Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities from Maitreya Association
- Ji Hyang Padma
- Nov 29
- 1 min read
The Maitreya Association is pleased to announce three upcoming professional development programs for Buddhist campus chaplains and spiritual care providers this winter season. All programs are offered at no cost to the Buddhist community.

December Seminar: Contemplative CPE
Saturday, December 7th, 10:00 AM MT
Join us for a professional development seminar led by JoAnne Morris of the Center for Contemplative Chaplaincy at Naropa University. This session will provide valuable insights and practical skills for those engaged in Buddhist campus ministry and spiritual care.
Spiritual Care of Buddhist College Students Webinar
Wednesday, December 18th, 12:00 PM ET
The Maitreya Association Board invites you to join us at the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab for a collaborative webinar exploring the spiritual care of Buddhist college students. This session will address the unique needs and opportunities in supporting Buddhist students in higher education settings.
January Seminar:

Programming as Spiritual Development
Friday, January 3rd, 10:00 AM MT
Venerable Priya Rakkhit Sraman, Buddhist Chaplain at Emory University, will lead our January professional development seminar on "Buddhist Programming as Spiritual Development." Venerable Priya brings extensive experience in creating meaningful Buddhist programs within university contexts.
Registration
All three programs are free and open to members of the Buddhist community. To receive the connection link for any of these sessions, please register by completing this form:
We look forward to gathering with colleagues and friends in the dharma as we continue to support and develop Buddhist spiritual care in higher education across North America.
Hello, I would like to ask for clarification: December 18th, 2025 is Thursday and January 3rd, 2026 is Saturday. So, is it Dec. 18th, Thursday or rather Wednesday, Dec. 17th?