A FIVE MONTH DEEP DIVE INTO THE ESSENTIAL TEACHINGS OF BUDDHISM
FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE SEEKING:
Peace in a chaotic world
A supportive meditation community
A time-tested path to integrate meditation techniques into daily life
BEGINNING JANUARY 26 2024
You’re invited to join a diverse and inclusive group of students to deepen your meditation practice and study the entirety of the Buddhist teachings with the mentorship of Lodro Rinzler.
Participate based on your own schedule in an in-depth curriculum that brings the traditional teachings of the Buddha to life and makes them particularly applicable to our modern world.
On this page you will find out you get when you sign up as well as info on the curriculum, dates, rates and scholarship/payment plan info and whether this is the right fit for you.
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WHAT YOU GET WITH THIS IMMERSION
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
A RENOWNED FACULTY OF GUEST TEACHER — a diverse showing of Buddhist teachers in America today repping for all major Buddhist lineages (more info below)
READINGS + ARTICLES — so that you can really get WTF these teachings are talking about
LIVE ONLINE LEARNING SESSIONS
WEEKLY GUIDED MEDITATION CLASS - 30 minutes with Lodro + guest teachers
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
Participation in LIVE offerings is totally optional - many people do this program via recordings
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 LIVE COMMUNITY SOCIAL - 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)?”
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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.”
-LEIGH
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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
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"Lodro is a witty, insightful, and intelligent teacher. He combines an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the Buddhist text with a deep practical wisdom of what it is to be a human in the modern world.”
-ISABELLE
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"Lodro has a very relatable way of delivering the information - helps provide a solid understanding of Buddhism and mindfulness fundamentals. I'd strongly recommend this course for really anyone who's on a curious spiritual path."
-J.
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The Details
Starting January 26th, the dates are wonderfully flexible - this program is meant to work around your busy life
• Weekly video modules + readings can be done at your own pace.
• One-on-one meetings with Lodro can be scheduled at mutually agreeable times Monday through Friday
• The monthly social and the daylong retreat dates will be based on polling you and your fellow participants on what works best for your calendar
• This program can be done in conjunction with the Mindfulness Teacher Training
The Curriculum
Week 1: Overview of the Different Forms of Meditation and the Three Yanas, or Vehicles, of Buddhism
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 our Activity and Meditation
Week 6: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness: Body, Feelings, Mind and All Phenomena
Week 7: The 12 Nidanas and How We Develop Ego
Week 8: The Five Skandhas (Aggregates) that Make Up the Self
Week 9: Klesha, or Getting Hooked by Emotions
Week 10: Egolessness and Basic Goodness
Week 11: Emptiness of Self and Other
Week 12: Karma, Interdependence, and How to Help the World
Week 13: Lojong (Mind-Training Slogans) Part 1
Week 14: Lojong (Mind-Training Slogans) Part 2
Week 15: Lojong (Mind-Training Slogans) Part 3
Week 16: Lojong (Mind-Training Slogans) Part 4
Week 17: The Four Immeasurables (Ways of Offering Love) and Loving-Kindness Practice
Week 18: Compassion in the Modern Era
Week 19: Sympathetic Joy and Equanimity
Week 20: Introduction to Tantra
And how much is this?
• $450 for the five month program
• $975 for the five month program program plus 5 personal mentoring sessions with Buddhist teachers Lodro Rinzler or Adreanna Limbach
Lodro is committed to a diverse and inclusive learning environment so payment plans + a limited amount of scholarships are available for anyone currently under-resourced financially. To apply for a scholarship or payment plan please mention that you would like that option in your application (below).
Given the limited number of seats, no refunds are offered once the program has begun.
We are committed to making the teachings as accessible as possible to you, period, so please do not let money be the reason you don’t attend this program.
THIS IMMERSION IS FOR YOU IF
→ You know it’s time to cut through your stress and anxiety. And you need the tools to do it
→ You know you need it’s be held accountable for your meditation practice. It’s okay, we’ve all been there
→ You might be geographically isolated and you’re seeking a supportive spiritual but not religious online community
→ You want to understand Buddhism tip to tail. Maybe you’ve read some books. And you know there’s something there for you. Also — you have questions
→ You could use some personal guidance from an experienced meditation teacher to help you integrate all of this into your everyday life
→ You’re seeking a deep spiritual and transformational path of practice
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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
SUSAN PIVER
CARLOS ALBERTO
ADREANNA LIMBACH
JESSICA ANGIMA
NEIL D'ASTOLFO
LIZA KINDRED
CHARLIE MORLEY
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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.
