Insight Meditation Dharma Teacher Pathway
This program aims to develop confident qualified teachers in the Insight tradition and support aspiring teachers in deepening their practice and journey of awakening.
The overall program will provide:
There are a number of possible pathways and criteria required to enter into the Insight Meditation Dharma teacher training program. Fundamentally a trainee teacher needs to be invited by a senior Insight Dharma teacher who refers the trainee teacher to the Institute via a letter of recommendation.
People are chosen based on their depth of practice, maturity of understanding, ability to communicate effectively, their dedication to the Buddha dharma and their compassionate heart.
Supportive activities include:
The four-to-six-year teacher training incorporates; systematic study of Buddhist texts, extensive training in meditation practices and techniques, working effectively with individuals and groups, ethical guidelines for teachers and understanding the teaching role.
It includes working closely with a senior Insight Teacher as their mentor, assisting on retreats, giving talks, instructions, leading days of mindfulness and supporting Sanghas as preparation for assuming full Insight Meditation Dharma teacher status.
The overall program will provide:
- A sound philosophical knowledge base and study of the Buddha Dharma
- Offer peer support and mentoring to deepen insight and practice.
- Developing skills in working with individuals and leading groups
- Guidance in supporting communities and Sanghas
- Teaching and communication skills
There are a number of possible pathways and criteria required to enter into the Insight Meditation Dharma teacher training program. Fundamentally a trainee teacher needs to be invited by a senior Insight Dharma teacher who refers the trainee teacher to the Institute via a letter of recommendation.
People are chosen based on their depth of practice, maturity of understanding, ability to communicate effectively, their dedication to the Buddha dharma and their compassionate heart.
Supportive activities include:
- Having attended numerous 7 day Insight Meditation retreats.
- Completion of the Mindfulness and Compassion 2-year teacher training program
- Or other training programs, e.g., MBSR teacher training program, or Compassion Mind training program, Or On-line courses through the Barre Centre of Buddhist Studies or Spirit Rock.
The four-to-six-year teacher training incorporates; systematic study of Buddhist texts, extensive training in meditation practices and techniques, working effectively with individuals and groups, ethical guidelines for teachers and understanding the teaching role.
It includes working closely with a senior Insight Teacher as their mentor, assisting on retreats, giving talks, instructions, leading days of mindfulness and supporting Sanghas as preparation for assuming full Insight Meditation Dharma teacher status.
If you are interested please contact one of the teachers.
Alan Bassal –alanGbassal@gmail.com
Subhana Barzaghi - subhana@bigpond.net.au
Alan Bassal –alanGbassal@gmail.com
Subhana Barzaghi - subhana@bigpond.net.au
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