MINDFULNESS TEACHER TRAINING
A TEN SESSION ONLINE COURSE WITH LODRO RINZLER
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2024
You’re invited to join a select group of students to train in becoming a certified meditation teacher through The Basic Goodness Collective.
WHO THIS IS FOR
people who have been consistently practicing mindfulness meditation for over one year
those who would like to offer this practice at work, to friends and family, and in the number of venues calling for mindfulness in today’s world
anyone who may not even be a Buddhist (you don’t have to be!) but wants to teach mindfulness meditation
This program is perfect for anyone who wants to share meditation through current modalities of work, launch a local or online sitting group, run recurring classes or simply bring a more mindful approach to their lives and the lives of others.
WHAT YOU GET
These days there are a lot of teacher trainings that are way too short to learn anything meaningful and way too hands-off where you don’t even develop a relationship with the teacher. This training is the solve. It’s deep, personal, and will give you everything you need to speak from a breadth of your own meditation experience.
Having studied Buddhism for thirty years, taught it for twenty, and trained meditation teachers for the last eight, Lodro Rinzler has designed an in-depth curriculum that brings the traditional meditation teachings of the Buddha to life and makes them particularly applicable to our modern world. In this ten week course you will be able to join in weekly 90 minute sessions guided live by Lodro that include:
Guided meditation
Instruction on how to teach
Small group practice teaching situations of 4-5 people
Feedback from Lodro and participants to further refine your teaching style
Readings that help you understand more about where these precious teachings come from
Mentorship not only on how to offer instruction but on how to look at the role and responsibility of teaching meditation, our relationship to money and how to pursue a livelihood as meditation teacher
One-on-one monthly meetings with Lodro or Adreanna Limbach
It's not you and 200 people learning how to recite a script. It's you and 9 other people in a cohort working live with Lodro to uncover obstacles in meditation and find your unique voice as a teacher.
If you have not yet taken the Buddhist Immersion program, that is a pre-requisite and can be done at the same time as this program. You can the 20 video series you will receive as part of the Buddhist Immersion here. These videos can be watched at ~2/week during the program or until completion.
WHAT YOU LEARN
A variety of techniques for practicing and teaching breath-based mindfulness meditation
The view of meditation (as taught from the Buddhist perspective) that informs our practice and gives it context in our modern world
Posture clinic for working with physical concerns in meditation
How to meet students where they are at — from beginner meditators to more experienced practitioners
The most common obstacles we face in practice — and the antidotes that help us work through them
How to teach in a way that embodies what our practice represents
The immersion teachings presenting the view of meditation and its historical roots
How to structure talks
Discussion on our own power, positionality and responsibility when working with diverse populations
How to field questions from students
Advice on how to build a livelihood as a mindfulness teacher
DATES AND RATES
The Dates
Starting in September 2024, the dates are wonderfully flexible - this program is meant to work around your busy life:
One-on-one meetings with Lodro can be scheduled at mutually agreeable times Monday-Friday
Weekly 90 minute live sessions on Zoom with the group. The exact timing has been determined by the group currently enrolled: Fridays, September 20th - November 22nd, 10 - 11:30 AM EST
There is a practice requirement of 30 minutes of mindfulness meditation/day
The Rates
For newcomers (Buddhist Immersion + Teacher Training): $1850
For graduates of the Buddhist Immersion (Teacher Training only): $1500
Both rates include all of the above and monthly mentorship meetings with Lodro or Adreanna Limbach
But here’s the thing: Lodro is committed to a diverse and inclusive learning environment so payment plans and discounts are available for anyone currently under-resourced financially. He’s 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.
To learn more about any aspect of this program you can schedule a free 15 minute get to know you call or you can email Lodro for more information.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Past participants had this to say:
“I learned that meditation is not just one thing and walked away feeling confident in my ability to teach a wide variety of techniques.”
“I learned how to meet students where they are at authentically, as opposed to imitating teachers I admire.”
“I learned how to teach in a way that embodies what meditation practice represents.”
“I learned how to structure talks and curriculum so I could lead my own year-round meditation programs.”
“I learned how to market myself in a way that feels genuine to who I am and valuable advice on how to build a livelihood as a mindfulness teacher.”
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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, baby daughter Ruby, and a menagerie of small animals.
The Fine Print
Please note that Lodro will only be accepting a limited number of participants into the teacher training this year so we recommend applying early. Full participation in the program is necessary in order to graduate. Should a student miss more than 2 sessions they may not be eligible for graduation. Given the limited number of seats, no refunds are offered once the program has begun. This training does not certify anyone to become a Buddhist teacher or teach anything other than mindfulness meditation.
FAQ
Q: Well, I’m in. But the finances are tricky. Can I pay over time?
A: Payment plans for both programs can be discussed with Lodro if needed.
Q: Do I have to be a card-carrying Buddhist to do this program?
A: No! This is a program that trains people to offer secular mindfulness meditation. You do not have to be a Buddhist or become a convert in order to join. People from all backgrounds are welcome.
Have additional questions? You can reach out to Lodro directly at lodrorinzler@gmail.com.
“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