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SUMMARY:A Mindful Heart: Online Sunday sessions with Janna Weiss
DESCRIPTION:About the Sessions\nJoin Janna Weiss on Sundays for a new guided meditation course!   \nThe Mindful Heart course is inspired by the Creating Compassionate Cultures program (“CCC”) by Pam Cayton\, and developed by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom. \nGrounded in three core pathways of learning: Knowledge\, Strength\, and Compassion. These pathways guide you towards a happier\, more meaningful life by fostering inner growth and a warmer connection with others. \nDesigned to help you develop a deeper understanding of how the mind works. The aim is to gradually let go of destructive patterns of thought and behaviour while cultivating a healthy sense of self-confidence and a deep\, compassionate connection with others. \nYou are invited to reflect on your attitudes\, perceptions\, and emotional patterns. By exploring the workings of our own minds and the nature of our interdependence with others and the world around us\, we begin to see how deeply connected our inner and outer realities truly are. \nWe examine both logical and scientific perspectives on the nature of the self and our relationships with others. \nWhy joining\nAre you keen to work on your well-being and want to connect with others trying to make their life a little better for themselves and those around them?  \nEach  gathering begins with a calming meditation to fully arrive\, followed by an inspiring discussion on  a way of being that enriches your everyday life such as interconnection\, empathy\, compassion… We then dive into a focused meditation designed to help you embrace that way of being fully. \nMeet Janna every Sunday at 1:30–3:30pm EST/EDT and start your week feeling refreshed\, connected\, and inspired. Drop in to any\, or attend all! \n\nOpen to all\, beginners and experienced students alike!  \n\nSchedule and Themes\nThe course is delivered in 6 sessions:- \n\nSession 1: The Pursuit of Happiness and Understanding How Things Exist\nSession 2: Developing Healthy Self-Confidence and Compassion – Opening the Heart\nSession 3: Mindfulness\, Reflection and Critical Thinking and Mindful Intention: What do I really want?\nSession 4: Interconnection and Embracing Change\nSession 5: Perception and Transforming Harmful Emotions\nSession 6: Empathy and Cultivating Compassion\n\n\n\n\nHow to Register and Join \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese sessions are organized by The Shantideva Buddhist centre and are offered online on Sundays Feb 15\, 22\, Mar 1\, 8\,  & 29\, 1:30–3:30pm EST/EDT \nNote: Clocks change from Eastern Standard Time (EST)(GMT/UTC-5) to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)(GMT/UTC-4) on Sun Mar 8 at 2am. Clocks will “spring forward” one hour. \nSuggested donation: $20 per session\, or $108 for all 6-weeks of the courseOther offering options: free\, $5\, $10\, $30 \nThe suggested amount helps support teacher offerings and expenses\, direct costs and rent.  \nFor more information and to register\, please visit the event page \n\nMeet your Facilitator\nJanna Weiss is a Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW) trained facilitator for 16 Guidelines Levels 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist and advocate for peace\, for Tibet\, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities\, or those perceived to be so\, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna is an acupuncturist and herbalist\, and teaches mind science. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism with Dharma Friends of Israel in 2005. She resides in New York City.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/a-mindful-heart-online-sunday-sessions-with-janna-weiss/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Shantideva Buddhist centre New York\, 432 6th Avenue\, Brooklyn\, New York\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dialogues,Meditation
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SUMMARY:Online:  A MINDFUL HEART - Weekly sessions for a happier\, more meaningful life!
DESCRIPTION:About the Course and the Sessions\nA Mindful Heart is a new 12-week course developed by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)\, inspired by Pam Cayton’s Creating Compassionate Cultures program and currently being offered as a pilot by Land of Joy. \nThis course is designed to support participants in developing a deeper understanding of how the mind works\, gradually letting go of destructive patterns of thought and behaviour while cultivating a healthy self-confidence and a deep\, compassionate connection with others. \nWhat Will Be Offered\nA Mindful Heart is a structured 12-week program designed to help participants understand the mind\, transform patterns\, and live with purpose. The course explores three core pathways of learning: Knowledge\, Strength\, and Compassion\, guiding participants toward a happier\, more meaningful life. \nThe course is delivered in 12 sessions: \nSession 1: The Pursuit of HappinessSession 2: Understanding How Things ExistSession 3: Developing Healthy Self-ConfidenceSession 4: Compassion – Opening the HeartSession 5: Mindfulness\, Reflection and Critical ThinkingSession 6: Mindful Intention: What do I really want?Session 7: InterconnectionSession 8: Embracing ChangeSession 9: PerceptionSession 10: Transforming Harmful EmotionsSession 11: EmpathySession 12: Cultivating Compassion \n\n\nWho is the Course For?\n\nThis course is for anyone who: \n\nWould like to understand the mind and change unhelpful patterns: Explore how thoughts and emotions shape experience\, and learn practical ways to respond with greater clarity and balance.\nIs seeking meaningful\, grounded personal growth: Develop healthy self-confidence\, emotional resilience\, and a clearer sense of purpose—step by step\, without quick fixes or dogma.\nCares about compassion in daily life: Cultivate compassion as a lived skill\, starting with yourself and naturally extending to your relationships and community.\nValues reflective learning in a supportive environment: Whether you’re new to mindfulness or already experienced\, the course offers accessible practices\, thoughtful dialogue\, and flexible ways to participate.\n\nNo previous experience of Buddhism or retreat is needed\, just openness and curiosity. \n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n\n\n\nIs there anyone who doesn’t want to experience more spaciousness\, contentment and joy? The message of the Buddha is that this is definitely possible\, whatever practical difficulties we might be facing in our everyday life. \nThis retreat will offer the opportunity to: \n\nGain clearer understanding of your mind and habits\nBuild emotional strength and healthy self-confidence\nDevelop practical\, lived compassion for yourself and others\nAlign your life more closely with what truly matters\n\n\nCost and Schedule\nThis program is offered by donation. \nDate: Wednesdays 7pm-8:10pm UK time from the 18th February until the 6th May \nYou are welcome to commit to the full course or attend on a drop-in-basis \nHow to Book\nFor more information on how to book your place or to make a donation\, please visit the Land of Joy event page here \nFacilitator \nWendy Ridley – \nWendy worked for many years in education – as a teacher\, university lecturer\, Education Authority advisor\, and education consultant. This has provided her with skills and passion to develop and deliver training programmes. Since attending her first meditation course in 1976 she has volunteered in six very different meditation centres. Wendy is a senior FDCW Faculty member teaching internationally all levels of FDCW’s programmes and is the FPMT Service Seminar Co-Ordinator. She is an FDCW board\, member\, a trained yoga teacher\, and has enjoyed many retreats.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/online-a-mindful-heart-weekly-sessions-for-a-happier-more-meaningful-life/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Dialogues,Meditation
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SUMMARY:In Person: A Mindful Heart course at The Buddha House in Adelaide
DESCRIPTION:About the Sessions\nThe Mindful Heart course is inspired by the Creating Compassionate Cultures program (“CCC”) by Pam Cayton\, and developed by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom. \nGrounded in three core pathways of learning: Knowledge\, Strength\, and Compassion. These pathways guide you towards a happier\, more meaningful life by fostering inner growth and a warmer connection with others. \nDesigned to help you develop a deeper understanding of how the mind works. The aim is to gradually let go of destructive patterns of thought and behaviour while cultivating a healthy sense of self-confidence and a deep\, compassionate connection with others. \nYou are invited to reflect on your attitudes\, perceptions\, and emotional patterns. By exploring the workings of our own minds and the nature of our interdependence with others and the world around us\, we begin to see how deeply connected our inner and outer realities truly are. \nWe examine both logical and scientific perspectives on the nature of the self and our relationships with others. \nWhy joining\nAre you keen to work on your well-being and want to connect with others trying to make their life a little better for themselves and those around them?  \nEach  gathering begins with a calming meditation to fully arrive\, followed by an inspiring discussion on  a way of being that enriches your everyday life such as interconnection\, empathy\, compassion… We then dive into a focused meditation designed to help you embrace that way of being fully. \nDrop in to any\, or attend all! Open to all\, beginners and experienced students alike!  \n\n\nSchedule and Themes\nThe Mindful Heart covers: \n\nThe Pursuit of Happiness\nUnderstandings How Things Exist\nDeveloping Healthy Self Confidence\nCompassion – Opening the Heart\nMindfulness\, Reflections\, and Critical Thinking\nMindful Intention – What do I really want\nInterconnection\nEmbracing Change\nPerception\nTransforming Harmful Emotions\nEmpathy Cultivating Compassion\n\n\n\n\nHow to Register and Join \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese sessions are organized by The Buddha House in Adelaide and are offered Sunday afternoons over 5 weeks 1pm – 3pm ( local time) 22 February to 22 March \n**On donation \nFor more information and to register\, please visit the event page
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/in-person-a-mindful-heart-course-at-the-buddha-house-in-adelaide/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Buddha House  Centre for Advanced Buddhist Studies\, Inc\, Adelaide\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dialogues,Meditation
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SUMMARY:A Mindful Heart: Online Sunday sessions with Janna Weiss
DESCRIPTION:About the Sessions\nJoin Janna Weiss on Sundays for a new guided meditation course!   \nThe Mindful Heart course is inspired by the Creating Compassionate Cultures program (“CCC”) by Pam Cayton\, and developed by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom. \nGrounded in three core pathways of learning: Knowledge\, Strength\, and Compassion. These pathways guide you towards a happier\, more meaningful life by fostering inner growth and a warmer connection with others. \nDesigned to help you develop a deeper understanding of how the mind works. The aim is to gradually let go of destructive patterns of thought and behaviour while cultivating a healthy sense of self-confidence and a deep\, compassionate connection with others. \nYou are invited to reflect on your attitudes\, perceptions\, and emotional patterns. By exploring the workings of our own minds and the nature of our interdependence with others and the world around us\, we begin to see how deeply connected our inner and outer realities truly are. \nWe examine both logical and scientific perspectives on the nature of the self and our relationships with others. \nWhy joining\nAre you keen to work on your well-being and want to connect with others trying to make their life a little better for themselves and those around them?  \nEach  gathering begins with a calming meditation to fully arrive\, followed by an inspiring discussion on  a way of being that enriches your everyday life such as interconnection\, empathy\, compassion… We then dive into a focused meditation designed to help you embrace that way of being fully. \nMeet Janna every Sunday at 1:30–3:30pm EST/EDT and start your week feeling refreshed\, connected\, and inspired. Drop in to any\, or attend all! \n\nOpen to all\, beginners and experienced students alike!  \n\nSchedule and Themes\nThe course is delivered in 6 sessions:- \n\nSession 1: The Pursuit of Happiness and Understanding How Things Exist\nSession 2: Developing Healthy Self-Confidence and Compassion – Opening the Heart\nSession 3: Mindfulness\, Reflection and Critical Thinking and Mindful Intention: What do I really want?\nSession 4: Interconnection and Embracing Change\nSession 5: Perception and Transforming Harmful Emotions\nSession 6: Empathy and Cultivating Compassion\n\n\n\n\nHow to Register and Join \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese sessions are organized by The Shantideva Buddhist centre and are offered online on Sundays Feb 15\, 22\, Mar 1\, 8\,  & 29\, 1:30–3:30pm EST/EDT \nNote: Clocks change from Eastern Standard Time (EST)(GMT/UTC-5) to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)(GMT/UTC-4) on Sun Mar 8 at 2am. Clocks will “spring forward” one hour. \nSuggested donation: $20 per session\, or $108 for all 6-weeks of the courseOther offering options: free\, $5\, $10\, $30 \nThe suggested amount helps support teacher offerings and expenses\, direct costs and rent.  \nFor more information and to register\, please visit the event page \n\nMeet your Facilitator\nJanna Weiss is a Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW) trained facilitator for 16 Guidelines Levels 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist and advocate for peace\, for Tibet\, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities\, or those perceived to be so\, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna is an acupuncturist and herbalist\, and teaches mind science. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism with Dharma Friends of Israel in 2005. She resides in New York City.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/a-mindful-heart-online-sunday-sessions-with-janna-weiss/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Shantideva Buddhist centre New York\, 432 6th Avenue\, Brooklyn\, New York\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dialogues,Meditation
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SUMMARY:Online:  A MINDFUL HEART - Weekly sessions for a happier\, more meaningful life!
DESCRIPTION:About the Course and the Sessions\nA Mindful Heart is a new 12-week course developed by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)\, inspired by Pam Cayton’s Creating Compassionate Cultures program and currently being offered as a pilot by Land of Joy. \nThis course is designed to support participants in developing a deeper understanding of how the mind works\, gradually letting go of destructive patterns of thought and behaviour while cultivating a healthy self-confidence and a deep\, compassionate connection with others. \nWhat Will Be Offered\nA Mindful Heart is a structured 12-week program designed to help participants understand the mind\, transform patterns\, and live with purpose. The course explores three core pathways of learning: Knowledge\, Strength\, and Compassion\, guiding participants toward a happier\, more meaningful life. \nThe course is delivered in 12 sessions: \nSession 1: The Pursuit of HappinessSession 2: Understanding How Things ExistSession 3: Developing Healthy Self-ConfidenceSession 4: Compassion – Opening the HeartSession 5: Mindfulness\, Reflection and Critical ThinkingSession 6: Mindful Intention: What do I really want?Session 7: InterconnectionSession 8: Embracing ChangeSession 9: PerceptionSession 10: Transforming Harmful EmotionsSession 11: EmpathySession 12: Cultivating Compassion \n\n\nWho is the Course For?\n\nThis course is for anyone who: \n\nWould like to understand the mind and change unhelpful patterns: Explore how thoughts and emotions shape experience\, and learn practical ways to respond with greater clarity and balance.\nIs seeking meaningful\, grounded personal growth: Develop healthy self-confidence\, emotional resilience\, and a clearer sense of purpose—step by step\, without quick fixes or dogma.\nCares about compassion in daily life: Cultivate compassion as a lived skill\, starting with yourself and naturally extending to your relationships and community.\nValues reflective learning in a supportive environment: Whether you’re new to mindfulness or already experienced\, the course offers accessible practices\, thoughtful dialogue\, and flexible ways to participate.\n\nNo previous experience of Buddhism or retreat is needed\, just openness and curiosity. \n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n\n\n\nIs there anyone who doesn’t want to experience more spaciousness\, contentment and joy? The message of the Buddha is that this is definitely possible\, whatever practical difficulties we might be facing in our everyday life. \nThis retreat will offer the opportunity to: \n\nGain clearer understanding of your mind and habits\nBuild emotional strength and healthy self-confidence\nDevelop practical\, lived compassion for yourself and others\nAlign your life more closely with what truly matters\n\n\nCost and Schedule\nThis program is offered by donation. \nDate: Wednesdays 7pm-8:10pm UK time from the 18th February until the 6th May \nYou are welcome to commit to the full course or attend on a drop-in-basis \nHow to Book\nFor more information on how to book your place or to make a donation\, please visit the Land of Joy event page here \nFacilitator \nWendy Ridley – \nWendy worked for many years in education – as a teacher\, university lecturer\, Education Authority advisor\, and education consultant. This has provided her with skills and passion to develop and deliver training programmes. Since attending her first meditation course in 1976 she has volunteered in six very different meditation centres. Wendy is a senior FDCW Faculty member teaching internationally all levels of FDCW’s programmes and is the FPMT Service Seminar Co-Ordinator. She is an FDCW board\, member\, a trained yoga teacher\, and has enjoyed many retreats.
URL:https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/online-a-mindful-heart-weekly-sessions-for-a-happier-more-meaningful-life/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Dialogues,Meditation
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