Why a Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor Certification?
The Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor Certification is a theoretical and practical training that equips us to guide others in these practices. Sharing and teaching meditation to others is an act of generosity and compassion, offering undeniable benefits. However, if we are not properly prepared to teach, those we instruct may easily become disappointed or begin with mistaken concepts. This highlights the importance of preparing oneself as a instructor.
Who is it for?
All practitioners can take this Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor course. A key component will be group zazen meditation practice, guided by a Zen master, and participation in a Zen meditation retreat with mindfulness practice. To be a good instructor, one must first have been a dedicated practitioner. Only in this way can we transmit the teachings without confusing the concepts.
What does the Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor Certification consist of?
This program is divided into theoretical and practical courses on meditation and mindfulness, a more theory-focused course on Dharma workshops, and group meditation practice sessions, which can be attended in person or online, as well as intensive retreat practices. You can find more detailed information on the courses and prices on the page: Zen Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor Certification.
Which course should I start with?
You can start with any course, but we recommend beginning with the Zazen, Zen Meditation course. Alternatively, you can start with the Zen Mindfulness course. If you’re interested in this certification but are new to Zen meditation, you can participate in a free introduction to Zen meditation.
Zen Meditation Courses
2026/10/04 Start of Zazen, Zen Meditation Course. Sunday, October 4, 2026
On Sunday, October, 4, 2026, the Zazen (Zen Meditation) course begins. This is undoubtedly an…
2027/04/04 Start of Advanced Zen Meditation Course
Advanced Zen Meditation Course Zen master Lluis Nansen Salas will lead an advanced Zen meditation…
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Mindfulness Zen Meditation Courses
2026/09/26 Start of the Zen Mindfulness Course. Training Attention.
Start of the Zen Mindfulness Course Saturday, Septemberr 26, 2026, at 5:00 PMThe Zen mindfulness…
2027/02/13 Start Zen Mindfulness Karma Course. Saturday, February 13
Mindfulness Karma is a module of the Zen Mindfulness course at the Zen Kannon Center,…
2027/04/10 Start Zen Compassion course. Saturday, April 10, 2027
Why a Zen Mindfulness Compassion Course? The Zen Mindfulness Compassion course arises from the urgent…
Dharma Zen Course
2026/09/20 Dharma Workshop: The Heart Sutra. Sunday, September 20
The Heart Sutra The Heart Sutra, Hannya Shingyo as we call it in the Zen…
2026/10/11 Dharma Workshop on the Lotus Sutra. Sunday, October 11
Origin of the Lotus Sutra The Lotus Sutra is a fundamental text in Mahayana Buddhism…
2026/11/15 Bodhisattva Way. Sunday, November 15th
The Way of the Bodhisattva The Way of the Bodhisattva is an important concept in…
2027/01/17 Bodhicitta. Sunday, January 17. Start Zen Dharma Course 2027
What does Bodhicitta or Bodaishin mean? Bodaishin (Japanese) or Bodhicitta (Sanskrit) is a fundamental concept…
2027/02/21 17:00 Ten Stages of Ox Herding: Dharma Workshop
The Ten Stages of Ox Herding: A Zen Teaching The Ten Stages of Ox Herding…
2027/04/18 The Eight Awakenings of the Great Beings.
The Eight Awakenings of the Great Beings Before his death, the Buddha gave his disciples…
2027/05/16 Dharma Workshop: The Diamond Sutra. Sunday, May 16
The Diamond Sutra is an ancient Mahayana Buddhist text that is considered one of the…
2027/06/13 17h The Ten Foundations of Dogen’s Zen.
The Gakudō Yōjinshū, or Ten Foundations of Zen, is a work written by Eihei Dōgen,…
2027/07/18 Dharma Workshop: The Bodhisattva Precepts.
The Bodhisattva Precepts There is a story that clearly illustrates the meaning of the bodhisattva…
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