The 3 Doors Academy

Frank Jeri

The Academy is The 3 Doors’ signature program. This immersive training provides participants with the opportunity to engage deeply in the process of self-discovery in the warmth of community. It is rigorous in the sense that all are asked to make an active and ongoing commitment to self-reflection and meditation. It is challenging at times, since facing yourself can be humbling and disorienting. And it is frequently joyful, since the freedom of going beyond perceived limitations and experiencing the abundant resources of one’s true nature is transformative.

A great strength of the program is that it draws upon the collective power of the group for support in transforming personal limitations. The trainee participates in six residential retreats, shares experiences in monthly online small group gatherings with a mentor, and draws upon the mentor relationship for individual guidance and direction. The Academy environment is one of complete confidentiality, support, and the genuine warmth that emerges when people openly share their journeys with one another. The Academy program concludes with a formal graduation ceremony.

We offer this program internationally with Senior Teachers and Teachers in North America, Europe, and Latin America. Participation involves both online and in-person retreat commitments with monthly group Zoom sessions, individual teacher-mentor sessions, personal retreats, and weeklong, in-person, group retreats.

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What you will receive

• Six group retreats of five and a half days each, spanning the two-and-a-half year program. (Two group retreats per year.)
• Program study materials including written practice instructions and downloadable recordings of the teachings and guided meditations from each group retreat.
• Two online whole group practice sessions per month with your teachers between the group retreats.
• One online small group session per month between group retreats to deepen connection.
• One private one-hour mentor session between each group retreat.
• Video presentations from the founder, Tenzin Wangyal.
• Access to an online discussion board with fellow participants and Academy teachers.
• The support of a community of practitioners.

Academy Commitments

The 3 Doors Academy is a 2.5 year commitment of focus and energy. You will be invited to fulfill these requirements:

• Attend the six group retreats.
• Maintain a daily practice of the 3 Doors meditations both formally (on the cushion) and informally (in daily life).
• Engage and document transformation through self-reflection, journaling, and meditation in relationship with self, family, and participation in society.
• Complete 21 personal retreat days, with no single retreat being shorter than three days.
• Participate in five hours of personal meetings with a mentor.
• Participate in virtual meetings of the Academy and small group.