14 Week Program

Time Commitment

During the 14 weeks, you can expect to spend 98-140 hours (7-10 hours per week). This takes into account the reading and video study topics and group sessions. We recommend committing additional time to your own daily practice.

You will need to attend a minimum of 7 of the 8 Study Group sessions live online.

Attend as many Group Practice sessions live online as possible.

Self-organize and attend Buddy Group sessions at least every two weeks.

Watch the recording of any group session you are unable to attend live online before the next scheduled group session.

Complete Module 1 (approx 5 hours) before the first study group.

Course Structure and Attendance Requirements

Proficiency assessment takes place gradually during the live online sessions throughout the course, therefore, attendance is necessary. The course has been designed to support trainees to meet the minimum required standard in order to complete the training.

Study Groups are held every other weekend and last about 90 mins. They scheduled to start anytime between 7am and 8pm in your time zone and are led by experienced Ren Xue teachers. Trainees are grouped in cohorts of approximately 15 people based on time zones and the sessions are scheduled at an accessible time of day. These sessions focus on discussion about specific topics (refer to the course schedule) and provide an opportunity to ask questions. They also cover teaching Yuan Gong methods and form part of the proficiency assessment.

A minimum of 80% of Study Groups must be attended live online. If it is not possible to attend a session live (no more than 20% of sessions), the session needs to be watched via the recording. before to the next scheduled Study Group.

Group Practice sessions are held mid-week, once per week and last about 60 minutes, led by experienced Ren Xue teachers. These focus on practicing the Yuan Gong methods together. The scheduled time of these sessions usually alternates weekly between 2 or 3 different times to allow participants in different time zones an opportunity to attend live.

Group Practice forms part of the proficiency assessment, therefore we recommend that you attend as many sessions as possible live online. If you are unable to attend a Group Practice live online, we ask that you watch it via the recording prior to the next scheduled Group Practice.

Buddy Groups are smaller groups of 4-8 fellow trainees (without teachers), typically in a similar time zone. Group members self-organize a convenient time to meet and are given topics to discuss and exercises to practice based on the course schedule.

Buddy Groups are held as often as you like. We recommend meeting at least once every two weeks.  As this training program is delivered virtually, everyone’s active participation really strengthens the group and provides everyone in the course with a much richer experience. Lifelong friendships are often developed during these courses which allows for the creation of a strong support network for future Ren Xue teachers and the community.

Course Materials include video excerpts from the Original in-person teacher training, an up to date course manual, and reflection and integration activities. To complete the course, these all need to be watched, read, and completed, respectively.

How do I get started?

If you are already in the Ren Xue Teacher Training Program

If you agree to the Terms and Conditions on the next page, complete and submit an Expression of Interest to join Level 1 Guided E-Learning Teacher Training. There is no need to complete the REN XUE Teacher Training Application form.

How do I know if I am in the Ren Xue Teacher Training Program?

You have already been accepted into the Teacher Program if you:

- attended any of the Ren Xue Teacher Training retreats held from 2013 to 2018,
- enrolled in or completed any level or Ren Xue e-Learning or Distance Learning, or
- submitted an application to join the Teacher Training Program in the past.

If you are uncertain, please contact us at teachersupport@renxueinternational.org.