WISDOM CENTER
OF SANTA CRUZ
In Person at the Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz or Online via Zoom
Discoveries in neuroscience have shown that we have the potential to develop and transform our minds in a positive way. Practicing these Guidelines can help strengthen our existing qualities and deepen our connection with others for a more meaningful and happier life.
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Venerable Chimé will introduce a new guideline each week and then lead a guided meditation on that topic. Each week will be based on one of the 16 Guidelines. Each guideline is based on helping to develop a positive quality.
This first series will cover Guidelines 1–8 and we plan to continue this series in early 2025 to go through guidelines 9–16.
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What are the 16 Guidelines:
01. HUMILITY to be willing and able to learn from others
02. PATIENCE to cultivate a calm and spacious mind
03. CONTENTMENT to enjoy who we are and what we have
04. DELIGHT to rejoice in the good fortune of others
05. KINDNESS to be friendly, caring and considerate
06. HONESTY to act with transparency and fairness
07. GENEROSITY to give without expecting anything in return
08. RIGHT SPEECH to speak with insight and sensitivity
09. RESPECT to honour people with a deeper understanding and experience of life
10. FORGIVENESS to let go of resentment and anger towards ourselves and others
11. GRATITUDE to acknowledge and repay the kindness of others
12. LOYALTY to be good-hearted and dependable in all our relationships
13. ASPIRATION to seek a fulfilling way of life that avoids causing harm
14. PRINCIPLES to develop sincere and stable inner values, and avoid harmful influences
15. SERVICE to help and benefit others in whatever way we can
16. COURAGE to accept responsibilities and challenges with calm determination
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The 16 Guidelines were inspired by an ethical code written by King Songtsen Gampo in 7th century Tibet to guide his citizens. The code played a crucial part in the transformation of Tibet from a warlike nation into a civilisation renowned for its peace and serenity. The 16G are a modern presentation of this ancient wisdom without any religious dogma.
The 16 Guidelines for Life E-Book explores these qualities in more depth with inspiring stories, quotes and anecdotes. The 16 Guidelines self study course includes audio recordings of guided meditations and journaling prompts. For further information use the link below: https://www.compassionandwisdom.org/
About Venerable Gyalten Chime
Venerable GyaltenChimé (Lisa DuPont, M.S.) is an American monastic in the Tibetan Gelug tradition with over 25 years of experience in study and retreat in Tibetan Buddhism with numerous Tibetan masters. Ven. Chimé also brings her many years of training and experience in psychology/ neuroscience as a school psychologist and is a certified instructor of Emory University’s Cognitively Based Compassion Training (CBCT).
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REGISTRATION
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This class is being held in affiliation with the Land of Medicine Buddha.
Land of Medicine Buddha will be looking after all the registrations for this series.
You are welcome to drop into these sessions as your schedule allows. We would strongly encourage you to try and attend as many sessions as possible, to receive the maximum benefit from this series.
Eight Thursday Sessions, October 3rd - November 21st, 2024. 6-7 pacific
In person and online.
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LOCATION: Wisdom Center Santa Cruz
740 Front St Suite 240 Community Room, Santa Cruz,
CONTACT: Isabella Wesner
spadmin@medicinebuddha.org
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PRICES
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Maximum $108.00 – Entire course suggested donation
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Maximum $250.00 – Entire course Generous Donation
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Maximum $20.00 – Single Session Suggested Donation
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Maximum $40.00 – Single Session Generous Donation
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Friends of LMB / Monastic
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REGISTER ONLINE AT:
https://landofmedicinebuddha.org/retreat-guru/733/happiness-through-the-16-guidelines/