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Welcome back to the Santa Clara Meditation blog! 🌱

We are excited to announce the 2024 10th Youth Meditation Instructor training and examination plan. If you have a passion for guiding the younger generation toward inner peace and clarity, this is a wonderful opportunity to take the next step.

We ask for your great interest and participation! πŸ•ŠοΈ

πŸ“‹ Training and Examination Overview

1. Announcement Period: Wednesday, January 3 – Saturday, January 20, 2024

2. Examination Category: Level 3 Youth Meditation Instructor

3. Eligibility: Those who have completed 100 hours or more of meditation courses at the Academic Society for Human Completion or an institution recognized by the Academic Society for Human Completion.

4. Training Period:

  • Week 1 (14 hours): 19:30, Wednesday, February 14 – 17:00, Saturday, February 17, 2024
  • Week 2 (18 hours): 19:30, Wednesday, February 21 – 17:00, Sunday, February 25, 2024

5. Examination Date & Time: 14:00 – 16:50, Sunday, February 25, 2024

6. Training and Examination Method: Online via Zoom πŸ’»

🎯 Passing Criteria

To successfully earn your certification, candidates must pass both the written and practical examinations.

[Written Examination]

  • Date & Time: 14:00 – 15:00, Sunday, February 25, 2024
  • Subjects:
    1. Meditation and Character Education
    2. Understanding Youth
  • Passing Criteria: Overall average score of 60 points or higher (Note: A failing grade applies if any individual subject is below 40 points).

[Practical Examination]

  • Date & Time: 15:20 – 16:50, Sunday, February 25, 2024
  • Subject: Mind Subtraction Meditation (Beginner)
  • Passing Criteria: Average score of 60 points or higher (No minimum score applied per detailed item).

πŸ“ Examination Application Submission

Ready to apply? Please follow the steps below carefully to ensure your application is submitted successfully.

  • Required Documents: 1 copy of the application form for Youth Meditation Instructor training and examination (attached form).
  • Submission Deadline: Applications received from Wednesday, January 3 to Saturday, January 20, 2024, by 24:00.
  • Submission Method: Via E-mail to ingyodan@meditationlife.org πŸ“§
  • Tuition and Examination Fee Payment:
    • Bank: Woori Bank, 1005-903-353799, Academic Society for Human Completion
    • Fee: 100,000 won (Includes training and examination fees)
    • Special Rate: 50,000 won for university students.

πŸ’‘ Notes for Examinees:

  1. Please accurately fill out the application details and meditation course attendance status.
  2. When transferring the tuition and examination fee via account transfer, please deposit it under your real name.

πŸ’Έ Refund Policy

Refund amounts are based on the date of the request:

  1. During the recruitment period: 99,500 won
  2. End of recruitment period – One day before the lecture: 77,000 won
  3. Start of the lecture – End of week 1 lecture: 57,000 won
  4. After the start of week 2 lecture: 14,000 won
  5. After the end of week 2 lecture: Non-refundable
  6. Reasons attributable to the examining institution: 100,000 won (Full refund)

πŸŽ‰ Announcement of Successful Applicants

  • Date & Time: 17:00, Tuesday, March 5, 2024
  • Where to Check: Academic Society for Human Completion & Character Education Support Group website, and notification from regional society presidents.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 041) 735-1283~4. We look forward to seeing you at the training! 🌻