September to November 2025

SBN's Exploring a Secular Dharma course (online via Zoom)

taught by Mike Slott

The course explores the key ideas and practices of secular Buddhism, an important trend that has emerged in Buddhism in recent years. Course topics include:

• Introduction to secular Buddhism
• The heart of secular Buddhism: the four tasks
• A secular eightfold path
• The role of meditation in the secular dharma
• A flourishing life for all

For more information, click here.

 

Mindfulness Based Ethical Living (MBEL) course (online via Zoom)

taught by Ayda Duroux and Carmel Shalev

MBEL draws on a secular interpretation of ancestral Buddhism, based on the teachings and writings of Stephen Batchelor.

Join a community committed to exploring what it means to live a life that is responsive to those around us, aligned with our deepest values and socially engaged – to make the world a better place.

A pilot course starts on September 4, 2025 from 7 pm Central Europe time (1 pm US Eastern Time) and runs for ten weeks. The course is limited to 15 participants. To help us develop the best possible program, we’re prioritizing applications from mindfulness and dharma teachers and experienced practitioners, as your feedback will be especially valuable. However, everyone is welcome to apply!

The deadline for applying for the pilot course is Monday, August 4.

For more information, click here.