BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Project LOTUS - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Project LOTUS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:19690101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241011T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241013T110000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052653 CREATED:20250325T072159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T101253Z UID:10000045-1728662400-1728817200@lotus.fpmt.org SUMMARY:Explore the 16 Guidelines at Rifugio Novezzina – October 2024 Retreat DESCRIPTION:Explore the 16 Guidelines at Rifugio Novezzina – October 2024 RetreatAbout this course\nIf you’re seeking practical tools to bring about positive change in your life\, this experiential course is for you.\nYou’ll explore the 16 Guidelines framework to enhance your capacity for personal reflection\, resulting in a greater sense of well-being\, confidence\, purpose and emotional resilience.\nDrawing on proven techniques from positive psychology\, neuroscience and centuries-old Eastern philosophy\, you’ll develop an ethical\, holistic approach to self-improvement and cultural change.\nWhat you’ll learn:\nEthical practices to all aspects of life by using a set of practical and transformative tools.\nIdentify your own practice of mindful qualities in your personal and professional practices.\nIntegrate and apply mindfulness to the four wisdom themes of the 16 G: Mindful thought; mindful actions; mindful relationships; and mindful purpose and livelihood\nDates:\nThis course is delivered in person from Friday 11th October at 18:00 to Sunday 13th October at 13:00.\nLocation:\nRifugio Novezzina (All times displayed are local)\nBookings and Cost:\nThe cost for the course is €170\, which includes meals and accommodation. For more information and to register\, please contact:\nEmail: rifugio@ilpontecooperativasociale.it\nPhone: +39 34 70 97 15 66\nFacilitators:\nMaria Luisa Costantino is an Italy-based educator and clinical pedagogist with over 30 years of experience working with disadvantaged children. She integrates scientific research with contemplative practices inspired by Buddhism\, and is an accredited 16 Guidelines (16G) Level 1 and 2 facilitator. Maria conducts workshops in Italian and has collaborated with the Karuna Home in India\, supporting individuals with disabilities. Her approach blends clinical pedagogy with mindfulness\, empowering individuals to lead their own growth.\nSabrina De Chirico is an experienced facilitator based in Italy\, specialising in leadership\, youth work\, community building\, and education. She is accredited in 16 Guidelines (16G) Level 1 and 2\, 16G for children and teens\, Building Balanced Empathy\, and Unlocking Your Potential. Sabrina delivers workshops in both English and Italian. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to helping others lead more serene lives\, and she integrates mindfulness into her daily practice to support personal and collective growth. URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/explore-the-16-guidelines-at-rifugio-novezzina-october-2024-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lotus.fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/16-Guidelines-Level-1-Course-in-Italian-K6Q90C.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)":MAILTO:info@compassionandwisdom.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T052653 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T052653 DTSTAMP:20260410T052653 CREATED:20250406T083450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T141147Z UID:10000615-0-0@lotus.fpmt.org SUMMARY:A Bird Needs Two Wings: Wisdom and Compassion DESCRIPTION:It is said that just as a bird needs two wings\, we need both wisdom and compassion. The inner wing of our practice is wisdom\, and the outer wing is compassion. That’s the action wing\, the political wing\, the social-work wing. When you work on your own mind\, you are developing the meditative wing\, wisdom. The more you do so\, the more you will decrease your delusions\, increase your positive qualities\, and increase your own sense of happiness. Therefore\, you will increase your sense of connectedness\, and inevitably\, you’ve got no choice but to put yourself out there to benefit others. A bird needs two wings. It’s not enough just for us to have internal practice. It’s got to be externalized. It’s an inevitable product of our practice if we’re doing the job properly.\nIn this course we will come to understand the methods to develop both our inner wisdom and compassion in order to be of benefit to others and ourselves. URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/a-bird-needs-two-wings-wisdom-and-compassion-2/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lotus.fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ven-robina-courtin2_600x600-e1624523849219-XbKjVh.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thubten Norbu Ling":MAILTO:info@tnlsf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T052653 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T052653 DTSTAMP:20260410T052653 CREATED:20250406T083450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T141147Z UID:10000614-0-0@lotus.fpmt.org SUMMARY:A Bird Needs Two Wings: Wisdom and Compassion DESCRIPTION:It is said that just as a bird needs two wings\, we need both wisdom and compassion. The inner wing of our practice is wisdom\, and the outer wing is compassion. That’s the action wing\, the political wing\, the social-work wing. When you work on your own mind\, you are developing the meditative wing\, wisdom. The more you do so\, the more you will decrease your delusions\, increase your positive qualities\, and increase your own sense of happiness. Therefore\, you will increase your sense of connectedness\, and inevitably\, you’ve got no choice but to put yourself out there to benefit others. A bird needs two wings. It’s not enough just for us to have internal practice. It’s got to be externalized. It’s an inevitable product of our practice if we’re doing the job properly.\nIn this course we will come to understand the methods to develop both our inner wisdom and compassion in order to be of benefit to others and ourselves. URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/a-bird-needs-two-wings-wisdom-and-compassion/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lotus.fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ven-robina-courtin2_600x600-e1624523849219-XbKjVh.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thubten Norbu Ling":MAILTO:info@tnlsf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T052653 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T052653 DTSTAMP:20260410T052653 CREATED:20250406T083049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T141147Z UID:10000604-0-0@lotus.fpmt.org SUMMARY:Cutting Through Delusion: A Guide to the Solitary Hero Yamantaka Sadhana (Empowerment Required) DESCRIPTION:In this course Geshe Thubten Sherab will provide a commentary on the Highest Yoga Tantra Sadhana practice of Yamantaka. Prior empowerment of Yamantaka is required in order to attend. By attending you certify that you have previously received such an empowerment.\nGeshe-la will give a step-by-step explanation of the complex structure\, visualizations\, and details of the sadhana in order to help students understand the purpose\, significance and meaning behind this tantra practice. \nParticipants will learn how to strengthen their connection with their tantric commitments\, ensuring that their practice is both correct and sustainable. \nBy the end of the course\, students will have a deeper appreciation of the transformative potential of Yamantaka and be equipped with the tools to engage in the practice with confidence\, clarity\, and devotion. URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/cutting-through-delusion-a-guide-to-the-solitary-hero-yamantaka-sadhana-empowerment-required-3/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lotus.fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/geshe-sherab_600x600-F8PNYe.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thubten Norbu Ling":MAILTO:info@tnlsf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T052653 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T052653 DTSTAMP:20260410T052653 CREATED:20250406T083049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T141147Z UID:10000605-0-0@lotus.fpmt.org SUMMARY:Cutting Through Delusion: A Guide to the Solitary Hero Yamantaka Sadhana (Empowerment Required) DESCRIPTION:In this course Geshe Thubten Sherab will provide a commentary on the Highest Yoga Tantra Sadhana practice of Yamantaka. Prior empowerment of Yamantaka is required in order to attend. By attending you certify that you have previously received such an empowerment.\nGeshe-la will give a step-by-step explanation of the complex structure\, visualizations\, and details of the sadhana in order to help students understand the purpose\, significance and meaning behind this tantra practice. \nParticipants will learn how to strengthen their connection with their tantric commitments\, ensuring that their practice is both correct and sustainable. \nBy the end of the course\, students will have a deeper appreciation of the transformative potential of Yamantaka and be equipped with the tools to engage in the practice with confidence\, clarity\, and devotion. URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/cutting-through-delusion-a-guide-to-the-solitary-hero-yamantaka-sadhana-empowerment-required-4/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lotus.fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/geshe-sherab_600x600-F8PNYe.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thubten Norbu Ling":MAILTO:info@tnlsf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T052653 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T052653 DTSTAMP:20260410T052653 CREATED:20250406T083049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T141147Z UID:10000608-0-0@lotus.fpmt.org SUMMARY:Cutting Through Delusion: A Guide to the Solitary Hero Yamantaka Sadhana (Empowerment Required) DESCRIPTION:In this course Geshe Thubten Sherab will provide a commentary on the Highest Yoga Tantra Sadhana practice of Yamantaka. Prior empowerment of Yamantaka is required in order to attend. By attending you certify that you have previously received such an empowerment.\nGeshe-la will give a step-by-step explanation of the complex structure\, visualizations\, and details of the sadhana in order to help students understand the purpose\, significance and meaning behind this tantra practice. \nParticipants will learn how to strengthen their connection with their tantric commitments\, ensuring that their practice is both correct and sustainable. \nBy the end of the course\, students will have a deeper appreciation of the transformative potential of Yamantaka and be equipped with the tools to engage in the practice with confidence\, clarity\, and devotion. URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/cutting-through-delusion-a-guide-to-the-solitary-hero-yamantaka-sadhana-empowerment-required-7/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lotus.fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/geshe-sherab_600x600-F8PNYe.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thubten Norbu Ling":MAILTO:info@tnlsf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T052653 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T052653 DTSTAMP:20260410T052653 CREATED:20250406T082552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T141147Z UID:10000558-0-0@lotus.fpmt.org SUMMARY:Be Your Own Therapist DESCRIPTION:These open-ended 60-minute discussions are an easy-going introduction to the Buddhist approach to the mind. Participants learn how to pay attention to\, identify and then unpack the thoughts that inform our emotions in day-to-day life and learn how to reconfigure them\, rather than focusing on the event or person that triggered them. This is the key to success in Buddhist practice. As Lama Zopa Rinpoche says\, “We can mold our mind into any shape we like.” URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/be-your-own-therapist-2/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lotus.fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/miffi-maxmillion-300x300-1-aYQCOk.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thubten Norbu Ling":MAILTO:info@tnlsf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T052653 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T052653 DTSTAMP:20260410T052653 CREATED:20250406T081926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T141147Z UID:10000536-0-0@lotus.fpmt.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Mindfulness DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to introduce you to the definition\, practices and techniques of mindfulness. Learn to quiet the mental chatter and physical tension that often cloud your day\, replacing stress and scattered thoughts with clarity and calm. Through simple yet powerful techniques\, you’ll develop the ability to recognize and reshape your thinking patterns\, while cultivating inner qualities that enhance your well-being. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands or simply curious about mindfulness\, this course offers practical tools you can weave into your daily routine – no prior experience needed. Join us to begin your journey toward a more centered\, aware\, and peaceful way of living. URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/introduction-to-mindfulness-3/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lotus.fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ven-Katy-2-iksuSp.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thubten Norbu Ling":MAILTO:info@tnlsf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T052653 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T052653 DTSTAMP:20260410T052653 CREATED:20250406T081912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T141147Z UID:10000532-0-0@lotus.fpmt.org SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Class DESCRIPTION:Description TBD URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/sunday-morning-class/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lotus.fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/geshe-sherab_600x600-F8PNYe.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thubten Norbu Ling":MAILTO:info@tnlsf.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR