THE BUDDHIST IMMERSION
FIVE MONTH BUDDHIST MEDITATION IMMERSION
FOR PEOPLE SEEKING:
COMMUNITY
SPIRITUAL FRIENDSHIP
A PATH TO INTEGRATE MINDFULNESS INTO DAILY LIFE
Starting January 26th 2023, you can join a diverse and inclusive group of students to deepen your meditation practice and study 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.
This year only: Lodro will be offering classes live online as well as via recordings.
On this page you will find out who this program is for, what you get when you sign up as well as info on the curriculum, dates, rates and scholarship/payment plan info You can also apply here.
“Everyday I witness the positive impact of Lodro’s teachings on my life. I am so grateful for the Buddhist Immersion.” - Marie-Audrey, past participant
WHO THIS IS FOR
Is this you?
You know it’s time to get serious about cutting through your stress and anxiety and need the tools to do it
You might be geographically isolated but you’re definitely seeking a supportive spiritual but not religious online community
You want to understand Buddhist tip to tail (i.e. everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask)
You might need to be held accountable for your meditation practice (it’s okay, we’ve all been there)
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
WHAT YOU GET
A supportive community of meditation practitioners to support you on your transformational journey
20 pre-recorded Buddhist meditation talks that teach you the entirety of the path - one video each week
1 live Buddhist talk a month online
Live half hour weekly guided meditation classes online
A library of guided audio meditation recordings to deepen your own practice along the way so you become more you
Guest videos from renowned Buddhist teachers
Once a month 45 minute private mentoring sessions with Lodro to bring the practice off the cushion and so you show up authentically for your family, work, and social life
A daylong meditation retreat live-streamed to your home
Readings so you can really get WTF these teachings are talking about
An accountability squad to keep you on track with daily meditation practice…because teamwork makes the dream work
Monthly social with the community online, including a Q&A with Lodro
The program can be done at your own pace
DATES AND RATES
The Dates
Starting in January 2023, the dates are wonderfully flexible - this program is meant to work around your busy life:
The videos and readings can be done at your own pace - they will be delivered to your inbox once a week! Want to attend live sessions? Great! The first Buddhist talk of the month is always live and online, as are the Weekly Meditation Gatherings on Monday mornings and the once a month socials.
One-on-one meetings with Lodro can be scheduled at mutually agreeable times Monday-Friday (plus limited Sunday availability)
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
Participants who complete all videos, the daily meditation practice requirement, readings and the daylong retreat will receive a certificate of completion from this course and access to the Advanced Buddhist Courses in the future.
The EARLY BIRD Rates (Rate expires December 1st)
$450 for the full program but not the mentoring sessions (save $50!)
$875 for the whole program including access to personal mentoring with Buddhist teacher Adreanna Limbach (save $100!)
$999 for the whole program including access to personal mentoring with Lodro (save $100!)
Rate expires December 1st
Scholarships and Payment Plans
Lodro is committed to a diverse and inclusive learning environment so payment plans and a limited amount of scholarships are available for anyone currently under-resourced financially.
To apply for a scholarship or payment plan click here.
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.
Questions? Click to email them over!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“The Buddhist immersion program helped me learn how to start, and maintain, a regular meditation practice. The 1:1 coaching I received from Lodro gave me the chance to discuss my questions and experiences with applying the principles of Buddhism to everyday life.” - Leigh
"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
"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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About Lodro
Lodro Rinzler is is the award-winning author of seven books: The Buddha Walks into a Bar; Walk Like a Buddha; The Buddha Walks into the Office; Sit Like a Buddha; How to Love Yourself (And Sometimes Other People); Love Hurts and Take Back Your Mind. He has taught meditation for twenty years in the Buddhist tradition and travels frequently for his books, having spoken across the world at conferences, universities, and businesses as diverse as Google, Harvard University and the White House. Dubbed “the cool kid’s Buddhist” by The Boston Phoenix, Rinzler’s work has been featured in The New York Times,The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, FOX, CBS, and NBC. Having served as the cofounder of MNDFL Meditation he now lives in upstate NY with his wife Adreanna and a menagerie of small animals.
The Fine Print
Please note that Lodro will only be accepting a limited number of participants into the program this year so we recommend applying early. Given the limited number of seats, no refunds are offered once the program has begun.
FAQ
Q: Well, I’m in. But the finances are tricky. Can I pay over time?
A: 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.
Q: Isn’t the online thing a little impersonal?
A: 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.
Q: Do I have to be a card-carrying Buddhist to do this program?
A: 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.
Q: How are the one-on-one sessions with Lodro scheduled?
A: 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.
Q: Do I still have access to the teachings after the five months?
A: Absolutely. You have access to all videos for three months after the program is over.
Q: Is this a teacher training?
A: Nope. For information about doing meditation teacher training, click here.
“For the four years I've been studying with Lodro, he always pushes me towards more compassion and sensitivity for myself and others. In his teaching, Lodro consistently provides the perfect mix of traditional wisdom and contemporary experience, showing that what we think are our oh-so-modern problems are really pretty much the same as the ones humans have always been encountering.”
— Sharon