Karuna Training Basic Cycle Information and Schedule*
Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 2019-2021

PHASES 1-3: April 2019 – April 2021. The training includes ten seminars, three of which are week-long retreats, and a project with mentor and peer support. The seminars are scheduled roughly every other month.

FACULTY: Melissa Moore, Sandra Ladley, Susan Chapman, Yeshe Clarke, Tim Walker, (Assistants: Miriam Hall and Naoko Kojima)

AUDIENCE: Everyone interested in a transformative journey that provides evidence-based, time-tested skills rooted in meditative awareness, compassion & deep listening, and the inherent wisdom in emotions.

309 TOTAL TRAINING HOURS: Phase 1 Personal Process: 122 hours; Phase 2 Compassionate Exchange – Working Skillfully with Others: 96 hours; Phase 3 Engaged Compassion Project with Mentoring: 91 hours.

COST: The reduced cost for the two-year Karuna Training program is projected to be $8,500. There will be a discount offered for paying in full before the start of the program, bringing the estimated total to $7,900. Alternatively, students may pay at the beginning of each phase, or make monthly payments. There will be additional costs for food and for the two week-long residential retreats, usually between $75-$175/night lodging (depending on the accommodations you choose)

CEUs: Karuna Training is a licensed Continuing Education (CEU) Provider through the CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.) Most states accept California CEU credits.

TUITION ASSISTANCE: Some tuition assistance is available upon request and need. Karuna Training aspires to make it possible for those with a strong desire to do the Training, please email connect@karunatraining.com to inquire.

COHORT CAPACITY AND ATTENDANCE: Karuna Training occurs in an ongoing cohort and the class size is limited to 30 students. Students may not enter the cohort after Seminar 2. We expect you to commit to attending all the seminars—to receive certification, a student may not miss more than two seminars.

APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION: You must apply for Karuna Training and be individually interviewed before being accepted into the program. The simple application process is described here. You may apply any time, and Karuna will begin interviews for the Baltimore cycle on January 14. If you have questions, please go to the website or contact Karuna Training at connect@karunatraining.com

PHASE 1: Personal Process

PHASE 2: Compassionate Exchange – Working Skillfully with Others

Phase 3: Engaged Compassion Project with Mentoring

(Download printable PDF schedule)