RIGHT NOW, BUDDHISM CAN HELP US MORE THAN EVER
learn everything there is to know about what the Buddha taught and transform your life
JOIN US FOR A FIVE MONTH DEEP DIVE INTO THE ESSENTIAL TEACHINGS OF BUDDHISM BEGINNING MARCH 21st 2025
CURRICULUM
WEEK 1: BUDDHIST MEDITATION STYLES AND THE THREE YANAS
WEEK 2: THE MANY LIFETIMES OF THE BUDDHA
WEEK 3: THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
WEEK 4: THE EIGHTFOLD PATH PART 1 : WORKING WITH THE MIND
WEEK 5: THE EIGHTFOLD PATH PART 2 : WORKING WITH ACTION & MEDITATION
WEEK 6: THE FOUR FOUNDATIONS OF MINDFULNESS
WEEK 7: THE TWELVE NIDANAS & HOW WE DEVELOP EGO
WEEK 8: THE FIVE AGGREGATES THAT CREATE THE SELF
WEEK 9: KLESHA — GETTING HOOKED BY EMOTIONS
WEEK 10: EGOLESSNESS & BASIC GOODNESS
WEEK 11: EMPTINESS OF SELF AND OTHERS
WEEK 12: KARMA, INTERDEPENDENCE, AND HOW TO HELP THE WORLD
WEEK 13: LOJONG (MIND TRAINING) SLOGANS - CULTIVATING THE RIGHT VIEW
WEEK 14: LOJONG (MIND TRAINING) SLOGANS -TRAINING IN COMPASSION AND WISDOM
WEEK 15: LOJONG (MIND TRAINING) SLOGANS - BRINGING PRACTICE INTO EVERYDAY LIFE
WEEK 16: LOJONG (MIND TRAINING) SLOGANS - COMMITTING TO THE PATH OF AWAKENING
WEEK 17: THE FOUR IMMEASURABLES (WAYS OF LOVING) AND LOVING-KINDNESS PRACTICE
WEEK 18: COMPASSION IN THE MODERN ERA
WEEK 19: SYMPATHETIC JOY & EQUANIMITY
WEEK 20: INTRODUCTION TO TANTRA
VIDEO MODULES + LIBRARY
20 COURSE MODULES
Each week you receive a teaching module that walks you through the Buddhist path, with encouragement for how-to apply these teachings, one step at a time
GUIDED AUDIO MEDITATIONS
A library of recordings to deepen your own practice along the way so you become more authentically and courageously you
RENOWNED GUEST TEACHERS
A diverse showing of Buddhist teachers in America today repping for all major Buddhist lineages (more info below)
This program can be done in conjunction with the Mindfulness Teacher Training
READINGS + ARTICLES
So that you can really get WTF these teachings are talking about
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“The Buddhist immersion program helped me start, and maintain, a regular meditation practice. The 1:1 coaching I received from Lodro gave me the chance to apply the principles of Buddhism to everyday life.”
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“Everyday I witness the positive impact of Lodro’s teachings on my life. I am so grateful for the Buddhist Immersion.”
MARIE-AUDRY
LIVE ONLINE LEARNING SESSIONS
WEEKLY GUIDED MEDITATION CLASS
30 Minute weekly live meditation class via Zoom with Lodro and guest teachers. Recordings are sent if you’re unable to join.
DISCOUNT ON ANNUAL WEEKEND MEDITATION RETREAT
Participants receive a special discount offer on the annual in-person weekend retreat in Upstate NY
DAYLONG MEDITATION RETREAT
Streamed right to your home. Extra cozy.
MONTHLY MENTORING SESSIONS
Optional upon registration. Five 45 minute private mentoring sessions with Lodro to bring the practice off the cushion so that you show up authentically for your family, work, and social life
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
ACCOUNTABILITY SQUAD
Optional small group check-in groups to keep you on track with daily meditation practice…because teamwork makes the dream work
MONTHLY SOCIAL
LIVE via Zoom - so that you can connect, learn from each others experiences and ask all of your burning questions like, “Will I ever feel compassion towards my terrible boss (and is it okay if I don’t actually want to)?”
We can't wait for you to join in. Please note that after registration you will be directed to the payment page.
REGISTER HERE
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
ADREANNA LIMBACH
SUSAN PIVER
CARLOS ALBERTO
NEIL D'ASTOLFO
LIZA KINDRED
SARA SHAH
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Payment plans for all of these programs can be discussed with Lodro. He’s committed to making sure that finances are not a barrier to people accessing these teachings. To apply for a scholarship or payment plan click here.
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It doesn’t have to be! The beauty we discovered in the 2019 - 2022 versions of this program is that in a small community we hold each other accountable for our practice and develop genuine connection along the journey.
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No! This is a program that trains people in meditation from the Buddhist tradition but you do not have to be a Buddhist or become a convert in order to join. People from all backgrounds are welcome.
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Lodro has software that will allow you to scroll through his availability and pick what time works for you. He’s on the East Coast of the United States but has reserved time slots at a wide variety of hours to meet with you.
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Absolutely. You have access to all videos for three months after the program is over.
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Nope. For information about doing meditation teacher training, click here.
FAQ
LODRO RINZLER is a Buddhist meditation teacher, the award-winning author of 7 books, including the bestseller The Buddha Walks Into A Bar… and the co-founder of MNDFL Meditation studios in NYC. He lives upstate with his wife, daughter and four furry beings.
