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Introducing the Compassion in Action Fellowship

Introducing the Compassion in Action Fellowship

A Yearlong Inner & Outer Change Journey for Student Leaders

Students today are facing complex challenges like no other generation before. We are excited to be launching a new program for college & university students to help them learn meditation practices, build community, and engage in social change.

Are you or do you know a student leader who is looking to cultivate a more meaningful life and make a positive impact in the world? We may have the perfect place for them!

What is the Compassion in Action Fellowship?

This is offered by the Namchak Foundation is an incredible opportunity for students ages 18-25 to harness their potential for leadership and compassion. This yearlong inner & outer change program gives students the opportunity to explore their life’s purpose while cultivating personal skills like emotional intelligence, empathy, and self-care in a community.

What you’ll gain from this program:

Tools to transform yourself, campus and the world

Meaningful relationships with an inspiring cohort of Fellows as you engage in shared learning and meaningful social change

Mentorship by experts from a variety of fields to gainer deeper knowledge, practice and support

Expenses of the this program are covered including travel, food, and lodging for the retreats. Fellows will receive a stipend of $2500 paid in two-parts during the course of the fellowship.

Check out the full Fellowship details here and apply or nominate someone today!

Published on Feb 19 09 : 00 am

We’re accepting applications and nominations for the 2025-2026 Compassion in Action Fellows Program.

The Compassion in Action Fellows program is a year-long inner & outer change program that supports next-generation leaders in learning meditation practice, building community, and promoting social change. 💟

Inspired by the path of the bodhisattva, awakened beings filled with compassion and committed to ending suffering and benefiting all life. Fellows embark upon a journey that includes personal development, community building, shared learning, and collaborative action as they transform their lives, campus, and society. 🌍

Next-generation leaders ages 18-27 in the United States and Canada who have a meditation practice and commitment to creating inner and outer change are encouraged to apply! If you know an aspiring leader interested in positively impacting the world, consider nominating them for this opportunity.

Reset & Renew

We invite you to join us for a precious opportunity to learn and immerse in foundational meditation practices in the presence of a supportive community and the beauty of the Namchak Retreat Ranch.

Over this in-person weekend retreat, you’ll learn foundational Buddhist meditation practices while enjoying the support and warmth of a like-minded community. Whether new to meditation or looking to refresh your practice, this retreat offers tools to cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and resilience in your daily life. The retreat will be in-person at the Namchak Retreat Ranch: Bodhi House, in Hot Springs, Montana from Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 13, 2025