#CompassionNow
A global gathering for compassion.
- Free and online
- Sat 15th April
- 9am PT | 12pm ET | 5pm BST | 6pm SAST
Join us for this half-day of inspiration and action as, together with compassion researchers, trainers, and advocates, we learn, practice, and organize to spread compassion to every corner of society.
By joining us you will:
Learn how to cultivate your gift of compassion.
Connect with compassion researchers, practitioners, and activists from across the world.
Kickstart a global shift towards compassion.
Join us and build #CompassionNow.
Sign up for #CompassionNow
Agenda
Session 1: The power of compassion
Through a mixture of interviews, practices, and panel discussions we explore the nature of compassion, how to cultivate it, and why it needs to be at the heart of society.
Session 2: The power of you
With inspiring talks, workshops, and interviews we look at the power everybody has to cultivate compassion and spread and embed it where they live, work, and play. We will also be inviting you to join a new initiative aimed at cultivating compassion in your local community.
Confirmed Speakers
Ruby Wax
Author, mental health activist, and award-winning comedian.
Jack Kornfield
Author, Buddhist practitioner, and Spirit Rock Meditation Center founding teacher.
Marianne Williamson
Bestselling author, political activist, and spiritual thought leader.
Mpho Tutu
Anglican Priest and activist. Daughter of Desmond Tutu.
Kristin Neff
Founder of the Center for Mindful Self Compassion
Jennifer Nadel
Trained barrister, activist, author, and Executive Chair of the Global Compassion Coalition.
Rick Hanson
Psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, Founder of the Global Compassion Coalition.
Kevin Riordan
Department of Counseling Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Zane Wedding
Youth Development Manager at the Kindness Institute, New Zealand.
Alex Nunn
Head of Movement Building at Action for Happiness.
Hindou Ibrahim
Coordinator, Association of Peul Women and Autochthonous Peoples of Chad.
Caroline Lucas MP
Green Party Member of Parliament, UK.
Dr Mamphela Ramphele
A medical doctor, academic, social anthropologist, and global public servant.
Julian Abel
Director of Compassionate Communities UK.
Tania Singer
Scientific Director of the Max Planck Society’s Social Neuroscience Lab.
Rhonda Magee
Professor of law at the University of San Francisco
Tara Brach
psychologist, author, and meditation teacher
FAQS
How much does this cost?
This event is free though donations are very welcome and will help to power the work we do to bring compassion to the world.
Will it be recorded?
Yes. The whole event will be recorded. Those who register will receive access to the recordings after the event.
Will it be live?
The event will feature a mix of live and recorded content. This is to allow for the international nature of the launch and the different time zones of the speakers.
How can I get more involved?
Sign-up to the Coalition and you will gain access to more events, practices for cultivating compassion, and our research, commentary, and stories.
Will it be captioned?
Yes, the whole event will be captioned.
Who can I talk to about other accessibility requirements?
Send an email to info@globalcompassioncoalition.org and we will be happy to help.
Do I need to know about compassion to attend?
Absolutely not. This is an event for everyone who is seeking personal or social growth and healing.
I have registered but not received an access link.
We’re not sending out links just yet. For now you should have received a confirmation of your registration (and do check your Spam/Junk folder if you can’t see that in your Inbox). If you haven’t received anything from us though do email info@globalcompassioncoalition.org.
Kristin Neff
Founder of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion