Instructor Training and Certification Program
Read this webpage thoroughly before applying for the Instructor Training IT2021ENG1.
We provide the Instructor Training and Certification Program for practitioners who are dedicated to advance their Zen practice and have the willingness, enthusiasm, and compassion for carrying on the lineage teaching of None Zen Center.
Instructor Training and Certification Program is part of the disciple training, as the Center’s disciple training is not only for the deed of personal enlightenment but also for serving the purpose of training the Center’s future Zen masters to lead more people to enlightenment. All disciples are required to register for the Instructor Training and Certification Program. Check for the discipleship.
When completing the training and passing the exam, you will be given the Zen Instructor/Assistant certificate and have the opportunity to lead/assist Beginner’s Class and/or Bridging Class in the Center. To ensure the teaching quality, we provide annual instructor training and exam and give certificates with one-year validity. Instructors/assistants are required to take the annual training, pass the exam, and renew their certificates annually.
Please feel free to email us at friend@nonezencenter.org if you are interested in taking the training or have any questions or inquiries.
Requirements
For first time candidates –
1. Must be a disciple. If not a disciple yet, must have applied for discipleship, although some exceptions may apply.
2. Must have been taking Advanced Class continuously for at least 4 months before the annual training starts.
3. Must have been taking Disciple Training Program continuously for at least 3 months before the annual training starts, although some exceptions may apply.
4. Must have attended at least one Annual Zen Retreat held by None Zen Center, although some exceptions may apply.
For renewal candidates –
1. Must be a disciple.
2. Must have been taking Advanced Class and Disciple Training Program continuously for one year before the annual training starts.
3. Must have attended the Annual Zen Retreat held by None Zen Center in the previous year, although some exceptions may apply.
Qualifications
1. Having the right view about Zen and Zen meditation and working on investigating Zen dedicatedly and continually
2. Capable of sharing your Zen meditation experience truthfully
3. Willing to create/maintain/support a Zen learning environment to deliver the linage teaching of None Zen Center
4. Caring about your fellow practitioners and willing to do your best to take care of your fellow practitioners
5. Willing to train yourself hard to lead Beginner’s Zen Class and Bridging Class to accord with the standard teaching materials provided by None Zen Center
Evaluation
For first time candidates, the evaluation will be conducted in the Advanced Class, Disciple Training Program, Instructor Training and Exam, and the interaction with Shifus (Zen Masters) of None Zen Center.
For renewal candidates, the evaluation will be conducted throughout the year.
Certificates
We provide three levels of certificates. Qualified candidates will be given an Instructor/Assistant Certificate with one-year validity and will be authorized to lead/assistant Beginner’s Class and/or Bridging Class at None Zen Center.
Level 0 Assistant Certificate: assisting Beginner’s Zen Class and Bridging Class
Level 1 Instructor Certificate: leading Bridging Class
Level 2 Instructor Certificate: leading Beginner’s Zen Class and Bridging Class.
Cancellation of Certificate
None Zen Center reserves the right to cancel the Instructor/Assistant Certificate without prior notice.
Registration and Fees
Like all the meditation classes and retreats provided by None Zen Center, the Instructor Training and Certification Program is tuition-free. As a non-profit organization that is run entirely by donations, we sincerely ask you considering a US$500 donation for supporting the program and a tuition-free Zen environment. Any gifts of greater or lesser sums are all appreciated.
When you complete your donation, you will receive a prompt receipt from PayPal. We will provide you with an annual receipt between January 10 to February 20 for the gifts we receive from you the previous year due to the lack of resources. If you need to receive the receipts earlier, please email us at friend@nonezencenter.org.
Annual Training and Exam Schedule
The 2021 training material will be available for candidates accepted to the Program as early as Feb 10, 2021 (Pacific Time). Candidates are required to study the training material, practice the teaching skills, and train themselves in leading classes to accord with the standard teaching materials before the annual group training. Please check your local Center if in-person instructor training classes available.
The annual group training and group exam will be held online in real-time via Zoom. Accepted candidates will receive an email notice for the guidelines of attending the training and exams. Please check below the schedule for the Instructor Training and Exam IT2021ENG1.
None Zen Center reserves the right to accept and reject registrations, change the schedule, modify the number of hours of training and exams, and cancel the training and exams.
Click to applying for the Instructor Training IT2021ENG1.
Instructor Training Schedule – IT2021ENG1Beginner’s Class |
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Beginner’s Day 1 |
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| Time | Class |
| Pacific Time US Feb 26, Fri 9pm – 10:20pm | 1. The meaning of becoming a Zen instructor 2. Introduction to the structured classes 3. The structure of Beginner’s Class |
| Taiwan Feb 27, Sat 1pm – 2:20pm | |
| Pacific Time US Feb 26, Fri 10:20 -10:40pm | Class Break |
| Taiwan Feb 27, Sat 2:20pm – 2:40pm | |
| Pacific Time US Feb 26, Fri 10:40pm – Feb 27, Sat 12am | Beginner’s Class 1 |
| Taiwan Feb 27, Sat 2:45pm – 4pm | |
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Beginner’s Day 2 |
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| Time | Class |
| Pacific Time US Feb 27, Sat 9pm – 10:20pm | Beginner’s Class 2 |
| Taiwan Feb 28, Sun 1pm – 2:20pm | |
| Pacific Time US Feb 27, Sat 10:20pm -10:40pm | Class Break |
| Taiwan Feb 28, Sun 2:20pm – 2:40pm | |
| Pacific Time US Feb 27, Sat 10:40pm – Feb 28, Sun 12am | Beginner’s Class 3 |
| Taiwan Feb 28, Sun 2:40pm – 4pm | |
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Beginner’s Day 3 |
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| Time | Class |
| Pacific Time US Mar 5, Fri 9pm – 10:20pm | Group Practice – Beginner’s Class 1 |
| Taiwan Mar 6, Sat 1pm – 2:20pm | |
| Pacific Time US Mar 5, Fri 10:20 -10:40pm | Class Break |
| Taiwan Mar 6, Sat 2:20pm – 2:40pm | |
| Pacific Time US Mar 5, Fri 10:40pm – Mar 6, Sat 12am | Group Practice – Beginner’s Class 2 |
| Taiwan Mar 6, Sat 2:40pm – 4pm | |
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Beginner’s Day 4 |
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| Time | Class |
| Pacific Time US Mar 6, Sat 9pm – 10:20pm | Group Practice – Beginner’s Class 3 |
| Taiwan Mar 7, Sun 1pm – 2:20pm | |
| Pacific Time US Mar 6, Sat 10:20pm -10:40pm | Class Break |
| Taiwan Mar 7, Sun 2:20pm – 2:40pm | |
| Pacific Time US Mar 6, Sat 10:40pm – Mar 7, Sun 12am | Sitting Posture and Massage Exercise |
| Taiwan Mar 7, Sun 2:40pm – 4pm | |
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Beginner’s Day 5 |
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| Time | Class |
| Pacific Time US Mar 12, Fri 9pm – 10:20pm | Group Practice – Sitting Posture |
| Taiwan Mar 13, Sat 1pm – 2:20pm | |
| Pacific Time US Mar 12, Sat 10:20 -10:40pm | Class Break |
| Taiwan Mar 13, Sat 2:20pm – 2:40pm | |
| Pacific Time US Mar 12, Sat 10:40pm – Mar 13, Sun 12am | Group Practice – Massage Exercise |
| Taiwan Mar 13, Sat 2:40pm – 4pm | |
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Beginner’s Day 6 |
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| Time | Class |
| Pacific Time US Mar 13, Sat 9pm – 10:20pm | Bells, Board, and Practice |
| Taiwan Mar 14, Sun 1pm – 2:20pm | |
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Beginner’s Class Video Exam |
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| Deadline | Video |
| Pacific Time US Apr 6, Tue 11:59pm | |
| Taiwan Apr 7, Wed 3:59pm | |
Instructor Training Schedule – IT2021ENG1Bridging Class |
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Bridging Day 1 |
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| Time | Class |
| Pacific Time US Apr 9, Fri 9pm – 10:20pm | 1. The structure of Bridging Class 2. Bridging Class 1 |
| Taiwan Apr 10, Sat 1pm – 2:20pm | |
| Pacific Time US Apr 9, Fri 10:20 -10:40pm | Class Break |
| Taiwan Apr 10, Sat 2:20pm – 2:40pm | |
| Pacific Time US Apr 9, Fri 10:40pm – Apr 10, Sat 12am | Bridging Class 2 |
| Taiwan Apr 10, Sat 2:40pm – 4pm | |
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Bridging Day 2 |
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| Time | Class |
| Pacific Time US Apr 10, Sat 9pm – 10:20pm | Group Practice – Bridging Class 1 |
| Taiwan Apr 11, Sun 1pm – 2:20pm | |
| Pacific Time US Apr 10, Sat 10:20pm -10:40pm | Class Break |
| Taiwan Apr 11, Sun 2:20pm – 2:40pm | |
| Pacific Time US Apr 10, Sat 10:40pm – Apr 11, Sun 12am | Bridging Class 3 |
| Taiwan Apr 11, Sun 2:40pm – 4pm | |
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Bridging Day 3 |
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| Time | Class |
| Pacific Time US Apr 16, Fri 9pm – 10:20pm | Group Practice – Bridging Class 2 |
| Taiwan Apri 17, Sat 1pm – 2:20pm | |
| Pacific Time US Apr 16, Fri 10:20 -10:40pm | Class Break |
| Taiwan Apr 17, Sat 2:20pm – 2:40pm | |
| Pacific Time US Apr 16, Fri 10:40pm – Apr 17, Sat 12am | Group Practice – Bridging Class 3 |
| Taiwan Apr 17, Sat 2:40pm – 4pm | |
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Bridging Day 4 |
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| Time | Class |
| Pacific Time US Apr 17, Sat 9pm – 10:20pm | Questions and Answers |
| Taiwan Apr 18, Sun 1pm – 2:20pm | |
| Pacific Time US Apr 17, Sat 10:20 -10:40pm | Class Break |
| Taiwan Apr 18, Sun 2:20pm – 2:40pm | |
| Pacific Time US Apr 17, Sat 10:40pm – Apr 18, Sun 12am | Group Sharing |
| Taiwan Apr 18, Sun 2:40pm – 4pm | |
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Bridging Class Video Exam |
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| Deadline | Video |
| Pacific Time US May 11, Tue 11:59pm | |
| Taiwan May 12, Wed 3:59pm | |
