The following survey has been developed by the PIMC Teacher Leadership Committee, a group of dedicated PIMC Dharma practitioners, including several current board members. The committee is researching teaching frameworks utilized by other Buddhist communities and gauging sentiments about Dharma teaching within the wider PIMC Sangha.

The Teacher Leadership Committee will use survey responses to help create a recommendation to the PIMC board on how best to build out the organization’s teaching structure moving forward. Unless you choose to add your name at the end of the survey, the results will be delivered anonymously.  

Questions marked with an asterisk (*) are required to be answered.

Thank you for your time, input and meditation practice!

The following questions address teacher structures at PIMC. Note that the options are not exclusive. PIMC could have none, one, or any combination of the following possibilities. 

Guiding Teacher Model

In this model, a guiding teacher is responsible for the spiritual health and direction of the organization. This person facilitates the mission of the organization, and serves as the most visible teacher. This was the general structure used at PIMC before September 2024. 

Shared Teaching Model

In a shared teaching model, a group of teachers (who have been authorized to teach the Dharma) all teach on a regular basis and work together to provide spiritual planning and guidance to the organization. These teachers offer ongoing groups, regularly teach on Sunday mornings, and may also lead classes and one-day Saturday retreats. 

Guest Teacher Model

In this framework, spiritual guidance and leadership mainly comes from teachers outside the Sangha. Guest teachers lead most classes, workshops and meditation sessions (including Sunday). The PIMC board, a programming committee or dedicated staff person would be responsible for scheduling guest teachers. 

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