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Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW), an international FPMT project, had a lively year in 2021, as shared in their recently released Annual Review 2021. And the project continues to build and expand on their beneficial and uplifting work in 2022. FDCW’s programs are based on Universal Education for Compassion and Wisdom (UECW), which is one of FPMT’s Five Pillars of Service. UECW is a secular system of inner learning that cultivates and explores universal values. FDCW shared the following update of some key activities of 2021 and new offerings for 2022:
The highlight of 2021 was without doubt the Compassion and Wisdom in Action Conference, which followed in the footsteps of the previous year’s Big Love Festival. Seventeen speakers—including FDCW’s Honorary President Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Tenzin Ösel Hita, and Ven. Robina Courtin—shared their wisdom in engaging sessions under the four conference themes: values, mind, healing, and engaged action. Hundreds of participants joined the talks in the spirit of compassion, connection, community, and caring, and made the conference an unforgettable event.
The essence of all these activities is best summarized with a quote from a course participant who wrote, “The gentleness that threads through all of FDCW courses is what I love most.”
2022 will be a busy year, and FDCW hopes that many more people will be able to benefit from the wisdom and compassion that Universal Education offers. FDCW is also keen to hear about Universal Education initiatives from FPMT centers.
“Lama Yeshe’s vision for Universal Education was vast and in the last forty years it has inspired many people and projects around the world,” said FDCW Executive Director Victoria Coleman. “Whether you are running Universal Education activities that you would like to share with the wider world or want to strengthen the UE pillar at your center and are looking for support, please get in touch with us. We would love to hear from you!”
To learn more about the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom, visit the FDCW website: https://www.compassionandwisdom.org
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