Meditation Teacher Training

21-Day Immersion, Retreat & Certification | 2–23 May 2027 | Himalayan Foothills

Walk the Path of Insight. Learn to Hold Space for Others.

A 21-day meditation immersion and teacher training in the foothills of the Himalayas — where you'll deepen your own practice across the three great schools of Buddhism, and, if it's your calling, learn to guide others along the way.

2–23 May 2027 · Dharamshala, Himalayas · 15 guests only

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Welcome

This is a 21-day immersion, teacher training, retreat, and experience — all in one.

Whether you're just beginning to sit with the breath, or you've been practicing for years and are ready to teach, this training meets you where you are. Over three weeks in the quiet foothills of the Himalayas, you'll step away from the noise of ordinary life and into a rhythm built entirely around practice, study, and stillness.

This isn't a single-tradition retreat. Together, we'll draw from the three main schools of Buddhism — Theravāda, Zen (Mahāyāna), and Tibetan Dzogchen practice — to explore a complete map of the path to insight and awakening, as it has been taught and refined for over 2,500 years.

You'll leave with a practice that's genuinely your own — and, if you choose, the training and confidence to teach it to others.

The Path We'll Walk

Following the map of practice laid out by the Buddha, we'll move through four pillars over the course of the training:

🕯️ Samatha — The Path of Concentration Absorption, jhāna, and samādhi. The art of steadying and settling the mind, and the deep states of stillness this makes possible.

🔍 Vipassana — The Path of Wisdom Investigation, insight, and awakening. Looking clearly and directly at the nature of experience itself.

💛 Metta & the Brahmavihāras — Awakening the Heart Loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity — the four "divine abodes," and the practices that open the heart alongside the mind.

✨ Emptiness — Dzogchen & Liberating Ways of Looking Pointing-out instructions and view-based practices from the Dzogchen tradition, working directly with the nature of mind.

Across these four pillars, you'll come to know your breath intimately, work hands-on with a wide range of meditation techniques from each tradition, and — for those who wish to go further — learn the foundations of how to teach and hold space for others.

What a Day Looks Like

The training runs on a rhythm designed to let practice deepen naturally over three weeks — not rushed, not performative, just steady.

• 5.5 days on, 1.5 days off each week

• Weekday mornings and evenings structured around sitting practice, teachings, and guided technique

• Weekend afternoons free to rest, explore the surrounding hills, or take your practice outdoors — sitting like the cave yogis who have practiced in these mountains for centuries

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Where We'll Be

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, our venue offers the kind of quiet that's hard to find anywhere else — mountain air, open skies, and a landscape that has drawn contemplatives for generations.

• Location: [Venue name in full], Himalayan foothills

• Nearest airport: Dharamshala (DHM) — approximately 1 hour's drive from the venue

• Capacity: Just 15 guests, so the group stays small and intimate

• Accommodation: A range of room options to suit different needs and budgets [list room types/pricing here]

Small numbers mean real contact — with the teachers, with the practice, and with each other.

Who This Is For

This training welcomes:

• New practitioners ready for a serious, structured introduction to meditation across traditions

• Experienced meditators looking to deepen their practice and fill in gaps across Theravāda, Zen, and Tibetan approaches

• Aspiring teachers who feel called to eventually guide others, and want a grounded, embodied foundation before they do

• Anyone craving three weeks of genuine immersion — away from screens, schedules, and noise

You don't need any prior teaching experience to join. The teacher training elements are woven in for those who want them, without being a requirement for everyone else.

What's Included

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• 21 days / 20 nights accommodation

• All meals (vegetarian, sourced locally) [confirm]

• Daily teachings and guided practice across all four pillars

• Teacher training curriculum and materials, for those pursuing certification

• Certificate of completion [confirm certifying body / hours, if applicable]

• Airport transfer to/from Dharamshala

• 1.5 free days per week to explore the surrounding area

Your Teacher(s)

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Investment

Dates: 2–23 May 2027 (21 days) Location: [Venue], Himalayan foothills, near Dharamshala Group size: Limited to 15 guests

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need meditation experience to join? No. This training is designed to hold both complete beginners and advanced practitioners in the same room — the practices and instruction are layered so everyone can meet the material at their own level.

Will I become a certified meditation teacher? [Clarify: does this training grant a certification, and from what body/lineage? Or is it foundational training only?]

What's the daily schedule like? Weekdays follow a structured rhythm of sits, teachings, and practice across the four pillars, with 5.5 days on and 1.5 days off each week. [Add sample daily timetable]

Is this retreat silent? [Clarify — fully silent, partially silent, or not a silent retreat?]

How do I get there? Fly into Dharamshala (DHM). The venue is about a 1-hour drive away, and airport transfers are included/available. [confirm]

What should I bring? [Packing list — weather, altitude, meditation cushion/mat needs, etc.]

Ready to Begin?

Fifteen seats. Twenty-one days. Three traditions, one path.

If something in you is already saying yes, don't wait too long — space is intentionally limited to keep this training intimate.

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