UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & COURSES

FREE COMMUNITY MEDITATION GATHERING

with RENÉ FAY

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18th, 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

ENTERING THE PATH

with ETHAN NICHTERN & TEACHING TEAM

TUESDAYS, JANUARY 27th – MARCH 3rd, 2026 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm ET

This is the first course in our Yearlong Buddhist Studies program. It will focus on The Buddhist Path, The Four Noble Truths, The Eightfold Path, Buddhist Teachings on the Self, and the Path of Conduct and Ethics.

We will explore and transform our way of looking at meditation as more than just a stress-reducing practice, and into an entire life path of study, practice and ACTION where we explore our sense of self, our confusion, and begin to transform our entire understanding of reality.

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.

FREE ONLINE TALK

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

with DAVID NICHTERN

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 2026 | 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.

FREE ONLINE EVENT

DEEPENING YOUR PRACTICE: RECLAIMING AWARENESS AND CLARITY

with DAVID NICHTERN

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24th, 2026 from 6:00pm–7:30pm ET

In this free online session, Buddhist teacher David Nichtern will explore what it means to deepen practice in a way that is both grounded and sustainable. Drawing from classical Buddhist teachings and decades of personal practice and teaching, David will look at how awareness and clarity naturally re-emerge when we create the right conditions for practice to unfold. We will also dicuss Dharma Moon’s five-day in-person retreat at the Menla Institute in the Catskill Mountains, taking place April 29th to May 3rd, 2026.

FREE ONLINE TALK

THE HEART & MIND OF PRACTICE: BUDDHISM & BHAKTI

with DAVID NICHTERN & KRISHNA DAS

TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd, 2026 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm ET

Join Krishna Das, the most well-known voice of Bhakti chanting (Kirtan) in the West, and David Nichtern - a senior Buddhist teacher, founder of Dharma Moon, guitarist in Krishna Das’ band, and producer of several of his albums - for a warm and engaging conversation about these two paths, their shared roots, and how they intersect in contemporary spiritual practice.

FREE ONLINE TALK

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MIND: AN INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY

with DAVID NICHTERN

THURSDAY, MARCH 12th, 2026 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm ET

Join Senior Buddhist Teacher David Nichtern for a conversation around the core elements of the Abhidharma teachings: the mental states, patterns, and building blocks of consciousness that shape our moment-to-moment experience. 

INTRO TO MINDFULNESS & THE PATH OF MEDITATION

with DAVID NICHTERN & TEACHING TEAM

FRIDAY, MARCH 20th – SUNDAY, MARCH 22nd, 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

MARCH 20th – JUNE 7th, 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.

BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY

with DAVID NICHTERN & GUEST TEACHERS

APRIL 16th – JUNE 11th, 2026

In this new eight-week online series, senior teacher David Nichtern and special guest teachers offer an in-depth training on the Buddhist psychological framework of Abhidharma, exploring how the mind works and how to skillfully apply these insights to both meditation practice and teaching.

IN-PERSON RETREAT

TIME TO MEDITATE: 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.

THE BODY OF MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING

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.

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.