JUNE 16 - JULY 21, 2026 *
TUESDAYS 9:15 – 11:00AM PT / 12:15 – 2:00PM ET
offered By Donation
*Note: the first session of this 6-week course was on June 16th, but you can still register. All registrants will receive access to recordings of all six sessions. Enroll before registration closes on June 23rd.
Communication sits at the heart of our lives – personally, professionally, and spiritually. This six-week online course offers practical training in mindful, skillful speech grounded in the Buddha’s path of practice
Rooted in the teachings of the Noble Eightfold Path—especially Right Speech and mindfulness—this course integrates ancient wisdom with modern tools from Nonviolent Communication and trauma-informed awareness. You’ll receive concrete practices to stay grounded, listen deeply, and speak with clarity and care—even in difficult conversations.
Through a combination of guided meditations, reflections, and interactive exercises, you’ll develop a stronger sense of presence, deeper compassion, and more skillful ways of relating.
This course is open to all and especially supports those in roles of service—including therapists, educators, healthcare workers, chaplains, and other helping professionals. No prior experience is necessary.
In this course, you‘ll learn to:
- Cultivate more meaningful, effective dialogue
- Build more confidence in conversations
- Strengthen your empathy, clarity, and resilience
- Stay grounded in what matters in dialogue
ABOUT THE COURSE
Each LIVE Session Includes:
- Teachings on a key aspect of meditation and communication
- Expert instruction on integrating mindfulness into conversation
- Guided meditations on cognitive, emotional and somatic aspects of communication
- Stories and examples of the intersection between spiritual practice and relationship
What Else You Receive:
- Live interactive Q&A with the teacher (during classes)
- Written online forum (with program assistants)
- Weekly practice assignments and journal topics
- Optional weekly calls with a practice buddy
- Lifetime access to course recordings
Who’s it For?
This course is appropriate for those newer to Buddhist meditation and/or Nonviolent Communication, as well as for experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their skills. Past students include: psychologists, therapists, doctors, nurses and healthcare practitioners, chaplains, teachers, writers, artists, life coaches, lawyers, police, engineers, civil servants, and many more.
Cost: Dana Program
We’re honored to offer this course on a donation-basis. Your tax-deductible donation will be shared between Oren and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. Both rely on your support to continue offering programs like this. Please consider giving
when you register
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Questions? This donation-based course is sponsored by the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. If you have questions, please contact BCBS at contact@buddhistinquiry.org