Northern California Fall 2014–2016
Download a PDF of this schedule: Karuna Basic Training Northern California Schedule 2014—2016
| Training | Days | Location | Teachers | Dates |
| Karuna Training Phase 1 Personal Process |
116 total training hours | Phase Spread Over 10 Months | ||
| Seminar 1 Confidence in Basic Sanity |
4 Day Weekend (1 evening and 3 days) 26 hours |
Berkeley Shambhala Center | Melissa Moore & Sakti Rose | November 6—9, 2014 Th. 6:30 PM to 9 PM Fri. 10 AM to 6 PM Sat. 10 AM to 9 PM Sun. 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Seminar 2 Ego from the Perspective of Contemplative Psychology |
Weekend 18 hours |
Berkeley Shambhala Center | Susan Chapman | February 13—15, 2015 Fri. 7 PM to 9 PM Sat. 10 AM to 9 PM Sun. 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Seminar 3 Working with Emotions |
Weekend 18 hours |
Berkeley Shambhala Center | Paul Cashman | April 17—19, 2015 Fri. 7 PM to 9 PM Sat. 10 AM to 9 PM Sun. 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Seminar 4 Exploration of Energy in Contemplative Psychology |
Deepening Week Residential Retreat (6 days and 5 nights) 42 hours |
Walker Creek Ranch, Petaluma CA | Melissa Moore | August 10—15, 2015 Mon. Arrival 3 to 6 PM Sat. Departure After Lunch |
| 12 hours of continuity groups—arranged regionally | 12 hours | Sandra Ladley & Terry Jaworski | ||
| Cost for Phase 1 is $2,500. Each Phase of Karuna Training can be paid for independently. (All 3 Phases, paid in advance, will be discounted $800.) The fee for food and lodging for the Seminar 4 Deepening Week Retreat will be paid separately. The current estimate is $90 to $120 a night for 5 nights, or $450 to $600. |
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| Karuna Training Phase 2 Methods in Working Skillfully with others |
74 total training hours | Phase Spread Over 10 Months | ||
| Seminar 5 Development of Compassionate Presence |
Weekend 18 hours |
Berkeley Shambhala Center | Susan Chapman | October 9—11, 2015 Fri. 7 PM to 9 PM Sat. 10 AM to 9 PM Sun. 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Seminar 6 Exploration of Energy in Communication |
2 Saturdays and 5 Tuesday Evenings 26 hours |
Berkeley Shambhala Center | Melissa Moore & Sakti Rose | Saturdays, January 9 and February 20 10 AM to 6 PM Tuesdays, January 12, 19, 26, February 2 and 16 7 PM to 9 PM |
| Seminar 7 Therapeutic Process |
Weekend 18 hours |
Berkeley Shambhala Center | Melissa Moore | March 18—20, 2016 Fri. 7 PM to 9 PM Sat. 10 AM to 9 PM Sun. 10 AM to 4 PM |
| 12 Hours Continuity Groups | 12 hours | |||
| Cost for Phase 2 is $1,500 Each Phase of Karuna Training can be paid for independently. (All 3 Phases, paid in advance, will be discounted $800.) |
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| Karuna Training Phase 3 Project with Supervision |
97 total training hours |
Phase Spread over 6 Months |
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| Seminar 8 Exploration of Energy in Working with Others |
Deepening Week Residential Retreat (6 days and 5 nights) 42 hours |
Walker Creek Ranch Petaluma, CA |
Melissa Moore and Sakti Rose | June 25-July 1, 2016 Saturday Arrival 3 PM to 6 PM Friday Departure After Lunch |
| Seminar 9 Supervision |
1 day 8 hours |
Berkeley Shambhala Center | Sandra Ladley & Terry Jaworski | September 17, 2016 Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM |
| Seminar 10 Karuna Project Practicum |
5 hours of working with someone as a compassionate friend 5 hours |
On own time | ||
| 12 Hours Continuity Groups | 12 hours | |||
| 4 Hours Individual Supervision | 4 hours | To be arranged | Sandra Ladley & Terry Jaworski | |
| Seminar 11 Graduation/Certification |
4 Day Weekend 26 hours |
Berkeley Shambhala Center | Melissa Moore | November 3–6, 2016 Thurs. 7 PM to 9 PM Fri. 9 AM to 6 PM Sat. 10 AM to 9 PM Sun. 10 AM to 4 PM |
| 4 Hours Individual Supervision | 4 hours | To be arranged | Sandra Ladley & Terry Jaworski | |
| Cost for Phase 3 is $2,000. Total cost for all three phases is $6,000. Total cost for all 3 phases paid in advance of Phase One is $5,200. Payment plans are available. Each applicant will have a private interview with faculty. At that time payment plans will be negotiated. The fee for food and lodging for the Seminar 8 Deepening Week Retreat will be paid separately. The current estimate is $90 to $120 a night for 5 nights, or $450 to $600.The estimated food and lodging expense for both Deepening Week Retreats is $900 to $1,200. |
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| In Sum Karuna Training Phases 1 through 3 |
287 total training hours | All weekend seminars will be held at the Berkeley Shambhala Center. Deepening Retreats will be held at Walker Creek Ranch in Petaluma, CA. | Lead Faculty: Melissa Moore Paul Cashman Susan Chapman Sakti Rose |
2 year program November 2014–November 2016 |
Continuity Groups are an important aspect of Karuna Training, they are regional groups that meet throughout the three phases of training and provide a forum for participants to practice the skills and deepen competency in a small group setting. In the beginning they are initiated with the help of assistants, but after some time they are self-run.