Spiritual Program Coordinator Wanted

Chenrezig Institute, Queensland

Chenrezig Institute is a well-established centre which sits on 160 beautiful acres in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast. The centre has a resident geshe, a resident teacher, a Sangha community, a lay resident community, an art workshop, retreat facilities and the beautiful Garden of Enlightenment.  Covid 19 has brought about many changes at Chenrezig Institute, and we are in the process of reopening the centre and revitalizing the program. Most teachings are now presented both inhouse and online to growing numbers. We are now looking for expressions of interest in the role of Spiritual Program Coordinator (SPC).  If you are interested in joining our team, please read more about the position, and reach out to us.

Volunteers Needed

Nalanda Monastery, Lavaur

We are a unique monastery for Western monks in the Gelukpa tradition. The monastery offers two full-time study programs. We are always in need of volunteers. You don’t have to be Buddhist to visit, but should have an interest in learning and living in Buddhist community, and abiding by the certain guidelines to keep the community happy. Please read more, including how to apply.

Cooks and Builders Needed

Kalachakra Center, Paris

We are seeking friendly and committed cooks or builders with skills and practical experience to work at our retreat facility close to Paris, where we host a range of group and individual retreats all year. Ideally you would be able to come for a period of 1 to 6 months. Food, lodging and allowance will be offered as well as help for your travel expenses. If interested, please contact the center.

Volunteer and Student-Resident Positions Available

Institut Vajra Yogini, Lavaur

Institut Vajra Yogini is a busy Buddhist teachings and retreat center set in the beautiful rolling hills of South-West France, 45 minutes from the city of Toulouse, ten minutes away from sister center Nalanda Monastery. Located in an old and impressive château on top of a hill and in the middle of a beautiful park, the Center offers a friendly and calm environment for people willing to offer service and to deepen their connection with the Dharma. The Institut is home to two Tibetan geshes, ordained Sangha and a dedicated lay community. We offer all year round a wide range of teachings, retreats, universal education courses and other wellbeing programs.

“Live in volunteers” and student-residents are welcome all year round to help in the kitchen, for housekeeping, reception, grounds work or small building works for periods ranging from a few days to three months. Student-residents can take part in the center’s activities or/and set up their own individual study program through readings and videos, while usually offering five half-days a week to the center as karma yoga. Main service language is French but language is not an obstacle as many of the center’s staff, volunteers and visitors do speak English. English speaking student-residents staying for a few months can be helped to set up their own study program using Discovering Buddhism or Basic Program. Please contact the Institut for more details.

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Director Opportunity

Ganden Do Ngag Shedrup Ling (FPMT Mongolia), Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

FPMT Mongolia is the legal entity which includes the FPMT centre Ganden Do Ngag Shedrup Ling, and its satellite group and projects. The Director is a full-time paid position, reporting to and supported by the centre’s Board of Directors.  We are looking for a confident, hands-on Director, a real team player who can motivate, support and lead staff and volunteers in consolidating the growth of the Centre to date and developing a strong strategy for future growth and sustainability. The Director sets the tone for mindfulness and harmony in Centre operations.   Please read our advertisement for more information, and to find out how to apply.

Spiritual Program Coordinator Needed

Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Center, Kathmandu

We are located in the heart of Kathmandu. We are looking to recruit a dynamic and organised person as the Spiritual Program Coordinator (SPC). If you are interested in this unique position, please read more about it.

Qualified Teachers Needed

Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu

We are looking for qualified, experienced teachers, in English, Science and Math, to help out at the Kopan School and the Nunnery school. A minimum commitment of 3 months is required, and longer commitments are welcome. Please read our information about the positions, which includes how to apply.

Opportunity to Serve as Director

Mahamudra Center, Colville

We are a retreat centre located on the stunning Coromandel Peninsula, three hour’s drive from Auckland city. While isolated, the Centre is set in the Colville Valley just two kilometers from Colville Village, which is the location of a cooperatively owned General Store and café. We are generously supported by our local community which is renowned for its great community spirit and artists. The Centre specializes in offering and supporting group and solo retreats. Our retreaters come from all over New Zealand and the world to use and enjoy our facilities, many returning regularly.

The center board of trustees are looking for an experienced FPMT student to serve as director, and lead the Centre into the next phase.  Please read our full advertisement, which includes details about how to apply.

Volunteer Opportunities

Chandrakirti Meditation Center, Nelson

We are a friendly community and rural retreat centre, located in a scenic region of New Zealand. We are looking for volunteers to join our friendly community. We invite volunteers to join our study program and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the center. If you have skills you would like to contribute to our Dharma community we would love to hear from you. Visit our website or email us to find out more!

Volunteer Positions Available

Oseling Retreat Center, near Granada

We are looking for a vegetarian cook, to cater for courses, retreats, staff and volunteers. Responsibilities include cooking for up to 25 people, ordering kitchen supplies and maintaining kitchen to high standard. If you would like to offer service and nourish others with your cooking, we would love to hear from you. We also need a housekeeper to take care of retreat-houses, dormitories, co-ordinate volunteers, assist with hospitality and if possible relieve on the cooks days off, and a person capable of taking care of the maintenance of the center.

These positions are for a 3-6 month term, or longer, giving 36 hours a week service with one or two days off, depending on the season: July and August being the months with most work. We offer single room accommodation, all meals and opportunities to attend retreats and courses. Please contact the center to discuss further.

Volunteer Opportunities

Yeshin Norbu, Stockholm

Yeshin Norbu is an urban meditation centre  and the first FPMT centre in Sweden! We are a non-profit organization run by hard-working volunteers and core staff. Without people kindly offering their time, skills and service, we would not be able to exist. Volunteering at Yeshin Norbu is a great way of deepening your practice, offering service to others and being a part of a community that wants to contribute to a more peaceful world. We’re always looking for an extra pair of hands to help out with a wide array of tasks. In return, we offer accommodation; a stipend to cover basic food and transportation costs around beautiful Stockholm; all courses, events, pujas at the centre free of charge; and a precious chance to live and work with likeminded people, build community and deepen your knowledge and experiences of Tibetan Buddhist practices. For more info visit our website or email the director.

Volunteer Opportunities

Land of Joy, Northumberland
We are a small retreat centre in rural Northumberland in the North of England, offering a programme of group retreats, facilities and support for solitary retreat and a developing community programme. We are looking for volunteers to assist in the following areas – housekeeping, cooking, and maintenance – preferably for a period of 6 months to one year. Find out more about offering service at Land of Joy, and how to apply.

Recruiting a Director and a Spiritual Program Coordinator

Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek, California

The board of Vajrapani Institute is seeking a new Executive Director and a new Spiritual Program Coordinator. We are looking forward to emerging from the pandemic by growing a resident staff composed of a diverse community of spiritual practitioners. Our goal is to provide the spiritual support that will help this staff thrive, and they in turn will provide the care for the individual and group retreaters who benefit from our facility, our holy objects, and the sacred stillness of our redwood forest. Both positions follow FPMT policy.  Please read more about these two positions, including how to apply.

Director Needed

Thubten Norbu Ling, Santa Fe, New Mexico

The board of Thubten Norbu Ling is looking for an Executive Director.  The Director is responsible for the planning, organizing, staffing, motivating, directing, and management of all programs and projects, with the goal of providing a friendly and supportive environment for learning and putting into practice the teachings of the Buddha.  You will be stepping in to a very important role for the ongoing success of TNL, as we have had tremendous growth in our membership base in the last year due in part to the expanded spiritual program, and last year purchased a permanent home for the center and have a fully financed renovation project underway.  If you would like to be part of these exciting times for the center, please read our full advertisement.

Director Opportunity

Shantideva Center, New York

We are a small but growing non-residential teaching center located in Brooklyn, New York. Its purpose is to provide opportunities for study and practice of the Buddhist path, enabling Dharma students to develop their natural compassion and wisdom. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, hands-on director, who can motivate, support and lead staff and volunteers at Shantideva Center. The director will ensure that the center provides the best possible service to all sentient beings and fulfils the vision of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. If you are interested in this position, please read our full advertisement.

Foundation Program Coordinator Opportunity

FPMT International Office

The Education Services Department is recruiting a Foundation Program coordinator. The position is potentially full-time, and can be done from anywhere in the world.  The successful candidate will oversee FPMT Introductory and Foundational programs, with initial training and support from the outgoing Coordinator. Please read more, including how to apply for this exciting opportunity to offer service at Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s International Office.