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

Discovering the Potency of the Heart: an Intro to Karuna Training in Los Angeles, CA with Melissa Moore – August 17, 2019 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST and August 18, 2019 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST Click here to register now

Discovering our Innate Intrinsic Health: An Intro to Contemplative Psychology in Los Angeles, CA with Melissa Moore – Oct 26, 2019 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST and Oct 27, 2019 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST Click here to register now

The Cultivation of Equanimity: an Introduction to Karuna Training with Melissa Moore – Open House Evening: Oct 29, 2019 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST Click here to register now

Mindfulness and Compassionate Communication: An Intro to Karuna Training in San Luis Obispo with Melissa Moore – Nov 2, 2019 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST Click here to register now

We will be announcing additional dates for introductory programs soon.

Karuna Training Live Online

How to Work With Emotions Without Becoming Overwhelmed by Them with Sandra Ladley – June 29, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST Click here to register now

How to Develop Habits of Self-Care and Self-Compassion with Sandra Ladley – July 20, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST Click here to register now

How to Draw on Internal Resources For Supporting Ourselves and Others When Suffering with Sandra Ladley – August 24, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST Click here to register now

How to Live a Life of Engaged Compassion in Personal and Professional Contexts with Melissa Moore – Oct 12, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST Click here to register now

How to Live More Genuinely From a Place of Compassion and Wisdom with Sandra Ladley – Nov 2, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST Click here to register now

How to Bring Heart-Centered Compassion Practices Into Your Life with Melissa Moore – Nov 16, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST 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 (NEW!)

Upcoming Karuna Training Cycles

Los Angeles 2019-2021 – draft 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
2019-2021 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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