All accepted MMTCP students complete two foundational experiences before the program begins. These prerequisites ensure everyone starts with shared grounding in the practices you'll be learning to teach.
1. The Power of Awareness Online Course
This 21-hour self-paced course, created and taught by Jack and Tara, provides essential training in developing and sustaining a daily awareness practice. It's the foundation for everything you'll learn in MMTCP and ensures all students begin with shared core teachings.
2. One Qualifying Silent Meditation Retreat
Jack and Tara want to ensure all students share the experience of an extended silent retreat grounded in vipassana (Insight meditation) practices. This silent form of retreat builds a depth of concentration and mindfulness that is uniquely powerful and transformative. More information
Can I Apply Before Completing Prerequisites?
Yes! You can—and should—apply even if you haven't completed The Power of Awareness or your silent retreat yet. If accepted, you'll have until January 31, 2027, to fulfill both requirements.
We encourage you to begin working on prerequisites as soon as you're accepted to maximize your preparation time and ease the transition into the program.
Questions?
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