Online Compassion Cultivation Training with Maria Paula Jimenez April 2025
No refunds will be issued unless the course does not fill a minimum number of registrants by 1 week prior to the course start date.
Online
English
Compassion Cultivation Training is an 8-week training course developed at Stanford University Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) by principal author and Compassion Institute Co-Founder Thupten Jinpa Ph.D with contributions from CI’s Founding Faculty.
The evidence is compelling. While compassion is an inherent quality we all possess as human beings, research from neuroscience, contemplative science, and psychology show that it is an orientation and skill that can be cultivated and strengthened to increase the well-being of individuals, communities and society.
What does Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) look like?
CCT is an 8-week course, including:
- Weekly 2-hour class, with lectures, discussions, and interactive exercises
- Meditation practices that progress from week to week
- Real-world assignments for practicing compassionate thoughts and actions
What effects can I expect?
While everyone will have their own unique experience, research has shown CCT can lead to:
- Support for your health, happiness, and well-being
- Reduction of stress, depression, and anxiety
- Improvements in relating to others and the world
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
Absence & Refund Policy
We understand that life happens and we want to work with you to make sure you’re able to get the most out of your class. Before registering, please consider the following:
- Absences: For 8 week CCT, we recommend you attend at least 7 of the 8 sessions. If you need to miss more than 2 sessions during the 8 weeks we recommend that you wait to take it at a time when you can attend at least 6 sessions. This will allow you to obtain as much information as possible and get the most out of the course.
- Refunds: Unfortunately, we are unable to issue refunds or transfers for CCT classes.
Please be sure to take note of the time & date listed above, all times are listed in UTC offset.
Maria Paula Jimenez
Maria Paula Jimenez is a Colombian contemplative instructor and therapist who has over 10 years of experience in Compassion Education.
She is a Senior Teacher and Teacher Trainer of the Compassion Cultivation Program developed at the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University, a Teacher Trainer of the Mindfulness Based Emotional Balance program and a trained teacher of the Mindful Self-Compassion program.
Maria Paula serves as the Membership Development Coordinator for the Hispanic community at Global Compassion Coalition, the Online Educator Manager at the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, as faculty for the CCT Teacher Training at the Compassion Institute, teacher trainer for Cultivar la Mente (Chile) and invited teacher for Nirakara (Spain).
Maria Paula focuses on bringing Compassion Education to where it is most needed and works as a lecturer, coach, organizational consultant and advisor to international organizations and individuals on topics related to well-being/whole-being, contemplative practices, mindfulness and compassion.
Maria Paula studied Psychology at Los Andes University, with a minor in business. She is an expert in Corporate Social Responsibility from Sergio Arboleda University and in Integrative Therapies from the Faculty of Medicine of the Universidad del Rosario.