A groundbreaking 5-week course on how to live a good human life.
Millions of people have experienced the profound benefits of mindfulness. Whether it’s reducing stress, enhancing focus, or finding a sense of calm in a chaotic world, the practice of mindfulness has become a cornerstone of modern well-being. Yet, for many, the journey stops there—at the threshold of the whole path that mindfulness truly offers.
Five Keys to the Complete Path of Mindfulness goes beyond the basic technique, guiding you through the deeper dimensions of mindfulness, its transformative power, and its potential for societal healing.
This course reveals how mindfulness meditation opens a door to a complete framework for living a good human life. Learn to let go of the mental habits that cause emotional reactivity and anxiety, develop warmth and compassion toward yourself and your world, clarify your values and purpose, and live with a greater sense of belonging and connection.
Through five weekly modules including live sessions with renowned mindfulness teachers, on-demand lessons, and guided practices you’ll learn how to develop the full expression of mindfulness for living a joyful, meaningful, and beneficial life.
The course begins on October 24th.
Enroll Today to Learn the Five Keys to the Complete Path of Mindfulness
Thanks to our generous community of donors, there are a limited number of scholarships available for this course.
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Enrollment includes unlimited access to:
✓ 5 Weekly Live Classes with Q&A
Engage directly with leading experts through live talks and Q&A sessions, hosted by mindfulness teacher Sharon Suh. Weekly live session will take place Mondays at 7pm ET. Recordings will be made available.
✓ Pre-recorded Teachings
Learn at your own pace with weekly recorded lessons in which each instructor takes you deeper into the five keys.
✓ Guided Practices
Learn practical meditation techniques and reflections to help you integrate the five keys into your own daily routine.
✓ Transcripts & Reading Materials
Read the course content with downloadable PDF transcripts, plus read supplementary material suggested by your teachers.
✓ Interactive Touchpoints
Stay connected with reflection prompts and supportive guidance each week, delivered straight to your inbox.
✓ Course Community
Engage with your classmates about course content with private on-site discussion.
Course Curriculum
LIVE Opening Keynote: October 24th at 7pm ET
Introduction to the Complete Path of Mindfulness
Discussion + Q&A with Trudy Goodman and Jack Kornfield
This opening session on October 24th sets the stage for your journey on the complete path of mindfulness. Trudy Goodman and Jack Kornfield, two of the most respected voices in mindfulness today, will join Lion's Roar Editor-in-Chief Melvin McLeod for a discussion about mindfulness as a comprehensive path and why it has the power to benefit all aspects of our lives and society.
Week 1: Mindfulness Practice
Train Your Mind to Transform Your Life
with Diana Winston
Mindfulness meditation is the foundation of the complete path.
Diana Winston will guide you through the practice of mindful awareness, showing how to work with the practice in all aspects of life to stabilize and focus the mind.
Your first mindful breath lays the groundwork for deeper insight, and opens the door to the complete path of mindfulness.
WEEK 1 Includes:
✓ Live Class + Q&A: How to Practice Mindfulness Meditation
- October 28th at 7pm ET (Recording available)
✓ Teaching Session: Living Everyday Mindfully (On-demand)
✓ Guided Practice
✓ Additional Materials:
Transcripts, suggested readings, study prompts
Week 2 : Insight
Seeing Reality Clearly
with Rick Hanson
Insight is the key to understanding the true nature of yourself, your experiences, and the world around you.
Rick Hanson will help you explore how the stable and focused mind trained in mindfulness meditation allows you to see things as they truly are—always changing, never fixed or isolated.
This clarity helps us see through the misperceptions that create suffering, and leads us to experience natural joy and greater peace.
WEEK 2 Includes:
✓ Live Class + Q&A: Less Suffering, More Freedom, the Benefits of Insight
- November 4th at 7pm ET (Recording available)
✓ Teaching Session: Who Am I? Developing Insight Into the Nature of Self (On-demand)
✓ Guided Practice
✓ Additional Materials:
Transcripts, suggested readings, study prompts
Week 3 : Ethics
Living Your Values
with Rhonda Magee
Ethics are the principles that guide your actions and decisions, ensuring that your life benefits both yourself and others.
Rhonda Magee will delve into how the insight developed through mindfulness naturally inspires ethical living, helping you align your actions with your deepest values for a life of integrity and purpose.
WEEK 3 Includes:
✓ Live Class + Q&A: Am I Helping or Harming?Practicing Mindfulness of Ethics
- November 11th at 7pm ET (Recording available)
✓ Teaching Session: The Three Hounds of Hell: How Ethics Supports Us When We Face Fear, Hatred, and Deception (On-demand)
✓ Guided Practice
✓ Additional Materials:
Transcripts, suggested readings, study prompts
Week 4: Compassion
The Heart of Mindfulness
with Chris Germer
Mindfulness is not just about developing awareness—it’s also about opening your heart.
Chris Germer will teach you how mindfulness fosters compassion and kindness, first towards yourself and then extending outwards to others.
Understanding and practicing the heart of mindfulness will help you cultivate the empathy and connection that are central to a joyful and meaningful life—and essential to changing the world for the better.
WEEK 4 Includes:
✓ Live Class + Q&A: Like the Wings of a Bird: Why Mindfulness & Compassion are Inseparable
- November 18th at 7pm ET (Recording available)
✓ Teaching Session: Self-Compassion: How to Be a Good Friend to Yourself (On-demand)
✓ Guided Practice
✓ Additional Materials:
Transcripts, suggested readings, study prompts
Week 5: Community
The Healing Power of Connection
with Rev. angel Kyodo williams
Mindfulness finds its fullest expression in community and connection.
Rev. angel Kyodo williams will guide you in exploring how mindfulness strengthens your relationships, builds supportive communities, and creates a more harmonious world.
This final session brings all the keys together, showing how mindfulness is a complete path that benefits not just the individual, but the entire community.
WEEK 5 Includes:
✓ Live Class + Q&A: The Magic Ingredient of a Happy Life
- November 25th at 7pm ET (Recording available)
✓ Teaching Session: Finding Your Beloved Community (On-demand)
✓ Guided Practice
✓ Additional Materials:
Transcripts, suggested readings, study prompts
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the most respected mindfulness teachers and explore the five keys that make mindfulness a complete path to a good human life.
Thanks to our generous community of donors, there are a limited number of scholarships available for this course.
Click here to learn more and apply.
This 5-Week Course Offers Powerful Benefits
Expert Guidance
Learn directly from renowned mindfulness teachers through live sessions that offer personalized insights and answers to your questions.
Practical Tools
Receive guided meditations and exercises that apply the Five Keys framework to your daily life, helping you integrate mindfulness, insight, ethics, compassion, and community as practical tools for lasting transformation.
Comprehensive Learning
Access pre-recorded sessions and supporting materials that dive deep into each of the Five Keys, allowing you to study at your own pace.
Plus, Get These Special Bonuses When You Enroll:
Jon Kabat-Zinn: Bringing Mindfulness to Life 3-Part Video Series
1) Trusting the Present Moment
2) The Universal Power of Awareness
3) Can Mindfulness Transform the World?
In this powerful series, Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of the modern mindfulness movement, sits down for three heartfelt and inspiring conversations with Lion’s Roar Editor-in-Chief Melvin McLeod.
He shares his profound wisdom and insights on how mindfulness can transform your life—and make the world a better place.
Sharon Suh: Trauma-Informed Mindfulness 5-Part Workshop Series:
1) What Is Trauma-Informed Mindfulness?
2) Compassionate Touch Meditation
3) Connecting Emotions to Physical Sesnsations
4) 5/7/8 Breathing
5) Using Your Trauma-Informed Lens
This workshop led by Sharon Suh includes lessons on modifications to traditional mindfulness techniques to create a safe and supportive environment for those with a history of trauma. You'll learn exercises, breathing techniques, and meditations from a trauma-informed approach.
Save your spot in this groundbreaking 5-week course for embarking on the complete path of mindfulness through five essential keys.
Thanks to our generous community of donors, there are a limited number of scholarships available for this course.
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About Your Teachers:
Trudy Goodman
Trudy Goodman is a pioneering mindfulness teacher and the founding teacher of InsightLA, one of the most respected mindfulness centers in the United States. With decades of experience, Trudy blends deep wisdom with a compassionate approach to guide students in cultivating mindfulness, insight, and emotional healing.
Jack Kornfield
Jack Kornfield is one of the most influential mindfulness teachers in the West, co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation Center. With a background in Buddhist psychology and mindfulness, Jack has authored numerous best-selling books and is renowned for making ancient teachings accessible and relevant to modern life.
Diana Winston
Diana Winston is the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center and the author of several key books on mindfulness. Diana is recognized for her clear, practical approach to teaching mindfulness meditation, making it accessible to people from all walks of life.
Rick Hanson
Rick Hanson is a psychologist, senior fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author known for his work on the science of happiness and mindfulness. Rick’s teachings blend neuroscience, psychology, and contemplative practice to help people develop deeper insight and lasting well-being.
Rhonda Magee
Rhonda Magee is a law professor, mindfulness teacher, and social justice advocate who integrates mindfulness with a deep commitment to ethics and social change. Rhonda’s work focuses on the intersection of mindfulness, race, and law, offering profound insights into how ethical living can transform both individual lives and society.
Chris Germer
Chris Germer is a clinical psychologist, mindfulness teacher, and co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion program. His work emphasizes the healing power of compassion, combining the latest psychological research with traditional mindfulness practices to help people cultivate kindness and self-compassion.
Rev. angel Kyodo williams
Rev. angel Kyodo williams is an ordained Zen priest, author, and activist recognized for her groundbreaking work in bringing mindfulness to diverse communities. She is a thought leader on the importance of connection, community, and social justice, emphasizing that mindfulness is most powerful when practiced in the context of our relationships with others.
Sharon Suh
(Live Sessions Host)
Sharon A. Suh is a Professor of Buddhism at Seattle University with a Ph.D. from Harvard. She has authored several books and articles on Buddhism, gender, race, and film. Additionally, she is a certified mindful eating instructor and trauma-informed yoga teacher, with extensive training in trauma-sensitive practices.