Hybrid: Sunday Morning Meditations for a Meaningful Life Organized by the Kadampa Centre
2025-06-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-10 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) and 2 more dates | Online
“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh
About the Sessions
Join us on Sunday morning ( ET) for an hour to pause, center, and restore to a happier and more peaceful mind to support you in being a bit more resilient in a world which does not always make sense anymore. These guided meditations are to help you calm your mind, explore your own nature and develop a more peaceful perception on life. When you are well with yourself, you will be more able to be well with others and the world.
These meditations are very practical, they are not within a religious context, so they are suitable for people of different beliefs, ages and abilities, for beginners as well as for those with more experience.

Registrations are not required.
What are the meditations based on?
They are based on a set of values and principles aimed at helping individuals cultivate a more peaceful and meaningful life. They are divided into four categories:

how we think (humility, patience, contentment and delight)
how we act (kindness, honesty, generosity and right speech)
how we relate to others (respect, forgiveness, gratitude and loyalty)
how we find meaning (aspiration, principles, service and courage).

These guidelines provide a framework for personal growth, encouraging individuals to think, act, relate, and find meaning in ways that foster a harmonious and fulfilling life.
How to Join
The sessions are offered in person at the Kadampa Centre and online:

TIME: 9.00 – 10.00 am ET
DATES: Sundays from 11th May – 24th August 2025
ONLINE: Register to join Zoom here
IN PERSON: at the Kadampa Centre

The meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support the Kadampa Centre, please make a donation using this link .

Why meditate?
When you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators.
More info
For more information please visit the Kadampa Centre website

Empathy Circles in Hebrew facilitated by Janna Weiss and Tamar Tishbi
2025-06-28 16:00 - 2025-07-19 17:30 (Asia/Jerusalem) | Online
Empathy Circles in Hebrew
Free online sessions led by FDCW facilitators Janna Weiss and Tamar Tishbi open to Hebrew speakers.
Join Zoom Here
Sessions Schedule:
4 Saturdays from June 7 to June 28 – You can join any session
16:00– 17:30 pm Jerusalem / 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm BST / 9:00 am – 10:30 am ET
Please check your time zone here.
Sharing our experiences and practicing together can help us feel connected to others in a meaningful and supportive way. Drop-ins welcome!
Join Zoom Here
**You can access the below info in Hebrew in this Facebook post
Who are these sessions for?
These Online Empathy Circles are for people of all ages, backgrounds and ideas, who are looking for practical tools to create positive transformation in their homes, individual lives, relationships, community, or workplace.
About the Empathy Circles
The Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning, practicing and deepening listening and empathy skills, as well as, nurturing an empathic way of being.
The Empathy Circle provides a structured dialogue process where each person feels fully heard, fostering mutual understanding and connection. The Empathy Circle practice not only hones empathy but also fosters a range of valuable skills, such as communication and conflict management skills, making it a powerful tool for personal growth, conflict resolutions and meaningful dialogue.
The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy, mutuality, openness and caring.
These Empathy Circles explore turning the heart and mind from our familiar, unsatisfying self-centered attitude, to “others before self,” and collective action for the common good. Gratitude, empathy, compassion, altruism, and an appreciation of our common humanity are all essential for cultivating genuine happiness and are beneficial for social action and harmony.
Janna will provide short excerpts, quotes or video, and suggested topic questions, or you can share whatever is on your mind.
The Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning, practicing deep listening and empathy skills, as well as nurturing an empathic way of being.
If you want to know more about the Empathy Circles, please check the June 2023 Summit, and Empathy Circles with CTM/16G at the Nov 2024 Empathy Summit, as well as other circles that Janna and others have led.
Posted here with transcript, and here on Janna’s YouTube
About the facilitators:
Janna is an acupuncturist and herbalist, and teaches mind science in New York City. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist, for peace, for Tibet, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism in 2005. She is an accredited 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator.
Tamar graduated from Haifa University with a degree in Psychology and Educational Counseling. She studied mindfulness at the Broshim Campus for Complementary Medicine, and completed a meditation and mindfulness teacher training at the Wingate Academy School for Complementary Medicine.
Tamar is an accredited facilitator for 16 Guidelines for a Meaningful Life with Dreamer’s Home and the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom. Tamar facilitates meditation and mindfulness and 16 Guidelines for a Meaningful Life in schools and colleges in Israel.
Supporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation scanning the QR code below or by making a donation on the dedicated page https://tinyurl.com/nhcxcrcw
Join Zoom Here

Summer Empathy Circles with Janna Weiss
2025-07-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-29 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Empathy Circle with Janna Weiss
Overview of the Sessions:
In this series of Empathy Circles with the 16 Guidelines, we will explore the first Wisdom Theme: How We Think, and its four Guidelines:

Humility
Patience
Contentment
and Joy at the success of others / Delight.

Empathy Circles are an opportunity to practice and strengthen our active listening “empathy muscle” in an “empathy gym.” During the reflective listening practice, we not only discuss the Guidelines, but also embody and experience the Guidelines firsthand.
Both the 16 Guidelines and the Empathy Circle help grow and deepen our appreciation of our common humanity, essential for cultivating genuine happiness, and beneficial social action and harmony.
The first four Guidelines, Humility, Patience, Contentment, and Joy at the success of others, are direct antidotes to our main afflictive minds: pride and self-centeredness that arise from our mistaken, exaggerated view of self; anger and hatred; craving and greed; envy and jealousy.
Janna will introduce each session with excerpts from the 16 Guidelines for Life: The Basics (included in the Conversations That Matter free resource), quotes, and suggested topic questions, or you can share whatever is alive in you. When it’s your turn to speak, whatever is on your heart and mind is always welcome in an Empathy Circle.
Join any session—or all five!
Please come on time and plan on staying for the full 1.5 hours.
About the Empathy Circles:
The Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning, practicing deep listening and empathy skills, as well as nurturing an empathic way of being.

The Empathy Circle provides a structured dialogue process where each person feels fully heard; fostering mutual understanding and connection. The Empathy Circle practice not only hones empathy but also helps to develop a range of valuable skills, such as communication and conflict management skills; making it a powerful tool for personal growth, conflict resolution, and meaningful dialogue.
The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy, mutuality, openness and caring. Sharing our experiences and practicing listening together can help us feel connected to others in a meaningful and supportive way.
These online Empathy Circles are for people of all ages and backgrounds, who are looking for practical tools to create positive transformation in their homes, individual lives, relationships, community, or workplace.
Curious? You can watch Janna introducing the Empathy Circles in a short video here

Sessions Schedule:
Tuesdays, Jul 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 6:30–8pm EDT. You can join on any session!
There will be no recordings made.
For more information on how to join and to access support materials, please visit the Shantideva Center website
Who are these sessions for?
These Online Empathy Circles are for people of all ages, backgrounds and ideas, who are looking for practical tools to create positive transformation in their homes, individual lives, relationships, community, or workplace.
About the facilitator:
Janna is an acupuncturist and herbalist, and teaches mind science in New York City. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist, for peace, for Tibet, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism in 2005. She is an accredited 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator.

Exploring Death and Finding Life - a Residential retreat with with Bruno Rizzi
2025-07-03 17:00 - 2025-07-06 14:00 (Europe/Madrid) | Nagarjuna Alicante, Calle Ruperto Chapí, 9, El Campello, Alicante, Spain
Life and death are not separate—they are deeply intertwined. What nourishes one inevitably supports the other.
About the retreat

This retreat in an invitation to to explore the profound wisdom of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in approaching death and impermanence, integrated with practical insights from palliative care. Together, we will confront life’s impermanence with courage and clarity, unlocking opportunities for growth, joy, and meaning.
Why this Retreat?
Preparing for death starts with embracing life as it truly is—without illusions, romanticism, or fear. By recognizing the dynamics of our projections, hopes, and anxieties, we can live more fully in the present and meet the end of life with peace and dignity.
Through this exploration, we can transform our relationship with death and, in turn, transform how we live each day.
What you will learn:

A deeper understanding of death and impermanence through the lens of Tibetan Buddhist teachings.
Insights from palliative care practices to support the dying and enhance compassionate presence.
Practical tools to cultivate awareness, presence, and connection in your daily life..

Who Should Attend?
This retreat is open to anyone interested in exploring the themes of life, death, and impermanence—whether for personal growth, spiritual development, or professional practice in caregiving roles.
Language
The sessions will be offered in English with Spanish translation.

Bookings
This is a residential retreat and the price includes accommodation, all meals ( vegetarian) and the teachings. Spaces are limited to ensure a safe and intimate group setting.
➡️ For more information and to reserve your spot, please visit the Nagarjuna Alicante website
We encourage early booking to secure your place in this meaningful exploration.
Join us on this journey of deep reflection and transformation. Together, we will explore how to live—and die—with greater awareness, compassion, and peace.
“Death in itself is not fearful, it is our mind that makes it terrifying”
-Lama Zopa Rinpoche-

Facilitator- Bruno Rizzi-
Bruno has been practicing Buddhism since 1980, when he met Ven. Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Italy. He lived as an ordained monk for seven years, studying at Nalanda Monastery in France, as well as in India and Nepal.
For the past 22 years, he has worked as a palliative care nurse at Christophorus Hospiz in Munich, Germany. For the last 15 years, he has been leading workshops and retreats on the topic “Confronting Death, Finding Meaning in Life.”
He is an accredited 16 Guidelines facilitator and collaborates with Universal Education – FDCW (Foundation for the Development of Compassion and Wisdom).

In Person and in Nature- Enhancing Positive Qualities with Anne Porteous
2025-07-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-31 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Sierra Acres, 3188 Eramosa-Milton Townline Rockwood,, Ontario, N0B 2K0, Canada
Why Join this Workshop?
The 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.
Focusing 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.
There 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.
Workshop overview
These 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.
Schedule
Thursdays: July 10 – August 21th | 16:00 – 17:00 (ET)
Rates
1 session : $20
3 sessions: $50 –
7 sessions: $100
Registration
To register or for more info, please contact Anne Porteous at eanneporteous@gmail.com
Facilitator

Anne Porteous:
Anne 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

1.2.3 Bonheur – Atelier Pleine Conscience Parents-Enfants | en français
2025-07-12 09:30 - 2025-07-13 17:30 (Europe/Paris) | Vajra Yogini, les clauzades, Marzens, tarn, 81500, France
1.2.3 Bonheur – Atelier Pleine Conscience Parents-Enfants : Cultiver le Lien et la Joie
Aperçu de l’atelier :
Cet atelier de deux jours offre aux familles un moment précieux de partage et d’échange, permettant à chacun – enfants comme adultes – de se connecter à soi-même et aux autres dans une ambiance conviviale et bienveillante.
À travers des activités variées telles que le yoga, la pleine conscience, la relaxation et les arts plastiques inspirés par la nature, chaque membre de la famille éveille son empathie et compassion.
Objectifs de l’atelier: Cultiver le Bonheur Ensemble

Apprendre à écouter ses besoins et à s’exprimer avec clarté et bienveillance.
Développer l’empathie, la compassion et la gentillesse, pour soi et pour les autres.
Explorer des outils pour travailler avec ses émotions et cultiver une présence paisible et joyeuse au quotidien.
Réfléchir ensemble à ce que chacun souhaite pour sa famille et ses relations.

Un Pas Vers une Vie en Paix
Cet atelier est une invitation à cultiver intention, interconnexion et joie dans vos relations familiales, tout en apprenant à vivre avec présence, gentillesse et authenticité. Rejoignez-nous pour ce moment unique de transformation et de croissance commune.
Plus d’infos:

Dates: 12-13 juillet 2025
Lieu: Institut Vajra Yogini, 81500 Marzens
Les activités seront réparties dans la journée de 9h30 à 21h00 le samedi et 9h30 à 17h30 le dimanche.
Tarif pour les 2 jours: 60€ par adulte et 40€ par enfant hors hébergement.
Tous les enfants restent sous la responsabilité des parents.
Renseignements et inscription: education.universelle.france@gmail.com

Rencontre Retraite : La Pleine Conscience et la Compassion | en français
2025-07-19 09:30 - 2025-07-22 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Vajra Yogini, les clauzades, Marzens, tarn, 81500, France
Rencontre Retraite : La pleine conscience et la compassion, une retraite pour femmes

Aperçu de l’atelier :
Cet atelier résidentiel est une expérience transformative de 4 jours dédiée à la compassion et à la pleine conscience. Le programme de TMM* sera pratiqué au quotidien ainsi que des séances de yoga doux, des méditations et des temps dans la nature pour explorer la quiétude.
Le silence partiel et l’invitation à ralentir, à apprécier chaque instant présent sont des chemins pour trouver un refuge intérieur. A travers partages, créativité et une ambiance de bienveillance, chacune a l’opportunité de cultiver l’autocompassion et l’ouverture vers l’autre.
* TMM = Transformative Mindfulness Methods
Plus d’infos:

Mixité choisie : Stage réservé aux femmes.
Date de début : 19 juillet
Date de fin : 22 juillet
Horaires : 9h30 le premier jour -17h le dernier jour.
Intervenant: Hilary McMichael
Tarif: 150€ et TR sur demande.
Adresse mail: hilary.educationuniverselle@gmail.com

In person -Conversations that Matter at Kunsang Yeshe Centre in Katoomba
2025-08-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-30 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Kunsang Yeshe centre, 116 Bathurst Road, Katoomba, North South Wales, NSW 2780, Australia
Conversations That Matter
Conversations That Matter offers a new way of bringing inspiration for wise and compassionate action based on the 16 Guidelines for Life.
Explore some of the core values of life such as kindness, patience and forgiveness through discussion and meditation.
A new series based on the 16 Guidelines resource: Conversations That Matter
Sessions Schedule:
Saturdays from July to November – You can join any session!
Time: 10.00-11.30am local time
Location: in person only at Kunsang Yeshe, 116 Bathurst Road, Katoomba.
Dates:
19th July – delight
16th August – forgiveness
6th September – courage
18th October – humility
15th November – generosity
Sharing our experiences and practicing together can help us feel connected to others in a meaningful and supportive way. Drop-ins welcome!
For more info, please check the website dedicated page
Who are these sessions for?
These sessions 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.

Online and in person- Weekly Meditations on Ethics for a Meaningful Life
2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Online
About the Sessions
Join a wonderful team of facilitators for a series of Meditations and meaningful discussions based on the 16 Guidelines for Life, an ethics and resilience program to build inner strength organized by Jamyang Buddhist Centre in Leeds (UK).
This series is structured into 1 hour sessions and is offered Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm (online) and Sundays 10:30-11:30 (in-person). If you join in person you are warmly invited to join a 30minutes coffee catch up after the session :).
Why joining
Are you keen to work on your well-being and want to connect with others trying to make their life a little better for themselves and those around them?
Each hour-long gathering begins with a soothing meditation to calm your mind, followed by an inspiring discussion on a core human value, like patience for example, that enriches your everyday life. We then dive into a focused meditation designed to help you embody that value fully.
And if you join in person on Sundays, you are invited to wrap up your morning with a cup of tea and friendly conversation in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.

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

Schedule:
In Person Sundays 10:30 – 11:30 plus 30 mins cafe / social time.

September:
7th: Courage
14th: Patience
21st Contentment
28th : Delight

October:
5th: Kindness
12th: Honesty
19th: Generosity
26th: Right Speech

November:
2nd: Respect
9th: Forgiveness
16th: Gratitude
23rd: Loyalty
30th: Aspiration

December:
7th: Principles
14th: Service
21st: Humility

Online Wednesday evenings 7pm to 8pm

September:
3rd: Courage
10th: Patience
17th: Contentment
24th: Delight

October:
1st: Kindness
8th: Honesty
15th: Generosity
22nd: Right Speech
29th: Respect

November:
5th: Forgiveness
12th: Gratitude
19th: Loyalty
26th: Aspiration

December:
3rd: Principles
10th: Service
17th: Humility

How to Join

In person at Jamyang Leeds Buddhist Centre, Sundays 10:30-11:30 am local time

Online -Wednesdays from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm local time. Join here

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

Join us in person or online to feel inspired and connected!
