Each Art Piece is a Rendering of Compassion

"Each Art Piece is a Rendering of Compassion"
by Marilyn Turkovich

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Charter for Compassion News, Programs, and Webinars

Charter Education Institute

An Introduction to the Art and Practices is an exploration into the essential value of holding space and its capacity to support people to connect more deeply to their own inner resourcefulness and wisdom.

Webinars

Forgiveness with Maria Cantacuzino and Dr. Masi Noor
Tuesday, September 20, 8 am PDT Check other timezones here
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 "Growing up in Afghanistan, I have had plenty of opportunities to experience hurt and loss. What's motivated me to explore forgiveness has been realizing the collateral damage that unforgiveness can cause, including losing my trust and confidence in others. These others were often just bystanders or guilty by association. Therefore I was victimizing many innocent folk without realizing it. Forgiveness may not be as sweet as revenge, but it seems to have fewer damaging side-effects."  ~Dr. Masi Noor

"Over the years, I've witnessed people put their friends or family into exile because of something they've said or done (or haven't said or done!). It's always seemed such a brutal response to being hurt. While I'm dead against prescribing forgiveness, I've come to believe forgiveness is the oil of personal relationships. People will let us down and forgiving is about letting go of the expectation that they won't."  ~Maria Cantacuzino

Australia National Day of Compassion 
Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 3 pm PDT
Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8 am AEST. Check other timezones here
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Each year on 21 September the Australian Compassion Council (ACC) organises a national day that offers the opportunity to join them in Deep Dreaming Australia A Continent for Compassion.

The theme for this year is Deep Listening – because if we are to survive in these turbulent times then we must become better at speaking and listening compassionately across our national and global diversity.
Watch a special program on our social media channels right after this LIVE session. 

Learn more about Compassionate Australia here:  https://www.charterforcompassion.com.au/

Compassion Circle - The Charter Sangha
Last Saturday of the month.
Saturday, Sept. 24 at 9 am PDT Check other timezones here
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Charter for Compassion and Orlaith O'Sullivan from Plum Village have partnered to have a monthly Sangha practice following the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.

This is a space to establish your presence in peace, connect with others and refresh your own heart. 
The format is: guided practices to nourish your mind and spirit, circle sharing together and deep relaxation.

All are most welcome and no experience needed!

Film Series

Gratitude Revealed
Available for viewing Wednesday, September 21. 
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At a time when each day brings more grim news, we humans urgently need to cultivate our individual strength and health. And we need to reconnect with and heal each other and the natural world. Gratitude can help! 

From the director of the acclaimed documentary Fantastic Fungi comes Gratitude Revealed. Forty years in the making, Louie Schwartzberg’s new film is a rich visual tapestry, interweaving breathtaking images of the natural world with extraordinary stories of "ordinary" people. Featuring luminaries Norman Lear, Jack Kornfield, Dr. Christine Carter, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Michael Beckwith, Lynne Twist, In-Q, Jason Silva and Br. David Steindl-Rast. Join the Charter for Compassion at one of two screenings on September 21. Tickets are $12. In addition to these special screenings, there will be a live Q&A with the director, Louie Schwartzberg, and other guests. 

Blast from the Past

Do you remember when we had the following happen at the Charter? Visit the following links to re-experience some of our favorite offerings from the Charter for Compassion. 

Songs of the Civil Rights Movement - SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

Charter for Compassion Webithon 2021: World Tour

The Community of Mindful Parenting aspires to empower families to become more mindful and compassionate. They are a multigenerational, multicultural and fully inclusive community that strives to nurture powerful relationships between parents/caregivers and their children. Their Listening Mothers™ and Finding Calm classes explore the relationship between caregiver and child through a lens of self compassion. Their weekly Communi-Teas are a centering tool for meditation. Learn more here.

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