A Mindful Heart
with Janna Weiss

Sundays, Feb 15, 22, Mar 1, 8, 22 & 29, 1:30–3:30pm EST/EDT

ONLINE

Note: Clocks change from Eastern Standard Time (EST)(GMT/UTC-5) to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)(GMT/UTC-4) on Sun Mar 8 at 2am. Clocks will “spring forward” one hour.

A Mindful Heart is a transformative 6 week course developed by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW), inspired by the Creating Compassionate Cultures program. This course is designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of how the mind works. The aim is to gradually let go of destructive patterns of thought and behavior while cultivating a healthy sense of self-confidence and a deep, compassionate connection with others. Participants are invited to reflect on their attitudes, perceptions, and emotional patterns. By exploring the workings of our own minds and the nature of our interdependence with others and the world around us, we begin to see how deeply connected our inner and outer realities truly are. We examine both logical and scientific perspectives on the nature of the self and our relationships with others. To deepen the learning, participants are encouraged to reflect between sessions, pausing to notice their inner experiences and reconnect with their deepest values. This supports the integration of insights and ways to act with greater mindfulness and wisdom. Ultimately, the transformation we foster in ourselves contributes to building more compassionate cultures. How can one person influence a whole culture? The answer lies in understanding interdependence. Every action we take, every choice, interaction, and intention, affects others and the broader environment, this principle of cause and effect lies at the heart of all life, reminding us that our individual transformation ripples outward in meaningful ways. The course is delivered in 6 sessions: Session 1: The Pursuit of Happiness and Understanding How Things Exist Session 2: Developing Healthy Self-Confidence and Compassion – Opening the Heart Session 3: Mindfulness, Reflection and Critical Thinking and Mindful Intention: What do I really want? Session 4: Interconnection and Embracing Change Session 5: Perception and Transforming Harmful Emotions Session 6: Empathy and Cultivating Compassion

Important Note

This is an online-only event that is administered using Zoom.

After registering, the system automatically sends a confirmation and/or a receipt email that contains the Zoom meeting link and/or other instructions. If you don’t immediately receive the system email(s) or you have any other questions, please contact us at registration@shantidevanyc.org.

*Zoom is an interactive video-conferencing tool that allows participants to see one another and ask questions. You will need a computer, a tablet or a smartphone with the Zoom application to attend. If you are using Zoom for the first time, please login earlier to allow any necessary installations on your device.

Registration

Suggested: $20 per session, or $108 for all 6-weeks of the course
Other offering options: free, $5, $10, $30

The suggested amount helps support teacher offerings and expenses, direct costs and rent. Shantideva member benefits will apply automatically if you have a membership in MindBody.

Shantideva Center may publish recorded sessions in the public domain (e.g., on YouTube). By registering for this event, you are agreeing to give your consent to this process. Please be conscious of any personal information you share. Recordings are typically made to spotlight only on the teacher or facilitator so participants are usually not visible.

Register

Time zone: US Eastern Standard Time (GMT/UTC-5)

For questions regarding registration, please email registration@shantidevanyc.org for assistance.

Recordings

Recordings will be posted here, Archive page and on our YouTube channel afterwards.

About the Facilitator

Janna Weiss is a Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW) accredited facilitator for 16 Guidelines Levels 1 & 2 and Unlocking Your Potential, and an Empathy Circle Facilitator and Trainer. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin in Biological Sciences—Botany (ethnobotany). Janna is also a human rights activist and advocate for peace, for Tibet, for the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities, or those perceived to be so, and for the real rights of children and families. Janna is an acupuncturist and herbalist, and teaches mind science. Janna began studying Tibetan Buddhism with Dharma Friends of Israel in 2005. She resides in New York City.