There are many meditation teacher training programs available. Here's what sets MMTCP apart and why thousands of students have chosen to train with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.
Founded by World-Renowned Teachers
Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach are two of the most respected and beloved meditation teachers in the world. Their combined decades of teaching experience, psychological depth, and commitment to making the dharma accessible inform every aspect of this program.
You'll learn directly from teachers who:
- Have trained thousands of meditation practitioners globally
- Integrate traditional Buddhist wisdom with modern psychology
- Model compassionate, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive teaching
- Are deeply committed to accessibility and social engagement
Not Just Certification—Transformation
MMTCP is designed to transform you first, so you can authentically transform others. It's a deep journey into your own practice, your conditioning, your edges, and your gifts.
You'll develop:
- Deeper personal practice and insight
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Confidence in your own voice as a teacher
- Wisdom from working with your own struggles
- Genuine compassion born from your own healing
Comprehensive, Integrated Curriculum
The 18-month curriculum weaves together:
- Traditional teachings: Grounded in vipassana/Insight meditation
- Modern psychology: Trauma-informed, neuroscience-based approaches
- Cultural sensitivity: Examining identity, power, and privilege in teaching
- Practical skills: How to actually design and lead courses
- Ethical frameworks: Teaching with integrity and appropriate boundaries
You're not just learning to lead meditations—you're learning to hold space for transformation with skill and heart.
Deep Community Support
Small Mentor Groups
Meet monthly with the same mentor and peers for the entire 18 months. This consistent, intimate community becomes a cornerstone of your learning and growth.
Peer Practice Groups
Practice your developing skills in a supportive environment with fellow students who understand exactly what you're going through.
Global Alumni Network
Join 8,000+ certified graduates in 70+ countries who continue to support each other long after graduation.
Real-World Teaching Experience
In Year 2, you'll design and teach your own introductory mindfulness course through a supported practicum. You'll gain actual teaching experience with comprehensive guidance.
Accessible & Flexible
- Fully online: Participate from anywhere in the world
- Self-paced learning: Study on your schedule
- Recorded sessions: Can't attend live? All sessions are recorded
- Flexible payment plans: Multiple options to spread tuition over time
- Scholarships available: For students with demonstrated financial need
Respected Certification
Graduate with credentials from:
- UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center
- Sounds True
- Awareness Training Institute
This certification is recognized by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA) and supports you in teaching across various professional contexts.
Trauma-Informed from the Ground Up
MMTCP integrates trauma-informed teaching throughout the curriculum as foundational to how you'll learn to hold space for others' suffering with skill and safety.
Emphasis on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The program asks you to examine your own social conditioning and how it impacts teaching. You'll learn to teach mindfulness in ways that honor diverse identities, experiences, and backgrounds.
Questions?
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