Introduction to Mindfulness & The Path of Meditation
Meditation is not just a means of calming down or becoming more productive. It is a practice that can open the door to genuinely life-changing insights and lead to a profound new way of relating to ourselves, others, and the world around us.
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Join Senior Buddhist teachers David Nichtern and René Fay for this comprehensive and experiential exploration of mindfulness and the underlying Buddhist philosophies and path.
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David Nichtern & Team
David Nichtern
Founder & Lead Teacher, Dharma Moon
A senior Buddhist teacher with over 40 years of meditation practice and teaching experience. David was one of the initial American students of renowned meditation master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and has brought mindfulness to leading organizations including NASA, Goldman Sachs, and Netflix. He is an acclaimed author, four-time Emmy-winning composer, and has been featured in The New York Times and major podcasts.
René Fay
Community Director, Dharma Moon
A certified mindfulness meditation teacher, death doula, and martial artist with a degree in comparative religion and gender studies. René brings extensive advocacy experience focused on at-risk youth, queer communities, intimate partner violence prevention, and grief counseling. They are passionate about making meditation and dharma teachings radically accessible.
What You'll Learn
Through talks, discussion, guided practice, breakout rooms, and experiential exercises, you will develop a comprehensive foundation in mindfulness meditation and Buddhist philosophy.
✓ Learn the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation practice
✓ Get an overview of the Buddhist path and stages of practice
✓ Develop your personal meditation practice with direct guidance
✓ Build a strong foundation for sharing these practices with others
This comprehensive Level 1 introduction can be taken as a standalone course or as part of our 100-hour teacher training program. You can participate live or access recordings at your own pace.
