Instructor Training and Certification Program
– A 64-hour course with online real-time group training and exams
– In-person training available at your local Center
– Becoming a certified Zen instructor to lead Zen meditation class
Read this webpage thoroughly before registering for the Instructor Training and Certification Program 2020-2021.
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
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 in 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.
We strongly recommend registering for Level 2 training and exams to have full training.
Cancellation of Certificate
None Zen Center reserves the right to cancel the Instructor/Assistant Certificate without prior notice.
Registration and Fees
All disciples are required to register for the Instructor Training and Certificate Program. The 2020-2021 Program will be open for registration from Sep 28 – Oct 20, 2020 (PDT).
In the registration form, registrants may select the instructor level, training, and exam that they intend to take. However, we strongly suggest registering Level 2 training and exams for full training.
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 this 64-hour program and a tuition-free Zen environment. Any gifts of greater or lesser sums are all appreciated.
if you are interested in taking the training or have any questions or inquiries, please email us at friend@nonezencenter.org.
Annual Training and Exam Schedule
The 2020-2021 training material will be available for candidates accepted to the Program as early as Sep 28, 2020 (PDT). 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 the email notices for the guidelines of attending the training and exams. Please check below the 2020-2021 annual group instructor training and exam schedule.
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 register for the Instructor Training and Certification Program 2020 – 2021.
Instructor Training 2020 – 2021 |
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Level 0 |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
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Zen Assistant |
Zen Instructor – Level 1 |
Zen Instructor – Level 2 |
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Assisting Beginner’s and Bridging Class |
Leading Bridging Class |
Leading Beginner’s and Bridging Class |
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Assisting Beginner’s Class |
Monitoring daylong retreat |
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Training |
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1 hour lecture class: Becoming a Zen Instructor at None Zen Center |
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5 hours Level 0 Group Training |
5 hours Levle 0 Group Training |
5 hours Levle 0 Group Training |
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* 15 hours Level 0 Self-training (suggested) |
6 hours Levle 1 Training Class |
6 hours Levle 1 Training Class |
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7 hours Levle 1 Group Training |
7 hours Levle 1 Group Training |
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* 15 hours Level 0 Self-training (suggested) |
6 hours Level 2 Training Class |
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* 18 hours Level 1 Self-training (suggested) |
8 hours Level 2 Group TRaining |
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* 15 hours Level 0 Self-training (suggested) |
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* 18 hours Level 1 Self-training (suggested) |
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* 24 hours Level 2 Self-training (suggested) |
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Exam |
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Video Exam |
Written Exam |
Written Exam |
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Video Exam |
Video Exam |
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Certificate Ceremony |
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1 hour Instructor Certificate Ceremony |
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Training Schedule |
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Level 0 |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
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New candidates |
Renewal candidates |
New candidates |
Renewal candidates |
New candidates |
Renewal candidates |
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San Jose, CA 2020/10/31 Sat 2pm – 4pm PDT |
Group Training: Level 0 – 1 1. End bell 2. Gathering bell 3. Board 4. Standing 5. Walking |
San Jose, CA 2021/01/16 Sat 2pm – 5pm |
Training Class: Level 1- 1 |
Optioanl |
San Jose, CA 2021/03/06 Sat 2pm – 5pm |
Training Class: Level 2- 1 |
Optioanl |
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Manchester, UK 2020/10/31
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Manchester, UK 2021/01/ 16 Sat 10pm – 2021/01/17 Sun 1am |
Manchester, UK 2021/03/06 Sat 10pm – 2021/01/07 Sun 1am |
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Taiwan 2020/11/01 Sun 5am – 7am |
Taiwan 2021/01/17 Sun 6am – 9am |
Taiwan 2021/03/07 Sun 6am – 9am |
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San Jose, CA 2020/11/07 Sat 1:30pm – 4:30pm PST |
Group Training and Exam: Level 0 – 2 1. Sitting posture 2. Massage Exercise |
San Jose, CA 2021/01/20 Wed 6pm – 2021/01/24 Sun 6pm |
Written Exam: Level 1 |
San Jose, CA 2021/03/10 – Wed 6pm – 2021/03/14 Sun 6pm |
Written Exam: Level 2 |
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Manchester, UK 2020/11/07 Sat 9:30 pm – |
Manchester, UK 2021/01/21 Thu 2am – 2021/01/25 Mon 2am |
Manchester, UK 2021/03/11 Thu 2am – 2021/03/15 Mon 2am |
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Taiwan 2020/11/08 Sun 5:30 am – 8:30 am |
Taiwan 2021/01/21 Thu 10am – 2021/01/25 Mon 10am |
Taiwan 2021/03/11 Thu 10am – 2021/03/15 Mon 10am |
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San Jose, CA 2021/01/23 Sat 2pm – 3pm |
Lecture Class: Becoming a Zen Instructor at None Zen Center (all levels) |
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Manchester, UK 2021/01/23 Sat 10pm – 11pm |
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Taiwan 2021/01/24 Sun 6am – 7am |
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San Jose, CA 2021/01/23 Sat 3:30pm – 6:30pm |
Training Class: Level 1 – 2 |
San Jose, CA 2021/03/13 Sat 2pm – 5pm |
Training Class: Level 2 -2 |
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Manchester, UK 2021/01/23 Sat 11:30pm – 2021/01/24 2:30am |
Manchester, UK
Sat 10pm – 2020/03/14 Sat 1am |
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Taiwan 2021/01/24 Sun 7:30am – 10:30am |
Taiwan 2021/03/14 Sun 6am – 9am |
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San Jose, CA
Sat 2pm – 9pm |
Group Training and Exam: Level 1 |
San Jose, CA 2021/03/20 Sat 3pm – 11pm |
Group Training and Exam: Level 2 |
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Manchester, UK 2021/01/30 Sat 10pm – 202101/31 Sun 5am |
Manchester, UK
Sat 11pm – 2020/03/21 Sun 7am |
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Taiwan
Sun 6am – 1pm |
Taiwan 2021/03/21 San 6am – 2pm |
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Deadline for video exam |
Exam videos |
Deadline for video exam |
Exam videos |
Deadline for video exam |
Exam videos |
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San Jose, CA 2020/12/06 Sun 1am |
L0.1_End bell_Your Name L0.2_Gathering bell L0.3_Board L0.4_Standing L0.5_Walking L0.6_Meditation gear L0.7_Sitting Posture (easy, half-lotus, full lotus) L0.8_Massage Exercise |
San Jose, CA 2021/02/28 Sun 6pm |
GL1.1_Welcome back, let’s check your homework GL1.2_Why are you here? GL1.3_Not thinking of good and evil GL1.4_Duality: good and evil GL1.5_Doubt on this dualistic you GL1.6_Tips for progress GL1.7_Does this method work? GL1.8_Practice a day, progress a day GL1.9_Zen Diary GL1.10_Home work to complete befoer next class |
San Jose, CA 2021/04/11 Sun 1am |
BL1.1_Welcome to None Zen Center BL1.2_Rules to comply with BL1.3_Meditation gear BL1.4_Sitting posture (easy, half-lotus, full lotus) BL1.5_Exercise_think of nothing BL1.6_The purpose of practicing Zen meditation BL1.7_Meditation method 1_breath counting meditation BL1.8_What have you learned from your meditation? BL1.9_Tips for progress BL1.10_Homework to complte befoer next class |
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Manchester, UK
Sun 9am |
Manchester, UK 2021/03/01 Mon 2am |
GL2.1_Welcome back, let’s check your homework GL2.2_The ancient method GL2.3_The steps of doubting meditation GL2.4_Step 1: generate the doubt sensation GL2.5_What doubt is and is not GL2.6_Tips for generating the doubt sensation GL2.7_The worst, most misleading words GL2.8_Doubt on all your mind movements GL2.9_Step 2: keep doubting GL2.10_Zen diary GL2.11_Home work to complete before next class |
Manchester, UK
Sun 9am |
BL2.1_Welcome back, lets check your homework BL2.2_Meditation method 2_just breathing meditation BL2.3_Massage exercise BL2.4_What have you learned from your meditation? BL2.5_The ultimate solution for your life BL2.6_Homework to complete before next class |
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Taiwan
Sun 5pm |
Taiwan 2021/03/01 Mon 10am |
GL3.1_Welcome back, let’s check your home work GL3.2_The ancient method GL3.3_Tips for practicing doubting meditation GL3.4_Don’t take the Truth as a theory GL3.5_What doubt is and is not GL3.6_Tips to progress GL3.7_Doubt on all your mind movements GL3.8_Step 2: Keep doubting GL3.9_Tips for building up the stream GL3.10_What’s next? GL3.11_Why are you here? |
Taiwan 2021/04/11 Sun 4pm |
BL3.1_Welcome back, let’s check your homework BL3.2_Why are you here? BL3.3_What is Zen? BL3.4_How do we investigate Zen BL3.5_The ancient method BL3.6_Meditation method 3_doubting meditation BL3.7_What doubt is BL3.8_Homwork to complete before next week |
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San Jose, CA 2021/05/15 Sat 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm PST |
Instructor Certificate Ceremony (all levels) |
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Manchester, UK 2021/05/15 Sat 11:15pm – 2021/05/16 Sun 12:15am |
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Taiwan 2021/05/16 Sun 6:15am – 7:15am |