The Shala Buddhist Studies
October 2023-April 2024
OVERVIEW
The Shala Buddhist Studies program focuses on:
- Immersive study of Buddhist history, lineage, and The Buddha's teachings.
- Deepening your own meditation practice and applying Buddhist principles to everyday life.
- Group sits.
Teachers' Track
- The Teachers' Track is offered for those interested in leading meditation or teaching others.
- The teachers’ track is suitable for therapists, social workers, yoga teachers, educators, health care professionals, householders, and anyone seeking to integrate teaching meditation into their lives and/or professions.
FACULTY
Sharon Salzberg, Dr. Constance Kassor, Kate Johnson, Barbara Verrochi + Kristin Leigh
COURSE OUTLINE + SCHEDULE 2022-2023
History of Yoga, Philosophy & Discussion | Connie Kassor
Philosophy, Meditation, Q & A | Sharon Salzberg
Philosophy (Brahmaviharas) & Meditation | Kate Johnson
Meditation, Teacher Track & Group Discussions | Barbara Verrochi & Kristin Leigh
- Wednesday, Oct 25, 6:30 to 8:00pm Online | Connie Kassor
- Wednesday Nov 1, 5:15 to 6:00pm In Studio | Barbara & Kristin
- Wednesday Nov 1, 5:15 to 6:00pm Online| Barbara & Kristin
- Wednesday, Nov 8th, 6:30 to 8:00pm Online | Connie Kassor
- Wednesday, Nov 15, 6:30 to 8:00pm Online | Sharon Salzberg
- Wednesday, Dec 13, 6:30 to 8:00pm | Connie Kassor
- Saturday, Dec 16, 12:30 to 3:30pm In Studio | Kate Johnson
- Saturday, Dec 16, 12:30 to 3:30pm Online | Kate Johnson
- Sunday, Dec 17, 2:00 to 5:00pm In Studio | Kate Johnson
- Sunday, Dec 17, 2:00 to 5:00pm Online | Kate Johnson
- Thursday, Dec 21, 6:30 to 8:00pm Online | Sharon Salzberg
- Wednesday, Jan 10, 6:30 to 8:00pm Online | Connie Kassor
- Wednesday Jan 17, 5:15 to 6:00pm In Studio | Barbara & Kristin
- Wednesday Jan 17, 5:15 to 6:00pm Online | Barbara & Kristin
- Wednesday, Feb 14, 6:30 to 8:00pm Online | Connie Kassor
- Wednesday, Feb 21, 5:15 to 6:00pm Online |Kristin & Barbara
- Wednesday, March 13, 6:30 to 8:00pm Online | Connie Kassor
- Wednesday, March 20, 5:15 to 6:00pm Online | Kristin & Barbara
- Wednesday, April 10, 6:30 to 8:00pm Online | Connie Kassor
- Wednesday April 17 5:15 to 6:00pm In Studio | Barbara & Kristin
- Wednesday April 17 5:15 to 6:00pm Online | Barbara & Kristin
LINEAGE AND ORIENTATION
The Shala’s orientation toward meditation is informed by the teachings of preeminent teachers Sharon Salzberg, Pema Chodron, Joseph Goldstein, and Sebene Selassie.
TUITION
Sign up for drop in classes by clicking on the date and teacher in schedule to your left.
Drop-in: $35 Constance Kassor & Sharon Salzberg
Drop-in $70: Kate Johnson
Drop-in $25: Barbara Verrochi & Kristin Leigh
Full Course: $580 - Register
Full Course + Teachers' Track: $1200 - Register
Recordings will be available.
Scholarships offered | inquire info@theshala.com
TEACHERS’ TRACK IN MORE DETAIL:
- Experiential learning
- Study and interpret texts
- Write and deliver dharma talks
- Lead sitting groups
- Meet in small groups for practice, practice teaching, community involvement, and home study between monthly group meetings
- Practical skill-building
- Apply Buddhist philosophy and practices in developing meditations for field of study or profession
- Develop confidence, voice, and an authentic approach to teaching
- Learn adaptive methods for facilitating classes for a variety of audiences
- Flexible application
- Explore how to bring the dharma into everyday life at work, at home, and in community
- Expand access to underserved populations
- Includes once monthly:
- Meetings with lead teachers
- Meetings with peers
- Scripted meditations based on teachings from Wednesday evenings
- Time commitment: Daily meditation practice, attending Buddhist Studies classes, one monthly meeting with teachers, and one monthly meeting with peers.