Your Compassion Journey Begins Today

Compassion U offers an engaging, research-based approach that is flexible to fit your lifestyle. Join us today for a journey to emotional resilience, personal flourishing, and greater understanding of self and others.

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"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."

- The Dalai Lama

Learn, grow, and connect through compassionate guided learning.

Compassion U is the official online platform for delivering Training Compassion, CBCT^® (Cognitively-Based Compassion Training) to learners around the world. Designed in collaboration with the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics at Emory University, Compassion U makes evidence-based compassion training accessible, engaging, and scalable. Whether you’re an individual learner or part of an organization, Compassion U offers structured, interactive learning, live instruction, and community support—all aligned with the time-tested, research-based CBCT methodology. It’s the digital companion to a decades-deep tradition of cultivating compassion through science and self-awareness.

Live Instruction

Real-time sessions with compassionate educators who guide, inspire, and engage every step of the way.

Join live classes with experienced certified instructors.

Ask questions, share insights, and receive real-time guidance and encouragement.

Stay motivated with a structured, supportive learning schedule.

Backed by Science

Explore content rooted in research from psychology to mindfulness for lasting, evidence-based change.

Learn practical tools based on empathy, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence research.

Follow lessons developed by educators and compassion experts.

Progress through a thoughtful curriculum with measurable, meaningful outcomes.

Tailored for your Profession

Courses designed with your goals in mind—adaptable, relevant, and rooted in compassion.

Align training with your team’s unique goals, roles, and schedules.

Choose a predictable class schedule or a ‘drop-in’ model that supports a flexible lifestyle.

The activities and insights are contextualized for your team’s specific challenges.

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Real stories from
users of Compassion U

Hear how Compassion U has helped learners connect deeper with themselves, others, and the increasingly complex world.

Joining Compassion U has changed the way I relate to others. The live sessions feel like a true safe space every week.

Sarah M.

Every lesson feels like a gentle invitation to grow. I’ve become more patient, more present, and more open with the people I love.

Marco L.

I never thought online learning could feel this human. The mix of science and heart has made a huge difference in my life.

Francesca T.

I joined out of curiosity, but stayed because of the people. This community is the most supportive I’ve ever experienced online.

Leonard S.

Join a community that’s growing through compassion.

Explore science-based lessons, live sessions, and meaningful connection all designed to support your journey inward and outward.