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SUMMARY:New Series-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 Ingrid Hirtz open to everybody! \nA new series of 3 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:\n3 sessions June 20/21\, July 4/5\, July 18/19 – Times suitable for Asia and Australia!  \nSaturday June 20\, July 4\, July 18 7:00 – 8:30 pm PT / 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm ET / Sunday June 21\, July 5\, July 19 10:00 am – 11:30 am Mongolia \nplease check your time zone here. here. \nThe 3 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Think and the First 2 Guidelines \n• June 20  How We Think (Mongolia Sunday June 21)\n• July 4 Humility (Mongolia Sunday July 5)\n• July 18 Patience (Mongolia Sunday July 19) \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.  You can join any session! \nParticipating in two (of three) sessions fulfills the requirement for the upcoming online Empathy Circle Facilitator Training https://empathycircletraining.com \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 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. \nIngrid is an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. With a diploma in social work and many years of study in Nonviolent Communication (NVC)\, Ingrid has built a career rooted in compassion and community. She founded and led Community Cuisine for 12 years\, a meal service centered around a weekly pay-as-you-can dinner that ensured everyone had access to nourishing food regardless of their means. Now\, for the past three years\, Ingrid has brought that same spirit of empathy and connection to her work with the Empathy Center\, continuing to create spaces where people feel seen\, heard\, and cared for. \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/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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SUMMARY:Transformative Mindfulness Methods (TMM) Level 1 with Hilary McMichael
DESCRIPTION:This TMM level 1 course is a unique opportunity to explore Transformative Mindfulness Methods (TMM) guided by Hilary Mc Michael\, with her unique gentle and warm-hearted style\, she will help you discover a new path to inner freedom and self-compassion. \nTransformative Mindfulness explores a series of simple\, natural healing methods through inquiry and meditations that empower people to change their habitual response to problems and strong emotions and to strengthen positive qualities\, deepening acceptance of themselves and compassion for others. \nBased on mindfulness and kindness\, this is a very practical and effective course with often profound and lasting physical and emotional healing and transformation.  \nWorkshop highlights\nIf you are seeking to bring more mindfulness into your life\, if you are tired\, or ill\, if you are lacking confidence in yourself\, or if you find you spend more time helping others than listening to your deepest needs\, then the five basic tools taught in TMM may be a gentle answer. You can learn to heal yourself physically and emotionally and grow as a spiritual person. \nWe bring to each session the heartfelt qualities of inner listening\, deep sharing\, exploring beliefs\, learning to receive help\, feeling and being creative that are some of the transformative ingredients. These simple but effective receptive visualizations\, meditations and exercises can be coupled with drawing\, writing or dialogue. \nAll the practices are sent to the participants as PDF files\, enabling each one to continue their journey towards wholeness and healing. \nOver the six weeks we’ll be exploring: \n\nDialogue with the body as a source of nurturing and knowing\nOpening up to our inner\, wiser self\nBeing kind and non-judgmental to oneself\nLearning to receive support\nTrusting and loving oneself as we are\nPracticing ‘being’ instead of always doing\n\nStructure\nEach week for six two-hour sessions\, we’ll meet on Zoom to share and practice one of the Transformative Mindfulness exercises together. There is continuous support from the facilitator during this inner journey. \nIf you can’t make the live calls\, they will be available as replays to download. \nTestimonials:\nOne participant from the last course comments on the effects of the method\, saying it resulted in “feeling more whole and having more patience (less reactive to those in my household) and having more energy.” Another said the course made her “feel amazed on how to ask for help and get that inner wisdom.” \nDates & Times\nOn  Sundays\, from the 7 June 2026  to the 12 July 2026\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm CEST   (5.30 – 7.30 pm BST Time) \n(Note: Times may adjust slightly to accommodate participants from different time zones.) \nMore information and bookings:\nTo book your place\, please send an email to Hilary on hilaryfdcw@gmail.com\nPrices from 80 € (concession rate) to 150 € for the 12 hour course\, booklet and replays. Please inquire about an extra bursary if you cannot afford the course and please\, if you would like to help someone else\, consider offering more\, to contribute to the bursary funds. \nFacilitator\nHilary McMichael – Hilary is a skilled FDCW facilitator with expertise in guiding participants toward wholeness and healing. \nHilary is an accredited FDCW facilitator based in France. She was trained in the Transformative Mindfulness Methods by the creator\, Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw\, at the University of Toronto in 2014. She has since presented many Transformative Mindfulness Methods programs and the 16 Guidelines. Being a qualified MBSR instructor\, she teaches mindfulness based programs in both English and French. She says her life had a “before and after” to it when she first went to an intensive meditation retreat and that TMM has brought in extra compassion and kindness. She is passionate about bringing this «art of living» to others\, especially to others who love helping others. \nTransformative Mindfulness Methods (TMM) is a partner program of FDCW. It is an international course\, created by Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw\, co-author of the 16 Guidelines for a happy life. The University of Toronto integrated it into its applied mindfulness meditation certificate program in 2012.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/transformative-mindfulness-methods-tmm-level-1-with-hilary-mcmichael/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260706T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260706T120000
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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-2/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Nagarjuna Barcelona\, C/Pere IV 201 Bajos\, Barcelona\, 08018\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Dialogues,Meditation,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260730T210000
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SUMMARY:Embodying the Qualities of Mindfulness with the 16G | Organized by the University of Toronto
DESCRIPTION:About this course\nIn this experiential course  you will reflect on your motivations\, intentions\, values and practices in order to contribute to a secular\, inclusive\, universal and embodied practice. \nDiscussions will surround an ancient set of 16 guidelines inspired by leaders committed to a culture that proposes mindful thought\, values\, relations and compassion-in-action  This course highlights how individuals may embody mindful practices in the everyday. Drawing from an ancient wisdom tradition\, the 16 Guidelines proposes a palette of secular options that cultivate states of the embodied mind.  These guidelines can be integrated into everyday life as a secular practice to optimize one’s human potential as well as to promote a civil society. These include states of mind such as: compassion\, kindness\, authentic speech etc. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nUnderstand the concept of the embodied mind.\nInterpret the ancient document known as the 16 Guidelines both historically and in its contemporary application and usage.\nDevelop your own personal guidelines that will provide the scaffolding of your own embodied practice.\n\nSchedule:\nThis course is delivered online on Mondays in 4 online sessions from March 9\, 2026 – March 30\, 2026. Online with Real Time Meetings from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ( local time) \n\nMon\, March 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 from 11 – 2 pm\n\nStudents must attend all sessions to complete the course. If you miss any of the scheduled dates\, you will need to re-register into the course at a later date. \nMore info\, bookings and cost:\nThe course fee is $365 CAD \nFor more information and bookings\, please visit the University of Toronto web page \nThis course is for educational purposes and is not intended as a substitute for consultation and treatment from a qualified and registered healthcare professional or service provider.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/embodying-the-qualities-of-mindfulness-with-the-16g-organized-by-the-university-of-toronto-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141857Z
CREATED:20260512T093435Z
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SUMMARY:Transformative Mindfulness Methods (TMM) Level 1 with Hilary McMichael
DESCRIPTION:This TMM level 1 course is a unique opportunity to explore Transformative Mindfulness Methods (TMM) guided by Hilary Mc Michael\, with her unique gentle and warm-hearted style\, she will help you discover a new path to inner freedom and self-compassion. \nTransformative Mindfulness explores a series of simple\, natural healing methods through inquiry and meditations that empower people to change their habitual response to problems and strong emotions and to strengthen positive qualities\, deepening acceptance of themselves and compassion for others. \nBased on mindfulness and kindness\, this is a very practical and effective course with often profound and lasting physical and emotional healing and transformation.  \nWorkshop highlights\nIf you are seeking to bring more mindfulness into your life\, if you are tired\, or ill\, if you are lacking confidence in yourself\, or if you find you spend more time helping others than listening to your deepest needs\, then the five basic tools taught in TMM may be a gentle answer. You can learn to heal yourself physically and emotionally and grow as a spiritual person. \nWe bring to each session the heartfelt qualities of inner listening\, deep sharing\, exploring beliefs\, learning to receive help\, feeling and being creative that are some of the transformative ingredients. These simple but effective receptive visualizations\, meditations and exercises can be coupled with drawing\, writing or dialogue. \nAll the practices are sent to the participants as PDF files\, enabling each one to continue their journey towards wholeness and healing. \nOver the six weeks we’ll be exploring: \n\nDialogue with the body as a source of nurturing and knowing\nOpening up to our inner\, wiser self\nBeing kind and non-judgmental to oneself\nLearning to receive support\nTrusting and loving oneself as we are\nPracticing ‘being’ instead of always doing\n\nStructure\nEach week for six two-hour sessions\, we’ll meet on Zoom to share and practice one of the Transformative Mindfulness exercises together. There is continuous support from the facilitator during this inner journey. \nIf you can’t make the live calls\, they will be available as replays to download. \nTestimonials:\nOne participant from the last course comments on the effects of the method\, saying it resulted in “feeling more whole and having more patience (less reactive to those in my household) and having more energy.” Another said the course made her “feel amazed on how to ask for help and get that inner wisdom.” \nDates & Times\nOn  Sundays\, from the 7 June 2026  to the 12 July 2026\n6.30 pm – 8.30 pm CEST   (5.30 – 7.30 pm BST Time) \n(Note: Times may adjust slightly to accommodate participants from different time zones.) \nMore information and bookings:\nTo book your place\, please send an email to Hilary on hilaryfdcw@gmail.com\nPrices from 80 € (concession rate) to 150 € for the 12 hour course\, booklet and replays. Please inquire about an extra bursary if you cannot afford the course and please\, if you would like to help someone else\, consider offering more\, to contribute to the bursary funds. \nFacilitator\nHilary McMichael – Hilary is a skilled FDCW facilitator with expertise in guiding participants toward wholeness and healing. \nHilary is an accredited FDCW facilitator based in France. She was trained in the Transformative Mindfulness Methods by the creator\, Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw\, at the University of Toronto in 2014. She has since presented many Transformative Mindfulness Methods programs and the 16 Guidelines. Being a qualified MBSR instructor\, she teaches mindfulness based programs in both English and French. She says her life had a “before and after” to it when she first went to an intensive meditation retreat and that TMM has brought in extra compassion and kindness. She is passionate about bringing this «art of living» to others\, especially to others who love helping others. \nTransformative Mindfulness Methods (TMM) is a partner program of FDCW. It is an international course\, created by Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw\, co-author of the 16 Guidelines for a happy life. The University of Toronto integrated it into its applied mindfulness meditation certificate program in 2012.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/transformative-mindfulness-methods-tmm-level-1-with-hilary-mcmichael/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260713T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091613Z
CREATED:20260423T091042Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T153000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T190000
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SUMMARY:New Series-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 Ingrid Hirtz open to everybody! \nA new series of 3 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:\n3 sessions June 20/21\, July 4/5\, July 18/19 – Times suitable for Asia and Australia!  \nSaturday June 20\, July 4\, July 18 7:00 – 8:30 pm PT / 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm ET / Sunday June 21\, July 5\, July 19 10:00 am – 11:30 am Mongolia \nplease check your time zone here. here. \nThe 3 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Think and the First 2 Guidelines \n• June 20  How We Think (Mongolia Sunday June 21)\n• July 4 Humility (Mongolia Sunday July 5)\n• July 18 Patience (Mongolia Sunday July 19) \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.  You can join any session! \nParticipating in two (of three) sessions fulfills the requirement for the upcoming online Empathy Circle Facilitator Training https://empathycircletraining.com \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 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. \nIngrid is an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. With a diploma in social work and many years of study in Nonviolent Communication (NVC)\, Ingrid has built a career rooted in compassion and community. She founded and led Community Cuisine for 12 years\, a meal service centered around a weekly pay-as-you-can dinner that ensured everyone had access to nourishing food regardless of their means. Now\, for the past three years\, Ingrid has brought that same spirit of empathy and connection to her work with the Empathy Center\, continuing to create spaces where people feel seen\, heard\, and cared for. \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/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Empathy Circles
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260723T170000
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SUMMARY:Retiro de Yoga con las 16 Actitudes
DESCRIPTION:*This retreat  is offered in Spanish. \nRetiro Yoga 16A\nCuatro días para llevar las 16 Actitudes del cuerpo a la vida — yoga\, meditación y descanso real en plena naturaleza.\n¿Por qué esta práctica es diferente?\nEl yoga puede quedarse en el cuerpo. La meditación puede quedarse en la mente. Las 16 Actitudes son el puente entre los dos.\nSobre este Retiro\nEste retIro propone un ritmo sencillo: práctica por la mañana\, naturaleza al mediodía y trabajo de las 16 Actitudes por la tarde\, parar de verdad\, mirar hacia dentro y llevarte herramientas a casa \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa reserva incluye todo lo que necesitas \n\n3 noches de alojamiento en el Centro Tushita\nPensión completa vegetariana — desayuno\, comida\, merienda y cena\nTodas las sesiones: yoga\, pranayama\, 16 Actitudes\, yoga nidra y baños sonoros\nPaseos guiados por el entorno\nUso de las instalaciones: sala\, terrazas y salida al bosque\nUna comunidad pequeña donde no practicas solo/a\n\nDetalles Prácticos:\nEste retiro se ofrece en persona en el centro Tushita en Viladrau del 20 al 23 de Julio 2026. Una casa entre bosque y montaña\, con piscina\, terrazas y sala de práctica. Un ambiente detox\, sin tabaco ni alcohol\, pensado para parar. \n*Puedes obtener más informacion y reservar tu plaza AQUI \nCada actitud\, una forma de vivir. Cuatro días para encarnarlas.\n\n\n\n\n\nSobre el Instructor: Alejandro Sherab\nEnseño yoga y meditación desde una práctica sencilla\, sostenible y profundamente integrada en la vida cotidiana. Mi enfoque une movimiento\, respiración y contemplación para ayudar a las personas a encontrar más presencia\, claridad y equilibrio en medio de la vida real. A través de Sherab Yoga acompaño espacios de práctica honestos\, accesibles y humanos\, inspirados en la tradición de Krishnamacharya y la práctica contemplativa budista.  \nFor inspiring guided meditations with Alejandro and much more\, please check Alejandro’s You Tube channel \n 
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/retiro-de-yoga-con-las-16-actitudes/
LOCATION:Centro de Meditación Tushita\, 3 Carrer Pla de Montfalcó\, Viladrau\, girona\, 17406\, Spain
CATEGORIES:16 Guidelines,Movement,Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260727T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260727T120000
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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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