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Opportunities for Deepening Your Practice in Community with The 3 Doors

International Practice Day and Academies in Europe and Latin America

The 3 Doors squareThe 3 Doors is an international nonprofit organization founded in 2010 by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche with the mission of transforming lives through meditation practices grounded in wisdom and compassion from the Tibetan Bon tradition. Upcoming opportunities in 2025 include: International Practice Day on January 18, 2025; The 3 Doors Academy in Europe has extended its application deadline to January 31, 2025, and the 3rd Latin American Academy will have its first retreat in March 2025, in Brazil; Plus there are many opportunities for guided meditation practice groups on Zoom.

January 18, 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. New York time.
International Practice Day - Free and Open to All
Come together online on Zoom with the global 3 Doors community. Experience the joy and power of collective support as we deepen our capacity to reflect upon our lives and rest and renew in refuge. This will be a day to refresh and nourish our vibrancy of being and to dedicate the benefit of our practice to others as we settle into the new year. This event is beginner friendly and suitable for all. Attendance is free.
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The 3 Doors Academy
The 3 Doors is delighted to offer its signature program in Europe and Latin America. The 3 Doors Academy is an immersive 2.5 year program that provides participants the opportunity to engage deeply in the process of self-discovery. Participation involves both online and in-person components, including monthly group Zoom sessions, individual mentor sessions with the teachers, personal retreats, and weeklong, in-person, group retreats.
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3 door eur3rd European Academy Applications Extended Until January 31, 2025

The first week in November the EU Academy held their first retreat at Chateau Frandeux in Mont-Gauthier, Belgium, with teachers Raven Lee, Tonny Maas, Nicolas Gounaropoulos and Walter Hofmann. They continue to welcome applications from those interested in joining this life-transforming program.
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Watch/Listen to EU Academy teacher Tonny Maas describe the experience of the Academy

3rd Latin American Academy
The first retreat of this training begins in March, 2025, in Brazil with teachers Alejandro Chaoul, Rosario Arellano, Lourdes Hinojosa, Patricia Vigil, and Carlos Villarreal. More information will be announced soon. To learn more contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Practice Groups
Many 3 Doors Presenters and Teachers offer ongoing opportunities to gather for guided meditation practice, often for free. These weekly and bi-weekly gatherings support practitioners to maintain, deepen, and further explore practice in the support of community.

Weekly Practice of Body, Speech and Mind: A Thursday Evening Meditation Practice
Online via Zoom. Every Thursday, 8:00-8:45 p.m. New York time. Teachers: 3 Doors Presenters of North America. Open to all.
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Thursday Practice Group with practitioners and teachers from Latin America
Online via Zoom. Every second Thursday, 8:30 p.m. Brazil time. Teachers: Alejandro Chaoul, Rosario Arellano, Lourdes Hinojosa, Patricia Vigil, Carlos Villarreal. Open to all.
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To find a list of additional practice groups hosted by 3 Doors Teachers and Presenters around the world visit https://the3doors.org/practice-groups/