Teacher Training Program
The Teacher Training Program is designed for those who want to train as a qualified Kadampa Teacher. In addition to completing the study of fourteen texts of Sutra and Tantra, including the six texts studied on the Foundation Program, students are required to observe certain commitments with regard to behavior and way of life, and to complete a number of meditation retreats each year.
*Teacher Training Program is not a drop-in program and enrollment is required. Students must have received Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments within the New Kadampa Tradition for studying a number of the books on the program.
Teacher Training Program is taught by resident teacher Gen Rinzin.
Teacher: Gen Kelsang Rinzin
Book: Essence of VajrayanaDays:Ā Sundays & Tuesdays
Time:Ā 2pm ā 4pm (Sunday), 7:00 ā 9:00pm (Tuesday)
Cost: Enrollment as a Level 3 Monthly Supporter ($95)
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Spring Schedule
| Tue, Jan 30 | No Class |
| Sun, Feb 4 | Class 1 |
| Tue, Feb 6 | Class 2 |
| Sun, Feb 11 | Class 3 |
| Tue, Feb 13 | Class 4 |
| Sun, Feb 18 | Discussion |
| Tue, Feb 20 | Teaching Skills |
| Sun, Feb 25 | Class 1 |
| Tue, Feb 27 | Class 2 |
| Sun, Mar 3 | Class 3 |
| Tue, Mar 5 | Class 4 |
| Sun, Mar 10 | OSG |
| Tue, Mar 12 | Discussion |
| Sun, Mar 17 | No Class - Gen Sanden's visit |
| Tue, Mar 19 | Teaching Skills |
| Sun, Mar 24 | No Class |
| Tue, Mar 26 | Class 1 |
| Sun, Mar 31 | Class 2 |
| Tue, Apr 2 | Class 3 |
| Sun, Apr 7 | Class 4 |
| Tue, Apr 9 | Class 5 |
| Sun, Apr 14 | Discussion |
| Tue, Apr 16 | Teaching Skills |
| Sun, Apr 21 | NWDC |
| Tue, Apr 23 | Class 1 |
| Sun, Apr 28 | Class 2 |
| Tue, Apr 30 | Class 3 |
| Sun, May 5 | Class 4 |
| Tue, May 7 | Discussion |
| Sat, May 11 | Refuge Retreat - May 11-16 |
| Sun, May 12 | No class - Mother's Day |
| Tue, May 14 | Refuge Retreat |
| Sun, May 19 | Teaching Skills |
| Tue, May 21 | No Class - Spring Fest Prep |
| Sun, May 26 | No Class - Spring Fest |
| Tue, May 28 | No Class - Spring Fest |
| Sun, Jun 2 | Class 1 |
| Tue, Jun 4 | Class 2 |
| Sun, Jun 9 | No Class: Ocean Retreat |
| Tue, Jun 11 | Class 3 |
| Sun, Jun 16 | Class 4 |
| Tue, Jun 18 | Discussion |
| Wed, Jun 19 | Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat June 19-25 |
| Sun, Jun 23 | Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat |
| Tue, Jun 25 | OSG (GYMO still) |
| Sun, Jun 30 | Summer break |
