This dharma-based program is designed for Buddhist care providers, chaplains, aspirants, chaplains undergoing Buddhist formation, and individuals with a creative mindset. Each session focuses on the integration of Buddhist teachings, applications of sacred texts, ethics, and practices into spiritual leadership and caregiving, fostering mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom in guiding others on their spiritual paths. In addition to imparting knowledge, the program aims to cultivate qualities such as mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom. This holistic approach ensures that participants can effectively guide others on their spiritual journeys, embodying the principles of Buddhist teachings in their roles as caregivers and spiritual leaders.

The Transformative Holistic Resilience through Inner Values and Education (THRIVE) program offers a comprehensive approach to supporting at-promise urban youth. By prioritizing mindfulness, social-emotional learning, and practical skills development, THRIVE equips participants with tools to manage stress, navigate distorted thoughts and behaviors, and address trauma. Through meditation techniques, mindfulness practices and movements, group dynamics, individual support, and tailored social-emotional learning strategies, THRIVE fosters self-compassion, self-discipline, and overall well-being. The program’s innovative and mindfulness-centered approach aims to ignite and nurture the inherent worth of young people, leading to authentic internal liberation. THRIVE encourages self-discovery, empathy, positive communication, and goal achievement, creating a holistic framework for transformative growth and empowerment with one youth at a time.

by Rev. Dr. Nathan Jishin Michon

This course meets on every Thursday from January 5 to March 2, 2023 at 5pm PST (8pm EST and 10am JST). This is a donation-based virtual community gathering. Click here for course information and registration.

This is a community gathering for sutra study that meets on the second Thursday of every month, starting August 10, 2023, at 5 p.m. PST for 1 hour.  This particular course is led by Rev. Nathan Jishin Michon and co-host by Rev. Quynh Nguyen. Register for Community Sutra Study here.