Sati Center Certificate Programs Application

Personal Information

1. Full Name*

2. Preferred Name (if different)

3. Email Address*

example@example.com

5. Mailing Address*

6. Emergency Contact Name*

6a. Relationship*

6b. Phone #*

Program Selection

7. Which certificate program are you applying for?*

8. What is your intended enrollment timeline? *

Educational Background

9. Highest level of education completed*

10. Please list any relevant coursework training or certificates in Buddhist studies meditation chaplaincy or related fields*

Buddhist Practice Background

11. How long have you been engaged in regular Buddhist practice and study? Please be specific about years and frequency.*

12. Please describe your meditation practice, including: Primary meditation tradition(s); How often you practice; Types of meditation you practice*

13. List all meditation retreats you have attended (minimum 3 retreats of 7+ days for Spiritual Care applicants): For each retreat, please include: Date, Location/Center, Duration, Teacher(s), Type of retreat*

14. Do you have a primary teacher or spiritual mentor? If yes please provide their name and relationship to you*

Statement of Purpose

15. In 500-750 words, please describe: Your motivation for pursuing this certificate program; How this program aligns with your personal, spiritual, or professional goals; What you hope to contribute to the learning community; How you plan to apply; what you learn. *

Program Specific Questions

For Theravada Buddhist Studies Applicants:

16. What aspects of Theravada Buddhism are you most interested in exploring?

17. Have you studied Pali texts or suttas before? If yes please describe your experience

18. How do you envision applying Theravada Buddhist teachings in your life or work?

For Buddhist Spiritual Care Applicants:

19. Please describe any experience you have in caregiving chaplaincy counseling or related fields professional or volunteer

20. What specific area of spiritual care are you most drawn to eg hospice hospital chaplaincy prison ministry eco-chaplaincy community care

21. Describe a situation where you provided spiritual or emotional support to someone in need What did you learn from this experience

22. How do you understand the intersection of Buddhist practice and spiritual caregiving

Recommendations

23. Please provide the name and contact information for one letter of recommendation:

Name*

Relationship to you*

Email*

example@example.com

Phone*

Note: For Buddhist Spiritual Care applicants, at least one recommendation must be from a Buddhist teacher who can speak to your practice and readiness for this training.

24. If applying for Buddhist Spiritual Care, please provide a second recommendation from someone who can speak to your caregiving capacities or professional aptitude:

Name

Relationship to you

Email

example@example.com

Phone

Practical Considerations

25. Do you have any scheduling constraints or commitments that might affect your ability to complete coursework Please explain*

26. Are you planning to take any courses concurrently outside of this program*

27. Do you have any physical learning or other accommodations that would support your participation in this program*

28. Are you planning to apply for financial aid?*

29. If yes, please describe your financial need in 250-500 words. Include:Your current financial situation; Any barriers to paying full tuition; How receiving financial aid would enable you to participate.

30. Are you interested in work-study opportunities?*

Additional Information

31. Is there anything else you would like the admissions committee to know about your application*

32. How did you learn about the Sati Center Certificate Programs*

Acknowledgment

33. I understand that completion of this application does not guarantee admission and that an interview with faculty is required as part of the application process.*

I agree

34. I certify that all information provided in this application is accurate and complete.*

I cerify

Signature*

Date*

Date

Questions? Contact us at contact@sati.org