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SUMMARY:Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter facilitated by Janna Weiss - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter facilitated by Janna WeissWisdom Theme Empathy Circle with Conversations That Matter\nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss open to everybody!\nA new series of 5 sessions based on the 16 Guidelines resource: Conversations That Matter\nConversations That Matter offers a new way of bringing inspiration for wise and compassionate action based on the 16 Guidelines for Life.\nSessions Schedule:\n5 Fridays from January to March – You can join on any session!\n8:30 am – 10:00 am ET / 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm GMT / 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm IST\, please check\nyour time zone here.\nThe 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Find Meaning.\nJan 31 Wisdom Theme 4: How We Find Meaning\nFeb 7 Aspiration\nFeb 14 Principles\n(No session on Feb 21)\nFeb 28 Service\nMar 7 Courage\nSharing our experiences and practicing together can help us feel connected to others in a meaningful and supportive way. Drop-ins welcome!\nJoin Zoom Here\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 Empathy Circles\nThe Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning\, practicing and deepening 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 fosters a range of valuable skills\, such as communication and conflict management skills\, making it a powerful tool for personal growth\, conflict resolutions and meaningful dialogue.\nThe Empathy Circle was developed by Edwin Rutsch\, founder and director of The Empathy Center\, based on the work of psychologist Carl Rogers. The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy\, mutuality\, openness and caring.\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.\nSupporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please\, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation scanning the QR code below:\nJoin Zoom Here
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-facilitated-by-janna-weiss-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-3/
CATEGORIES:Secular Ethics
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh\nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning for an hour to pause\, center\, and restore to a happier and more peaceful mind to support you in being a bit more resilient in a world which does not always make sense anymore. These guided meditations are to help you calm your mind\, explore your own nature and develop a more peaceful perception on life. When you are well with yourself\, you will be more able to be well with others and the world.\nThese meditations are very practical\, they are not within a religious context\, so they are suitable for people of different beliefs\, ages and abilities\, for beginners as well as for those with more experience.\nRegistrations are not required.\nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey are based on a set of values and principles aimed at helping individuals cultivate a more peaceful and meaningful life. They are divided into four categories:\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight)\nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech)\nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage).\nThese guidelines provide a framework for personal growth\, encouraging individuals to think\, act\, relate\, and find meaning in ways that foster a harmonious and fulfilling life.\nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online:\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\nWhy meditate?\nWhen you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators.\nFacilitator\nVen. Gönpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and a Buddhist monk based in Australia. He discovered Buddhism as a child through martial arts movies and TV shows\, this was the inspiration for the childhood dream of becoming a wandering kung fu monk. It was a few decades before part of that dream could be realized with many other life adventures distracting him from the spiritual path in his teens and twenties.\nIt wasn’t until he was in his thirties that Gönpo began to really understand the power of Buddhist teachings when he used them to navigate the emotional roller-coaster of life’s many experiences such as a marriage break down and raising children alone. Fortunately\, due the kindness of his teachers and great good karma\, after his children finished school\, Gönpo was able to fulfil the long-held dream of becoming a monk\, albeit without the kung fu. Ending a 20-year career as a high school teacher of languages\, he become a wandering monk spending time studying and meditating in Europe\, India and Nepal before returning to his hometown\, Brisbane\, to take up the role of Spiritual Care Practitioner at Karuna Hospice Services\, giving care and support to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.\nIn his time as a school teacher\, it was the feedback from students around mindfulness practices and life lessons that had the biggest impact on Gönpo\, motivating him to become a 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life facilitator. In his sessions\, Gönpo encourages discussion and deep engagement in the topics\, challenging participants to examine their own ways of thinking. Through understanding how we are now\, we are better equipped to develop the habits that will bring us closer to how we want to be\, interacting with our own minds and the people around us in ways that will make us and the communities we live in\, happier and healthier.\nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-5/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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SUMMARY:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes*Please note these sessions are offered in Spanish\nSobre las Sesiones\nÚnete a Jessica Pastor en esta nueva serie de Meditaciones basadas en las 16 Actitudes\, un programa de ética y resiliencia para descubrir la calma y el bienestar interior. Esta serie está organizada por el Centro de Meditación Nagarjuna Alicante.\nEsta serie está estructurada en sesiones presenciales semanales de 1 hora todos los martes a las 7 pm hora local.\nSeiones abiertas a todas las personas interesadas. No es necesario tener conocimientos previos de budismo para participar y no es necesario inscribirse.\nEn estas sesiones de meditación practicaremos Samatha\, la técnica de calmar la mente de la agitación y preocupaciones que nos persiguen en nuestro día a día. De esta manera\, comenzaremos a poder disfrutar de los beneficios que nos aporta una mente serena y lúcida. \nAsimismo\, practicaremos Vipassana\, la técnica que entrena nuestra mente a no reaccionar de manera inmediata y ciega en las situaciones que experimentamos\, a no generar patrones mentales y hábitos que nos conducen a la repetición automática de conductas y\, en consecuencia\, al sufrimiento. Consiste en adiestrar la mente a experimentar la realidad tal como es\, a la comprensión clara de la verdadera realidad de la existencia de nosotros y de todas las cosas.\n¿Por que Meditar?\nMeditamos para investigar la energía mental básica con la que ya contamos\, que es la que determina si nuestras acciones son positivas\, y nos traerán felicidad\, o negativas\, y nos traerán sufrimiento.\nEsta meditación basada en las 16 Actitudes nos va a permitir controlar pequeñas cosas que antes no podíamos controlar\, que nos animarán a ir más allá y a darnos cuenta de que tenemos una capacidad y un potencial fantásticos.\nVas a poder crear ese espacio que necesitas para descubrir la calma y el bienestar\, simplemente con cambiar la motivación que hay detrás de cada acción que realizas.\nPara beneficiar a los demás y beneficiarte a ti no tienes que hacer nada físico\, solo tienes que dirigir tu mente en esa dirección.\nCómo participar\nEN PERSONA: en el centro Nagarjuna Alicante de 7:00 pm a 8:00 pm hora local. Para mas informacion\, por favor visita la página web del centro.\nEstas sesiones se ofrecen con aportación voluntaria. Si lo deseas\, puedes hacer una donación aqui.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/meditacion-paso-a-paso-sesiones-semanales-inspiradas-en-las-16-actitudes-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-7/
CATEGORIES:Secular Ethics
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SUMMARY:Exploring Death and Finding Life- 2 workshops with Bruno Rizzi - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Death and Finding Life- 2 workshops with Bruno Rizzi« All Events\nThis event has passed.\nFebruary 22 @ 10:30 – 18:30 CET\n£75\nLife and death are not separate—they are deeply intertwined. What nourishes one inevitably supports the other.\nAbout the workshops\nThis series of workshops invite you to explore the profound wisdom of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in approaching death and impermanence\, integrated with practical insights from palliative care. Together\, we will confront life’s impermanence with courage and clarity\, unlocking opportunities for growth\, joy\, and meaning.\nWhy these Workshops?\nPreparing for death starts with embracing life as it truly is—without illusions\, romanticism\, or fear. By recognizing the dynamics of our projections\, hopes\, and anxieties\, we can live more fully in the present and meet the end of life with peace and dignity.\nThrough this exploration\, we can transform our relationship with death and\, in turn\, transform how we live each day.\nWhat you will learn:\nA deeper understanding of death and impermanence through the lens of Tibetan Buddhist teachings.\nInsights from palliative care practices to support the dying and enhance compassionate presence.\nPractical tools to cultivate awareness\, presence\, and connection in your daily life.\nWorkshop Structure\nThis journey will unfold over 4 sessions on 2 separate weekends in January and February\, both held in a shared group space:\n25th and 26th Jan :In-Person at Nagarjuna Granada and online at Nagarjuna Barcelona\n22 and 23rd Feb : In-Person at Nagarjuna Barcelona and online at Nagarjuna Granada\nThe sessions will be experiential\, combining teachings\, meditative practices\, and group discussions to ensure a supportive and transformative experience.\nWho Should Attend?\nThese workshops are open to anyone interested in exploring the themes of life\, death\, and impermanence—whether for personal growth\, spiritual development\, or professional practice in caregiving roles.\nLanguage\nThe sessions will be offered in English with Spanish translation.\nBookings\nSpaces are limited to ensure a safe and intimate group setting.\n➡️ To reserve your spot\, please visit the Nagarjuna Granada website\nWe encourage early booking to secure your place in this meaningful exploration.\nJoin us on this journey of deep reflection and transformation. Together\, we will explore how to live—and die—with greater awareness\, compassion\, and peace.\n“Death in itself is not fearful\, it is our mind that makes it terrifying”\n-Lama Zopa Rinpoche-\nFacilitator- Bruno Rizzi-\nBruno has been practicing Buddhism since 1980\, when he met Ven. Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Italy. He lived as an ordained monk for seven years\, studying at Nalanda Monastery in France\, as well as in India and Nepal.\nFor the past 22 years\, he has worked as a palliative care nurse at Christophorus Hospiz in Munich\, Germany. For the last 15 years\, he has been leading workshops and retreats on the topic “Confronting Death\, Finding Meaning in Life.”\nHe is an accredited 16 Guidelines facilitator and collaborates with Universal Education – FDCW (Foundation for the Development of Compassion and Wisdom).
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/exploring-death-and-finding-life-2-workshops-with-bruno-rizzi-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-2/
CATEGORIES:Secular Ethics
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh\nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning for an hour to pause\, center\, and restore to a happier and more peaceful mind to support you in being a bit more resilient in a world which does not always make sense anymore. These guided meditations are to help you calm your mind\, explore your own nature and develop a more peaceful perception on life. When you are well with yourself\, you will be more able to be well with others and the world.\nThese meditations are very practical\, they are not within a religious context\, so they are suitable for people of different beliefs\, ages and abilities\, for beginners as well as for those with more experience.\nRegistrations are not required.\nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey are based on a set of values and principles aimed at helping individuals cultivate a more peaceful and meaningful life. They are divided into four categories:\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight)\nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech)\nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage).\nThese guidelines provide a framework for personal growth\, encouraging individuals to think\, act\, relate\, and find meaning in ways that foster a harmonious and fulfilling life.\nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online:\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\nWhy meditate?\nWhen you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators.\nFacilitator\nVen. Gönpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and a Buddhist monk based in Australia. He discovered Buddhism as a child through martial arts movies and TV shows\, this was the inspiration for the childhood dream of becoming a wandering kung fu monk. It was a few decades before part of that dream could be realized with many other life adventures distracting him from the spiritual path in his teens and twenties.\nIt wasn’t until he was in his thirties that Gönpo began to really understand the power of Buddhist teachings when he used them to navigate the emotional roller-coaster of life’s many experiences such as a marriage break down and raising children alone. Fortunately\, due the kindness of his teachers and great good karma\, after his children finished school\, Gönpo was able to fulfil the long-held dream of becoming a monk\, albeit without the kung fu. Ending a 20-year career as a high school teacher of languages\, he become a wandering monk spending time studying and meditating in Europe\, India and Nepal before returning to his hometown\, Brisbane\, to take up the role of Spiritual Care Practitioner at Karuna Hospice Services\, giving care and support to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.\nIn his time as a school teacher\, it was the feedback from students around mindfulness practices and life lessons that had the biggest impact on Gönpo\, motivating him to become a 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life facilitator. In his sessions\, Gönpo encourages discussion and deep engagement in the topics\, challenging participants to examine their own ways of thinking. Through understanding how we are now\, we are better equipped to develop the habits that will bring us closer to how we want to be\, interacting with our own minds and the people around us in ways that will make us and the communities we live in\, happier and healthier.\nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-6/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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SUMMARY:Meditando con las 16 Actitudes | Presencial | Nagarjuna Madrid - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Meditando con las 16 Actitudes | Presencial | Nagarjuna MadridThese sessions are led in Spanish.\nSobre la sesión:\nEn esta mañana de meditación\, Marisa Femenía nos llevara a investigar por nosotros mismos\, a través de la meditación analítica\, las ventajas y las desventajas de utilizar cada una de las 16 Actitudes y su opuesta\, respectivamente; así como la forma de aplicarlas en nuestra vida cotidiana.\nEl domingo\, 23 de Febrero\, la propuesta es trabajar con «La Alegría».\nPor qué la Alegría?\n“Muchas veces la palabra alegría la asociamos a la infancia. Entonces nuestra única prioridad era jugar y jugar… y sabíamos cómo. Nada era especialmente serio\, y no conocíamos muchas palabras\, pero nos hablaban los árboles y las nubes y nos miraban las estrellas.\nAhora vemos esa alegría en nuestros niños\, nuestros hijos\, nuestros nietos\, pero ¿la nuestra?”\nMarisa Femenia\nEl modelo que hemos elegido para demostrar que una vida con alegría es posible es el de Jane Goodall\, que desde los 23 años vivió en la selva\, haciéndose un hueco entre la familia de los chimpancés salvajes.\nEllos fueron su inspiración y ella fue su voz en todos los foros internacionales sobre la protección de especies amenazadas y destrucción de ecosistemas.\nSu legado continúa a través de generaciones jóvenes que luchan por la armonía en la tierra y\, sin perder la sonrisa\, viaja 300 veces al año\, trasladando 90 años de experiencia donde se necesita.\nDisfrutar de la belleza tan profundamente como cuando éramos niños\, como cuando todavía no sabíamos quienes éramos y el mundo nos devolvía a lo ilimitado\, cuando no teníamos ninguna coraza ni vivíamos en la dualidad\, ese es el ejemplo que nos dá esta mujer excepcional.\nEstructura de la Sesión\nLa actividad consta de una breve introducción\, varias sesiones de meditación y reflexión conjunta sobre las experiencias de las meditaciones.\nEsta sesión forma parte de un ciclo de meditaciones interactivas inspiradas en 16 Actitudes para una Vida con Sentido (16A).\nA quien van dirigidas estas sesiones?\nEstas sesiones son aptas para personas de cualquier fe\, religión o creencia. y culturas\, y no requieren conocimientos previos.\nHorario y reservas\nLas sesiones se ofrecen periodicamente en el centro Nagarjuna de Madrid\, de 11 a 14 horas ( hora de la peninsula). Para mas información y detalles sobre como inscribirte\, por favor visita la web del Centro Nagarjuna\nFacilitadora: Marisa Femenia.\nMarisa has a background in education working for 30 years as an elementary teacher. She met the Buddhist teachings when she turned 30 and for many years she tried to convey to the children what she was learning from her teachers. Currently she coordinates the Universal Education group in Madrid.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/meditando-con-las-16-actitudes-presencial-nagarjuna-madrid-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom/
CATEGORIES:Secular Ethics
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SUMMARY:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes*Please note these sessions are offered in Spanish\nSobre las Sesiones\nÚnete a Jessica Pastor en esta nueva serie de Meditaciones basadas en las 16 Actitudes\, un programa de ética y resiliencia para descubrir la calma y el bienestar interior. Esta serie está organizada por el Centro de Meditación Nagarjuna Alicante.\nEsta serie está estructurada en sesiones presenciales semanales de 1 hora todos los martes a las 7 pm hora local.\nSeiones abiertas a todas las personas interesadas. No es necesario tener conocimientos previos de budismo para participar y no es necesario inscribirse.\nEn estas sesiones de meditación practicaremos Samatha\, la técnica de calmar la mente de la agitación y preocupaciones que nos persiguen en nuestro día a día. De esta manera\, comenzaremos a poder disfrutar de los beneficios que nos aporta una mente serena y lúcida. \nAsimismo\, practicaremos Vipassana\, la técnica que entrena nuestra mente a no reaccionar de manera inmediata y ciega en las situaciones que experimentamos\, a no generar patrones mentales y hábitos que nos conducen a la repetición automática de conductas y\, en consecuencia\, al sufrimiento. Consiste en adiestrar la mente a experimentar la realidad tal como es\, a la comprensión clara de la verdadera realidad de la existencia de nosotros y de todas las cosas.\n¿Por que Meditar?\nMeditamos para investigar la energía mental básica con la que ya contamos\, que es la que determina si nuestras acciones son positivas\, y nos traerán felicidad\, o negativas\, y nos traerán sufrimiento.\nEsta meditación basada en las 16 Actitudes nos va a permitir controlar pequeñas cosas que antes no podíamos controlar\, que nos animarán a ir más allá y a darnos cuenta de que tenemos una capacidad y un potencial fantásticos.\nVas a poder crear ese espacio que necesitas para descubrir la calma y el bienestar\, simplemente con cambiar la motivación que hay detrás de cada acción que realizas.\nPara beneficiar a los demás y beneficiarte a ti no tienes que hacer nada físico\, solo tienes que dirigir tu mente en esa dirección.\nCómo participar\nEN PERSONA: en el centro Nagarjuna Alicante de 7:00 pm a 8:00 pm hora local. Para mas informacion\, por favor visita la página web del centro.\nEstas sesiones se ofrecen con aportación voluntaria. Si lo deseas\, puedes hacer una donación aqui.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/meditacion-paso-a-paso-sesiones-semanales-inspiradas-en-las-16-actitudes-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-8/
CATEGORIES:Secular Ethics
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SUMMARY:Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter facilitated by Janna Weiss - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter facilitated by Janna WeissWisdom Theme Empathy Circle with Conversations That Matter\nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss open to everybody!\nA new series of 5 sessions based on the 16 Guidelines resource: Conversations That Matter\nConversations That Matter offers a new way of bringing inspiration for wise and compassionate action based on the 16 Guidelines for Life.\nSessions Schedule:\n5 Fridays from January to March – You can join on any session!\n8:30 am – 10:00 am ET / 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm GMT / 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm IST\, please check\nyour time zone here.\nThe 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Find Meaning.\nJan 31 Wisdom Theme 4: How We Find Meaning\nFeb 7 Aspiration\nFeb 14 Principles\n(No session on Feb 21)\nFeb 28 Service\nMar 7 Courage\nSharing our experiences and practicing together can help us feel connected to others in a meaningful and supportive way. Drop-ins welcome!\nJoin Zoom Here\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 Empathy Circles\nThe Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning\, practicing and deepening 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 fosters a range of valuable skills\, such as communication and conflict management skills\, making it a powerful tool for personal growth\, conflict resolutions and meaningful dialogue.\nThe Empathy Circle was developed by Edwin Rutsch\, founder and director of The Empathy Center\, based on the work of psychologist Carl Rogers. The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy\, mutuality\, openness and caring.\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.\nSupporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please\, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation scanning the QR code below:\nJoin Zoom Here
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-facilitated-by-janna-weiss-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-4/
CATEGORIES:Secular Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)":MAILTO:info@compassionandwisdom.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250302T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250302T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212500
CREATED:20250325T073723Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh\nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning for an hour to pause\, center\, and restore to a happier and more peaceful mind to support you in being a bit more resilient in a world which does not always make sense anymore. These guided meditations are to help you calm your mind\, explore your own nature and develop a more peaceful perception on life. When you are well with yourself\, you will be more able to be well with others and the world.\nThese meditations are very practical\, they are not within a religious context\, so they are suitable for people of different beliefs\, ages and abilities\, for beginners as well as for those with more experience.\nRegistrations are not required.\nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey are based on a set of values and principles aimed at helping individuals cultivate a more peaceful and meaningful life. They are divided into four categories:\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight)\nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech)\nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage).\nThese guidelines provide a framework for personal growth\, encouraging individuals to think\, act\, relate\, and find meaning in ways that foster a harmonious and fulfilling life.\nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online:\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\nWhy meditate?\nWhen you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators.\nFacilitator\nVen. Gönpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and a Buddhist monk based in Australia. He discovered Buddhism as a child through martial arts movies and TV shows\, this was the inspiration for the childhood dream of becoming a wandering kung fu monk. It was a few decades before part of that dream could be realized with many other life adventures distracting him from the spiritual path in his teens and twenties.\nIt wasn’t until he was in his thirties that Gönpo began to really understand the power of Buddhist teachings when he used them to navigate the emotional roller-coaster of life’s many experiences such as a marriage break down and raising children alone. Fortunately\, due the kindness of his teachers and great good karma\, after his children finished school\, Gönpo was able to fulfil the long-held dream of becoming a monk\, albeit without the kung fu. Ending a 20-year career as a high school teacher of languages\, he become a wandering monk spending time studying and meditating in Europe\, India and Nepal before returning to his hometown\, Brisbane\, to take up the role of Spiritual Care Practitioner at Karuna Hospice Services\, giving care and support to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.\nIn his time as a school teacher\, it was the feedback from students around mindfulness practices and life lessons that had the biggest impact on Gönpo\, motivating him to become a 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life facilitator. In his sessions\, Gönpo encourages discussion and deep engagement in the topics\, challenging participants to examine their own ways of thinking. Through understanding how we are now\, we are better equipped to develop the habits that will bring us closer to how we want to be\, interacting with our own minds and the people around us in ways that will make us and the communities we live in\, happier and healthier.\nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-7/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)":MAILTO:info@compassionandwisdom.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212500
CREATED:20250325T073744Z
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SUMMARY:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes*Please note these sessions are offered in Spanish\nSobre las Sesiones\nÚnete a Jessica Pastor en esta nueva serie de Meditaciones basadas en las 16 Actitudes\, un programa de ética y resiliencia para descubrir la calma y el bienestar interior. Esta serie está organizada por el Centro de Meditación Nagarjuna Alicante.\nEsta serie está estructurada en sesiones presenciales semanales de 1 hora todos los martes a las 7 pm hora local.\nSeiones abiertas a todas las personas interesadas. No es necesario tener conocimientos previos de budismo para participar y no es necesario inscribirse.\nEn estas sesiones de meditación practicaremos Samatha\, la técnica de calmar la mente de la agitación y preocupaciones que nos persiguen en nuestro día a día. De esta manera\, comenzaremos a poder disfrutar de los beneficios que nos aporta una mente serena y lúcida. \nAsimismo\, practicaremos Vipassana\, la técnica que entrena nuestra mente a no reaccionar de manera inmediata y ciega en las situaciones que experimentamos\, a no generar patrones mentales y hábitos que nos conducen a la repetición automática de conductas y\, en consecuencia\, al sufrimiento. Consiste en adiestrar la mente a experimentar la realidad tal como es\, a la comprensión clara de la verdadera realidad de la existencia de nosotros y de todas las cosas.\n¿Por que Meditar?\nMeditamos para investigar la energía mental básica con la que ya contamos\, que es la que determina si nuestras acciones son positivas\, y nos traerán felicidad\, o negativas\, y nos traerán sufrimiento.\nEsta meditación basada en las 16 Actitudes nos va a permitir controlar pequeñas cosas que antes no podíamos controlar\, que nos animarán a ir más allá y a darnos cuenta de que tenemos una capacidad y un potencial fantásticos.\nVas a poder crear ese espacio que necesitas para descubrir la calma y el bienestar\, simplemente con cambiar la motivación que hay detrás de cada acción que realizas.\nPara beneficiar a los demás y beneficiarte a ti no tienes que hacer nada físico\, solo tienes que dirigir tu mente en esa dirección.\nCómo participar\nEN PERSONA: en el centro Nagarjuna Alicante de 7:00 pm a 8:00 pm hora local. Para mas informacion\, por favor visita la página web del centro.\nEstas sesiones se ofrecen con aportación voluntaria. Si lo deseas\, puedes hacer una donación aqui.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/meditacion-paso-a-paso-sesiones-semanales-inspiradas-en-las-16-actitudes-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-9/
CATEGORIES:Secular Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)":MAILTO:info@compassionandwisdom.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212500
CREATED:20250325T073801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T041505Z
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SUMMARY:Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter facilitated by Janna Weiss - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Empathy Circles with Conversations that Matter facilitated by Janna WeissWisdom Theme Empathy Circle with Conversations That Matter\nFree online sessions led by FDCW facilitator Janna Weiss open to everybody!\nA new series of 5 sessions based on the 16 Guidelines resource: Conversations That Matter\nConversations That Matter offers a new way of bringing inspiration for wise and compassionate action based on the 16 Guidelines for Life.\nSessions Schedule:\n5 Fridays from January to March – You can join on any session!\n8:30 am – 10:00 am ET / 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm GMT / 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm IST\, please check\nyour time zone here.\nThe 5 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Find Meaning.\nJan 31 Wisdom Theme 4: How We Find Meaning\nFeb 7 Aspiration\nFeb 14 Principles\n(No session on Feb 21)\nFeb 28 Service\nMar 7 Courage\nSharing our experiences and practicing together can help us feel connected to others in a meaningful and supportive way. Drop-ins welcome!\nJoin Zoom Here\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 Empathy Circles\nThe Empathy Circle practice is the most effective gateway practice for learning\, practicing and deepening 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 fosters a range of valuable skills\, such as communication and conflict management skills\, making it a powerful tool for personal growth\, conflict resolutions and meaningful dialogue.\nThe Empathy Circle was developed by Edwin Rutsch\, founder and director of The Empathy Center\, based on the work of psychologist Carl Rogers. The four core values of the Empathy Circle are empathy\, mutuality\, openness and caring.\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.\nSupporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please\, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation scanning the QR code below:\nJoin Zoom Here
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-facilitated-by-janna-weiss-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-5/
CATEGORIES:Secular Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)":MAILTO:info@compassionandwisdom.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250309T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250309T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212500
CREATED:20250325T073814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T041505Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh\nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning for an hour to pause\, center\, and restore to a happier and more peaceful mind to support you in being a bit more resilient in a world which does not always make sense anymore. These guided meditations are to help you calm your mind\, explore your own nature and develop a more peaceful perception on life. When you are well with yourself\, you will be more able to be well with others and the world.\nThese meditations are very practical\, they are not within a religious context\, so they are suitable for people of different beliefs\, ages and abilities\, for beginners as well as for those with more experience.\nRegistrations are not required.\nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey are based on a set of values and principles aimed at helping individuals cultivate a more peaceful and meaningful life. They are divided into four categories:\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight)\nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech)\nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage).\nThese guidelines provide a framework for personal growth\, encouraging individuals to think\, act\, relate\, and find meaning in ways that foster a harmonious and fulfilling life.\nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online:\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\nWhy meditate?\nWhen you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators.\nFacilitator\nVen. Gönpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and a Buddhist monk based in Australia. He discovered Buddhism as a child through martial arts movies and TV shows\, this was the inspiration for the childhood dream of becoming a wandering kung fu monk. It was a few decades before part of that dream could be realized with many other life adventures distracting him from the spiritual path in his teens and twenties.\nIt wasn’t until he was in his thirties that Gönpo began to really understand the power of Buddhist teachings when he used them to navigate the emotional roller-coaster of life’s many experiences such as a marriage break down and raising children alone. Fortunately\, due the kindness of his teachers and great good karma\, after his children finished school\, Gönpo was able to fulfil the long-held dream of becoming a monk\, albeit without the kung fu. Ending a 20-year career as a high school teacher of languages\, he become a wandering monk spending time studying and meditating in Europe\, India and Nepal before returning to his hometown\, Brisbane\, to take up the role of Spiritual Care Practitioner at Karuna Hospice Services\, giving care and support to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.\nIn his time as a school teacher\, it was the feedback from students around mindfulness practices and life lessons that had the biggest impact on Gönpo\, motivating him to become a 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life facilitator. In his sessions\, Gönpo encourages discussion and deep engagement in the topics\, challenging participants to examine their own ways of thinking. Through understanding how we are now\, we are better equipped to develop the habits that will bring us closer to how we want to be\, interacting with our own minds and the people around us in ways that will make us and the communities we live in\, happier and healthier.\nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-8/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)":MAILTO:info@compassionandwisdom.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250311T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212500
CREATED:20250325T073821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T041505Z
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SUMMARY:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes*Please note these sessions are offered in Spanish\nSobre las Sesiones\nÚnete a Jessica Pastor en esta nueva serie de Meditaciones basadas en las 16 Actitudes\, un programa de ética y resiliencia para descubrir la calma y el bienestar interior. Esta serie está organizada por el Centro de Meditación Nagarjuna Alicante.\nEsta serie está estructurada en sesiones presenciales semanales de 1 hora todos los martes a las 7 pm hora local.\nSeiones abiertas a todas las personas interesadas. No es necesario tener conocimientos previos de budismo para participar y no es necesario inscribirse.\nEn estas sesiones de meditación practicaremos Samatha\, la técnica de calmar la mente de la agitación y preocupaciones que nos persiguen en nuestro día a día. De esta manera\, comenzaremos a poder disfrutar de los beneficios que nos aporta una mente serena y lúcida. \nAsimismo\, practicaremos Vipassana\, la técnica que entrena nuestra mente a no reaccionar de manera inmediata y ciega en las situaciones que experimentamos\, a no generar patrones mentales y hábitos que nos conducen a la repetición automática de conductas y\, en consecuencia\, al sufrimiento. Consiste en adiestrar la mente a experimentar la realidad tal como es\, a la comprensión clara de la verdadera realidad de la existencia de nosotros y de todas las cosas.\n¿Por que Meditar?\nMeditamos para investigar la energía mental básica con la que ya contamos\, que es la que determina si nuestras acciones son positivas\, y nos traerán felicidad\, o negativas\, y nos traerán sufrimiento.\nEsta meditación basada en las 16 Actitudes nos va a permitir controlar pequeñas cosas que antes no podíamos controlar\, que nos animarán a ir más allá y a darnos cuenta de que tenemos una capacidad y un potencial fantásticos.\nVas a poder crear ese espacio que necesitas para descubrir la calma y el bienestar\, simplemente con cambiar la motivación que hay detrás de cada acción que realizas.\nPara beneficiar a los demás y beneficiarte a ti no tienes que hacer nada físico\, solo tienes que dirigir tu mente en esa dirección.\nCómo participar\nEN PERSONA: en el centro Nagarjuna Alicante de 7:00 pm a 8:00 pm hora local. Para mas informacion\, por favor visita la página web del centro.\nEstas sesiones se ofrecen con aportación voluntaria. Si lo deseas\, puedes hacer una donación aqui.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/meditacion-paso-a-paso-sesiones-semanales-inspiradas-en-las-16-actitudes-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-10/
CATEGORIES:Secular Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)":MAILTO:info@compassionandwisdom.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250316T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212500
CREATED:20250325T073832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T041505Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh\nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning for an hour to pause\, center\, and restore to a happier and more peaceful mind to support you in being a bit more resilient in a world which does not always make sense anymore. These guided meditations are to help you calm your mind\, explore your own nature and develop a more peaceful perception on life. When you are well with yourself\, you will be more able to be well with others and the world.\nThese meditations are very practical\, they are not within a religious context\, so they are suitable for people of different beliefs\, ages and abilities\, for beginners as well as for those with more experience.\nRegistrations are not required.\nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey are based on a set of values and principles aimed at helping individuals cultivate a more peaceful and meaningful life. They are divided into four categories:\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight)\nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech)\nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage).\nThese guidelines provide a framework for personal growth\, encouraging individuals to think\, act\, relate\, and find meaning in ways that foster a harmonious and fulfilling life.\nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online:\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\nWhy meditate?\nWhen you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators.\nFacilitator\nVen. Gönpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and a Buddhist monk based in Australia. He discovered Buddhism as a child through martial arts movies and TV shows\, this was the inspiration for the childhood dream of becoming a wandering kung fu monk. It was a few decades before part of that dream could be realized with many other life adventures distracting him from the spiritual path in his teens and twenties.\nIt wasn’t until he was in his thirties that Gönpo began to really understand the power of Buddhist teachings when he used them to navigate the emotional roller-coaster of life’s many experiences such as a marriage break down and raising children alone. Fortunately\, due the kindness of his teachers and great good karma\, after his children finished school\, Gönpo was able to fulfil the long-held dream of becoming a monk\, albeit without the kung fu. Ending a 20-year career as a high school teacher of languages\, he become a wandering monk spending time studying and meditating in Europe\, India and Nepal before returning to his hometown\, Brisbane\, to take up the role of Spiritual Care Practitioner at Karuna Hospice Services\, giving care and support to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.\nIn his time as a school teacher\, it was the feedback from students around mindfulness practices and life lessons that had the biggest impact on Gönpo\, motivating him to become a 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life facilitator. In his sessions\, Gönpo encourages discussion and deep engagement in the topics\, challenging participants to examine their own ways of thinking. Through understanding how we are now\, we are better equipped to develop the habits that will bring us closer to how we want to be\, interacting with our own minds and the people around us in ways that will make us and the communities we live in\, happier and healthier.\nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-9/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lotus.fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Annual-Review-2023-gNPEYE.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)":MAILTO:info@compassionandwisdom.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250317T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212500
CREATED:20250325T073833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T041505Z
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SUMMARY:Shadow Work with the 16 Guidelines with Craig Mackie - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Shadow Work with the 16 Guidelines with Craig MackieShadow Work with the 16 Guidelines: Uncover\, Transform\, Heal:-\nJoin Craig for a special three-part immersive series designed to go deeper into transforming the shadow side of good quality.\n*Participants should be familiar with either the 16 Guidelines or Transformative Mindfulness Methods (TMM).\n March 17\, 24\, 31 (Mondays)\n⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST (Toronto\, Canada)\n Live on Zoom\nCourse Journey:\nSession 1: Preparing for transformative work\nconnecting with a healing space\ngrounding in compassion and wisdom\nacceptance of pain and the root causes of suffering.\nSession 2: Approaching and transforming our relationship to the shadow:\nwelcoming the negative aspects into a healing space\nencountering resistance\, introducing wisdom and compassion\nasking for help and letting go.\nSession 3: integrating and healing transformed the shadow:\nwelcoming and encountering resistance\,\napplying and integrating new insights and feeling\nnext steps and embodying transformed shadow.\nWhy this course?\nSo often in mindfulness practices\, for participants and facilitators alike\, deep discomfort and distress can arise. Having a toolkit to encounter stress\, paint\, trauma\, childhood wounds or resistance of any kind is essential.\nThis course will introduce participants to a framework and practices that will help them meet blockages to their highest embodied potential through transformative mindfulness.\nThe 16 Guidelines are an indigenous set of embodied virtues that originate from Tibet. In their modern iteration they comprise a framework that can be universally accessed through our own experiences and inner wisdom. Laid out in 4 wisdom themes of how we Think\, Act\, Related and Create Meaning\, each corresponding 4 guidelines can be used to meet challenges and transform suffering.\nWith each good quality also comes the potential for a shadow to arise – something that resembles the qualities but is not (semblance)\, a misuse of the quality (unskillful) that is tainted by unclear motivation or malicious intention\, and the opposite of the quality (contra). Each of these shadow aspects has the potential to be transformed through introspection and healed by introducing wisdom and compassion.\nTransformative Mindfulness Methods provides the perfect framework to dive into transforming a specific shadow that may arise.\nIn this workshop\, participants will be encouraged to pick a specific quality with which they wish to have a deeper relationship. Over three weeks they will participate in transformative work through visualization\, group discussion and didactic instruction.\nWho is this for?\nThis course is ideal for those familiar with either the 16 Guidelines or Transformative Mindfulness Methods and who want to:\n✔️ Work with inner blockages preventing their full potential\n✔️ Gain new tools for healing emotional distress and resistance\n✔️ Deepen their understanding of shadow work & transformation\n Pay What You Can (Suggested: $100 CAD)\n Receipts available for psychological services/social work\n Register: craig@essentialchange.net\nJoin Craig in this powerful and supportive space for deep transformation. ✨\nFacilitator:\nCraig Mackie –Craig is a registered 16G facilitator and trainer\, born in Ottawa\, he has a BA in Developmental Psychology/Philosophy from the University of Alberta\, an MA in Philosophy from the University of Ottawa and an MSW from the University of Toronto. He has worked in wilderness therapy and addiction treatment centers as well as schools and leadership programs for youth. He has also worked with Aboriginal men who have experienced homelessness in Toronto and multiple marginalized communities in Ottawa.\nOther projects he has played a key role in include Social Rec Connect and Christie Lake Kids.\nIn addition to his work in individual counseling and coaching in private practice\, he is the founder of Essential Change and teaches as an instructor for the Applied Mindfulness Meditation Certificate Program at the University of Toronto\, Continuing Education\, Faculty of Social Work.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/shadow-work-with-the-16-guidelines-with-craig-mackie-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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SUMMARY:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes*Please note these sessions are offered in Spanish\nSobre las Sesiones\nÚnete a Jessica Pastor en esta nueva serie de Meditaciones basadas en las 16 Actitudes\, un programa de ética y resiliencia para descubrir la calma y el bienestar interior. Esta serie está organizada por el Centro de Meditación Nagarjuna Alicante.\nEsta serie está estructurada en sesiones presenciales semanales de 1 hora todos los martes a las 7 pm hora local.\nSeiones abiertas a todas las personas interesadas. No es necesario tener conocimientos previos de budismo para participar y no es necesario inscribirse.\nEn estas sesiones de meditación practicaremos Samatha\, la técnica de calmar la mente de la agitación y preocupaciones que nos persiguen en nuestro día a día. De esta manera\, comenzaremos a poder disfrutar de los beneficios que nos aporta una mente serena y lúcida. \nAsimismo\, practicaremos Vipassana\, la técnica que entrena nuestra mente a no reaccionar de manera inmediata y ciega en las situaciones que experimentamos\, a no generar patrones mentales y hábitos que nos conducen a la repetición automática de conductas y\, en consecuencia\, al sufrimiento. Consiste en adiestrar la mente a experimentar la realidad tal como es\, a la comprensión clara de la verdadera realidad de la existencia de nosotros y de todas las cosas.\n¿Por que Meditar?\nMeditamos para investigar la energía mental básica con la que ya contamos\, que es la que determina si nuestras acciones son positivas\, y nos traerán felicidad\, o negativas\, y nos traerán sufrimiento.\nEsta meditación basada en las 16 Actitudes nos va a permitir controlar pequeñas cosas que antes no podíamos controlar\, que nos animarán a ir más allá y a darnos cuenta de que tenemos una capacidad y un potencial fantásticos.\nVas a poder crear ese espacio que necesitas para descubrir la calma y el bienestar\, simplemente con cambiar la motivación que hay detrás de cada acción que realizas.\nPara beneficiar a los demás y beneficiarte a ti no tienes que hacer nada físico\, solo tienes que dirigir tu mente en esa dirección.\nCómo participar\nEN PERSONA: en el centro Nagarjuna Alicante de 7:00 pm a 8:00 pm hora local. Para mas informacion\, por favor visita la página web del centro.\nEstas sesiones se ofrecen con aportación voluntaria. Si lo deseas\, puedes hacer una donación aqui.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/meditacion-paso-a-paso-sesiones-semanales-inspiradas-en-las-16-actitudes-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-11/
CATEGORIES:Secular Ethics
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh\nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning for an hour to pause\, center\, and restore to a happier and more peaceful mind to support you in being a bit more resilient in a world which does not always make sense anymore. These guided meditations are to help you calm your mind\, explore your own nature and develop a more peaceful perception on life. When you are well with yourself\, you will be more able to be well with others and the world.\nThese meditations are very practical\, they are not within a religious context\, so they are suitable for people of different beliefs\, ages and abilities\, for beginners as well as for those with more experience.\nRegistrations are not required.\nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey are based on a set of values and principles aimed at helping individuals cultivate a more peaceful and meaningful life. They are divided into four categories:\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight)\nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech)\nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage).\nThese guidelines provide a framework for personal growth\, encouraging individuals to think\, act\, relate\, and find meaning in ways that foster a harmonious and fulfilling life.\nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online:\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\nWhy meditate?\nWhen you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators.\nFacilitator\nVen. Gönpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and a Buddhist monk based in Australia. He discovered Buddhism as a child through martial arts movies and TV shows\, this was the inspiration for the childhood dream of becoming a wandering kung fu monk. It was a few decades before part of that dream could be realized with many other life adventures distracting him from the spiritual path in his teens and twenties.\nIt wasn’t until he was in his thirties that Gönpo began to really understand the power of Buddhist teachings when he used them to navigate the emotional roller-coaster of life’s many experiences such as a marriage break down and raising children alone. Fortunately\, due the kindness of his teachers and great good karma\, after his children finished school\, Gönpo was able to fulfil the long-held dream of becoming a monk\, albeit without the kung fu. Ending a 20-year career as a high school teacher of languages\, he become a wandering monk spending time studying and meditating in Europe\, India and Nepal before returning to his hometown\, Brisbane\, to take up the role of Spiritual Care Practitioner at Karuna Hospice Services\, giving care and support to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.\nIn his time as a school teacher\, it was the feedback from students around mindfulness practices and life lessons that had the biggest impact on Gönpo\, motivating him to become a 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life facilitator. In his sessions\, Gönpo encourages discussion and deep engagement in the topics\, challenging participants to examine their own ways of thinking. Through understanding how we are now\, we are better equipped to develop the habits that will bring us closer to how we want to be\, interacting with our own minds and the people around us in ways that will make us and the communities we live in\, happier and healthier.\nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-10/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250324T170000
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SUMMARY:Shadow Work with the 16 Guidelines with Craig Mackie - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Shadow Work with the 16 Guidelines with Craig MackieShadow Work with the 16 Guidelines: Uncover\, Transform\, Heal:-\nJoin Craig for a special three-part immersive series designed to go deeper into transforming the shadow side of good quality.\n*Participants should be familiar with either the 16 Guidelines or Transformative Mindfulness Methods (TMM).\n March 17\, 24\, 31 (Mondays)\n⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST (Toronto\, Canada)\n Live on Zoom\nCourse Journey:\nSession 1: Preparing for transformative work\nconnecting with a healing space\ngrounding in compassion and wisdom\nacceptance of pain and the root causes of suffering.\nSession 2: Approaching and transforming our relationship to the shadow:\nwelcoming the negative aspects into a healing space\nencountering resistance\, introducing wisdom and compassion\nasking for help and letting go.\nSession 3: integrating and healing transformed the shadow:\nwelcoming and encountering resistance\,\napplying and integrating new insights and feeling\nnext steps and embodying transformed shadow.\nWhy this course?\nSo often in mindfulness practices\, for participants and facilitators alike\, deep discomfort and distress can arise. Having a toolkit to encounter stress\, paint\, trauma\, childhood wounds or resistance of any kind is essential.\nThis course will introduce participants to a framework and practices that will help them meet blockages to their highest embodied potential through transformative mindfulness.\nThe 16 Guidelines are an indigenous set of embodied virtues that originate from Tibet. In their modern iteration they comprise a framework that can be universally accessed through our own experiences and inner wisdom. Laid out in 4 wisdom themes of how we Think\, Act\, Related and Create Meaning\, each corresponding 4 guidelines can be used to meet challenges and transform suffering.\nWith each good quality also comes the potential for a shadow to arise – something that resembles the qualities but is not (semblance)\, a misuse of the quality (unskillful) that is tainted by unclear motivation or malicious intention\, and the opposite of the quality (contra). Each of these shadow aspects has the potential to be transformed through introspection and healed by introducing wisdom and compassion.\nTransformative Mindfulness Methods provides the perfect framework to dive into transforming a specific shadow that may arise.\nIn this workshop\, participants will be encouraged to pick a specific quality with which they wish to have a deeper relationship. Over three weeks they will participate in transformative work through visualization\, group discussion and didactic instruction.\nWho is this for?\nThis course is ideal for those familiar with either the 16 Guidelines or Transformative Mindfulness Methods and who want to:\n✔️ Work with inner blockages preventing their full potential\n✔️ Gain new tools for healing emotional distress and resistance\n✔️ Deepen their understanding of shadow work & transformation\n Pay What You Can (Suggested: $100 CAD)\n Receipts available for psychological services/social work\n Register: craig@essentialchange.net\nJoin Craig in this powerful and supportive space for deep transformation. ✨\nFacilitator:\nCraig Mackie –Craig is a registered 16G facilitator and trainer\, born in Ottawa\, he has a BA in Developmental Psychology/Philosophy from the University of Alberta\, an MA in Philosophy from the University of Ottawa and an MSW from the University of Toronto. He has worked in wilderness therapy and addiction treatment centers as well as schools and leadership programs for youth. He has also worked with Aboriginal men who have experienced homelessness in Toronto and multiple marginalized communities in Ottawa.\nOther projects he has played a key role in include Social Rec Connect and Christie Lake Kids.\nIn addition to his work in individual counseling and coaching in private practice\, he is the founder of Essential Change and teaches as an instructor for the Applied Mindfulness Meditation Certificate Program at the University of Toronto\, Continuing Education\, Faculty of Social Work.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/shadow-work-with-the-16-guidelines-with-craig-mackie-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-2/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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SUMMARY:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes*Please note these sessions are offered in Spanish\nSobre las Sesiones\nÚnete a Jessica Pastor en esta nueva serie de Meditaciones basadas en las 16 Actitudes\, un programa de ética y resiliencia para descubrir la calma y el bienestar interior. Esta serie está organizada por el Centro de Meditación Nagarjuna Alicante.\nEsta serie está estructurada en sesiones presenciales semanales de 1 hora todos los martes a las 7 pm hora local.\nSeiones abiertas a todas las personas interesadas. No es necesario tener conocimientos previos de budismo para participar y no es necesario inscribirse.\nEn estas sesiones de meditación practicaremos Samatha\, la técnica de calmar la mente de la agitación y preocupaciones que nos persiguen en nuestro día a día. De esta manera\, comenzaremos a poder disfrutar de los beneficios que nos aporta una mente serena y lúcida. \nAsimismo\, practicaremos Vipassana\, la técnica que entrena nuestra mente a no reaccionar de manera inmediata y ciega en las situaciones que experimentamos\, a no generar patrones mentales y hábitos que nos conducen a la repetición automática de conductas y\, en consecuencia\, al sufrimiento. Consiste en adiestrar la mente a experimentar la realidad tal como es\, a la comprensión clara de la verdadera realidad de la existencia de nosotros y de todas las cosas.\n¿Por que Meditar?\nMeditamos para investigar la energía mental básica con la que ya contamos\, que es la que determina si nuestras acciones son positivas\, y nos traerán felicidad\, o negativas\, y nos traerán sufrimiento.\nEsta meditación basada en las 16 Actitudes nos va a permitir controlar pequeñas cosas que antes no podíamos controlar\, que nos animarán a ir más allá y a darnos cuenta de que tenemos una capacidad y un potencial fantásticos.\nVas a poder crear ese espacio que necesitas para descubrir la calma y el bienestar\, simplemente con cambiar la motivación que hay detrás de cada acción que realizas.\nPara beneficiar a los demás y beneficiarte a ti no tienes que hacer nada físico\, solo tienes que dirigir tu mente en esa dirección.\nCómo participar\nEN PERSONA: en el centro Nagarjuna Alicante de 7:00 pm a 8:00 pm hora local. Para mas informacion\, por favor visita la página web del centro.\nEstas sesiones se ofrecen con aportación voluntaria. Si lo deseas\, puedes hacer una donación aqui.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/meditacion-paso-a-paso-sesiones-semanales-inspiradas-en-las-16-actitudes-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-12/
CATEGORIES:Secular Ethics
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250330T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212500
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh\nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning for an hour to pause\, center\, and restore to a happier and more peaceful mind to support you in being a bit more resilient in a world which does not always make sense anymore. These guided meditations are to help you calm your mind\, explore your own nature and develop a more peaceful perception on life. When you are well with yourself\, you will be more able to be well with others and the world.\nThese meditations are very practical\, they are not within a religious context\, so they are suitable for people of different beliefs\, ages and abilities\, for beginners as well as for those with more experience.\nRegistrations are not required.\nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey are based on a set of values and principles aimed at helping individuals cultivate a more peaceful and meaningful life. They are divided into four categories:\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight)\nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech)\nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage).\nThese guidelines provide a framework for personal growth\, encouraging individuals to think\, act\, relate\, and find meaning in ways that foster a harmonious and fulfilling life.\nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online:\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\nWhy meditate?\nWhen you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators.\nFacilitator\nVen. Gönpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and a Buddhist monk based in Australia. He discovered Buddhism as a child through martial arts movies and TV shows\, this was the inspiration for the childhood dream of becoming a wandering kung fu monk. It was a few decades before part of that dream could be realized with many other life adventures distracting him from the spiritual path in his teens and twenties.\nIt wasn’t until he was in his thirties that Gönpo began to really understand the power of Buddhist teachings when he used them to navigate the emotional roller-coaster of life’s many experiences such as a marriage break down and raising children alone. Fortunately\, due the kindness of his teachers and great good karma\, after his children finished school\, Gönpo was able to fulfil the long-held dream of becoming a monk\, albeit without the kung fu. Ending a 20-year career as a high school teacher of languages\, he become a wandering monk spending time studying and meditating in Europe\, India and Nepal before returning to his hometown\, Brisbane\, to take up the role of Spiritual Care Practitioner at Karuna Hospice Services\, giving care and support to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.\nIn his time as a school teacher\, it was the feedback from students around mindfulness practices and life lessons that had the biggest impact on Gönpo\, motivating him to become a 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life facilitator. In his sessions\, Gönpo encourages discussion and deep engagement in the topics\, challenging participants to examine their own ways of thinking. Through understanding how we are now\, we are better equipped to develop the habits that will bring us closer to how we want to be\, interacting with our own minds and the people around us in ways that will make us and the communities we live in\, happier and healthier.\nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-11/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)":MAILTO:info@compassionandwisdom.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T041505Z
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SUMMARY:Shadow Work with the 16 Guidelines with Craig Mackie - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Shadow Work with the 16 Guidelines with Craig MackieShadow Work with the 16 Guidelines: Uncover\, Transform\, Heal:-\nJoin Craig for a special three-part immersive series designed to go deeper into transforming the shadow side of good quality.\n*Participants should be familiar with either the 16 Guidelines or Transformative Mindfulness Methods (TMM).\n March 17\, 24\, 31 (Mondays)\n⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST (Toronto\, Canada)\n Live on Zoom\nCourse Journey:\nSession 1: Preparing for transformative work\nconnecting with a healing space\ngrounding in compassion and wisdom\nacceptance of pain and the root causes of suffering.\nSession 2: Approaching and transforming our relationship to the shadow:\nwelcoming the negative aspects into a healing space\nencountering resistance\, introducing wisdom and compassion\nasking for help and letting go.\nSession 3: integrating and healing transformed the shadow:\nwelcoming and encountering resistance\,\napplying and integrating new insights and feeling\nnext steps and embodying transformed shadow.\nWhy this course?\nSo often in mindfulness practices\, for participants and facilitators alike\, deep discomfort and distress can arise. Having a toolkit to encounter stress\, paint\, trauma\, childhood wounds or resistance of any kind is essential.\nThis course will introduce participants to a framework and practices that will help them meet blockages to their highest embodied potential through transformative mindfulness.\nThe 16 Guidelines are an indigenous set of embodied virtues that originate from Tibet. In their modern iteration they comprise a framework that can be universally accessed through our own experiences and inner wisdom. Laid out in 4 wisdom themes of how we Think\, Act\, Related and Create Meaning\, each corresponding 4 guidelines can be used to meet challenges and transform suffering.\nWith each good quality also comes the potential for a shadow to arise – something that resembles the qualities but is not (semblance)\, a misuse of the quality (unskillful) that is tainted by unclear motivation or malicious intention\, and the opposite of the quality (contra). Each of these shadow aspects has the potential to be transformed through introspection and healed by introducing wisdom and compassion.\nTransformative Mindfulness Methods provides the perfect framework to dive into transforming a specific shadow that may arise.\nIn this workshop\, participants will be encouraged to pick a specific quality with which they wish to have a deeper relationship. Over three weeks they will participate in transformative work through visualization\, group discussion and didactic instruction.\nWho is this for?\nThis course is ideal for those familiar with either the 16 Guidelines or Transformative Mindfulness Methods and who want to:\n✔️ Work with inner blockages preventing their full potential\n✔️ Gain new tools for healing emotional distress and resistance\n✔️ Deepen their understanding of shadow work & transformation\n Pay What You Can (Suggested: $100 CAD)\n Receipts available for psychological services/social work\n Register: craig@essentialchange.net\nJoin Craig in this powerful and supportive space for deep transformation. ✨\nFacilitator:\nCraig Mackie –Craig is a registered 16G facilitator and trainer\, born in Ottawa\, he has a BA in Developmental Psychology/Philosophy from the University of Alberta\, an MA in Philosophy from the University of Ottawa and an MSW from the University of Toronto. He has worked in wilderness therapy and addiction treatment centers as well as schools and leadership programs for youth. He has also worked with Aboriginal men who have experienced homelessness in Toronto and multiple marginalized communities in Ottawa.\nOther projects he has played a key role in include Social Rec Connect and Christie Lake Kids.\nIn addition to his work in individual counseling and coaching in private practice\, he is the founder of Essential Change and teaches as an instructor for the Applied Mindfulness Meditation Certificate Program at the University of Toronto\, Continuing Education\, Faculty of Social Work.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/shadow-work-with-the-16-guidelines-with-craig-mackie-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-3/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)":MAILTO:info@compassionandwisdom.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250401T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212500
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SUMMARY:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Meditación Paso a Paso: Sesiones semanales inspiradas en las 16 Actitudes*Please note these sessions are offered in Spanish\nSobre las Sesiones\nÚnete a Jessica Pastor en esta nueva serie de Meditaciones basadas en las 16 Actitudes\, un programa de ética y resiliencia para descubrir la calma y el bienestar interior. Esta serie está organizada por el Centro de Meditación Nagarjuna Alicante.\nEsta serie está estructurada en sesiones presenciales semanales de 1 hora todos los martes a las 7 pm hora local.\nSeiones abiertas a todas las personas interesadas. No es necesario tener conocimientos previos de budismo para participar y no es necesario inscribirse.\nEn estas sesiones de meditación practicaremos Samatha\, la técnica de calmar la mente de la agitación y preocupaciones que nos persiguen en nuestro día a día. De esta manera\, comenzaremos a poder disfrutar de los beneficios que nos aporta una mente serena y lúcida. \nAsimismo\, practicaremos Vipassana\, la técnica que entrena nuestra mente a no reaccionar de manera inmediata y ciega en las situaciones que experimentamos\, a no generar patrones mentales y hábitos que nos conducen a la repetición automática de conductas y\, en consecuencia\, al sufrimiento. Consiste en adiestrar la mente a experimentar la realidad tal como es\, a la comprensión clara de la verdadera realidad de la existencia de nosotros y de todas las cosas.\n¿Por que Meditar?\nMeditamos para investigar la energía mental básica con la que ya contamos\, que es la que determina si nuestras acciones son positivas\, y nos traerán felicidad\, o negativas\, y nos traerán sufrimiento.\nEsta meditación basada en las 16 Actitudes nos va a permitir controlar pequeñas cosas que antes no podíamos controlar\, que nos animarán a ir más allá y a darnos cuenta de que tenemos una capacidad y un potencial fantásticos.\nVas a poder crear ese espacio que necesitas para descubrir la calma y el bienestar\, simplemente con cambiar la motivación que hay detrás de cada acción que realizas.\nPara beneficiar a los demás y beneficiarte a ti no tienes que hacer nada físico\, solo tienes que dirigir tu mente en esa dirección.\nCómo participar\nEN PERSONA: en el centro Nagarjuna Alicante de 7:00 pm a 8:00 pm hora local. Para mas informacion\, por favor visita la página web del centro.\nEstas sesiones se ofrecen con aportación voluntaria. Si lo deseas\, puedes hacer una donación aqui.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/meditacion-paso-a-paso-sesiones-semanales-inspiradas-en-las-16-actitudes-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-13/
CATEGORIES:Secular Ethics
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh\nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning for an hour to pause\, center\, and restore to a happier and more peaceful mind to support you in being a bit more resilient in a world which does not always make sense anymore. These guided meditations are to help you calm your mind\, explore your own nature and develop a more peaceful perception on life. When you are well with yourself\, you will be more able to be well with others and the world.\nThese meditations are very practical\, they are not within a religious context\, so they are suitable for people of different beliefs\, ages and abilities\, for beginners as well as for those with more experience.\nRegistrations are not required.\nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey are based on a set of values and principles aimed at helping individuals cultivate a more peaceful and meaningful life. They are divided into four categories:\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight)\nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech)\nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage).\nThese guidelines provide a framework for personal growth\, encouraging individuals to think\, act\, relate\, and find meaning in ways that foster a harmonious and fulfilling life.\nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online:\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\nWhy meditate?\nWhen you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators.\nFacilitator\nVen. Gönpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and a Buddhist monk based in Australia. He discovered Buddhism as a child through martial arts movies and TV shows\, this was the inspiration for the childhood dream of becoming a wandering kung fu monk. It was a few decades before part of that dream could be realized with many other life adventures distracting him from the spiritual path in his teens and twenties.\nIt wasn’t until he was in his thirties that Gönpo began to really understand the power of Buddhist teachings when he used them to navigate the emotional roller-coaster of life’s many experiences such as a marriage break down and raising children alone. Fortunately\, due the kindness of his teachers and great good karma\, after his children finished school\, Gönpo was able to fulfil the long-held dream of becoming a monk\, albeit without the kung fu. Ending a 20-year career as a high school teacher of languages\, he become a wandering monk spending time studying and meditating in Europe\, India and Nepal before returning to his hometown\, Brisbane\, to take up the role of Spiritual Care Practitioner at Karuna Hospice Services\, giving care and support to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.\nIn his time as a school teacher\, it was the feedback from students around mindfulness practices and life lessons that had the biggest impact on Gönpo\, motivating him to become a 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life facilitator. In his sessions\, Gönpo encourages discussion and deep engagement in the topics\, challenging participants to examine their own ways of thinking. Through understanding how we are now\, we are better equipped to develop the habits that will bring us closer to how we want to be\, interacting with our own minds and the people around us in ways that will make us and the communities we live in\, happier and healthier.\nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-12/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250410T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250410T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212500
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SUMMARY:Bi-monthly 16 Guidelines Practice Circles with Claudia Van Zuiden - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Bi-monthly 16 Guidelines Practice Circles with Claudia Van ZuidenReconnecting with the 16 Guidelines Community\nJoin us for a special series of bi-monthly online Practice Circles\, designed for those who have attended the 16 Guidelines for Life programs.\nThese gatherings offer an opportunity to reconnect with the timeless wisdom of the 16 Guidelines and share how they continue to inspire and guide us in today’s world.\nWhy Attend?\nThese online events provide a space to:\nReconnect with the 16 Guidelines framework and fellow practitioners.\nShare personal experiences\, insights\, and challenges.\nReflect on the relevance of the Guidelines in your daily life and work.\nStrengthen the facilitators’ community and explore collaborative opportunities to expand this meaningful work.\nIn a world increasingly in need of compassion\, wisdom\, and ethical living\, let’s come together to inspire and empower one another to spread the profound message of the 16 Guidelines.\nWho should Attend?\nThese events are open to anyone who has participated in a 16 Guidelines for Life program and wishes to deepen their engagement with this powerful framework. Facilitators are especially encouraged to join!\nSessions Highlights\nWelcome & Reflection: Mindful breathing and reconnecting with the Guidelines.\nBreakout Discussions: Share insights on how the Guidelines have influenced your life.\nGroup Debrief & Next Steps: Explore ways to collaborate and share this work.\nClosing Reflection: Share takeaways and hear about the next gathering.\nThe session structure is carefully designed to foster meaningful reflection\, strengthen connections\, and inspire actionable outcomes\, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience.\nDates\nThe first Practice Circle will take place on Thursday\, 10 April 2025\, from 6pm to 7.30pm GMT \, (7 pm to 8:30 pm CET).\nHow to Join\nPlease join on Zoom using this link .\nThe same link will apply to all future Practice Circles.\nCost\nThe Practice Circles are offered free of charge in a spirit of generosity. If you find the sessions beneficial\, you are welcome to support our work by making a donation here.\nFacilitator:\nClaudia Van Zuiden is the CEO and Founder of Solution Ways and Co-Founder of Conscious World Agents\, both of which are solution-focused organizations for holistic and sustainable performance. An active\, accredited member of the FDCW community\, Claudia delivers workshops internationally and is accredited to facilitate:\nLevel 1 and 2 programs\n16 Guidelines for children and teens\nUnlocking Your Potential program\nHer organisations specialise in Personal and Business Coaching\, Leadership Training\, Education\, Consulting\, and Team Coaching.\nClaudia shares her inspiration for offering these sessions:\n“Over the past few months\, I’ve felt a strong aspiration to reconnect with the wisdom of the 16 Guidelines and to begin actively working with them again. These teachings have always held a profound relevance\, and as we navigate today’s complex world\, I believe their practical guidance on cultivating inner and outer harmony is more valuable than ever.\nTo rekindle this connection\, I’m delighted to announce a bi-monthly online gathering for anyone who has attended the 16 Guidelines for Life programs.”
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/bi-monthly-16-guidelines-practice-circles-with-claudia-van-zuiden-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom/
CATEGORIES:Secular Ethics
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250413T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212500
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh\nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning for an hour to pause\, center\, and restore to a happier and more peaceful mind to support you in being a bit more resilient in a world which does not always make sense anymore. These guided meditations are to help you calm your mind\, explore your own nature and develop a more peaceful perception on life. When you are well with yourself\, you will be more able to be well with others and the world.\nThese meditations are very practical\, they are not within a religious context\, so they are suitable for people of different beliefs\, ages and abilities\, for beginners as well as for those with more experience.\nRegistrations are not required.\nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey are based on a set of values and principles aimed at helping individuals cultivate a more peaceful and meaningful life. They are divided into four categories:\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight)\nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech)\nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage).\nThese guidelines provide a framework for personal growth\, encouraging individuals to think\, act\, relate\, and find meaning in ways that foster a harmonious and fulfilling life.\nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online:\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\nWhy meditate?\nWhen you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators.\nFacilitator\nVen. Gönpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and a Buddhist monk based in Australia. He discovered Buddhism as a child through martial arts movies and TV shows\, this was the inspiration for the childhood dream of becoming a wandering kung fu monk. It was a few decades before part of that dream could be realized with many other life adventures distracting him from the spiritual path in his teens and twenties.\nIt wasn’t until he was in his thirties that Gönpo began to really understand the power of Buddhist teachings when he used them to navigate the emotional roller-coaster of life’s many experiences such as a marriage break down and raising children alone. Fortunately\, due the kindness of his teachers and great good karma\, after his children finished school\, Gönpo was able to fulfil the long-held dream of becoming a monk\, albeit without the kung fu. Ending a 20-year career as a high school teacher of languages\, he become a wandering monk spending time studying and meditating in Europe\, India and Nepal before returning to his hometown\, Brisbane\, to take up the role of Spiritual Care Practitioner at Karuna Hospice Services\, giving care and support to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.\nIn his time as a school teacher\, it was the feedback from students around mindfulness practices and life lessons that had the biggest impact on Gönpo\, motivating him to become a 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life facilitator. In his sessions\, Gönpo encourages discussion and deep engagement in the topics\, challenging participants to examine their own ways of thinking. Through understanding how we are now\, we are better equipped to develop the habits that will bring us closer to how we want to be\, interacting with our own minds and the people around us in ways that will make us and the communities we live in\, happier and healthier.\nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-13/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)":MAILTO:info@compassionandwisdom.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250420T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212500
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh\nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning for an hour to pause\, center\, and restore to a happier and more peaceful mind to support you in being a bit more resilient in a world which does not always make sense anymore. These guided meditations are to help you calm your mind\, explore your own nature and develop a more peaceful perception on life. When you are well with yourself\, you will be more able to be well with others and the world.\nThese meditations are very practical\, they are not within a religious context\, so they are suitable for people of different beliefs\, ages and abilities\, for beginners as well as for those with more experience.\nRegistrations are not required.\nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey are based on a set of values and principles aimed at helping individuals cultivate a more peaceful and meaningful life. They are divided into four categories:\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight)\nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech)\nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage).\nThese guidelines provide a framework for personal growth\, encouraging individuals to think\, act\, relate\, and find meaning in ways that foster a harmonious and fulfilling life.\nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online:\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\nWhy meditate?\nWhen you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators.\nFacilitator\nVen. Gönpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and a Buddhist monk based in Australia. He discovered Buddhism as a child through martial arts movies and TV shows\, this was the inspiration for the childhood dream of becoming a wandering kung fu monk. It was a few decades before part of that dream could be realized with many other life adventures distracting him from the spiritual path in his teens and twenties.\nIt wasn’t until he was in his thirties that Gönpo began to really understand the power of Buddhist teachings when he used them to navigate the emotional roller-coaster of life’s many experiences such as a marriage break down and raising children alone. Fortunately\, due the kindness of his teachers and great good karma\, after his children finished school\, Gönpo was able to fulfil the long-held dream of becoming a monk\, albeit without the kung fu. Ending a 20-year career as a high school teacher of languages\, he become a wandering monk spending time studying and meditating in Europe\, India and Nepal before returning to his hometown\, Brisbane\, to take up the role of Spiritual Care Practitioner at Karuna Hospice Services\, giving care and support to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.\nIn his time as a school teacher\, it was the feedback from students around mindfulness practices and life lessons that had the biggest impact on Gönpo\, motivating him to become a 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life facilitator. In his sessions\, Gönpo encourages discussion and deep engagement in the topics\, challenging participants to examine their own ways of thinking. Through understanding how we are now\, we are better equipped to develop the habits that will bring us closer to how we want to be\, interacting with our own minds and the people around us in ways that will make us and the communities we live in\, happier and healthier.\nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-14/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh\nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning for an hour to pause\, center\, and restore to a happier and more peaceful mind to support you in being a bit more resilient in a world which does not always make sense anymore. These guided meditations are to help you calm your mind\, explore your own nature and develop a more peaceful perception on life. When you are well with yourself\, you will be more able to be well with others and the world.\nThese meditations are very practical\, they are not within a religious context\, so they are suitable for people of different beliefs\, ages and abilities\, for beginners as well as for those with more experience.\nRegistrations are not required.\nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey are based on a set of values and principles aimed at helping individuals cultivate a more peaceful and meaningful life. They are divided into four categories:\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight)\nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech)\nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage).\nThese guidelines provide a framework for personal growth\, encouraging individuals to think\, act\, relate\, and find meaning in ways that foster a harmonious and fulfilling life.\nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online:\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\nWhy meditate?\nWhen you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators.\nFacilitator\nVen. Gönpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and a Buddhist monk based in Australia. He discovered Buddhism as a child through martial arts movies and TV shows\, this was the inspiration for the childhood dream of becoming a wandering kung fu monk. It was a few decades before part of that dream could be realized with many other life adventures distracting him from the spiritual path in his teens and twenties.\nIt wasn’t until he was in his thirties that Gönpo began to really understand the power of Buddhist teachings when he used them to navigate the emotional roller-coaster of life’s many experiences such as a marriage break down and raising children alone. Fortunately\, due the kindness of his teachers and great good karma\, after his children finished school\, Gönpo was able to fulfil the long-held dream of becoming a monk\, albeit without the kung fu. Ending a 20-year career as a high school teacher of languages\, he become a wandering monk spending time studying and meditating in Europe\, India and Nepal before returning to his hometown\, Brisbane\, to take up the role of Spiritual Care Practitioner at Karuna Hospice Services\, giving care and support to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.\nIn his time as a school teacher\, it was the feedback from students around mindfulness practices and life lessons that had the biggest impact on Gönpo\, motivating him to become a 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life facilitator. In his sessions\, Gönpo encourages discussion and deep engagement in the topics\, challenging participants to examine their own ways of thinking. Through understanding how we are now\, we are better equipped to develop the habits that will bring us closer to how we want to be\, interacting with our own minds and the people around us in ways that will make us and the communities we live in\, happier and healthier.\nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-15/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)":MAILTO:info@compassionandwisdom.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250429T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212500
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SUMMARY:The 4 Noble Truths & Their 16 Characteristics - Yeshin Norbu
DESCRIPTION:The 4 Noble Truths & Their 16 CharacteristicsThe 4 Noble Truths & Their 16 Characteristics\nThis in-depth intermediate level course will deepen your understanding of the Four Noble Truths and their 16 characteristics. The Four Noble Truths are the foundational teachings of Buddhism\, offering profound insight into the nature of suffering\, its causes and the path to liberation.\nCourse Details\nAbout This Course\nThe course will offer a comprehensive exploration of these core teachings\, guiding you through their profound implications for both personal transformation and spiritual practice. Learning the Four Noble Truths can offer a range of profound benefits that can transform your approach to life and spiritual practice\, such as:\nClarity on the nature of suffering: By gaining insight into why suffering arises\, you can begin to release attachment to things that are impermanent and avoid unnecessary suffering in your life.\nPath to liberation: Learning this path helps you cultivate ethical conduct\, mental discipline\, and wisdom\, fostering a life of greater peace and fulfillment.\nDeepened compassion & wisdom: By understanding the interconnectedness of all beings and the causes of suffering\, you naturally develop greater compassion and empathy. The teachings also lead to wisdom by showing you how to see things as they truly are\, beyond the surface-level appearance of phenomena..\nTransformation of perspective: Instead of viewing difficulties as obstacles\, you begin to see them as opportunities for spiritual growth and a means of developing resilience and inner strength.\nYour Teacher\nVenerable Khadro brings years of experience teaching Buddhist philosophy and meditation in the tradition of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Her clear and practical approach makes profound Buddhist concepts accessible to modern students.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/the-4-noble-truths-their-16-characteristics-yeshin-norbu-2/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation,Secular Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yeshin Norbu Buddhist Centre":MAILTO:hello@yeshinnorbu.se
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212500
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SUMMARY:16G L1 | Building Inner Strength: An innovative Co-facilitated Online Course - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:16G L1 | Building Inner Strength: An innovative Co-facilitated Online CourseAre you ready to transform the way you think\, act\, relate\, and create meaning in your life?\nAbout the Course\nThe 16 Guidelines for Life – Level 1 is a dynamic and interactive course designed to help you cultivate inner wisdom\, emotional resilience\, and deeper connections with yourself and others. Based on ancient wisdom and modern science\, the 16 Guidelines offer practical tools for personal growth\, mindfulness\, and ethical leadership—empowering you to bring more clarity\, compassion\, and purpose into your daily life.\nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is perfect for anyone seeking personal growth\, mindfulness practitioners\, educators\, coaches\, leaders\, and changemakers who want to bring positive transformation into their lives and communities.\nWhat you’ll learn:\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\nSchedule:\nFour Thursdays in May 1\, 8\, 15\, & 22\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (UK Time)\nBookings\nFor more information and bookings\, please email Kitty on: kitty_dcosta@hotmail.co.uk.\nConcessions are available upon request\, no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.\nFacilitators\n Claudia van Zuiden – An international speaker\, coach\, and trainer\, Claudia is the CEO & Founder of Solution Ways and Co-Founder of Conscious World Agents. With over 30 years of experience in holistic leadership\, personal development\, and mindfulness education\, she integrates neuroscience\, ethics\, and solution-focused approaches to help individuals and organizations thrive. She is accredited to facilitate Level 1\, 2\, and 16G for children and teens\, as well as Unlocking Your Potential. Claudia is passionate about compassionate leadership\, mindfulness\, and empowering people to lead with purpose.\n Kitty D’Costa – A dedicated 16 Guidelines Trainer with over 20 years of experience in mindfulness\, meditation\, and mental health support. Kitty has worked extensively in the field of substance misuse and mental well-being\, bringing deep insights into self-awareness\, emotional resilience\, and personal transformation. Her facilitation style is warm\, engaging\, and deeply practical—helping participants integrate mindfulness into their daily lives.\n Karl Grey – A qualified counsellor\, engineer\, and experienced 16 Guidelines facilitator. With a diverse background across multiple fields\, Karl brings a unique and insightful approach to his work. His deep understanding of the 16 Guidelines allows him to integrate their principles effectively\, offering valuable guidance and support in both personal and professional settings. Karl’s broad expertise and thoughtful approach empower others to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and purpose.\n Gillian Watt – An experienced mindfulness practitioner\, facilitator\, and educator\, Gillian has a background in community development\, coaching\, and personal growth. With a strong focus on creating positive change through mindful leadership\, she helps individuals and teams build resilience\, enhance well-being\, and cultivate a deeper sense of meaning in their lives. Gillian is passionate about empowering others to unlock their potential through the 16 Guidelines framework.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/16g-l1-building-inner-strength-an-innovative-co-facilitated-online-course-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh\nAbout the Sessions\nJoin us on Sunday morning for an hour to pause\, center\, and restore to a happier and more peaceful mind to support you in being a bit more resilient in a world which does not always make sense anymore. These guided meditations are to help you calm your mind\, explore your own nature and develop a more peaceful perception on life. When you are well with yourself\, you will be more able to be well with others and the world.\nThese meditations are very practical\, they are not within a religious context\, so they are suitable for people of different beliefs\, ages and abilities\, for beginners as well as for those with more experience.\nRegistrations are not required.\nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey are based on a set of values and principles aimed at helping individuals cultivate a more peaceful and meaningful life. They are divided into four categories:\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight)\nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech)\nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage).\nThese guidelines provide a framework for personal growth\, encouraging individuals to think\, act\, relate\, and find meaning in ways that foster a harmonious and fulfilling life.\nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online:\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\nThe meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute\, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.\nWhy meditate?\nWhen you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators.\nFacilitator\nVen. Gönpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and a Buddhist monk based in Australia. He discovered Buddhism as a child through martial arts movies and TV shows\, this was the inspiration for the childhood dream of becoming a wandering kung fu monk. It was a few decades before part of that dream could be realized with many other life adventures distracting him from the spiritual path in his teens and twenties.\nIt wasn’t until he was in his thirties that Gönpo began to really understand the power of Buddhist teachings when he used them to navigate the emotional roller-coaster of life’s many experiences such as a marriage break down and raising children alone. Fortunately\, due the kindness of his teachers and great good karma\, after his children finished school\, Gönpo was able to fulfil the long-held dream of becoming a monk\, albeit without the kung fu. Ending a 20-year career as a high school teacher of languages\, he become a wandering monk spending time studying and meditating in Europe\, India and Nepal before returning to his hometown\, Brisbane\, to take up the role of Spiritual Care Practitioner at Karuna Hospice Services\, giving care and support to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.\nIn his time as a school teacher\, it was the feedback from students around mindfulness practices and life lessons that had the biggest impact on Gönpo\, motivating him to become a 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life facilitator. In his sessions\, Gönpo encourages discussion and deep engagement in the topics\, challenging participants to examine their own ways of thinking. Through understanding how we are now\, we are better equipped to develop the habits that will bring us closer to how we want to be\, interacting with our own minds and the people around us in ways that will make us and the communities we live in\, happier and healthier.\nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-16/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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