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SUMMARY:Empathy Circles with Janna Weiss on Sundays - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circles with Janna Weiss on SundaysEmpathy Circle with Janna Weiss\nOverview of the Sessions:\nThis series of Empathy Circles explores turning the heart and mind from our familiar\, unsatisfying self-centered attitude\, to “others before self\,” and collective action for the common good. Gratitude\, empathy\, compassion\, altruism\, and an appreciation of our common humanity are all essential for cultivating genuine happiness and are beneficial for social action and harmony.\nJanna will provide short excerpts\, quotes or video\, and suggested topic questions\, or you can share whatever is on your mind. When it’s your turn to speak\, whatever is in your heart and mind is always welcome in an Empathy Circle. Suggested topics we can explore together will include: our common humanity; altruistic motivation; creating community; collective action for the common good.\nJoin any session—or all four!\nAbout the Empathy Circles:\nThe Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning\, practicing deep listening and empathy skills\, as well as nurturing an empathic way of being.\nThe Empathy Circle provides a structured dialogue process where each person feels fully heard; fostering mutual understanding and connection. The Empathy Circle practice not only hones empathy but also helps to develop a range of valuable skills\, such as communication and conflict management skills; making it a powerful tool for personal growth\, conflict resolution\, and meaningful dialogue.\nThe four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy\, mutuality\, openness and caring. Sharing our experiences and practicing listening together can help us feel connected to others in a meaningful and supportive way.\nThese online Empathy Circles are for people of all ages and backgrounds\, who are looking for practical tools to create positive transformation in their homes\, individual lives\, relationships\, community\, or workplace.\nSessions Schedule:\nSundays\, Nov 24\, Dec 1\, 8\, & 15\, 1–2:30pm EST– You can join on any session!\nThere will be no recordings made.\nFor more information on how to join and to access support materials\, please visit the Shantideva Center website\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 facilitator:\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 an accredited 16 Guidelines Level 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential Facilitator\, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/empathy-circles-with-janna-weiss-on-sundays-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom/
CATEGORIES:Connect,Secular Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)":MAILTO:info@compassionandwisdom.org
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