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October 12, 2025

Prework

None

Feedback Survey

Homework

Please note that these are homework recommendations from the curriculum team.
Requirements for certification are set and enforced by the region. Your region may have different requirements; check with your local region on your required assignments.

Recording Access

The goal of this archive access is to give attendees of the live class a chance to review the materials and take notes on anything they might have missed during class. The archive access for IVCT Workshop #1 is provided for those who have attended the live session on October 12th, 2025. If you missed this class, please consult your region for make-up policies. Watching this recording on your own does not constitute make-up.

Any trainee who wishes to review the recording must fill out the following form and agree to the terms and conditions for accessing the recording. You must submit your request by filling out the form by end of day October 17th. We will process all requests together and provide you with the recording link.

The link is for you only and should not be shared with others. Please do not record, reproduce, or distribute this video or its contents in any way. Failure to comply with the terms may disqualify you from accessing future class recordings.

The access period for IVCT Workshop #1 Archive is from October 20, 2025, to October 27, 2024.

September 21, 2025

Prework

Before class, please download the following worksheet, print it out if you’d like to, and have it handy during class.

Feedback Survey

Homework

• Reading: Path to Truth
• Check out the Training Portal and familiarize yourself with the resources available.

Recording Access

The goal of this archive access is to give attendees of the live class a chance to review the materials and take notes on anything they might have missed during class. The archive access for AVCT Workshop #1 is provided for those who have attended the live session on September 21st, 2025. If you missed this class, please consult your region for make-up policies. Watching this recording on your own does not constitute make-up.

Any trainee who wishes to review the recording must fill out the following form and agree to the terms and conditions for accessing the recording. You must submit your request by filling out the form by end of day September 26. We will process all requests together and provide you with the recording link.

The link is for you only and should not be shared with others. Please do not record, reproduce, or distribute this video or its contents in any way. Failure to comply with the terms may disqualify you from accessing future class recordings.

The access period for AVCT Workshop #1 Archive is from September 29, 2025 to October 6, 2025.

April 20, 2025

Prework

Before class, please:

• Bring a writing tool and a piece of paper/notepad

Feedback Survey

Homework

Please note your region might have different requirements and check with your local region on your required assignments

• Hot Button:
  • The next time your hot button is activated, try out some of the habits or changes you’ve thought of during discussion!
• Zentangle:
  • Try drawing more zentangle patterns on your own!

Please Journal about your experience!

Recording Access

The goal of this archive access is to give attendees of the live class a chance to review the materials and take notes on anything they might have missed during class. The archive access for AVCT Workshop #7 is provided for those who have attended the live session on April 20 2025. If you missed this class, please consult your region for make-up policies. Watching this recording on your own does not constitute make-up.

Any trainee who wishes to review the recording must fill out the following form and agree to the terms and conditions for accessing the recording. You must submit your request by filling out the form by end of day April 25th. We will process all requests together and provide you with the recording link.

The link is for you only and should not be shared with others. Please do not record, reproduce, or distribute this video or its contents in any way. Failure to comply with the terms may disqualify you from accessing future class recordings.

The access period for AVCT Workshop #7 Archive is from April 27, 2025 to May 4, 2025.

March 9, 2025

Prework

• Familiarize yourself with Zoom functions on your device and make sure the app version is up to date!
• Download a copy of the following file and have it ready (print it out or on the computer) for the in-class activity
  • A Pathway to Equanimity Worksheet

Feedback Survey

Homework

Please note that these are homework recommendations from the curriculum team.

Requirements for certification are set and enforced by the region. Your region may have different requirements; check with your local region on your required assignments.

• Complete the Path to Equanimity worksheet (if you haven’t already), or use the worksheet to bring clarity to a new problem.
• Share new insights you find with your regional team members.
  

Recording Access

The goal of this archive access is to give attendees of the live class a chance to review the materials and take notes on anything they might have missed during class. The archive access for IVCT Workshop #3 is provided for those who have attended the live session on April 13th, 2025. If you missed this class, please consult your region for make-up policies. Watching this recording on your own does not constitute make-up.

Any trainee who wishes to review the recording must fill out the following form and agree to the terms and conditions for accessing the recording. You must submit your request by filling out the form by end of day April 18th. We will process all requests together and provide you with the recording link.

The link is for you only and should not be shared with others. Please do not record, reproduce, or distribute this video or its contents in any way. Failure to comply with the terms may disqualify you from accessing future class recordings.

The access period for IVCT Workshop #1 Archive is from April 20, 2024, to April 27, 2024.

March 16, 2025

Prework

Before class, please:

• Have your certification training handbook handy (digital or physical copy)
• Bring your meal kit to follow along a demonstration in class
  • Bowl (TC reusable round bowl preferred)
  • Chopsticks
• Bring a writing tool and a piece of paper.

Feedback Survey

Homework

Please note your region might have different requirements and check with your local region on your required assignments

• Daily Practice from Sister Juiling!
• Samadhi Practice
  • In the coming week, try incorporating the practice of Samadhi in your daily living, whether in performing everyday chores (washing dishes, work, driving, etc.) or in response to any afflictions or challenges.
  • Please journal about your experience!

Recording Access

The goal of this archive access is to give attendees of the live class a chance to review the materials and take notes on anything they might have missed during class. The archive access for AVCT Workshop #6 is provided for those who have attended the live session on March 16, 2025. If you missed this class, please consult your region for make-up policies. Watching this recording on your own does not constitute make-up.

Any trainee who wishes to review the recording must fill out the following form and agree to the terms and conditions for accessing the recording. You must submit your request by filling out the form by end of day March 21st. We will process all requests together and provide you with the recording link.

The link is for you only and should not be shared with others. Please do not record, reproduce, or distribute this video or its contents in any way. Failure to comply with the terms may disqualify you from accessing future class recordings.

The access period for AVCT Workshop #6 Archive is from March 23, 2025 to March 30, 2025.

March 9, 2025

Prework

• Familiarize yourself with Zoom functions on your device and make sure the app version is up to date!

Feedback Survey

Homework

Please note that these are homework recommendations from the curriculum team.

Requirements for certification are set and enforced by the region. Your region may have different requirements; check with your local region on your required assignments.

• Complete worksheet, and
• Implement at least one of the Solutions and Accountability from your worksheet.
• Share your experiences with your team
  

Recording Access

The goal of this archive access is to give attendees of the live class a chance to review the materials and take notes on anything they might have missed during class. The archive access for IVCT Workshop #3 is provided for those who have attended the live session on March 9th, 2025. If you missed this class, please consult your region for make-up policies. Watching this recording on your own does not constitute make-up.

Any trainee who wishes to review the recording must fill out the following form and agree to the terms and conditions for accessing the recording. You must submit your request by filling out the form by end of day March 14th. We will process all requests together and provide you with the recording link.

The link is for you only and should not be shared with others. Please do not record, reproduce, or distribute this video or its contents in any way. Failure to comply with the terms may disqualify you from accessing future class recordings.

The access period for IVCT Workshop #1 Archive is from March 16, 2024, to March 23, 2024.

February 16, 2025

Prework

Before class, please:

• Have your certification training handbook handy (digital or physical copy)
• Bring something to journal with (can be paper and pen or digital) and also writing & drawing tools (we will also have an art journaling session)
• Download the following file (and print it out if you prefer!)

• Recall a recent goal or aspiration (whether in or outside of Tzu Chi)
  • How is your progress towards it?
  • Share your successes and/or roadblocks.
• Reflect on what this phrase means to you, based on your current understanding:
  • “The Jing Si Dharma Lineage is a path of diligence. The Tzu Chi School of Buddhism is a road through the world.”“The Jing Si Dharma Lineage is a path of diligence. The Tzu Chi School of Buddhism is a road through the world.”

Feedback Survey

Homework

Please note your region might have different requirements and check with your local region on your required assignments

• Daily Practice from Sister Juiling!
• Diligence Practice
  • Establish a practice you’d like to do for the next 21 days and/or beyond:
    • Internal: Self Care/Personal Journey
    • External: Service & Connection To Others
  • Share w/ regional group members what practice(s) you’ve set for yourself
  • Set-up an accountability partner to share and reflect on progress OR send self emails to cheer and remind self to keep going
  • Document your journey in your journal.
• (optional fun challenge) Diligence Calendar! 🎉(see file downloaded above)

Recording Access

The goal of this archive access is to give attendees of the live class a chance to review the materials and take notes on anything they might have missed during class. The archive access for AVCT Workshop #5 is provided for those who have attended the live session on February 16, 2025. If you missed this class, please consult your region for make-up policies. Watching this recording on your own does not constitute make-up.

Any trainee who wishes to review the recording must fill out the following form and agree to the terms and conditions for accessing the recording. You must submit your request by filling out the form by end of day February 21st. We will process all requests together and provide you with the recording link.

The link is for you only and should not be shared with others. Please do not record, reproduce, or distribute this video or its contents in any way. Failure to comply with the terms may disqualify you from accessing future class recordings.

The access period for AVCT Workshop #4 Archive is from February 23, 2025 to March 2, 2025.

January 19, 2025

Prework

Before class, please download the following worksheet and complete Column B following the instructions listed.

Feedback Survey

Homework

Please note your region might have different requirements and check with your local region on your required assignments

• Daily Practice from Sister Juiling!
• In the discussion after Master De Deng’s presentation, we reflected on areas in our life that we would like to develop patience in.
  • Take note of your list, and try to apply patience in the coming month!
  • Record any reflections in your journal.
• Try practicing the Transforming Conversations activity! You can download the activity file with full instructions below
  • Activity: Transforming Conversations [Take Home Practice]

Recording Access

The goal of this archive access is to give attendees of the live class a chance to review the materials and take notes on anything they might have missed during class. The archive access for AVCT Workshop #4 is provided for those who have attended the live session on January 19, 2025. If you missed this class, please consult your region for make-up policies. Watching this recording on your own does not constitute make-up.

Any trainee who wishes to review the recording must fill out the following form and agree to the terms and conditions for accessing the recording. You must submit your request by filling out the form by end of day January 24th. We will process all requests together and provide you with the recording link.

The link is for you only and should not be shared with others. Please do not record, reproduce, or distribute this video or its contents in any way. Failure to comply with the terms may disqualify you from accessing future class recordings.

The access period for AVCT Workshop #4 Archive is from January 26, 2025 to February 2, 2025.

January 12, 2025

Prework

• Familiarize yourself with Zoom functions on your device and make sure the app version is up to date!
• Come to class with a cup of tea/coffee/herbal tea/warm drink for the grounding activity!
• One of the activities will require everyone to turn on your camera. Please do try your very best to use a device that will allow you to join with camera, and also make sure that Zoom has permissions to control your camera prior to joining the class!

Feedback Survey

Homework

Please note that these are homework recommendations from the curriculum team.

Requirements for certification are set and enforced by the region. Your region may have different requirements; check with your local region on your required assignments.

Practice of Compassion

• Take time in the next month to implement compassion in your daily life. For example:
  • Offer your full attention to someone (spend time, listening, compliment, helping hand, etc..) 
  • Practice self-compassion and tend to your own suffering (breath, reflect, nourish) 
  • Show compassion for our planet (gratitude, plant based diet)
• Note your reflections of these practices in your journal
  

Recording Access

The goal of this archive access is to give attendees of the live class a chance to review the materials and take notes on anything they might have missed during class. The archive access for IVCT Workshop #3 is provided for those who have attended the live session on January 12th, 2025. If you missed this class, please consult your region for make-up policies. Watching this recording on your own does not constitute make-up.

Any trainee who wishes to review the recording must fill out the following form and agree to the terms and conditions for accessing the recording. You must submit your request by filling out the form by end of day January 17th. We will process all requests together and provide you with the recording link.

The link is for you only and should not be shared with others. Please do not record, reproduce, or distribute this video or its contents in any way. Failure to comply with the terms may disqualify you from accessing future class recordings.

The access period for IVCT Workshop #1 Archive is from January 19, 2024, to January 26, 2024.

December 15, 2024

Prework

None

Feedback Survey

Homework

Please note that these are homework recommendations from the curriculum team.

• Spend some time to practice self havening. Try it:
  • In the morning-with affirmation to affirm your desired feelings for that day
  • In the evening to enhance relaxation, gratitude, and ease into the sleep
  • When you feel overwhelmed to reduce distress with distractions
  • When feeling good to enhance positive state, build resilient landscape
• Review your notes from the self-reflection, and note the steps you need to reach your goals. What are some precepts, or guiding principles, that you can set for yourself in the coming year to reach your goal? Try to implement them in the coming year!

Recording Access

The goal of this archive access is to give attendees of the live class a chance to review the materials and take notes on anything they might have missed during class. The archive access for AVCT Workshop #3 is provided for those who have attended the live session on December 15, 2024. If you missed this class, please consult your region for make-up policies. Watching this recording on your own does not constitute make-up.

Any trainee who wishes to review the recording must fill out the following form and agree to the terms and conditions for accessing the recording. You must submit your request by filling out the form by end of day December 20th. We will process all requests together and provide you with the recording link.

The link is for you only and should not be shared with others. Please do not record, reproduce, or distribute this video or its contents in any way. Failure to comply with the terms may disqualify you from accessing future class recordings.

The access period for AVCT Workshop #3 Archive is from December 22, 2024 to December 29, 2024.