Dharma Institute
Programs associated with the Dharma Institute (DI).
Essential Buddhist Teachings (MC1N24)
Mark Coleman, MA
Online Learning Platform
Description Essential Buddhist Teachings is a detailed introduction to the Buddha’s teachings and the practices of Insight Meditation. This course emphasizes the cultivation of mindful awareness and learning how to apply and live these wisdom and heart practices in our daily lives. These are essential teachings for building a baseline understanding of the Buddhist path […]
White & Awakening: Mindfulness Practices for Exploring and Disrupting the Impact of White Conditioning (CJ1N24)
Crystal A. Johnson, PhD
Online Learning Platform
Description: This is a self-paced, on-demand course for self-identified white folx and those for whom whiteness is a significant part of their identity. The course walks the learner through the historical creation of whiteness and how it operates systemically and offers exercises, techniques, and mindfulness practices for working with the difficult emotions that arise when […]
Next Step Dharma: Integrate Your Retreat into Daily Life (OS1N24)
Oren Jay Sofer, SEP and Jaya Rudgard
Online via our Online Learning Platform
Description This six-week online course is designed to guide participants in bringing the fruits of their retreat back home and integrating their mindfulness practice into their daily lives. Throughout this unique course series, you will receive skilled guidance from founding Insight teachers while creating and maintaining deep community and spiritual friendships with a diverse group […]
The Mindful Caregiver: Cultivating Presence, Well-Being, and Compassion (NM1C25)
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD and Roy Remer
Registration will close at 5:00pm (US Pacific Time) prior to the sixth class on November 13, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available within 48 hours following each class. Continuing Education credits? (see details below). Description: Caregiving—whether for a loved one, a patient, or a […]
Remembering Each Other Always: The Precepts as Daily Practice (LB1C25)
Leslie Booker
Registration will close at 8:00am (US Pacific Time) prior to the fifth class on November 7, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available within 48 hours following each class. Description: Every moment is an opportunity to not succumb to fear and anger, but to remember […]
The Art of Self-Compassion with Chronic Pain (CW1C25)
Christiane Wolf, MD, PhD
Program Dates: October 24 - November 21, 2025 Class Dates: 5 Fridays - Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21 Description Loving a hurting body is not easy. When things are rough, kindness and compassion can soften that experience. For many of us, however, being compassionate to ourselves can be challenging—especially when we struggle with […]
The Four Buddhist Heart Practices (Brahmavihāras) (JB1C25)
James Baraz, MA
Program Dates: November 4 - 25, 2025 Class Dates: 4 Tuesdays - Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25 Class Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm PT Description In this four-week course, we’ll explore how to gently open the heart as a vital complement to Insight (mindfulness) meditation. Rooted in classical Buddhist teachings, the heart practices of lovingkindness, compassion, […]
A Year to Live (YL7T26)
Vinny Ferraro, Frank Ostaseski and Pam Dunn
Teaching Team: Vinny Ferraro (Lead), Frank Ostaseski, and Pam Dunn. Prerequisites: A minimum of 3 days of either silent meditation residential retreat or daylongs/mindfulness workshop(s), or a combination of both. Consistent meditation practice highly encouraged. Description This yearlong journey, inspired by Stephen Levine’s A Year to Live, is a heartfelt invitation to people of all […]
Dedicated Practitioner Program (DPPT26)
Gullu Singh, JD and Amana Brembry Johnson
This registration page is ONLY for those who have been accepted into the DPP7 program. If you were not offered a spot, we kindly ask that you do not continue your registration and check in with the DPP8 Administrative Coordinator: DPP8@spiritrock.org. PROGRAM DATES: May 2026 - May 2028 Residential Retreat Dates: all retreats are held […]