Spiritual Program Coordinator Needed

Tara Institute, Melbourne

The centre was established in 1981, and is fortunate to host two resident geshes. We have a resident Sangha community and a small community living onsite. Our spiritual program includes classes for students at all levels, including  traditional Tibetan teachings, Dharma club for children and introductory meditation courses. We are keen to recruit a new Spiritual Program Coordinator to join our team to help develop, structure and coordinate our spiritual programs.  We invite you to read more about this rewarding opportunity.

Interpreter Needed

Chenrezig Institute, Queensland
Chenrezig Institute is located in the semi-tropical Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, Australia. The center is one of the oldest and largest FPMT centres in the Western world. Geshe Phuntsok Tsultrim, our resident Geshe, has been teaching here since 2014. We have a resident Sangha community and a number of staff and volunteers living onsite. Our spiritual program includes classes for students at all levels, including introductory courses, Discovering Buddhism program and Basic Program. We are seeking to recruit a full time Tibetan language Interpreter to join our team. Please read the position description for an outline of the role, and details of how to apply. 

FPMT Basic Program Coordinator Needed, and Volunteer Opportunities

Nalanda Monastery, Lavaur
Nalanda Monastery is a unique monastery for Western monks located in the South of France. We are a residential home for monks, lay students and residential volunteers. Living with us offers a rare opportunity of living a different way of life, focusing on cultivation of the mind, practicing compassion and wisdom. We emphasize personal engagement and practice, as well as high philosophical studies, since we have long-term study programs running continuously.

We are looking for a coordinator for our 4th Residential FPMT Basic Program, starting September 2023. The BP coordinator facilitates the implementation of the FPMT Basic Program. The BP coordinator will ideally be a BP graduate. We offer full board and the possibility of a stipend. If you are interested, please write to our SPC, explaining why you would like to join us and outlining your previous experience, including study of FPMT Education Programs, and any teaching or administrative experience in FPMT centers.

We are also always in need of volunteers – please visit our website to find out more.

Volunteer Opportunities

Institut Vajra Yogini, Lavaur
Institut Vajra Yogini is a busy Buddhist teachings and retreat center set in beautiful rolling hills, 45 minutes from the city of Toulouse, ten minutes away from sister center Nalanda Monastery. Located in an old and impressive château, 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 a resident Tibetan Geshe, 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 visit our website for more information.

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.

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Director Opportunity

Tushita Meditation Center, Mcleod Ganj

Tushita is situated above Mcleod Ganj, home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and many lamas.  The board wishes to appoint a center director for this busy center.  This is a full time paid position.  The director reports to the board, and works in collaboration with the SPC and manager to direct staff to ensure the fruitful functioning of the center to fulfill its mission.  We hope you may be interested in this exciting opportunity, and invite you to read more in order to find further information about the role and how to apply.

Director Needed

Choe Khor Sum Ling, Bangalore

The CKSL Board is looking for a suitable new Center Director – ideally a student who will be able to join our team very soon.  If you are interested in offering service in this way, we invite you to read more about the position and the application process.

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 Manager/Spiritual Program Coordinator (SPC).  There is a weekend teaching program plus weekday meditation classes.  If you are interested in this opportunity, and are able to cover your expenses, we invite you to read more about the position, and how to apply.

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 further information about the positions, which includes 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!

Caretaker Positions Available

Oseling Retreat Center, near Granada
Oseling is set high in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains near the historic city of Granada in the south of Spain. In the boundaries of a national/natural park, the rustic environment offers an ideal place to meditate and a peaceful place to work.  We are looking for a full time Retreat Caretaker.  We would also be interested in hearing from short term vegetarian cooks. Please contact us for more information about each position, and how to apply.

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.

Spiritual Program Coordinator Needed, and 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 currently looking for someone to serve in the key role of Spiritual Program Coordinator (SPC). Additionally, we have some short-term team member opportunities. We encourage you to consider coming to Land of Joy to take on the challenges, and the joys, of living and working as part of this very special community. No financial rewards but the benefits package is inestimable – a fantastic place to live, practice and offer service – and skies of merit!  More information and the application form for these service opportunities can be found on our website.

Director Opportunity, and SPC Needed

Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel, CA

Working at Land of Medicine Buddha, you will have ample opportunities to bring your deep love of the Dharma into practice in this 108-acre retreat facility in an exquisitely beautiful redwood setting near the California coast.

If you are looking for more meaning in your life, please consider this rare opportunity to serve as Director. This is a unique environment for inner and outer growth. Your participation will contribute to the vast potential of Land of Medicine Buddha to be a beacon jewel for the planet. The board is seeking someone with keen business and financial acumen, management, communication and interpersonal skills. This position can bring immeasurable value to your own life, as well as to the lives of everyone involved with Land of Medicine Buddha, our surrounding community and the world as a whole. You will be part of a dedicated Sangha and lay community, working to stabilize and create a new vision for our beloved Land of Medicine Buddha to become a flourishing Dharma presence of universal education and more.  Please read our job specification for more information, and how to apply.

We are also seeking an energetic, creative individual with relevant experience and skills to join our team as Spiritual Program Coordinator.  Please read more, including how to apply.

Director Needed

Thubten Norbu Ling, Santa Fe, NM

We are a teaching and meditation center located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. We provide a friendly and supportive environment for learning and putting into practice the teachings of the Buddha.  The Board is seeking to recruit an Executive Director. With the support of the Board, the Executive Director is responsible for a wide variety of responsibilities. This role is multi-faceted and requires an experienced and visionary leader. If you are people-orientated, a good communicator, have strong emotional intelligence and can be agile in balancing multiple priorities, this could be a wonderful opportunity to make an important contribution. The Executive Director also works in collaboration with the Center Manager to direct staff, volunteers, and consultants to ensure the center realizes its mission.  We invite you to read more about this position, and how to apply.

Spiritual Program Coordinator Needed

Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek, CA

We are located in the redwoods of California. We are first and foremost a spiritual community committed to helping retreaters and staff develop their minds.  We are looking for a suitable person to join our team as Spiritual Program Coordinator (SPC). The SPC works together with our Executive Director to provide co-leadership in fostering a sacred, contemplative culture, helping to meet the spiritual needs of the community. The SPC’s main duties are to create, plan, market and organize the spiritual activities of the center, including programs, public and private events, practices, and classes while supporting the vision, mission and intentions of Vajrapani Institute and the FPMT organization.  Please read more about the position, and find out how to apply.

Kitchen Manager Needed

Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek
We are first and foremost a spiritual community committed to helping retreaters and staff develop their minds. We are hoping to re-open for onsite activities in early 2022, and so need to hire more staff!  We have openings for a Kitchen Manager.  Read more about this employment opportunity, including how to apply.

Experienced Freelance Editors Needed (English Language)

FPMT International Office

We are looking for experienced freelance copy editors to help us with our vast range of Education materials. We are also looking for experienced freelance editors to help us compile and edit selected transcripts of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s invaluable oral teachings and advice for publication in different media formats. If you are interested, please find more information here.

Experienced PHP Developer Needed

FPMT International Office

We are looking for an experienced PHP developer for a 3–6-month project. This project requires a full-stack software developer working as a single developer for the project. The project includes several sub-projects or project phases. Must be experienced with the LAMP software stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, and additionally Javascript, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap. We have detailed project specifications available for applicants to review upon request.  If you are interested, please read more information here.