Empathy Circles: Gaining Clarity and Mutual Understanding

Join us for a series of Empathy circles using the “Conversations that Matter”, a new way of bringing inspiration for wise and compassionate action based on the 16 Guidelines for Life.

WHEN: Sundays, Jan 18 – Feb 8
TIME: 7:00 – 8.30 PM CET (19:00 – 20:30)
WHERE: Facilitators online on Zoom
LANGUAGE: English
LEVEL: Everyone is welcome.
READ MORE: Here.

What are the “16 guidelines for Life”?
The 16 Guidelines are simple steps for a happier life, inspired His Holiness by the Dalai Lama and recommended for universal education by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. They teach us to manage our thoughts, actions, and connections positively. They revolve around four key themes: thinking wisely, acting kindly, building strong relationships, and embracing change for deeper meaning.
Find out more at: compassionandwisdom.org

What are Empathy Circles?
The Empathy Circle provides a structured dialogue process where each person feels fully heard, fostering mutual understanding and connection. It 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.
Find out more at: theempathycenter.org

Who are these sessions for?
This series is open to anyone interested in positive actions, mindful communication, or building more compassionate communities. No prior experience is required.

The 4 sessions will explore the Wisdom Theme: How We Relate to Others

January 18 Respect
January 25 Forgiveness
February 1 Gratitude
February 8 Loyalty

Each discussion stands on its own, so you can drop in for any session that interests you. If you do, please come on time and plan on staying for the full 90 minutes.

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Janna Weiss 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.

Maria Trottmann is an Empathy Circle Facilitator and a student of the 16 Guidelines. She is passionate about Empathy Circles and the way this simple dialogue structure, grounded in active listening, can foster connection, clarity, and mutuality. Maria holds a PhD in Economics and works as a data analyst in the health sector.

WE INVITE YOU TO SUPPORT THESE EVENTS

Suggested donation: Supporting Janna and the Empathy Circles: please, consider supporting Janna so that she can continue to offer these transformative sessions by making a donation on the dedicated page tinyurl.com/nhcxcrcw or by donating through Lhagsam at lhagsam.ch/support-us.