Empathy Circles: Gaining Clarity and Mutual Understanding (online)
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Join us for a series of Empathy circles using the “Conversation that Matter”, a new way of bringing inspiration for wise and compassionate action based on the 16 Guidelines for Life.
WHEN: Sundays, August 2, 9, 16, 23
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:
https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-2/2026-05-03/
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: https://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: https://www.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 Think
August 2 Humility
August 9 Patience
August 16 Contentment
August 23 Delight
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 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 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 and mutuality. Maria holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Zurich and works as a data analyst in the health sector.
WE INVITE YOU TO SUPPORT THESE EVENTS
Donation QR Supporting Janna and the Empathy CirclesSupporting 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 or by making a donation on the dedicated page
https://tinyurl.com/nhcxcrcw
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m-fCVJF5YDYrG2xLa8W7dKWyd9_ukdcZiIrDAroVHtY/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0#heading=h.xf56ztkwxcys
WHEN: Sundays, August 2, 9, 16, 23
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:
https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/empathy-circles-with-conversations-that-matter-gaining-clarity-and-mutual-understanding-2/2026-05-03/
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: https://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: https://www.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 Think
August 2 Humility
August 9 Patience
August 16 Contentment
August 23 Delight
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 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 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 and mutuality. Maria holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Zurich and works as a data analyst in the health sector.
WE INVITE YOU TO SUPPORT THESE EVENTS
Donation QR Supporting Janna and the Empathy CirclesSupporting 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 or by making a donation on the dedicated page
https://tinyurl.com/nhcxcrcw
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m-fCVJF5YDYrG2xLa8W7dKWyd9_ukdcZiIrDAroVHtY/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0#heading=h.xf56ztkwxcys
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Where is it happening?
Gablerstrasse 51, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland, Gablerstrasse 51, 8002 Zürich, Schweiz, Zurich, Switzerland
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