UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & COURSES

THE BODY OF MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING

with RENÉ FAY & SUSAN LAYDEN

JULY 10th – AUGUST 24th, 2025

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 COMMUNITY MEDITATION GATHERING

with RENÉ FAY

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17th, 2025 | 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.

FREE ONLINE TALK

DEEPENING YOUR PRACTICE TO TEACH: THE JOURNEY FROM MEDITATION PRACTITIONER TO MEDITATION GUIDE

with DAVID NICHTERN

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm ET

Join senior Buddhist teacher and founder of Dharma Moon, David Nichtern, for a a provocative and playful online discussion exploring the profound practices of mindfulness and the journey of becoming a meditation teacher.

SIX-WEEK BUDDHIST STUDIES COURSE

INTRODUCTION TO TANTRA — WISDOM IS ALREADY PRESENT

with ETHAN NICHTERN & TEACHING TEAM

TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 9th – OCTOBER 14th, 2025 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

This six-week course begins with a theoretical introduction to Vajrayana (Tantric) Buddhism, along with an experiential exploration of some of the basic practices associated with Buddhist Tantra.

THE BUSINESS OF TEACHING MEDITATION

with SETH FREEDMAN

SEPTEMBER 26th – NOVEMBER 20th, 2025

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.

INTRO TO MINDFULNESS & THE PATH OF MEDITATION

with DAVID NICHTERN & TEACHING TEAM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10th – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12th, 2025

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

October 10th, 2025 – January 18th, 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.

SIX-WEEK BUDDHIST STUDIES COURSE

WARRIOR IN THE WORLD — THE PATH OF COMPLETE ENGAGEMENT

with ETHAN NICHTERN & TEACHING TEAM

TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 4th – DECEMBER 9th, 2025 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

This six-week course will survey modern topics applying Buddhist thought to a wide variety of issues. Topics include: The Mandala Principle in Everyday Life, Dharma Art, Buddhism and Western Psychology, Buddhism and Economics, Buddhism and Politics, Buddhism and Environmentalism, Buddhism and Racial Justice and more.

METTA (LOVING-KINDNESS) MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING

with REBECCA D'ONOFRIO & NOEL COAKLEY

THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 5th – MARCH 26th, 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm ET

The Metta (Loving-Kindness) Meditation Teacher Training provides meditation teachers with a comprehensive introduction to the background, teachings and practice of Metta Meditation along with the methodology, tools and skills to teach and guide this profound practice to others.