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SUMMARY:Presencial - Comprende tu Mente-Corazón\, Despierta tu Fuerza
DESCRIPTION:Sobre este curso\nComprende tu Mente-Corazón\, Despierta tu Fuerza es un programa estructurado de 12 semanas diseñado para ayudar a los participantes a comprender la mente\, transformar patrones y vivir con propósito. \nEl curso explora tres vías fundamentales de aprendizaje: Conocimiento\, Fortaleza y Compasión \, guiando a los participantes hacia una vida más feliz y plena. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEl curso se imparte en 12 sesiones que exploran los siguientes temas: \nSesión 1: En busca de la felicidadSesión 2: Entendiendo cómo existen las cosasSesión 3: Desarrollando una sana autoconfianzaSesión 4: Compasión: abriendo el corazónSesión 5: Atención plena\, reflexión y pensamiento críticoSesión 6: Intención consciente: ¿Qué quiero realmente?Sesión 7: InterconexiónSesión 8: Aceptando el cambioSesión 9: PercepciónSesión 10: Transformando las emociones dañinasSesión 11: EmpatíaSesión 12: Cultivando la compasión \n\nCada sesion de una hora incluye: \n\nUna practica para calmar la mente y establecer la motivacion\nPresentación del tema y breve intercambio de experiencias \nMeditación guiada sobre el tema de la sesión\nEspacio abierto para el diálogo\nUnos breves momentos para concluir la sesión y ofrecer dedicaciones\n\nDetalles prácticos\nEl curso se ofrece los lunes de 11-12h y 20-21h hasta el 27 de Julio en estos horarios  CEST \nOfrecimiento: 10€/sesión o 40€/mes \n\nLugar\nEste curso 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-comprende-tu-mente-corazon-despierta-tu-fuerza-2/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Barcelona\, C/Pere IV 201 Bajos\, Barcelona\, 08018\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Dialogues,Meditation,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Building Inner Strength with the 16 Guidelines -  Retreat with Wendy Ridley
DESCRIPTION:Feeling overwhelmed by global crises\, work\, family\, or personal challenges? Seeking practical tools for positive change and emotional resilience? This experiential weekend retreat is designed for you. \nAbout the Retreat\n\n\n\nWe will explore embodied mindfulness and universal ethical values in this Level 1 of the 16 Guidelines for Life Program developed by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW). The program offers a simple yet profound framework for reflecting on how we think\, act\, relate to others\, and find meaning. Through mindfulness\, self-inquiry\, and ethical reflection\, we will gain tools to foster well-being\, purpose\, and inner strength. \nWhat to Expect: \nOver the weekend\, we’ll engage in mindfulness practices including mindful walks in nature\, interactive activities\, and relaxed discussions. Drawing on positive psychology\, neuroscience\, social justice practices\, and centuries-old Eastern philosophy\, this retreat offers a holistic and ethical approach to personal and community transformation. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis retreat welcomes participants of all ages and backgrounds who are seeking practical tools for meaningful change in their life\, home\, relationships\, community or workplace. It will be of particular interest to: Change-makers and anyone working in education\, healthcare\, or helping fields; Yoga\, mindfulness\, and embodiment teachers; Coaches\, mentors\, and those working in corporate or organisational well-being. \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\n\nDates and Bookings  \nDate: Friday 17th – Sunday 19th July \nFor more information and bookings\, please visit Land of Joy – 16 Guidelines \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \nWendy Ridley – Wendy has 40 years experience working in education – as a teacher\, university lecturer\, education department advisor and consultant specialising in religious education and philosophical enquiry. This has provided her with skills and passion to develop\, deliver and oversee training programmes. Wendy has been involved in the development of FDCW as a Board member since 2004 and as a Senior 16G Facilitator. She has worked in 6 very different Buddhist centres and was the director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds for over 7 years.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/16g-l1-building-inner-strength-retreat-wendy-ridley/
LOCATION:Land of Joy\, Greenhaugh Hall Greenhaugh\, Hexham Northumberland\, NE48 1PP\, 5MGG+XQ Greenhaugh\, Hexham\, Reino Unido\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines
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SUMMARY:Rencontre Retraite : La Pleine Conscience et la Compassion | en français
DESCRIPTION:Rencontre Retraite : La pleine conscience et la compassion\, une retraite pour femmes\nAperçu de l’atelier :\nUn stage en résidentiel de 4 jours dédié à la compassion\, la pleine conscience\, la créativité et la nature. \nCet atelier est une expérience transformative pour découvrir nos valeurs profondes. Des exercices expérientiels et doux\, des méditations\, des temps dans la nature pour explorer la quiétude\, du mouvement en douceur permettent d’augmenter nos ressources et d’être plus authentiques. \nLe 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. \nPlus d’infos:\n\n\nMixité choisie : Stage réservé aux femmes.  \nDate de début : 18 juillet \nDate de fin : 21 juillet \nHoraires : 10:00h am le premier jour -17:30h le dernier jour.  \nIntervenant: Hilary McMichael \nTarif: 150€ et TR sur demande. \nAdresse mail: hilary.educationuniverselle@gmail.com
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/rencontre-retraite-la-pleine-conscience-et-la-compassion-en-francais-2/
LOCATION:Vajra Yogini\, les clauzades\, Marzens\, tarn\, 81500\, France
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Presencial - Comprende tu Mente-Corazón\, Despierta tu Fuerza
DESCRIPTION:Sobre este curso\nComprende tu Mente-Corazón\, Despierta tu Fuerza es un programa estructurado de 12 semanas diseñado para ayudar a los participantes a comprender la mente\, transformar patrones y vivir con propósito. \nEl curso explora tres vías fundamentales de aprendizaje: Conocimiento\, Fortaleza y Compasión \, guiando a los participantes hacia una vida más feliz y plena. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEl curso se imparte en 12 sesiones que exploran los siguientes temas: \nSesión 1: En busca de la felicidadSesión 2: Entendiendo cómo existen las cosasSesión 3: Desarrollando una sana autoconfianzaSesión 4: Compasión: abriendo el corazónSesión 5: Atención plena\, reflexión y pensamiento críticoSesión 6: Intención consciente: ¿Qué quiero realmente?Sesión 7: InterconexiónSesión 8: Aceptando el cambioSesión 9: PercepciónSesión 10: Transformando las emociones dañinasSesión 11: EmpatíaSesión 12: Cultivando la compasión \n\nCada sesion de una hora incluye: \n\nUna practica para calmar la mente y establecer la motivacion\nPresentación del tema y breve intercambio de experiencias \nMeditación guiada sobre el tema de la sesión\nEspacio abierto para el diálogo\nUnos breves momentos para concluir la sesión y ofrecer dedicaciones\n\nDetalles prácticos\nEl curso se ofrece los lunes de 11-12h y 20-21h hasta el 27 de Julio en estos horarios  CEST \nOfrecimiento: 10€/sesión o 40€/mes \n\nLugar\nEste curso 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-comprende-tu-mente-corazon-despierta-tu-fuerza-2/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Barcelona\, C/Pere IV 201 Bajos\, Barcelona\, 08018\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Dialogues,Meditation,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Presencial - Comprende tu Mente-Corazón\, Despierta tu Fuerza
DESCRIPTION:Sobre este curso\nComprende tu Mente-Corazón\, Despierta tu Fuerza es un programa estructurado de 12 semanas diseñado para ayudar a los participantes a comprender la mente\, transformar patrones y vivir con propósito. \nEl curso explora tres vías fundamentales de aprendizaje: Conocimiento\, Fortaleza y Compasión \, guiando a los participantes hacia una vida más feliz y plena. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEl curso se imparte en 12 sesiones que exploran los siguientes temas: \nSesión 1: En busca de la felicidadSesión 2: Entendiendo cómo existen las cosasSesión 3: Desarrollando una sana autoconfianzaSesión 4: Compasión: abriendo el corazónSesión 5: Atención plena\, reflexión y pensamiento críticoSesión 6: Intención consciente: ¿Qué quiero realmente?Sesión 7: InterconexiónSesión 8: Aceptando el cambioSesión 9: PercepciónSesión 10: Transformando las emociones dañinasSesión 11: EmpatíaSesión 12: Cultivando la compasión \n\nCada sesion de una hora incluye: \n\nUna practica para calmar la mente y establecer la motivacion\nPresentación del tema y breve intercambio de experiencias \nMeditación guiada sobre el tema de la sesión\nEspacio abierto para el diálogo\nUnos breves momentos para concluir la sesión y ofrecer dedicaciones\n\nDetalles prácticos\nEl curso se ofrece los lunes de 11-12h y 20-21h hasta el 27 de Julio en estos horarios  CEST \nOfrecimiento: 10€/sesión o 40€/mes \n\nLugar\nEste curso 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-comprende-tu-mente-corazon-despierta-tu-fuerza-2/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Barcelona\, C/Pere IV 201 Bajos\, Barcelona\, 08018\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Dialogues,Meditation,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter: Gaining Clarity and Mutual Understanding
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circles with Conversations That Matter \nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss and Maria Trottman open to everybody! \nA new series of 5 sessions based on the 16 Guidelines resource: Conversations That Matter \nConversations That Matter offers a new way of bringing inspiration for wise and compassionate action based on the 16 Guidelines for Life. \nSessions Schedule:\n5 Sundays from August 2 to August 30 – You can join any session!\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm BST / 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT\, please check\nyour time zone here. here. \nThe 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Think \n• August 2 Wisdom Theme: How We Think\n• August 9  Humility\n• August 16 Patience\n• August 23 Contentment\n• August 30 Delight \nPlease come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can strengthen clarity\, presence\, and mutual understanding. Drop-ins welcome! \nIf you join\, please come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nWho are these sessions for?\nThese Online Empathy Circles are for people of all ages\, backgrounds and ideas\, who are looking for practical tools to create positive transformation in their homes\, individual lives\, relationships\, community\, or workplace \nAbout the Empathy Circles\nThe Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning\, practicing and deepening listening and empathy skills\, as well as\, nurturing an empathic way of being. \nThe Empathy Circle provides a clearly structured dialogue process that supports respectful dialogue\, and equal participation. Participants take turns listening without giving advice\, interrupting\, or debating\, and each speaker feels fully heard and understood. \nThe practice is practical and applicable to everyday conversations\, and when navigating difficult conversations. The Empathy Circle practice not only hones empathy but also fosters a range of valuable skills\, such as communication and conflict management skills\, making it a powerful tool for personal growth\, conflict resolutions and meaningful dialogue. \nThe Empathy Circle was developed by Edwin Rutsch\, founder and director of The Empathy Center\, based on the work of psychologist Carl Rogers. The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy\, mutuality\, openness and caring \nIf you want to know more about the Empathy Circles\, please check  the June 2023 Summit\, and Empathy Circles with CTM/16G at the Nov 2024 Empathy Summit\, as well as other circles that Janna and others have led. \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nPosted here with transcript\, and here on Janna’s YouTube \nAbout the facilitators:\nJanna is an acupuncturist and herbalist\, and teaches mind science in New York City. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist\, for peace\, for Tibet\, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities\, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism in 2005. She is a trained 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. \nMaria is an Empathy Circle Facilitator and a student of the 16 Guidelines. She is passionate about Empathy Circles and the way this simple dialogue structure\, grounded in active listening\, can foster connection\, clarity\, and mutuality. Maria holds a PhD in Economics and works as a data analyst in the health sector. \nSupporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please\, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation scanning the QR code below or by making a donation on the dedicated page  https://tinyurl.com/nhcxcrcw
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-3/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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SUMMARY:Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter: Gaining Clarity and Mutual Understanding
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circles with Conversations That Matter \nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss and Maria Trottman open to everybody! \nA new series of 5 sessions based on the 16 Guidelines resource: Conversations That Matter \nConversations That Matter offers a new way of bringing inspiration for wise and compassionate action based on the 16 Guidelines for Life. \nSessions Schedule:\n5 Sundays from August 2 to August 30 – You can join any session!\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm BST / 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT\, please check\nyour time zone here. here. \nThe 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Think \n• August 2 Wisdom Theme: How We Think\n• August 9  Humility\n• August 16 Patience\n• August 23 Contentment\n• August 30 Delight \nPlease come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can strengthen clarity\, presence\, and mutual understanding. Drop-ins welcome! \nIf you join\, please come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nWho are these sessions for?\nThese Online Empathy Circles are for people of all ages\, backgrounds and ideas\, who are looking for practical tools to create positive transformation in their homes\, individual lives\, relationships\, community\, or workplace \nAbout the Empathy Circles\nThe Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning\, practicing and deepening listening and empathy skills\, as well as\, nurturing an empathic way of being. \nThe Empathy Circle provides a clearly structured dialogue process that supports respectful dialogue\, and equal participation. Participants take turns listening without giving advice\, interrupting\, or debating\, and each speaker feels fully heard and understood. \nThe practice is practical and applicable to everyday conversations\, and when navigating difficult conversations. The Empathy Circle practice not only hones empathy but also fosters a range of valuable skills\, such as communication and conflict management skills\, making it a powerful tool for personal growth\, conflict resolutions and meaningful dialogue. \nThe Empathy Circle was developed by Edwin Rutsch\, founder and director of The Empathy Center\, based on the work of psychologist Carl Rogers. The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy\, mutuality\, openness and caring \nIf you want to know more about the Empathy Circles\, please check  the June 2023 Summit\, and Empathy Circles with CTM/16G at the Nov 2024 Empathy Summit\, as well as other circles that Janna and others have led. \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nPosted here with transcript\, and here on Janna’s YouTube \nAbout the facilitators:\nJanna is an acupuncturist and herbalist\, and teaches mind science in New York City. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist\, for peace\, for Tibet\, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities\, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism in 2005. She is a trained 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. \nMaria is an Empathy Circle Facilitator and a student of the 16 Guidelines. She is passionate about Empathy Circles and the way this simple dialogue structure\, grounded in active listening\, can foster connection\, clarity\, and mutuality. Maria holds a PhD in Economics and works as a data analyst in the health sector. \nSupporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please\, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation scanning the QR code below or by making a donation on the dedicated page  https://tinyurl.com/nhcxcrcw
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-3/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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SUMMARY:In Person-16G L1 | Building Inner Strength Course in Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 16 Guidelines level 1 course facilitated by Gillian Cruickshank & Lorna Forsyth. \n \nAbout the course\nThe Building Inner Strength – 16 Guidelines for Life program offers a learning path to transformative change. \nThe 16 Guidelines program provides a simple\, robust and flexible framework for developing emotional resilience\, empathy\, compassion and transformative change\, suitable for both educational curricula and for personal and professional development. If you’re seeking practical tools to bring about positive change in your life\, this experiential course is for you. \nYou’ll explore the 16 Guidelines framework to deepen your experience in mindfulness and resilience\, as an embodied practice. Drawing on proven techniques from positive psychology\, social justice practices\, neuroscience and centuries-old Eastern philosophy\, you’ll develop an ethical\, holistic approach to self-improvement and cultural change. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\nIncreased emotional resilience by using a set of practical and transformative tools\nIdentify and apply your own embodied practice of mindful qualities in your personal and professional life\nA greater capacity for insight and personal reflection and a greater sense of well-being\, confidence and purpose\nIntegrate and apply mindfulness and other practical tools to the four wisdom themes of the 16 G: Mindful thought\, mindful actions\, mindful relationships\, and mindful purpose and livelihood\n\nSchedule\nWe will meet for 2 full days ( 16/08/2026 & 30/08/2026) over a 3 week period\, at Kemnay Church Centre\, Church Lane\, Kemnay in  Aberdeenshire.  \nThere will be an additional online session to be arranged in between these dates as a support and to help with momentum/questions. \nWe take this time to allow an opportunity to embed and practice what we learn so that we get the most from the sessions. You will be required to bring a packed lunch for yourself. Teas & Coffees will be provided. There is disabled access and a large car park at the venue. \nWho is this course for?\nThis online 16G Level One course is 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. \nBookings and more info\nFor more info and to register\, please send an email to Lorna: findingqiinme@gmail.com or Gillian: gilliancruickshankwellbeing@gmail.com  \nFacilitators\nLorna–Lorna offers sessions to allow people a safe space to explore a sense of peace and connection with self and the world in which we live. Lorna uses REIKI\, SOUNDBATH\, QI GONG\, 16 GUIDELINES & WOMENS CIRCLES to encourage each individual to explore what works for them \n\n\n\nGillian–Gillian has been passionate about health and wellbeing for many years. Her mission is to share the tools that have helped her work through the tricky times in her life\, helping others build their very own ‘tool kit’ using EFT\, REIKI\, EMMETT\, MINDFULNESS \, WOMENS CIRCLES & 16 GUIDELINES. \n\n\n\nBoth facilitators have been involved in 16 Guidelines since 2017 as part of their own journey of self discovery and find that each and every session enriches their journey deeper.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/in-person-16g-l1-building-inner-strength-course-in-scotland-2/
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter: Gaining Clarity and Mutual Understanding
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circles with Conversations That Matter \nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss and Maria Trottman open to everybody! \nA new series of 5 sessions based on the 16 Guidelines resource: Conversations That Matter \nConversations That Matter offers a new way of bringing inspiration for wise and compassionate action based on the 16 Guidelines for Life. \nSessions Schedule:\n5 Sundays from August 2 to August 30 – You can join any session!\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm BST / 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT\, please check\nyour time zone here. here. \nThe 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Think \n• August 2 Wisdom Theme: How We Think\n• August 9  Humility\n• August 16 Patience\n• August 23 Contentment\n• August 30 Delight \nPlease come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can strengthen clarity\, presence\, and mutual understanding. Drop-ins welcome! \nIf you join\, please come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nWho are these sessions for?\nThese Online Empathy Circles are for people of all ages\, backgrounds and ideas\, who are looking for practical tools to create positive transformation in their homes\, individual lives\, relationships\, community\, or workplace \nAbout the Empathy Circles\nThe Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning\, practicing and deepening listening and empathy skills\, as well as\, nurturing an empathic way of being. \nThe Empathy Circle provides a clearly structured dialogue process that supports respectful dialogue\, and equal participation. Participants take turns listening without giving advice\, interrupting\, or debating\, and each speaker feels fully heard and understood. \nThe practice is practical and applicable to everyday conversations\, and when navigating difficult conversations. The Empathy Circle practice not only hones empathy but also fosters a range of valuable skills\, such as communication and conflict management skills\, making it a powerful tool for personal growth\, conflict resolutions and meaningful dialogue. \nThe Empathy Circle was developed by Edwin Rutsch\, founder and director of The Empathy Center\, based on the work of psychologist Carl Rogers. The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy\, mutuality\, openness and caring \nIf you want to know more about the Empathy Circles\, please check  the June 2023 Summit\, and Empathy Circles with CTM/16G at the Nov 2024 Empathy Summit\, as well as other circles that Janna and others have led. \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nPosted here with transcript\, and here on Janna’s YouTube \nAbout the facilitators:\nJanna is an acupuncturist and herbalist\, and teaches mind science in New York City. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist\, for peace\, for Tibet\, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities\, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism in 2005. She is a trained 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. \nMaria is an Empathy Circle Facilitator and a student of the 16 Guidelines. She is passionate about Empathy Circles and the way this simple dialogue structure\, grounded in active listening\, can foster connection\, clarity\, and mutuality. Maria holds a PhD in Economics and works as a data analyst in the health sector. \nSupporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please\, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation scanning the QR code below or by making a donation on the dedicated page  https://tinyurl.com/nhcxcrcw
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-3/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Janna Weiss":MAILTO:thangkha123@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter: Gaining Clarity and Mutual Understanding
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circles with Conversations That Matter \nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss and Maria Trottman open to everybody! \nA new series of 5 sessions based on the 16 Guidelines resource: Conversations That Matter \nConversations That Matter offers a new way of bringing inspiration for wise and compassionate action based on the 16 Guidelines for Life. \nSessions Schedule:\n5 Sundays from August 2 to August 30 – You can join any session!\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm BST / 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT\, please check\nyour time zone here. here. \nThe 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Think \n• August 2 Wisdom Theme: How We Think\n• August 9  Humility\n• August 16 Patience\n• August 23 Contentment\n• August 30 Delight \nPlease come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can strengthen clarity\, presence\, and mutual understanding. Drop-ins welcome! \nIf you join\, please come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nWho are these sessions for?\nThese Online Empathy Circles are for people of all ages\, backgrounds and ideas\, who are looking for practical tools to create positive transformation in their homes\, individual lives\, relationships\, community\, or workplace \nAbout the Empathy Circles\nThe Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning\, practicing and deepening listening and empathy skills\, as well as\, nurturing an empathic way of being. \nThe Empathy Circle provides a clearly structured dialogue process that supports respectful dialogue\, and equal participation. Participants take turns listening without giving advice\, interrupting\, or debating\, and each speaker feels fully heard and understood. \nThe practice is practical and applicable to everyday conversations\, and when navigating difficult conversations. The Empathy Circle practice not only hones empathy but also fosters a range of valuable skills\, such as communication and conflict management skills\, making it a powerful tool for personal growth\, conflict resolutions and meaningful dialogue. \nThe Empathy Circle was developed by Edwin Rutsch\, founder and director of The Empathy Center\, based on the work of psychologist Carl Rogers. The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy\, mutuality\, openness and caring \nIf you want to know more about the Empathy Circles\, please check  the June 2023 Summit\, and Empathy Circles with CTM/16G at the Nov 2024 Empathy Summit\, as well as other circles that Janna and others have led. \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nPosted here with transcript\, and here on Janna’s YouTube \nAbout the facilitators:\nJanna is an acupuncturist and herbalist\, and teaches mind science in New York City. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist\, for peace\, for Tibet\, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities\, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism in 2005. She is a trained 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. \nMaria is an Empathy Circle Facilitator and a student of the 16 Guidelines. She is passionate about Empathy Circles and the way this simple dialogue structure\, grounded in active listening\, can foster connection\, clarity\, and mutuality. Maria holds a PhD in Economics and works as a data analyst in the health sector. \nSupporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please\, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation scanning the QR code below or by making a donation on the dedicated page  https://tinyurl.com/nhcxcrcw
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-3/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Janna Weiss":MAILTO:thangkha123@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter: Gaining Clarity and Mutual Understanding
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circles with Conversations That Matter \nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss and Maria Trottman open to everybody! \nA new series of 5 sessions based on the 16 Guidelines resource: Conversations That Matter \nConversations That Matter offers a new way of bringing inspiration for wise and compassionate action based on the 16 Guidelines for Life. \nSessions Schedule:\n5 Sundays from August 2 to August 30 – You can join any session!\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm BST / 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT\, please check\nyour time zone here. here. \nThe 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Think \n• August 2 Wisdom Theme: How We Think\n• August 9  Humility\n• August 16 Patience\n• August 23 Contentment\n• August 30 Delight \nPlease come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nSharing our experiences and practicing together can strengthen clarity\, presence\, and mutual understanding. Drop-ins welcome! \nIf you join\, please come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes. \nWho are these sessions for?\nThese Online Empathy Circles are for people of all ages\, backgrounds and ideas\, who are looking for practical tools to create positive transformation in their homes\, individual lives\, relationships\, community\, or workplace \nAbout the Empathy Circles\nThe Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning\, practicing and deepening listening and empathy skills\, as well as\, nurturing an empathic way of being. \nThe Empathy Circle provides a clearly structured dialogue process that supports respectful dialogue\, and equal participation. Participants take turns listening without giving advice\, interrupting\, or debating\, and each speaker feels fully heard and understood. \nThe practice is practical and applicable to everyday conversations\, and when navigating difficult conversations. The Empathy Circle practice not only hones empathy but also fosters a range of valuable skills\, such as communication and conflict management skills\, making it a powerful tool for personal growth\, conflict resolutions and meaningful dialogue. \nThe Empathy Circle was developed by Edwin Rutsch\, founder and director of The Empathy Center\, based on the work of psychologist Carl Rogers. The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy\, mutuality\, openness and caring \nIf you want to know more about the Empathy Circles\, please check  the June 2023 Summit\, and Empathy Circles with CTM/16G at the Nov 2024 Empathy Summit\, as well as other circles that Janna and others have led. \nWatch: How To Take Part in a Basic Empathy Circle ~ 9 minutes \nPosted here with transcript\, and here on Janna’s YouTube \nAbout the facilitators:\nJanna is an acupuncturist and herbalist\, and teaches mind science in New York City. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist\, for peace\, for Tibet\, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities\, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism in 2005. She is a trained 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. \nMaria is an Empathy Circle Facilitator and a student of the 16 Guidelines. She is passionate about Empathy Circles and the way this simple dialogue structure\, grounded in active listening\, can foster connection\, clarity\, and mutuality. Maria holds a PhD in Economics and works as a data analyst in the health sector. \nSupporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please\, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation scanning the QR code below or by making a donation on the dedicated page  https://tinyurl.com/nhcxcrcw
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-3/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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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: \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 \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.
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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