Contemplative Psychotherapy Program
A Transformational Journey Into the Science, Wisdom and Practice of Mindfulness, Compassion and Embodiment
Contemplative Psychotherapy Program
A Transformational Journey Into the Science, Wisdom and Practice of Mindfulness, Compassion and Embodiment
Overview
Nalanda Institute’s Contemplative Psychotherapy Program is the premier program for the integration of proven teachings on Mindfulness, Compassion, and Embodiment with contemporary neuropsychology, psychotherapy and the shared pursuit of positive social change. Our core faculty, supported by both live and recorded instruction from some of the leading experts in this field, will teach you to weave contemplative psychology, insights, and practices into the daily fabric of your personal life and professional practice.
The program is made up of three separate 9-month courses providing the time and space for these teachings and practices to become part of one's life and way of being.
- Certificate Program in Mindfulness, Insight, and Care
- Certificate Program in Wise Compassion
- Certificate Program in Embodied Wisdom
In 2026, we will offer the Certificate Program in Wise Compassion (offered in English and Spanish/Portuguese) and the Certificate Program in Embodied Wisdom (offered in English). Please follow the links below to learn more and apply.
Overview
Nalanda Institute’s Contemplative Psychotherapy Program is the premier program for the integration of proven teachings on Mindfulness, Compassion, and Embodiment with contemporary neuropsychology, psychotherapy and the shared pursuit of positive social change. Our core faculty, supported by both live and recorded instruction from some of the leading experts in this field, will teach you to weave contemplative psychology, insights, and practices into the daily fabric of your personal life and professional practice.
The program is made up of three separate 9-month courses providing the time and space for these teachings and practices to become part of one’s life and way of being.
- Certificate Program in Mindful Insight
- Certificate Program in Wise Compassion
- Certificate Program in Embodied Wisdom
In 2026, we will offer the Certificate Program in Wise Compassion (offered in English and Spanish/Portuguese) and the Certificate Program in Embodied Wisdom (offered in English). Please follow the links below to learn more and apply.
Why Nalanda Institute?
Nalanda Institute is a contemplative learning community of people devoted to transforming their lives, supporting others in changing themselves and working together to better care for the world we share. It was founded by Academic Director Joe Loizzo, MD, PhD, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and Columbia-trained Buddhist scholar with over forty years’ experience studying the beneficial effects of contemplative practices.
Our programs blend university level rigorous content with the experiential practices needed for self and societal transformation. The educational experience is designed to be communal, impactful, and practical which means students begin to process and implement what they learn from their first day of instruction.
Check out the video below featuring Joe Loizzo to learn more about what makes the Institute special.
*Please note: The second video has subtitles in Spanish, click on the CC button to view.
Benefits
The Contemplative Psychotherapy Program is a truly life-changing experience that invites students to engage rigorous content, experiential practices and open-hearted dialogue in a unique journey of contemplative learning and communal transformation. Participants leave the program with the transformational insights and practices to more consciously shape their life and be of greater benefit to all the lives they touch.
Here are just some of the vital benefits participants will gain:
- Comprehensive grounding in Buddhist Psychology for a deeper understanding of the mind and healing
- Greater understanding of the East-West dialogue around neuroscience, psychology and social justice for greater confidence in the application of contemplative practice in contemporary life and work
- Rigorous training in mindfulness, compassion and embodiment practice
- An inclusive caring community of kindred spirits that inspires and supports deep personal transformation
- 12 Continuing Education Credits (CEs) may be available
Contact Us
For more information please contact Geri Loizzo, Director of Programs, at geri@nalandainstitute.org
For more information about The Wise Compassion Certificate Program (Spanish and Portuguese), please contact Mar Aige, mar@nalandainstitute.org