Sussex Mindfulness Centre is delighted to be hosting Compassion Cultivation Training - An eight- week course designed at Stanford University in 2009, by Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D, with contributions from the faculty.

Taught by a certified facilitator Emily Oliver

What is it? An eight -week course for the general public, it draws on insights and techniques from psychology, neuroscience, and contemplative practice.

The course integrates evidence-based meditation techniques, interactive discussions, and lectures as well as real-world exercises to put learning into practice.

What does Compassion Cultivation Training look like?

• Weekly two- hour class including lecture, discussion, and exercises
• Daily meditation home practice
• Real-world assignments for practicing compassionate thoughts and actions

The 8-Week CCT Journey

Week 1 Settling and focusing the mind

Week 2 Loving-kindness & compassion for a loved one

Week 3 Compassion for oneself

Week 4 Loving-kindness for oneself

Week 5 Embracing shared common humanity and developing appreciation for others

Week 6 Cultivating compassion for others

Week 7 Active compassion practice

Week 8 Integrated daily compassion cultivation practice

This course is taught worldwide and offers practical skills, tools, and knowledge. As a graduate, you establish the habit of relating to yourself, others, and the world around you from a place of greater understanding, joy, and purpose.

When? Thursday evenings 6.30-8.30pm starting 28 September 2023 then 5, 12,19,26 October and 2, 9,16 November

Where? Brighton Friends Meeting House, Ship St, Brighton, BN1 1AF

To guarantee a place please book early - cost is £300

Places are limited and the deadline for booking is 25 July 2023

What is the Cancellation Policy?

You may cancel your booking up to 25 July 2023 at which point you will be offered a full refund, minus £50 admin fee.

If you cancel your place after 25 July 2023 no refund will be available.

In the unlikely event that the event has to be cancelled by us, we will offer an alternative event, either face to face or online, or a refund. Our liability is limited to crediting only our event fees, and not any personal expenses you may have incurred.