FACILITATOR Humility CRAIG MACKIE, MA, MSW, is an experiential educator who has a BA in Developmental Psychology/Philoso- Patience phy from the University of Alberta, an MA in Philosophy from the University of Ottawa and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto. He has worked in Contentment wilderness therapy and addiction treatment centers as well as schools and leadership programs for youth. He Delight has also worked with Aboriginal men who have experi- enced homelessness in Toronto and multiple marginal- ized communities in Ottawa. He has trained more than 200 facilitators in the 16 Guide- Honesty lines (in the UK, France, US and Canada), including edu- cators, therapists, social workers, and people in the profit and non-profit sectors. Craig also teaches as an instruc- Generosity tor for the Applied Mindfulness Certificate Program at the University of Toronto, Continuing Educa- Right Speech tion, Faculty of Social Work. TOOLS FOR PERSONAL AND CULTURAL CHANGE

Respect With Craig Mackie Loyalty Aspiration Saturday, April 25th 9am - 5pm Principles Sunday, April 26th 9am - 5pm

www.16guidelines.org Kurukulla Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies Service This workshop is endorsed by Essential Education whose patron is His Holiness The Dalai Lama www.essential-education.org 68 Magoun Ave. Medford, MA 02155 THE WORKSHOP The 16 Guidelines are PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE Through guided mindfulness exercises, straightforward and practical • Tool kit consisting of a personal exercises and group discussion, and experiential explora- educational resources detailing the philoso- tion participants will examine each of the 16 tools for making life better. phy and origins of the 16 Guidelines. Guidelines from Humility to Courage, deep- • 16 Guidelines for Life book They are universal values that ening their understanding of what they mean • 16 Guidelines Exercise Cards and how they might be of use in their lives. promote mindfulness and • Access to on-line resources and Essential Edu- enhance the way we think, The workshop is structured around 4 Wisdom cation community Themes that provide the backbone of the 16 • On-going support from the facilitator for work- speak and act in relation to Guidelines, exploring the nature of: ing with the 16G in your life and community as others and find meaning in 1. How we think – the way we use our well as a path to become a 16G Facilitator mind determines the way we live everyday life. Through these 2. How we act – every skilful action WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS WORKSHOP? makes a better world The 16G have attracted everyone from neuroscien- 16 Guidelines we learn how to 3. How we relate – to take care of others tists to school teachers, corporations to social services is to take care of ourselves lay a solid foundation that will agencies, parents to community builders – anyone 4. How we find meaning – if everything who is in need of motivation to change their outlook contribute to the of is changing, anything is possible and practices. both ourselves and others. This The 16G are currently being used for personal and workshop is suitable for people cultural change in hospitals, schools, social service agencies, drug rehab, hospices, universities, youth at of all ages and all walks of life. risk programs, youth leadership programs, businesses, prisons as well as in families, communities and neigh- “Essential Education” is an borhoods. FEES AND REGISTRATION initiative of Lama Yeshe, a $120 register by April 4 Saturday, April 25 9 am to 5 pm pioneering mediation master. $140 thereafter Sunday, April 26 9 am to 5 pm These teachings are based on To register or for more information please email Kurukulla Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies the wisdom and skillful means Stacey at [email protected] and either 68 Magoun Ave. send a check to Kurukulla Center or use PayPal Medford, MA 02155 of Tibetan , but are for payment. presented in a secular way. Snacks and drinks provided. Please bring a vegetarian Maximum participants 20 (with waitlist) potluck lunch for the two sessions.