The Compassion Circle Community Guidelines 1. The Container of Confidentiality What is shared within the Circle stays within the Circle. To heal the past, we must feel safe in the present. - The Rule: You may share your own breakthroughs and lessons outside this group, but you must never share the names, stories, or identifying details of other members. If you wish to join and remain under a pseudonym, I have no problem with that as long as you stick to these guidelines. 2. Deep Listening Over Quick Fixing In this space, we move away from the "fixer" mindset. We practice Right Speech and Active Presence. - The Rule: Before offering advice, offer presence. Use "I" statements (e.g., "In my experience...") rather than "You should" statements. Often, being witnessed is more healing than being coached. 3. The Distinction of Care This is a space for psychoeducation and communal growth, not a clinical crisis centre. - The Rule: By joining, you acknowledge that our interactions here do not constitute a formal therapist-Client relationship. If you are in an acute crisis, please utilize the professional resources in your local area. 4. Radical Respect & Non-Judgment We are all a blend of our past conditioning and our future potential. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and stages of the journey. - The Rule: Practice "Curiosity." If someone says something that triggers you, look inward at the trigger before responding outward to the person. Harassment or discriminatory language will result in immediate removal. 5. The Commitment to Congruence We are not here to perform "spiritual bypass" or "toxic positivity." We acknowledge the dark to find the light. - The Rule: Be honest about where you are. It is okay to not be okay. We value authenticity over "enlightened" posturing. 6. No Solicitation (The Sacred Space) To maintain the purity of the "Circle," this is not a place for self-promotion or "networking" in the traditional sense. - The Rule: Do not DM members to sell services or products. This space is dedicated solely to the practice of compassion and personal transformation.

Greetings, Friends. I am so glad you have found your way here. My name is Chandana Namal Rathnayake, and my journey to this moment has been a "middle path" of its own. For years, I wore the robes of a Buddhist monk, receiving a traditional education and training. Today, I work as a Registered Therapist, helping people navigate the noise and complexity of modern life. I created the Compassion Circle because I realized that healing the past and building a congruent future cannot be done in isolation or without moment to moment awareness. What we are doing here: This space is dedicated to practice compassion for yourself and the world around you, withholding our urge to judge, advise and problem-solve. How to begin your journey: To keep our Circle strong and focused, I invite you to take these three steps today: 1. Introduce Yourself: Comment below and share: What is one area of your life where you are seeking more "congruence" (alignment between your inner truth and outer actions)? 2. Read the Covenant: Visit the "About" section and familiarize yourself with our guidelines on confidentiality and deep listening. 3. Start the Path: Head over to the Classroom tab and listen to the body awareness session. My Promise to You: I am here not as a "perfect master," but as a fellow traveller and a professional guide. I will share insights from the therapy room, the meditation, and life to help you find your own centre. Take a deep breath. You are no longer walking this path alone. With palms pressed, Chandana Rathnayake, Founder, Compassion Circle