Two-year training integrating time-tested mindfulness and compassion practices in Buddhist psychology with evidence-based western psychotherapy and neuropsychology.
Overview
The New York City program consists of 2 live online retreats and 30 live online weekly classes.
Schedule
The New York City program begins in the Fall with a weekend retreat online, where core faculty provide intensive instruction in the foundations of contemplative psychology and either mindfulness or compassion meditation (depending on the year).
Continue reading scheduleSemesters are comprised of weekly classes on Thursday evenings from 6 – 8:30pm online. Classes typically start with a guided meditation and group discussion leading into the weekly lecture. An annual concluding dinner in New York City celebrates classmates’ capstone projects.
Please note: Due to the uncertainty of social distancing requirements brought on by the pandemic, we have had to change our format from in-person to online, live classes.
Eligibility
Social workers, mental health counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, physicians, creative arts therapists, educators, coaches, graduate students, and others in the helping professions are encouraged to apply.
Continue reading eligibilityPreference may be given to those who are established in their clinical practice, who have had at least some exposure to meditative practices, and who wish to deepen their awareness of contemplative-based practices and their clinical applications.
According to the Nalanda teaching tradition, this training can be entered in either year. For those wishing to enter the program in the Compassion Year, acceptance is contingent on applicants’ professional experience and on familiarity with Buddhist thought and mindfulness/yoga practice. Accepted applicants will be invited to attend a review course to prepare for the Compassion Year training. New participants who graduate from the Compassion Year are invited to continue in the next cycle of the Mindfulness Year.
Tuition
Tuition is currently $4,000 for 9 months of live weekly online retreats, classes, supervision, rigorous curriculum, projects, and possible limited in-person participation (pending any prudent COVID-19 social distancing protocols that may be in place).
Please note that no refunds or credits will be issued once classes begin in the fall.
Application information
The application period for Fall 2020 Compassion Year is now open. Apply here
Contact
Helen H. Park, helen@nalandainstitute.org
