Events Register for an upcoming event or browse past events here. Upcoming Events Balancing energy and rest for the holidays Tuesday, 12th December 2023 Where can we find some rest during this busy holiday season, and how can use our energy more wisely from... Living a life of vibrant aliveness Tuesday, 19th December 2023 Join Argentine author and activist Fabiana Fondevila as she discusses with GCC President Dr. Rick Hanson how living a life... Strong hearts for turbulent times Thursday, 28th December 2023 Make 2024 a year of purpose. The New Year is the perfect time to focus on our values and goals.... Compassionate Politics Thursday, 11th January 2024 Across the world, democracy is in retreat. In many nations, far-right populist leaders are gaining ground while everywhere elections are... Opening awareness Tuesday, 20th February 2024 With the avalanche of information coming at us every day, closing down our minds and hearts seems to be the... External Events Virtual Compassion in Action Healthcare Conference Wednesday, 6th December 2023 The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare Guest Speaker Event: Mark Williams – Deeper Mindfulness – the new way to rediscover calm in a chaotic world Wednesday, 6th December 2023 Oxford Mindfulness Foundation Compassion in Action Thursday, 7th December 2023 The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare Journaling Quest – compassion based, group practice Sunday, 17th December 2023 Henny Flynn Guest Speaker Event: Trish Bartley – Teaching Mindfulness-Based Groups: Exploring the Inside Out Group Approach Wednesday, 3rd January 2024 Oxford Mindfulness Foundation Compassionate Care Conference 2024 Wednesday, 31st January 2024 St Luke’s Hospital Guest Speaker Event: Dr Fabrizio Didonna – Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for OCD: A manualized treatment program Wednesday, 6th March 2024 Oxford Mindfulness Foundation Compassion+Culture Wednesday, 17th April 2024 Compassion 2.0 Healing, Mindfulness & Compassion: A Balint Retreat Weekend Friday, 10th May 2024 The American Balint Society. 14th Annual American Delirium Society Conference Sunday, 9th June 2024 American Delirium Society Self-Care is not Selfish Monday, 16th September 2024 Conscious Togetherness Past Events How can compassion change societies? Tuesday, 28th November 2023 We know that compassion can have a transformative impact on individuals. And increasingly we're seeing how compassion can be used... Moving through climate anxiety using the seven homecomings Monday, 27th November 2023 During our time together, Zac will guide us through the 7 Homecomings – a meditation practice developed by Lama Rod... The role of compassion in the climate crisis Wednesday, 22nd November 2023 Join the Global Compassion Coalition for an enlightening online discussion on the role of compassion in the climate crisis. In... The strong heart: Compassion amidst grievances, vengeance, and war Thursday, 16th November 2023 Join us for an enlightening conversation between Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi and GCC President Rick Hanson. Throughout history and in the... Compasión en medio del caos Wednesday, 8th November 2023 Los últimos eventos en Israel y Gaza ha desatado un mundo de dolor que puede ser muy difícil de presenciar.... Compassionate leadership Wednesday, 8th November 2023 Join us for an inspiring conversation on the future of leadership. In this event our speaker, Marguerite Callaway, will share... A future we can love Thursday, 2nd November 2023 GCC President, Dr. Rick Hanson is joined by Susan Bauer-Wu, President of the Mind & Life Institute and author of... Mindfulness for kids & teens Monday, 30th October 2023 GCC President Dr. Rick Hanson is joined by Teen mental health education advocate Adam Avin who created the Wuf Shanti... Transforming Healthcare through Compassion Wednesday, 25th October 2023 The panel discussion will focus on how we can create hope for healthcare through compassion at a time when healthcare... The protective power of compassion in turbulent times Tuesday, 24th October 2023 GCC Founder, Dr. Rick Hanson is joined by Dr. Marcela Matos, a clinical psychologist, and auxiliary researcher at the University... Compassion amidst the chaos Friday, 20th October 2023 The latest escalation of hostilities in Gaza and Israel has unleashed a world of pain which can be very difficult... Launch of Compassion Corps Wednesday, 18th October 2023 Compassion Corps program creator Margaret Cullen will be talking with Rick Hanson about this exciting initiative that is now part... How we banned the bomb Thursday, 28th September 2023 On 7 July 2017 – following a decade of advocacy by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) and... Peace is an Inside Job Thursday, 21st September 2023 Join Reggie Hubbard for an entertaining and enlightening look at simple tools to cultivate peace of mind in these unsettling... Día Internacional de Mindfulness con Eva Escolà Sala Tuesday, 12th September 2023 Práctica Las 5 Necesidades Básicas del Corazón Para cultivar la compasión, es preciso estar conectad@s con el corazón, algo que... 1.5 degrees of peace Tuesday, 5th September 2023 Join award-winning GenZ documentary filmmaker and founder of The Global Sunrise Project, Kasha Sequoia Slavner, in conversation with GCC President... AI and mental health Tuesday, 22nd August 2023 AI and mental health with Elisha Goldstein PhD, Dr James Doty, Immanual Joseph, Milagros Escoredo and Randy Fernando What do... How to give and receive compassion Monday, 21st August 2023 How to give and receive compassion with Chris Germer. Chris Germer, clinical psychologist and co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion program,... Decolonizing mindfulness Wednesday, 9th August 2023 Decolonizing mindfulness with Michael Yellow Bird Dr. Michael Yellow Bird and GCC President Rick Hanson discuss the topic of decolonizing... The healing power of compassion Thursday, 3rd August 2023 The healing power of compassion This panel will be in Spanish Join us as we bring together a neuroscientist, a professor... Overcoming the barriers to meditation Wednesday, 26th July 2023 Overcoming the barriers to meditation with Leslie Booker Registration required for this event. Anyone who meditates – or has tried... A Heart-Centered Life with Mamphela Ramphele, Jim Doty, and Rick Hanson Tuesday, 25th July 2023 A Heart-Centered Life with Mamphela Ramphele, Jim Doty, and Rick Hanson Join us for a transformative dialogue with renowned South... The best investment: Compassionate care for the youngest among us Monday, 17th July 2023 The best investment: Compassionate care for the youngest among us 10,000 children die every day from hunger-related illnesses and globally... Tapping into our five sense for increased happiness Wednesday, 12th July 2023 Tapping into our five senses for increased happiness with Gretchen Rubin Registration required for this event. Join best-selling author Gretchen... Cultivating curiosity Tuesday, 27th June 2023 Cultivating curiosity with Jud Brewer Registration required for this event. Dr. Jud Brewer, New York Times best-selling author and thought... Cultivating compassion for and from men and boys Wednesday, 14th June 2023 Cultivating compassion for and by men and boys. How and why now. Registration required for this event. Men and boys... The Trevor Project turns 25 Wednesday, 7th June 2023 The Trevor Project turns 25 Showing up for LGBTQ youth then and now. Registration required for this event. Peggy Rajski... Lovingkindness toward ourselves with Sharon Salzberg Monday, 22nd May 2023 Loving-kindness toward ourselves with Sharon Salzberg Registration required for this event. Leading spiritual teacher, Sharon Salzberg, joined us to share... Compassionate economics Wednesday, 17th May 2023 Compassionate economics: Rewiring our economies for care, equity, and justice. Registration required for this event. The 100 richest people on... Taking in the good with Rick Hanson Tuesday, 25th April 2023 Taking in the good with Rick Hanson. President and Founder of the Global Compassion Coalition, Rick Hanson, shares a practice... Making the shift: The role of compassion in inspiring climate justice Saturday, 22nd April 2023 Making the shift The role of compassion in inspiring climate justice For Earth Day 2023 we bring together a panel... #CompassionNow Saturday, 15th April 2023 #CompassionNow A global gathering for compassion. Watch the recording of our launch event #CompassionNow. This half-day event explored how we... Come home to who we are Tuesday, 28th February 2023 Come home to who we are with Kaira Jewel Lingo Registration required for this event. Kaira Jewel Lingo is a...
Balancing energy and rest for the holidays Tuesday, 12th December 2023 Where can we find some rest during this busy holiday season, and how can use our energy more wisely from...
Living a life of vibrant aliveness Tuesday, 19th December 2023 Join Argentine author and activist Fabiana Fondevila as she discusses with GCC President Dr. Rick Hanson how living a life...
Strong hearts for turbulent times Thursday, 28th December 2023 Make 2024 a year of purpose. The New Year is the perfect time to focus on our values and goals....
Compassionate Politics Thursday, 11th January 2024 Across the world, democracy is in retreat. In many nations, far-right populist leaders are gaining ground while everywhere elections are...
Opening awareness Tuesday, 20th February 2024 With the avalanche of information coming at us every day, closing down our minds and hearts seems to be the...
Virtual Compassion in Action Healthcare Conference Wednesday, 6th December 2023 The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare
Guest Speaker Event: Mark Williams – Deeper Mindfulness – the new way to rediscover calm in a chaotic world Wednesday, 6th December 2023 Oxford Mindfulness Foundation
Guest Speaker Event: Trish Bartley – Teaching Mindfulness-Based Groups: Exploring the Inside Out Group Approach Wednesday, 3rd January 2024 Oxford Mindfulness Foundation
Guest Speaker Event: Dr Fabrizio Didonna – Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for OCD: A manualized treatment program Wednesday, 6th March 2024 Oxford Mindfulness Foundation
Healing, Mindfulness & Compassion: A Balint Retreat Weekend Friday, 10th May 2024 The American Balint Society.
How can compassion change societies? Tuesday, 28th November 2023 We know that compassion can have a transformative impact on individuals. And increasingly we're seeing how compassion can be used...
Moving through climate anxiety using the seven homecomings Monday, 27th November 2023 During our time together, Zac will guide us through the 7 Homecomings – a meditation practice developed by Lama Rod...
The role of compassion in the climate crisis Wednesday, 22nd November 2023 Join the Global Compassion Coalition for an enlightening online discussion on the role of compassion in the climate crisis. In...
The strong heart: Compassion amidst grievances, vengeance, and war Thursday, 16th November 2023 Join us for an enlightening conversation between Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi and GCC President Rick Hanson. Throughout history and in the...
Compasión en medio del caos Wednesday, 8th November 2023 Los últimos eventos en Israel y Gaza ha desatado un mundo de dolor que puede ser muy difícil de presenciar....
Compassionate leadership Wednesday, 8th November 2023 Join us for an inspiring conversation on the future of leadership. In this event our speaker, Marguerite Callaway, will share...
A future we can love Thursday, 2nd November 2023 GCC President, Dr. Rick Hanson is joined by Susan Bauer-Wu, President of the Mind & Life Institute and author of...
Mindfulness for kids & teens Monday, 30th October 2023 GCC President Dr. Rick Hanson is joined by Teen mental health education advocate Adam Avin who created the Wuf Shanti...
Transforming Healthcare through Compassion Wednesday, 25th October 2023 The panel discussion will focus on how we can create hope for healthcare through compassion at a time when healthcare...
The protective power of compassion in turbulent times Tuesday, 24th October 2023 GCC Founder, Dr. Rick Hanson is joined by Dr. Marcela Matos, a clinical psychologist, and auxiliary researcher at the University...
Compassion amidst the chaos Friday, 20th October 2023 The latest escalation of hostilities in Gaza and Israel has unleashed a world of pain which can be very difficult...
Launch of Compassion Corps Wednesday, 18th October 2023 Compassion Corps program creator Margaret Cullen will be talking with Rick Hanson about this exciting initiative that is now part...
How we banned the bomb Thursday, 28th September 2023 On 7 July 2017 – following a decade of advocacy by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) and...
Peace is an Inside Job Thursday, 21st September 2023 Join Reggie Hubbard for an entertaining and enlightening look at simple tools to cultivate peace of mind in these unsettling...
Día Internacional de Mindfulness con Eva Escolà Sala Tuesday, 12th September 2023 Práctica Las 5 Necesidades Básicas del Corazón Para cultivar la compasión, es preciso estar conectad@s con el corazón, algo que...
1.5 degrees of peace Tuesday, 5th September 2023 Join award-winning GenZ documentary filmmaker and founder of The Global Sunrise Project, Kasha Sequoia Slavner, in conversation with GCC President...
AI and mental health Tuesday, 22nd August 2023 AI and mental health with Elisha Goldstein PhD, Dr James Doty, Immanual Joseph, Milagros Escoredo and Randy Fernando What do...
How to give and receive compassion Monday, 21st August 2023 How to give and receive compassion with Chris Germer. Chris Germer, clinical psychologist and co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion program,...
Decolonizing mindfulness Wednesday, 9th August 2023 Decolonizing mindfulness with Michael Yellow Bird Dr. Michael Yellow Bird and GCC President Rick Hanson discuss the topic of decolonizing...
The healing power of compassion Thursday, 3rd August 2023 The healing power of compassion This panel will be in Spanish Join us as we bring together a neuroscientist, a professor...
Overcoming the barriers to meditation Wednesday, 26th July 2023 Overcoming the barriers to meditation with Leslie Booker Registration required for this event. Anyone who meditates – or has tried...
A Heart-Centered Life with Mamphela Ramphele, Jim Doty, and Rick Hanson Tuesday, 25th July 2023 A Heart-Centered Life with Mamphela Ramphele, Jim Doty, and Rick Hanson Join us for a transformative dialogue with renowned South...
The best investment: Compassionate care for the youngest among us Monday, 17th July 2023 The best investment: Compassionate care for the youngest among us 10,000 children die every day from hunger-related illnesses and globally...
Tapping into our five sense for increased happiness Wednesday, 12th July 2023 Tapping into our five senses for increased happiness with Gretchen Rubin Registration required for this event. Join best-selling author Gretchen...
Cultivating curiosity Tuesday, 27th June 2023 Cultivating curiosity with Jud Brewer Registration required for this event. Dr. Jud Brewer, New York Times best-selling author and thought...
Cultivating compassion for and from men and boys Wednesday, 14th June 2023 Cultivating compassion for and by men and boys. How and why now. Registration required for this event. Men and boys...
The Trevor Project turns 25 Wednesday, 7th June 2023 The Trevor Project turns 25 Showing up for LGBTQ youth then and now. Registration required for this event. Peggy Rajski...
Lovingkindness toward ourselves with Sharon Salzberg Monday, 22nd May 2023 Loving-kindness toward ourselves with Sharon Salzberg Registration required for this event. Leading spiritual teacher, Sharon Salzberg, joined us to share...
Compassionate economics Wednesday, 17th May 2023 Compassionate economics: Rewiring our economies for care, equity, and justice. Registration required for this event. The 100 richest people on...
Taking in the good with Rick Hanson Tuesday, 25th April 2023 Taking in the good with Rick Hanson. President and Founder of the Global Compassion Coalition, Rick Hanson, shares a practice...
Making the shift: The role of compassion in inspiring climate justice Saturday, 22nd April 2023 Making the shift The role of compassion in inspiring climate justice For Earth Day 2023 we bring together a panel...
#CompassionNow Saturday, 15th April 2023 #CompassionNow A global gathering for compassion. Watch the recording of our launch event #CompassionNow. This half-day event explored how we...
Come home to who we are Tuesday, 28th February 2023 Come home to who we are with Kaira Jewel Lingo Registration required for this event. Kaira Jewel Lingo is a...
