Curriculum and Dates
JANUARY
Sat, Jan 2 — 11:00 - 2:30
Sun, Jan 3 — 11:00 - 2:30
Tues, Jan 19 — 6:30 - 8:00
Sat, Jan 23 — 11:00 - 2:30
Sun, Jan 24 — 11:00 - 2:30
FEBRUARY
Tues, Feb 2 — 6:30 - 8:00
Sat, Feb 6 — 11:00 - 4:00
Sun, Feb 7 — 11:00 - 4:00
MARCH
Tues, March 2 — 6:30 - 8:00
Sat, March 6 — 11:00 - 4:00
Sun, March 7 — 11:00 - 4:00
Tues, March 30 — 6:30 - 8:00
APRIL
Sat, April 3 — 11:00 - 4:00
Sun, April 4 — 11:00 - 4:00
Mon, April 26 — 6:30 - 8:00
MAY
Sat, May 1 — 11:00 - 4:00
Sun, May 2 — 11:00 - 4:00
DETAILED OVERVIEW
MODULE 1: Motivation, Mind, The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Thorough Introduction to Buddhist Mindfulness, Including the Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Sat, Jan 2 — 12:00 - 3:30 ET*
Sun, Jan 3 — 12:00 - 3:30 ET
Special Topic Lecture — Science of Mindfulness* with Dr. Pooja Amy Shah
Tues, Jan 19 — 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Establishing A Lasting Practice. Traditional and Contemporary Ethics of Mindfulness.
Sat, Jan 23 — 12:00 - 3:30 ET*
Sun, Jan 24 — 12:00 - 3:30 ET
Live, Daily Meditations, Jan 4 - 30, 2027*
Mon - Fri — 8:00 - 8:30 / 12:00 - 12:30 / 6:30 - 7:00
Saturdays — 12:00 - 12:30
* These classes are part of the New Year Meditation Immersion: January Intro to Mindfulness Course
MODULE 2: Foundational Buddhist Tenants, Buddhist Schools, First and Second Foundations of Mindfulness
Special Topic Lecture — Major Buddhist Lineages and How Mindfulness + Loving-Kindness Fit In
Tues, Feb 2 — 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Buddhist History. Buddhist Philosophy and Ethics for Secular Meditators. Deep Dive Into The First and Second Foundations of Mindfulness (Body and Feeling).
Sat, Feb 6 — 12:00 - 5:00
Sun, Feb 7 — 12:00 - 5:00
MODULE 3: Working with the Nervous System, Third Foundation of Mindfulness, Introduction to Loving-Kindness
Special Topic Lecture — Somatic Techniques to Prepare for Meditation
Tues, March 2 — 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Somatic Techniques to Prepare for Meditation. Third Foundation of Mindfulness. Intro to Loving-Kindness. Intro to Teaching Skills and Practice.
Sat, March 6 — 12:00 - 5:00
Sun, March 7 — 12:00 - 5:00
MODULE 4: Questions of Appropriation and Suitability, Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness, Loving-Kindness Continued
Special Topic Lecture — Appropriation, Suitability and Dangers of Mindfulness
Tues, March 30 — 6:30 - 8:00 PM EST
Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness. Loving-Kindness, Level 2. Dangers of Mindfulness Meditation. Teaching Practice
Sat, April 3 — 12:00 - 5:00
Sun, April 4 — 12:00 - 5:00
MODULE 5: Final Teaching Assessment, Ethical Responsibilities of Guiding Meditations, Integration
Special Topic Lecture — Trauma-Informed Teaching + Common Questions with Megan Mook and Karla Jackson-Brewer.
Mon, April 26 — 6:30 - 8:00 PM EST (please note this class is on a Monday)
Ethical Responsibilities of Guiding Meditations; Final Teaching Assessments
Sat, May 1 — 12:00 - 5:00
Sun, May 2 — 12:00 - 5:00