The Compassion Cultivation Training program (CCT™) is a seven-step meditation program designed to develop the qualities of compassion, empathy, and kindness for oneself and others.

The training integrates traditional contemplative practices with contemporary psychology and scientific research on compassion.

The program was developed by a team of contemplative scholars, clinical psychologists, and researchers at the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford medical school.

CCT™ involves training our minds, developing specific skills relating to ourselves and others, and intentionally choosing compassionate thoughts and actions.

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