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positive emotions,  emotional regulation, and resilience

Are you a counsellor or parent looking for ways to support children and teens to find joy and calm? Learn how to introduce young people to the power of joy-based meditation practices that nurture emotional resilience and inner calm. This certificate level course equips counsellors, educators, and parents with age-appropriate techniques grounded in Buddhist practice and positive psychology. Learn to guide children and teens in cultivating joy and calm through accessible meditative approaches. Ideal for anyone supporting the wellbeing of young people in schools, homes, or therapeutic settings. Taught by an experienced Buddhist chaplain. 

STARTS JUNE 16TH 2025

supporting others to Overcome Disturbing Emotions

Are you a counsellor, therapist or healer looking for innovative ways to support your clients? Or want to learn a powerful technique for self-healing? Join us for a transformative journey learning practical methods for recognizing and overcoming disturbing emotions such as anxiety, panic, grief and trauma. The A.W.A.R.E. technique draws on the Buddhist wisdom tradition of Tibet and the practice of mindfulness. This wholly online, certificate level course is perfect for qualified counsellors and healers who wish to add a Buddhist-inspired modality to their therapeutic toolkit. Taught by an experienced Buddhist chaplain.

STARTS JULY 28TH 2025 

Tell your story, improve wellbeing  and gain greater clarity

Are you a counsellor, therapist or educator looking for effective ways to support your clients? Or simply want to write the story of your life? This course explores the transformative power of life writing both as a form of self-expression and as a tool for healing and personal growth. Students will engage in various forms of expressive writing, including memoir, personal essays, poetry, and journaling, to process emotions and foster resilience. Through guided exercises, participants will learn to articulate their narratives, gaining clarity and a sense of agency over their life stories. Taught by a PhD qualified scholar.

STARTS SEPTEMBER 1ST 2025 

supporting AND GUIDING others IN THEIR TIME OF GREATEST NEED

Are you a counsellor, therapist or educator looking to develop your spiritual care skills?  Or want to take the first step toward a new career? Join us for an insightful exploration of the principles and practices of Buddhist chaplaincy, grounded in compassion, presence, and skillful communication. This certificate level course introduces foundational teachings from the Buddhist tradition alongside practical methods for offering spiritual care in diverse settings. Ideal for healthcare workers, community leaders, and spiritual caregivers seeking to bring a Buddhist-informed approach to their service. Taught by an experienced Buddhist chaplain.

STARTS OCTOBER 13TH 2025 

the benefits of Buddhist practice for NEURODIVERSE individuals

Are you a counsellor, therapist or educator looking for effective ways to support your neuro-diverse clients? Or want to learn powerful techniques for self-care? Join us for a powerful journey exploring how Buddhist practice can help a wide range of neurodiverse people overcome difficult emotions, find more love and compassion in their lives, and learn to accept themselves. Learn how to support adults on the spectrum to adopt Buddhist practice. This certificate level course is perfect for qualified counsellors and educators who wish to add a Buddhist-inspired modality to their therapeutic toolkit. Taught by a PhD qualified scholar.

STARTS NOVEMBER 24TH 2025 

writing as a lifelong practice of healing and recovery

Are you a counsellor, or therapist looking for innovative ways to support your clients? Or want to use writing for personal healing? Evidence shows that a certain kind of guided, emotionally detailed writing can help us process our difficult or traumatic experiences and help us to envision a way forward. This kind of mindful writing can lower our blood pressure, strengthen our immune system and increase our overall wellbeing. Learn how to support yourself and others in the expressive writing process in this certificate level course. The course has a practical and a creative component. Taught by a PhD qualified scholar. 

STARTS JANUARY 12TH 2026

A Values-Based Approach to Leadership and change

Are you a professional seeking a values-based approach to personal and work life? Or simply want to explore compassionate leadership? Are you seeking to lead with integrity, clarity, and compassion? This course offers a practical and inspiring introduction to compassionate leadership for professionals, team leaders, and changemakers who wish to cultivate a leadership style rooted in kindness, presence, and purpose. Learn how to facilitate change with compassion and kindness. Whether you work in education, health, community services, or business this wholly online, certificate level course is ideal.  Taught by a PhD qualified scholar. 

STARTS FEBRUARY 23RD 2026

DISCOVER THE CORE IDEAS AND PRACTICES OF Buddhism

Are you an educator wanting to bring Buddhist content into your classroom? Or just want to be introduced to Buddhism? Learn about the heart principles and practices of Buddhism, as well as its historical roots. Discover the life story of the Buddha and what his core teachings were. Learn essential practices such as meditation and how to integrate them into the classroom and daily life. This certificate level course is suitable for both complete beginners and those with some experience with Buddhist teachings. The course has a practical component (meditation) and is wholly online. Taught by a PhD qualified scholar. 

STARTS APRIL 6TH 2026

kindness and ethical clarity in everyday interactions

Are you a professional seeking a values-based approach to personal and work life? Or simply want to explore Buddhist ethics and the value of kindness? Join us for an engaging and topical course exploring how Buddhist ethical principles—such as non-harm, truthfulness, and compassion—can ground and guide your professional practice and daily interactions. Rooted in Buddhist teachings and supported by contemporary techniques, this fully online, certificate-level course is ideal for professionals and others wishing to integrate Buddhist-inspired ethical reflection into their therapeutic or community work. Taught by a PhD qualified scholar. 

STARTS MAY 18TH 2026

Care compassionately and sustain wellbeing

Are you a caregiver, support worker, or health professional looking to sustain your wellbeing while helping others? This is a practical and nourishing short course designed to help you thrive in your caring role without burning out. Drawing on Buddhist-inspired insights and evidence-based self-care strategies, this fully online course explores how inner resources such as mindfulness, compassion, and emotional resilience can support you to stay grounded, connected, and effective in your work and personal life. Whether you’re a professional or someone caring for a loved one, this course offers tools to care for yourself while caring for others.

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Discover transformative learning with our range of short courses designed to enrich your personal and professional life. Whether you're seeking practical tools for wellbeing, insights into Buddhist wisdom, or creative approaches to leadership and care, our fully online programs offer flexibility, depth, and inspiration.

New courses are added regularly—so check our website often and stay connected to a community of mindful learners growing together.

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NEW COURSE INFORMATION COMING SOON

COME BACK REGULARLY TO CHECK ON OUR NEW COURSE OFFERINGS! 

Discover transformative learning with our range of short courses designed to enrich your personal and professional life. Whether you're seeking practical tools for wellbeing, insights into Buddhist wisdom, or creative approaches to leadership and care, our fully online programs offer flexibility, depth, and inspiration.

New courses are added regularly—so check our website often and stay connected to a community of mindful learners growing together.

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