UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & COURSES

IN-PERSON RETREAT

RESET AND RECONNECT: A 5-DAY MEDITATION RETREAT

with DAVID NICHTERN & THE DHARMA MOON TEACHING TEAM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29th – SUNDAY, MAY 3rd, 2026

In the rush of daily life, it’s easy for meditation practice to get squeezed into the margins — a few minutes here, a half hour there. But something profound happens when we step away from the constant pull of our schedules and devote ourselves fully to practice. Join us for Dharma Moon’s Third Annual Meditation Retreat, where we’ll explore practical tools and Buddhist teachings on the foundations of the mindfulness path itself. We’ll take a fresh look at these essential teachings, offering beginners a clear foundation and giving experienced meditators the chance to refresh and deepen their practice.

ONLINE RETREAT

RESET AND RECONNECT: A 5-DAY MEDITATION RETREAT

with DAVID NICHTERN & THE DHARMA MOON TEACHING TEAM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29th – SUNDAY, MAY 3rd, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Dharma Moon's upcoming retreat is now also available as an online offering! Beginning next Wednesday, April 29th through Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, you can join David Nichtern and the Dharma Moon Teaching Team from home for this five-day retreat exploring practical tools and Buddhist teachings on the foundations of the mindfulness path itself.

FREE ONLINE TALK

THE KEY ELEMENTS OF TEACHING MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

with DAVID NICHTERN

TUESDAY, MAY 5th, 2026 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm ET

Join renowned Buddhist teacher David Nichtern for a discussion on what it means to prepare clear and effective meditation instruction, how to hold space through deep listening, the art of facilitating inquiry in a way that trusts your students' own intelligence, and more!

FREE ONLINE TALK

EMBODIED WISDOM: THE INHERENT MINDFULNESS OF THE BODY

with RENÉ FAY & SUSAN LAYDEN

THURSDAY, MAY 14th, 2026 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm ET

Join Dharma Moon teachers René Fay and Susan Layden in an exploration of how embodied awareness can transform the way we practice and teach meditation.

FREE COMMUNITY MEDITATION GATHERING

with RENÉ FAY

SUNDAY, MAY 17th, 2026 | 10:00am - 1:00pm ET

Dharma Moon’s monthly meditation gathering is a wonderful way to gather with community members to restore your sense of sanity and well-being amidst the busyness of modern life.

SIX-WEEK BUDDHIST STUDIES COURSE:

THE BODHISATTVA'S PATH: EMPTINESS & COMPASSION

with ETHAN NICHTERN & TEACHING TEAM

TUESDAYS, MAY 19th – JUNE 23rd, 2026 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm ET

This six-week online course will explore the Bodhisattva Path and will cover the meditation practice of Tonglen, The Four Great Vows of Zen, Four Styles of Idiot Compassion, Spiritual Bypassing, The Six Paramitas, and The Heart Sutra.

FREE ONLINE TALK

THE SPIRITUAL FRIEND: THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER IN THE BUDDHIST TRADITION

with DAVID NICHTERN & ROBERT THURMAN

TUESDAY, MAY 26th, 2026 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm ET

Join Senior Buddhist Teacher David Nichtern and Professor Robert Thurman in a discussion about what it means to be a spiritual friend in the Buddhist sense, how the role of the teacher has been understood across the Buddhist tradition, and more!

INTRO TO MINDFULNESS & THE PATH OF MEDITATION

with DAVID NICHTERN & TEACHING TEAM

FRIDAY, JUNE 12th – SUNDAY, JUNE 14th, 2026

This workshop is a comprehensive introduction to the foundational Buddhist meditation practices. It also serves as the required first level of the Dharma Moon 100-Hour Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training.  

The program is geared for those who are new to meditation as well as those looking to refresh their existing practice. Develop and strengthen your practice to cultivate insight and clarity, strength and resilience, and kindness and compassion. 

DHARMA MOON 100 HOUR MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING

with DAVID NICHTERN & TEACHING TEAM

JUNE 12th – SEPTEMBER 13th, 2026

Develop the skills to become a certified mindfulness meditation teacher! Gain a complete understanding of meditation and an overview of the stages of the Buddhist path. For those who wish to become more skillful in presenting mindfulness, this training is perfect for anyone seeking to integrate teaching meditation into their existing modalities – such as therapists, social workers, yoga teachers, health care professionals, educators, and life coaches.

THE BODY OF MEDITATION: CULTIVATING EMBODIED WISDOM

with RENÉ FAY & SUSAN LAYDEN

JUNE 25th – AUGUST 13th, 2026

One of the biggest challenges in meditation is working with the physical body. This new Dharma Moon training explores the role of the body in both personal practice and teaching. You’ll learn how to recognize and respond to the physical experiences that arise—pain, tension, disconnection—and how to guide others through those moments with skill and care.

FREE ONLINE TALK

HOW TO MAKE A LIVING TEACHING MEDITATION

with SETH FREEDMAN

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11th, 2026 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm ET

Getting certified to teach meditation is one thing—but turning that into a steady, sustainable teaching path is another. Join us for free online session offering a clear, honest look at what it really takes to make a living teaching meditation—without compromising your values, burning out, or doing anything that feels inauthentic.

THE BUSINESS OF TEACHING MEDITATION

with SETH FREEDMAN

SEPTEMBER 10th – OCTOBER 29th, 2026

This eight-week course offers a complete framework for how to build a thriving career as a meditation teacher, including: finding the right clients, understanding what drives their decisions, developing and refining your offerings, building your credibility, increasing your visibility, effectively pitching your services, and much more.