Short Buddhist Courses
Virtual Courses with JoAnn Fox
Upcoming Buddhist Courses
Right View
Part of the Eightfold Path
May 4 – 25, 2024
Four Week Course ($75)
Explore the transformative wisdom of Buddha’s Right View, part of the Noble Eightfold Path. Gain an understanding of reality, the emptiness of inherent existence, and the path to awakening in our concise 4-week course. Practitioners of all levels are welcome.
Try a week for free!
Enrollment opens soon.
Right Thought
Part of the Eightfold Path
June 8 – 29, 2024
Four Week Course ($75)
Discover the practical teachings of Right Thought, part of the Noble Eightfold Path. Join our 4-week course to delve into the essence of cultivating wholesome intentions with practical guidance for navigating life with clarity and purpose. Perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
Try a week for free!
Enrollment opens soon.
Right Speech
Part of the Eightfold Path
July 13 – Aug. 3, 2024
4 week Course ($75)
Unlock the power of Right Speech and see your life transform in just four weeks! Discover how to communicate with clarity, compassion, and wisdom, strengthen your relationships, and cultivate harmony in every interaction. Perfect for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
Try a week for free!
Enrollment opens soon.
How Short Courses Work
Transform, one course at a time.
The teachings are practical. Even with the most challenging subjects, you’re given a mindfulness practice for the week to help you integrate the Buddha’s teachings into your daily life. You’ll feel different–better–at the end of each course!
Basic Overview
Each Buddhist course is between four to twelve weeks long and covers one subject in-depth. Classes are conducted weekly on Zoom with the teacher, JoAnn Fox. If you can’t attend live, you can watch the recording.
Each one-hour virtual class includes:
- optional reading material
- a teaching on the subject
- guided meditation
- a mindfulness practice for daily life
- group discussion (optional and after class)
When are the live classes with JoAnn Fox via ZOOM?
People from all over the world meet every Saturday at 10 am EST (with occasional days off). Click here to see what time the class is in your time zone or use this free Time Zone Converter.
Prefer to enroll in an ongoing study program?
Course Structure
1. Read before class (optional)
A short reading on the subject of the upcoming class is emailed to you weekly (or you can access it on this website). Reading this material before class is optional but recommended.
Contemplate
Short contemplations are included with each reading to help deepen your understanding.
Attend the live class or listen to the recording
Attend the live one-hour class on Zoom (or watch the recording). The video recordings are accessible on this website to those on the Study Program.
When are the live classes with JoAnn Fox via ZOOM?
We meet every Saturday at 10 am EST (with occasional days off). Click here to see what time the class is in your time zone or use this free Time Zone Converter.
Meditate
Each class includes a 15 to 20-minute guided meditation on the subject of the teaching.
Group discussion
After each class, there is an optional 15-minute group discussion to deepen understanding. Get to know fellow students, or ask JoAnn Fox your questions.
Practice the teaching in daily life
During each class, you’re given clear instructions on how to practice the teaching in daily life. This is your mindfulness practice for the week ahead and a powerful way the teachings transform practitioners.
Optional Ways to Deepen Understanding
Facebook Group: Join the Study Program’s private Facebook Group to discuss or share insights. JoAnn Fox also pops in to answer questions or comment.
Study together: Find refuge in your Sangha by arranging virtual discussions with fellow students, perhaps from across the ocean!
Exams: Each longer subject concludes with an optional exam. These exams are not pass or fail (but are meant to help those who find exams encourage deeper study and understanding).
Support
- Cancel or pause study program enrollment
- Questions about the study program
- Assistance enrolling or accessing the live classes
- If you have any other questions, we’re here to help!