Karuna Training North America – Contemplative Psychology

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Karuna Training Certificate in Contemplative Psychology

Karuna Training is a comprehensive program in Contemplative Psychology that teaches us how to work skillfully with ourselves first, and then how to offer ourselves to others through the innate potency of the heart. The program joins deep study of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhist principles with contemplative practice, skills development, and ongoing group interaction and community support. It is a journey of discovering one's own brilliant sanity, and of learning how to exchange ourselves for others so that we can transform everyday life challenges into opportunities for openness and wisdom.

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Mindfulness and Compassionate Presence in Working with Others

In contemplative psychology we become familiar with our own mind, and discover that mindfulness and compassion are natural and healthy components of the human mind and heart. Through meditation and contemplation, we learn to recognize and nurture these innate qualities. This is the basis for working with others in a wakeful and compassionate manner, and also the basis for the healing and transformative processes that are part of the contemplative psychology journey.

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Who is Karuna Training For?

Karuna Training is a transformative practice that uses a contemplative approach to help those who work professionally with others, as well as for those who are interested in personal development. It is well suited for medical professionals, therapists, teachers, artists, business managers and parents. It is scheduled primarily over weekends, with two week-long intensives, and ongoing process groups.

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Karuna Training Certificate in Contemplative Psychology

Introductions to Karuna Training

Fresh Start: Compassionate Communication for the New Year: Intro to Karuna Training Methodology with Carolyn Sykes – Orange County Shambhala Center – Jan. 4, 2020 click here to register now

Discovering Wisdom in the Midst of Chaos: An intro to Contemplative Psychology with Melissa Moore and Myra Woodruff – Co-Sponsored w/Karme Choling @Karme Choling – May 15-17, 2020 click here to register now

Human to Human: A Path of Mutual Recovery An Introduction to Karuna Training Methodology with Melissa Moore and Anie Boudreau – Vancouver – June 6 & 7, 2020 click here to register now

Elemental Wisdom Maitri Space Awareness – Post Graduate Program with Melissa Moore and Terry Jaworski – Walker Creek Ranch – July 31 – Aug. 7, 2020 click here to register now

We will be announcing additional dates for introductory programs soon.

Karuna Training Live! Online

Finding Equanimity and Joy During the Holidays: Karuna Live! with Melissa Moore – Karuna Live! Dec 14, 2019 Click here to register now

Transmuting Aggression into Lucidity: A 3-Part Introduction to Karuna Training Methods with Melissa Moore and Miriam Hall – Jan 8, 15, & 22, 2020 Click here to register now

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Current Karuna Training Cycles

Albuquerque, NM, 2017-2019 Training Cycle

Berkeley, CA, 2019-2020 Advanced Training Cycle

Baltimore, MD, 2019-2021 Training Cycle

Upcoming Karuna Training Cycles

Los Angeles 2020-2021 Basic Training – schedule here (NEW!)

Albuquerque 2020 – 2021 Graduate Training – schedule here (NEW!)

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Karuna Training at a glance

Two-year comprehensive training and Certificate in Contemplative Psychology.
Three Cycles composed of weekends, extended retreats, and ongoing small groups.
2016-2018 basic training cycle in Berkeley, CA
2017-2019 basic training cycle in Albuquerque, NM
2018-2019 Advanced Training cycle in Seattle, WA
2019-2020 Advanced Training cycle in Berkeley, CA
2019-2021 basic training cycle in Baltimore, MD
2020-2021 basic training cycle in Los Angeles, CA
Weekend Introductions to Contemplative Psychology (new introductions coming soon!)

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The core of contemplative psychology is the certainty that within each one of us resides an indestructible and brilliant force. This force, that transcends sickness and health, is called brilliant sanity in the tradition of contemplative psychology.
—Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

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