Description

Certification Name: Certified Samatha Meditation Instructor

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/YM/CSMI/V1

Eligibility: 10+2 (higher Secondary) or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The Certified Samatha Meditation Instructor course is designed to provide aspiring instructors with the skills, knowledge, and practical tools needed to teach Samatha meditation effectively. Samatha meditation, often known as “calm abiding,” focuses on developing concentration (samādhi) through sustained attention to a single object, typically the breath. The course offers a deep exploration of meditation techniques, Buddhist principles, and mindfulness practices that enable individuals to cultivate inner peace, mental clarity, and emotional stability.

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

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Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Samatha Meditation: History and origins of Samatha meditation, Understanding the concept of concentration and tranquility in meditation, The role of mindfulness in Samatha, The difference between Samatha and Vipassana meditation, Key benefits of practicing Samatha (mental clarity, calmness, focus), The essential role of a teacher in guiding Samatha practice.

Module 2: Core Principles of Samatha Meditation: The concept of one-pointed concentration (cittānusati), Choosing and using the meditation object (breath, body, visualizations), The importance of developing sustained attention, Managing distractions during meditation, The stages of concentration in Samatha practice, The relationship between concentration and insight in meditation.

Module 3: Techniques and Practice of Samatha Meditation
Step-by-step instructions for guiding Samatha meditation, How to establish a focused meditation posture, Breathing techniques to support concentration, Techniques for overcoming mental distractions (restlessness, drowsiness), The role of the breath as a meditation object, Methods for enhancing mental clarity and focus

Module 4: Challenges in Samatha Meditation and How to Overcome Them: Identifying common obstacles in Samatha meditation (mental chatter, tension, physical discomfort), Techniques for overcoming drowsiness, agitation, and distractions, How to handle frustration or impatience in practice, Cultivating patience and consistency in meditation, Understanding the signs of progress in Samatha, Encouraging students to maintain motivation and practice.

Module 5: Deepening Samatha Practice and Achieving Jhana States: Introduction to the Jhana states and their significance in Samatha practice, The role of joy, bliss, and equanimity in meditation, Understanding the transition from calmness to profound concentration, Techniques for entering and sustaining higher meditative states, How to guide students towards deeper concentration and insight, Ethical considerations in guiding students through advanced states.

Module 6: Ethical Teaching and Building Your Practice: Maintaining a balanced, ethical, and compassionate approach as a meditation instructor, Guiding students with integrity and mindfulness, Understanding the importance of self-practice and self-awareness in teaching, How to create a safe and supportive environment for students, Practical strategies for growing and promoting your Samatha meditation practice, Continuing education and personal development as a meditation instructor.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

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