Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program

It's wonderful

The MMTCP program was all of the above. I never expected it would exceed all of my expectations.

The program is very well designed and sets each participant up for an intense learning experience.

All of the elements did their job. The small peer group (we still meet up), the guidance of a seasoned mentor, the structure of the classes, the literature, the practices that we did with and for each other, the countless very respectful feedback moments full of juicy learning, the practicums, the 6 month DEIA curriculum and of course all of the classes by Jack & Tara and the numerous guest lecturers. Come to cultivate the essence of life and bring it to the world: love, kindness and compassion.

If you consider joining the program: make room for it in your life. You won’t regret it. Buckle up and enjoy the ride! Or maybe better: unbuckle and bring your full self!

An unforgettable experience!

Love, Louise Kemps

(The Netherlands)

I thought the MMTCProgram was simply marvelous! I found it so wondrous to be in a global school with like-minded and like-spirited beings. It has truly changed my life and I continue to to grow with the lessons I learned and in my journey to share with others. I appreciated seeing its imperfections and how they were navigated with such kind awareness. I looked forward to the DEI component and noticed how difficult it was to meet with yet another sangha from different parts of the USA, my home country. I think I would have liked an opportunity to meet with people from my own geographical region just to have the opportunity to perhaps meet in person. My groups always ended up being with people who lived very far away from me like my mentor group turned out to be an international group with people in Europe and Asia. Although I greatly value my new-found friends, I am still trying to find some local MMTCP contacts. Overall, I found myself learning so profoundly from all the different speakers, especially our teachers, and just hope that I can carry this light to others with the same care and joy that I was given. Thank you! May you be well and at ease.

The program content was very good. It was not overly demanding and I was able to complete all requirements while working full time. It was somewhat disappointing in that the course did not spend much time in ahow to actually create a new "career" in this practice. I felt like we did not get enough one-on-one time with our mentors. If I wanted to talk to my mentor about this, I had to spend more money. I already spent enough money on the course. Someone was making a lot of money. Was that Sounds True? Or the teachers. I don't think the mentors got that much money.

On another note, I found it difficult to find things on the online learning portal. There were some groups I would have participated in had it been easier. The portal was very difficult to navigate. Communication in general was difficult (between students).

Also, the DEAI program was a fiasco. I think they learned a lesson in assigning people to groups. That said, I'm glad they had the DEIA program.

That leads to something else good about the program. There was a pretty good mix of teachers from various racial, sexual and gender identity backgrounds. A little concerned that there were far more female-identity students than male-identitiy students.

Also, it suited me because, although based on Buddhism, it was applicable in a secular setting. I plan on reaching out to the non-religious community. All of the reading were written by Buddhists, but were not studies strictly of the sutas.

The MMTCP truly changed my life. I had been professionally in the healing arts for many years, but felt burned out and like I wanted a new direction in my work; I sought an honest path with heart. The MMTCP gave me rich teachings that I have been able to offer to others toward ending and reducing suffering, and-- my own suffering is so much less as I have immersed myself in practice and in the teachings. I love my work, I love my path. I'm so grateful.