Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)

The Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW) was established in 2005 to help create a more peaceful, compassionate, and sustainable world. We support people in developing their compassion and wisdom for a happier life through understanding the mind more deeply, examining emotions, and appreciating the interconnection of all life.

Our mission is to spread compassion and wisdom around the world by offering a wide range of training, courses, and resources that support individuals on their journey toward a happier life. At the heart of our work lies the 16 Guidelines for Life, providing a robust framework for ethical living that informs and enriches all our activities.

FDCW is an FPMT International Education Project that provides educational programs based on Universal Education for Compassion and Wisdom (UECW). This system of inner learning helps people break through self-limiting beliefs, step outside destructive patterns, build better relationships, and develop their innate capacity for wisdom and compassion.

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Events from this center

April 2025
Bi-monthly 16 Guidelines Practice Circles with Claudia Van Zuiden – Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom

Organizer: Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)

Category: Secular Ethics

April 10, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Reconnect with the 16 Guidelines for Life in this engaging and dynamic series of events designed for reflection, connection, and inspiration. Through mindful grounding, breakout discussions, and collaborative exploration, we’ll share insights on how these timeless principles shape our lives and communities. Together, we’ll uncover new ways to spread compassion, wisdom, and ethical living in today’s world. The Practice Circles are open to anyone who has participated in the 16G programs!
Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute – Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom

Organizer: Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)

Category: Meditation, Secular Ethics

April 13, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Join Ven Gonpo on Sunday mornings 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 can present many challenges. 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.
Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute – Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom

Organizer: Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)

Category: Meditation, Secular Ethics

April 20, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Join Ven Gonpo on Sunday mornings 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 can present many challenges. 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.
Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute – Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom

Organizer: Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)

Category: Meditation, Secular Ethics

April 27, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Join Ven Gonpo on Sunday mornings 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 can present many challenges. 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.
May 2025
16G L1 | Building Inner Strength: An innovative Co-facilitated Online Course – Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom

Organizer: Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)

Category: Meditation, Secular Ethics

May 1, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - May 22, 2025 @ 6:30 pm

An innovative 16 Guidelines Course offered by 4 skilled FDCW facilitators, a unique opportunity to cultivate inner strength, deepen mindfulness, enjoy meaningful conversations and to help create positive change in your life and community.
Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute – Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom

Organizer: Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)

Category: Meditation, Secular Ethics

May 4, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Join Ven Gonpo on Sunday mornings 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 can present many challenges. 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.
16G L1 | Building Inner Strength: An innovative Co-facilitated Online Course – Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom

Organizer: Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)

Category: Meditation, Secular Ethics

May 8, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - May 29, 2025 @ 6:30 pm

An innovative 16 Guidelines Course offered by 4 skilled FDCW facilitators, a unique opportunity to cultivate inner strength, deepen mindfulness, enjoy meaningful conversations and to help create positive change in your life and community.
Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute – Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom

Organizer: Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)

Category: Meditation, Secular Ethics

May 11, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Join Ven Gonpo on Sunday mornings 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 can present many challenges. 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.
16G L1 | Building Inner Strength: An innovative Co-facilitated Online Course – Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom

Organizer: Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)

Category: Meditation, Secular Ethics

May 15, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - June 5, 2025 @ 6:30 pm

An innovative 16 Guidelines Course offered by 4 skilled FDCW facilitators, a unique opportunity to cultivate inner strength, deepen mindfulness, enjoy meaningful conversations and to help create positive change in your life and community.
Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute – Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom

Organizer: Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)

Category: Meditation, Secular Ethics

May 18, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Join Ven Gonpo on Sunday mornings 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 can present many challenges. 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.

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May 2025