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At The Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom we are passionate that everyone has the chance to live their best life. To develop their inner qualities and fulfil their incredible human potential for a happier, more fulfilling life. We believe the key to this is cultivating a warm heart and a wise mind. This leads to a more meaningful life, based on caring for others and a stable, deeper happiness that can surf life’s ups and downs.

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Unlock the power of compassion in your community with our core programme the 16 Guidelines. Dive into the transformative wisdom with our 16G app, enrich your understanding through the 16G book, and bring the teachings to life with our practical Building Inner Strength course. Start your journey today and see how small changes can create a big impact.
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