncturist and herbalist\, and teaches mind science in New York City. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist\, for peace\, for Tibet\, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities\, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism in 2005. She is a trained 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. \nMaria is an Empathy Circle Facilitator and a student of the 16 Guidelines. She is passionate about Empathy Circles and the way this simple dialogue structure\, grounded in active listening\, can foster connection\, clarity\, and mutuality. Maria holds a PhD in Economics and works as a data analyst in the health sector. \nSupporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please\, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation scanning the QR code below or by making a donation on the dedicated page  https://tinyurl.com/nhcxcrcw
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/new-series-empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-2/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Janna Weiss":MAILTO:thangkha123@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260903T152258Z
CREATED:20260903T152258Z
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SUMMARY:In Person and in Nature- Enhancing Positive Qualities with Anne Porteous
DESCRIPTION:Why Join this Workshop?\nThe pursuit of enhanced well-being has become a cornerstone of modern life\, as individuals seek to balance the demands of daily routines with emotional and mental health. \nFocusing on positive qualities and spending time in nature are both powerful strategies that contribute significantly to improved well-being. These practices offer profound benefits\, including enhanced mood\, reduced stress\, and heightened focus\, making them essential components of a balanced life. \nThere is a transformation when we give ourselves permission to slow down. We step closer to a life infused with meaning and grace\, a life that reminds us that sometimes\, the greatest strength lies in simply slowing down. \nWorkshop overview\nThese sessions offer a supportive space to reconnect with yourself. Guided by Anne and set in the peaceful surroundings of Sierra Acres\, the group will explore mindfulness meditation and the 16 Guidelines\, practices designed to deepen well-being and inner peace. \nSchedule\nThursdays: October 8th – November 19th | 16:00 – 17:00 (ET) \nRates\n1 session : $20 \n3 sessions: $50 – \n7 sessions: $100 \nRegistration\nTo register or for more info\, please contact Anne Porteous at eanneporteous@gmail.com \nFacilitator\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAnne Porteous: \nAnne lives in Ontario\, Canada. A nurse for over 45 years\, Anne is committed to being a life -long learner and continuing her passion for education and facilitation She has developed and provides equine assisted learning programs and workshops for youth and adults\, including Equine Assisted Mindfulness. Anne teaches mindfulness courses offered at the University of Toronto. She is a registered FDCW facilitator and delivers workshops in English
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/in-person-and-in-nature-enhancing-positive-qualities-with-anne-porteous-2/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Sierra Acres\, 3188 Eramosa-Milton Townline Rockwood\,\, Ontario\, N0B 2K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20261015T190000
DTSTAMP:20260805T162609Z
CREATED:20260805T162609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T162609Z
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SUMMARY:Presencial - Espacio para la Presencia y el Equilibrio
DESCRIPTION:Una nueva propuesta secular del centro Nagarjuna Barcelona\nEn medio del ajetreo diario\, una pausa también es una respuesta. \nEste es un espacio semanal para hacer una pausa consciente y recuperar la estabilidad. \nEn cada sesión\, practicaremos herramientas sencillas para la atención y la autorregulación con el fin de: \n\nReducir la inquietud y la tensión acumulada.\nComprender mejor cómo funciona la preocupación.\nEstabilizar la mente cuando se acelera. Desarrollar más equilibrio en la vida diaria.\nCultivar una actitud más tranquila y presente.\n\nNo se trata de una terapia y no sustituye ningún tratamiento médico o psicológico. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetalles prácticos\nLas sesiones se ofrecen los jueves de 5.00 pm a 6.00pm\,  horario  CEST \nOfrecimiento voluntario \n\nLugar\nEste espacio esta abierto a tod@s y  se ofrece en el centro Nagarjuna Barcelona. Para mas información por favor visita la web del centro.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/presencial-espacio-para-la-presencia-y-el-equilibrio/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Barcelona\, C/Pere IV 201 Bajos\, Barcelona\, 08018\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261017T170000
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SUMMARY:16A Adolescents - Voyage Vers Soi\, Voyage Vers Les Autres
DESCRIPTION:Ouvrir son cœur\, mieux comprendre ses émotions\net trouver sa place dans le monde\nÀ propos de l’événement:\nVoyageurs concernés : Adolescents de 11 à 15 ans (collégiens) \nUne journée pour aider votre ado à mieux se comprendre \nNos enfants apprennent beaucoup de choses à l’école — mais rarement comment accueillir ce qu’ils ressentent. Savoir traverser une émotion difficile sans la fuir ni la craindre\, c’est pourtant l’un des plus beaux outils qu’on puisse leur transmettre. \nEn partenariat avec l’Institut Vajra Yogini\, l’Éducation Universelle propose aux 11-15 ans une journée d’ateliers pour souffler\, se découvrir et trouver leur place — loin des écrans et de la pression du quotidien. \nLes étapes du chemin: Un parcours pensé pour grandir en confiance\n\nSe poser et être présent à soi — apprendre à ralentir et à s’écouter\nS’ouvrir au monde avec curiosité — regarder ce qui nous entoure autrement\nAller vers l’autre — créer du lien\, avec bienveillance et sans jugement\nRenforcer sa confiance en soi — à son rythme\, sans pression\nTrouver un bonheur qui dure — au-delà des satisfactions immédiates\nCultiver la patience — avec soi-même comme avec les autres\nApprivoiser son stress et ses émotions — des outils concrets pour mieux les vivre\nPrendre du recul sur les réseaux sociaux — comprendre leur impact sur soi\n\nLa valise du voyageur: Des outils concrets à remplir tout au long du parcours\nChaque participant repart avec une vraie boîte à outils pour la vie\, construite à travers : \n\nLa méditation\, pour apprendre à se poser\nDes temps d’échange autour des thématiques du jour\nDes jeux coopératifs\, pour vivre ensemble autrement\nLe théâtre et les jeux de rôles\, pour explorer différentes facettes de soi\nLes arts plastiques\, pour s’exprimer sans mots\nDes partages et présentations entre participants\nUn carnet de bord\, comme trace du chemin parcouru\nLes cartes des 16 Attitudes\, à découvrir ou à créer\n\n« Et si nous nous retrouvions pour partager en live\, et non en réseau ? » \nPourquoi c’est important\nÀ l’adolescence\, ces espaces de parole et d’introspection sont précieux : ils aident à construire une relation plus sereine à soi-même et aux autres\, et donnent des repères qui servent bien au-delà de cette journée. \nInfos pratiques\nPour les 11-15 ans (collégiens) \nUn samedi par trimestre : 17 octobre 2026\, 19 décembre 2026\, 6 février 2027\, 3 avril 2027 (dates de mai/juin 2027 à venir) \n10h-13h / 14h-17h (avril-octobre) ou 10h-12h15 / 13h15-17h (novembre-mars) \nUn parent doit rester présent sur le site durant la journée \nParticipation libre\, don suggéré : 20€/jour \nInscription auprès de l’Institut via ce lien https://www.institutvajrayogini.fr \n 
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/16a-adolescents-voyage-vers-soi-voyage-vers-les-autres/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Institut Vajra Yogini\, 3400 Route de Bertre Château d’en Clauzade\, Marzene\, Select a State or Province:\, 81500\, France
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines
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SUMMARY:A Mindful Heart - Sunday in person Community Meditations
DESCRIPTION:About the Sessions\nJoin a wonderful team of facilitators  for a series of Meditations and meaningful discussions organized by Jamyang Buddhist  Centre in Leeds (UK). \nThis series is structured into 1 hour  sessions and is offered on Sundays at 10:30 am GMT. \nFrom September 2026 to February 2027 the Sunday community meditations will be focusing on ‘A Mindful Heart’. \nInspired by the Creating Compassionate Cultures program (“CCC”) by Pam Cayton\, and developed by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom. Grounded in three core pathways of learning: Knowledge\, Strength\, and Compassion. These pathways guide you towards a happier\, more meaningful life by fostering inner growth and a warmer connection with others. \nDesigned to help you develop a deeper understanding of how the mind works. The aim is to gradually let go of destructive patterns of thought and behaviour while cultivating a healthy sense of self-confidence and a deep\, compassionate connection with others. \nYou are invited to reflect on your attitudes\, perceptions\, and emotional patterns. By exploring the workings of our own minds and the nature of our interdependence with others and the world around us\, we begin to see how deeply connected our inner and outer realities truly are. We examine both logical and scientific perspectives on the nature of the self and our relationships with others. \nWhy joining\nAre you keen to work on your well-being and want to connect with others trying to make their life a little better for themselves and those around them?  \nEach hour-long gathering begins with a soothing meditation to calm your mind\, followed by an inspiring discussion on on a way of being that enriches your everyday life such as interconnection\, empathy\, compassion… We then dive into a focused meditation designed to help you embrace that way of being fully. \nWrap up your morning with a cup of tea and friendly conversation in a welcoming\, relaxed atmosphere.  \nMeet us every Sunday at 10:30 AM and start your week feeling refreshed\, connected\, and inspired. \n\nOpen to all\, beginners and experienced students alike!  No registration required\, absolutely everyone welcome. \n\nThis is the Schedule and Themes of the sessions :\n\nSeptember 2026  \n6th and 13th: The Pursuit of Happiness \n20th and 27th: Understanding how things exist \nOctober 2026: \n4th and 11th: Developing Healthy Self Confidence \n18th and 25th: Compassion – Opening the heart \nNovember 2026: \n1st and 8th: Mindfulness\, reflection and critical thinking \n15th and 22nd: Mindful intention – what do I really want \n29th: Interconnection (week 1) \nDecember 2026: \n6th: Interconnection (week 2) \n13th and 20th: Embracing Change \nJanuary 2027: \n10th and 17th: Perception \n24th and 31st Transforming harmful emotions \nFebruary 2027: \n7th and 14th: Empathy \n21st and 28th: Cultivating Compassion \n\n\n\n\nHow to Join \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Person on Sundays 10:30 to 11:30 with coffee / chat in the café afterwards until 12:00pm. \n\nFor more information please visit the Jamyang Leeds Centre event calendar \nCost\nThis program is offered by donation. Please consider make an offering here.  \n  \n Your journey to a happier\, more mindful life begins here!
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/a-mindful-heart-sunday-in-person-community-meditations/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Jamyang Leeds\, Clyde Works\, Ingram Rd\, Leeds\, England\, LS11 9RQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dialogues,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T193000
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SUMMARY:New Dates!-Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter: Gaining Clarity and Mutual Understanding
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circles with Conversations That Matter \nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss and Maria Trottman open to everybody! \nA new series of 4 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:\nSundays from September  2026 to January 2027 – You can join any session!\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm BST / 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT\, please check\nyour time zone here. here. \nThe  sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Act\, How we Relate to Others and How we find Meaning . \nDates and Themes:\n13-Sep-2026 How we Act \n\n20-Sep-2026 Kindness\n27-Sep-2026 Honesty\n4-Oct-2026 Generosity\n11-Oct-2026 Right Speech\n\n18-Oct-2026 How we Relate to others \n\n25-Oct-2026 Respect\n1-Nov-2026 no circle\n8-Nov-2026 Forgiveness\n15-Nov-2026 Gratitude\n22-Nov-2026 Loyalty\n\n3-Jan-2027 How we find Meaning \n\n10-Jan-2027 Aspiration\n17-Jan-2027 Principles\n24-Jan-2027 Service\n31-Jan-2027 Courage\n\nPlease come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can strengthen clarity\, presence\, and mutual understanding. Drop-ins welcome! \nIf you join\, please come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nWho are these sessions for?\nThese Online Empathy Circles are for people of all ages\, backgrounds and ideas\, who are looking for practical tools to create positive transformation in their homes\, individual lives\, relationships\, community\, or workplace \nHow to Join?\nNo need to register\, simply join Zoom here \nAbout the Empathy Circles\nThe Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning\, practicing and deepening listening and empathy skills\, as well as\, nurturing an empathic way of being. \nThe Empathy Circle provides a clearly structured dialogue process that supports respectful dialogue\, and equal participation. Participants take turns listening without giving advice\, interrupting\, or debating\, and each speaker feels fully heard and understood. \nThe practice is practical and applicable to everyday conversations\, and when navigating difficult conversations. The Empathy Circle practice not only hones empathy but also fosters a range of valuable skills\, such as communication and conflict management skills\, making it a powerful tool for personal growth\, conflict resolutions and meaningful dialogue. \nThe Empathy Circle was developed by Edwin Rutsch\, founder and director of The Empathy Center\, based on the work of psychologist Carl Rogers. The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy\, mutuality\, openness and caring \nIf you want to know more about the Empathy Circles\, please make sure to check Maria and Janna’s presentation on the 2026 Empathy Summit . Posted here on Janna’s YouTube  \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nAbout the facilitators:\nJanna is an acupuncturist and herbalist\, and teaches mind science in New York City. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist\, for peace\, for Tibet\, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities\, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism in 2005. She is a trained 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. \nMaria is an Empathy Circle Facilitator and a student of the 16 Guidelines. She is passionate about Empathy Circles and the way this simple dialogue structure\, grounded in active listening\, can foster connection\, clarity\, and mutuality. Maria holds a PhD in Economics and works as a data analyst in the health sector. \nSupporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please\, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation scanning the QR code below or by making a donation on the dedicated page  https://tinyurl.com/nhcxcrcw
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/new-series-empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-2/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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SUMMARY:Facilitator Skills Training Module 2: Practicing - Putting Skills into Practice
DESCRIPTION:Overview of the Facilitation Skills Training Pathway\nThis training programme is designed to strengthen your skills and impact as a group facilitator. \nWhether you’re just beginning to lead sessions or exploring how to enhance your practice\, it will support you in building the confidence and capability to guide meaningful\, inclusive\, and safe group experiences. \nThe online training is delivered in three modules that build on one another\, while each module can also stand alone as a complete and self-contained learning experience. \nFacilitator Skills Training Module 2: Practicing – Putting Skills into Practice\nThis two-hour online practice lab deepens the eight core facilitation skills through application. The focus is on the shift from knowing what to do\, to knowing how to be as a facilitator if situations become complex\, emotional\, or unpredictable. \nWhile Module 1 focused on awareness\, ethics\, core tools and recognizing what good facilitation looks like\, Module 2 is about practicing those skills in challenging scenarios. We explore making sound judgment calls\, working with presence and intuition and adapting skillfully when things are uncertain or under pressure \nThrough reflection\, demonstration\, and peer learning\, you will:\n• Strengthen your ability to facilitate from embodiment\, not just technique\n• Build adaptive facilitation skills to respond wisely to unpredictability\, emotion\, group dynamics\, and conflict\n• Practice ethical decision-making in complex situations\, where there is no perfect response\n• Develop confidence in their authentic facilitation style during challenging moments\n• Be able to recognise and facilitate progress\, and to nurture momentum- for a group and for themselves \nSchedule\nThe training will be offered on 2 different time zones to accommodate all those who are interested: \n\nPM session: 19 October 2026 at 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm BST\, check your time here\nAM session: 20 October 2026 at 8:00 am to 10.00 am BST\, check your time zone here\n\nWho is this training for:\nThis training is for Facilitators\, educators\, meditation leaders and anyone leading group discussions or activities. \nRegistration:\nTo register\, please fill in this form  \nOnce you register you will receive the Zoom link and all the information you will need in order attend. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact info@compassionandwisdom.org \nWhat Happens after the training?\nParticipants are invited to attend Module 3 of the Facilitation Skills Training where you will explore embodied facilitation\, intentional facilitation moves and working with complexity. Dates TBC \nGenerosity\nIn a spirit of generosity this training is offered on a donate what you can basis\, with a suggested donation of £25. To make a donation of any amount\, please visit our support page. \n**As always all of our trainings and courses are offered free to ordained sangha\, this one included. \nWho are the trainers? \nWendy Ridley- Wendy is a Senior  Faculty member teaching all levels of 16 Guidelines\, 16G for children and teens\, Unlocking Your Potential and Building Balanced Empathy and training our next generation of facilitators. She is an Education Consultant and is on the FDCW board. \nWendy has over 30 years experience working in education – as a teacher\, university lecturer\, local education authority adviser and consultant specialising in religious education and diversity issues. This provided her with skills and passion to develop\, deliver and oversee training programmes so she thrives on the sharing involved in facilitating 16G workshops and developing UE materials. \nLizzy Lewis- Lizzy is a 16 Guidelines Level 1 facilitator based in West Sussex (UK.). She has worked in education for the past 27 years as a teacher\, teacher educator\, senior charity manager\, consultant and writer. \nShe specializes in Philosophy for Children (P4C)\, Mindfulness\, Oracy\, Global Education and Values-based Education. \nYou can watch Lizzy leading a short meditation on ‘Enhancing Friend Connections‘\, Lizzy shared this meditation during the Growing Compassionate Hearts Conference. It invites us to reflect on our friends ‘What is it that makes a good friend?’ and ‘How can we be one?’
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/facilitator-skills-training-module-2-practicing-putting-skills-into-practice-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T100000
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SUMMARY:Facilitator Skills Training Module 2: Practicing - Putting Skills into Practice
DESCRIPTION:Overview of the Facilitation Skills Training Pathway\nThis training programme is designed to strengthen your skills and impact as a group facilitator. \nWhether you’re just beginning to lead sessions or exploring how to enhance your practice\, it will support you in building the confidence and capability to guide meaningful\, inclusive\, and safe group experiences. \nThe online training is delivered in three modules that build on one another\, while each module can also stand alone as a complete and self-contained learning experience. \nFacilitator Skills Training Module 2: Practicing – Putting Skills into Practice\nThis two-hour online practice lab deepens the eight core facilitation skills through application. The focus is on the shift from knowing what to do\, to knowing how to be as a facilitator if situations become complex\, emotional\, or unpredictable. \nWhile Module 1 focused on awareness\, ethics\, core tools and recognizing what good facilitation looks like\, Module 2 is about practicing those skills in challenging scenarios. We explore making sound judgment calls\, working with presence and intuition and adapting skillfully when things are uncertain or under pressure \nThrough reflection\, demonstration\, and peer learning\, you will:\n• Strengthen your ability to facilitate from embodiment\, not just technique\n• Build adaptive facilitation skills to respond wisely to unpredictability\, emotion\, group dynamics\, and conflict\n• Practice ethical decision-making in complex situations\, where there is no perfect response\n• Develop confidence in their authentic facilitation style during challenging moments\n• Be able to recognise and facilitate progress\, and to nurture momentum- for a group and for themselves \nSchedule\nThe training will be offered on 2 different time zones to accommodate all those who are interested: \n\nPM session: 19 October 2026 at 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm BST\, check your time here\nAM session: 20 October 2026 at 8:00 am to 10.00 am BST\, check your time zone here\n\nWho is this training for:\nThis training is for Facilitators\, educators\, meditation leaders and anyone leading group discussions or activities. \nRegistration:\nTo register\, please fill in this form  \nOnce you register you will receive the Zoom link and all the information you will need in order attend. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact info@compassionandwisdom.org \nWhat Happens after the training?\nParticipants are invited to attend Module 3 of the Facilitation Skills Training where you will explore embodied facilitation\, intentional facilitation moves and working with complexity. Dates TBC \nGenerosity\nIn a spirit of generosity this training is offered on a donate what you can basis\, with a suggested donation of £25. To make a donation of any amount\, please visit our support page. \n**As always all of our trainings and courses are offered free to ordained sangha\, this one included. \nWho are the trainers? \nWendy Ridley- Wendy is a Senior  Faculty member teaching all levels of 16 Guidelines\, 16G for children and teens\, Unlocking Your Potential and Building Balanced Empathy and training our next generation of facilitators. She is an Education Consultant and is on the FDCW board. \nWendy has over 30 years experience working in education – as a teacher\, university lecturer\, local education authority adviser and consultant specialising in religious education and diversity issues. This provided her with skills and passion to develop\, deliver and oversee training programmes so she thrives on the sharing involved in facilitating 16G workshops and developing UE materials. \nLizzy Lewis- Lizzy is a 16 Guidelines Level 1 facilitator based in West Sussex (UK.). She has worked in education for the past 27 years as a teacher\, teacher educator\, senior charity manager\, consultant and writer. \nShe specializes in Philosophy for Children (P4C)\, Mindfulness\, Oracy\, Global Education and Values-based Education. \nYou can watch Lizzy leading a short meditation on ‘Enhancing Friend Connections‘\, Lizzy shared this meditation during the Growing Compassionate Hearts Conference. It invites us to reflect on our friends ‘What is it that makes a good friend?’ and ‘How can we be one?’
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/facilitator-skills-training-module-2-practicing-putting-skills-into-practice-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T170000
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SUMMARY:In Person and in Nature- Enhancing Positive Qualities with Anne Porteous
DESCRIPTION:Why Join this Workshop?\nThe pursuit of enhanced well-being has become a cornerstone of modern life\, as individuals seek to balance the demands of daily routines with emotional and mental health. \nFocusing on positive qualities and spending time in nature are both powerful strategies that contribute significantly to improved well-being. These practices offer profound benefits\, including enhanced mood\, reduced stress\, and heightened focus\, making them essential components of a balanced life. \nThere is a transformation when we give ourselves permission to slow down. We step closer to a life infused with meaning and grace\, a life that reminds us that sometimes\, the greatest strength lies in simply slowing down. \nWorkshop overview\nThese sessions offer a supportive space to reconnect with yourself. Guided by Anne and set in the peaceful surroundings of Sierra Acres\, the group will explore mindfulness meditation and the 16 Guidelines\, practices designed to deepen well-being and inner peace. \nSchedule\nThursdays: October 8th – November 19th | 16:00 – 17:00 (ET) \nRates\n1 session : $20 \n3 sessions: $50 – \n7 sessions: $100 \nRegistration\nTo register or for more info\, please contact Anne Porteous at eanneporteous@gmail.com \nFacilitator\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAnne Porteous: \nAnne lives in Ontario\, Canada. A nurse for over 45 years\, Anne is committed to being a life -long learner and continuing her passion for education and facilitation She has developed and provides equine assisted learning programs and workshops for youth and adults\, including Equine Assisted Mindfulness. Anne teaches mindfulness courses offered at the University of Toronto. She is a registered FDCW facilitator and delivers workshops in English
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/in-person-and-in-nature-enhancing-positive-qualities-with-anne-porteous-2/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Sierra Acres\, 3188 Eramosa-Milton Townline Rockwood\,\, Ontario\, N0B 2K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20261022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260805T162609Z
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SUMMARY:Presencial - Espacio para la Presencia y el Equilibrio
DESCRIPTION:Una nueva propuesta secular del centro Nagarjuna Barcelona\nEn medio del ajetreo diario\, una pausa también es una respuesta. \nEste es un espacio semanal para hacer una pausa consciente y recuperar la estabilidad. \nEn cada sesión\, practicaremos herramientas sencillas para la atención y la autorregulación con el fin de: \n\nReducir la inquietud y la tensión acumulada.\nComprender mejor cómo funciona la preocupación.\nEstabilizar la mente cuando se acelera. Desarrollar más equilibrio en la vida diaria.\nCultivar una actitud más tranquila y presente.\n\nNo se trata de una terapia y no sustituye ningún tratamiento médico o psicológico. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetalles prácticos\nLas sesiones se ofrecen los jueves de 5.00 pm a 6.00pm\,  horario  CEST \nOfrecimiento voluntario \n\nLugar\nEste espacio esta abierto a tod@s y  se ofrece en el centro Nagarjuna Barcelona. Para mas información por favor visita la web del centro.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/presencial-espacio-para-la-presencia-y-el-equilibrio/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Barcelona\, C/Pere IV 201 Bajos\, Barcelona\, 08018\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20261023T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20261023T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T125925Z
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SUMMARY:Meditando Juntos | Encuentros Mensuales y Presenciales | Nagarjuna Granada
DESCRIPTION:These sessions are led in Spanish. \nSobre las sesiones:\nEn estas sesiones te invitamos investigar\, a través de la reflexion y la meditación en grupo\, las ventajas y las desventajas de utilizar cada una de las 16 Actitudes y su opuesta\, respectivamente; así como la forma de aplicarlas en nuestra vida cotidiana. \nSe trata de aprender a conocer nuestras propias mentes para poder desarrollar todo su potencial positivo\, y transformar patrones negativos en oportunidades para crecer y ser más felices disfrutando de una vida mucho más significativa. \nPara ello llevamos a cabo muchas actividades y talleres con diferentes temas: atención consciente\, ejercicios de reflexión\, tareas de transformación de hábitos\, desarrollo de virtudes como la paciencia o el entusiasmo\, la alegría o la sensibilidad\, etc. \nA quien van dirigidas estas sesiones?\nPueden participar todas las personas que lo deseen\, independientemente de las creencias religiosas o filosóficas que tengan\, y que estén interesadas en desarrollar estrategias y habilidades mentales y sociales que les permitan una vida más armoniosa y satisfactoria. \nEn cada sesión abordamos un tema\, reflexionamos y meditamos sobre el mismo y asumimos acciones relacionadas para trabajarlas hasta la siguiente reunión donde compartiremos las experiencias vividas. \nCalendario de las Próximas sesiones:\nLos viernes a las 18:00h\n25 septiembre\n23 octubre\n27 noviembre\n11 de diciembre. \nMás información:\nLas sesiones se ofrecen periodicamente en el centro Nagarjuna de Granada\, de 6pm a 7.30 pm horas ( hora de la peninsula). Para mas información y detalles sobre como inscribirte\, por favor visita la web del Centro Nagarjuna.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/meditando-con-las-16-actitudes-presencial-nagarjuna-granada-2/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Granada\, Calle Compás de San Jerónimo nº 2\, Granada\, 18001\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Dialogues,Meditation,Regional
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