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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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