To access the Compassion Course,
"The Sacred Shift From Empathy to Compassion"
by Brenda Littleton, M. Ed.,
click here.
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"Like a Dog: A Look at Selective Compassion" is community art show curated by Janice Taitel that takes a look at compassion: how to awaken ours, and why we sometimes have compassion for some humans and other animals and not for others.
Inaugural Exhibition
at the Beatnik in Joshua Tree, CA,
Opening Reception: May 9, 2026, 6-9 PM,
with speakers, music, poetry and more at 7 pm. Light refreshments provided.
Coordinated Events (all at the Beatnik):
Power of Love: Lessons from Aikido:
Monday, May 11, 6 PM
Compassion Panel Discussion: Friday, May 15, 6 PM
Brenda Littleton, Jungian Coach
Michael Yeshe, Tibetan Buddhist Monk
Paul Donaldson, Artist Philosopher
Paula Durrant, Ordained Minister
Compassion Training: Friday, May 29, 6 PM
All events free and open to the public,
at the Beatnik.
HDA Exhibition
at Hi-Desert Artists Gallery, Yucca Valley, CA
July 17 - August 10, 2026
Submissions: hi-desertartists.com/submissions
Opening Reception: July 18, 5 - 8 PM,
Coordinated Events (all at HDA, Thursdays at 6 PM):
Compassion Panel Discussion: July 23
Larry Fike, Philosophy Professor
Allie Irwin, Vegan Advocate
TBD
TBD
Interview with the Curator: July 30
Compassion Training: August 6
All events free and open to the public,
at HDA
Click here to download an article about the exhibition in the Hi-Desert Star newspaper.
Contact Janice Taitel, curator,