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The Meditation Teacher
Training Database

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Traditions covered
Notable programs
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Every major meditation teacher training program in one place — MBSR, Vipassana, Zen, Tibetan, Somatic, Yoga Nidra, and more. Filterable by tradition, format, location, and accreditation. No paid placements. Free to use.

Updated April 2026 · All major traditions · Independent research · Independent ranking

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Before you enroll

How to choose a meditation
teacher training

The wrong program costs $5,000 and two years. The right one reshapes what you're able to offer. Here's what actually matters.

01
Know your tradition first
Don't pick a program before you've practiced in its tradition for at least 6 months. Teaching MBSR when you don't know Vipassana will show up in your first class.
02
Accreditation varies by tradition
IMTA accredits secular mindfulness programs. CFM-qualified means MBSR-lineage. For Zen, Tibetan, and Vipassana, authority comes from the teacher, not a certifying body.
03
Supervised teaching hours are essential
Any program without supervised practice teaching is selling a certificate, not a qualification. Ask directly: how many hours will I teach while being observed and given feedback?
04
Talk to graduates before enrolling
A legitimate program will connect you with 2–3 recent graduates. If they resist, that's your answer. Ask graduates: what didn't the program prepare you for?
Before Your First Teacher Training

The questions most people
wish they'd asked first.

A workbook covering every decision before you enroll: readiness self-assessment, tradition comparison, program evaluation checklist, financial reality, 20 questions to ask, red flags, and a 90-day prep plan.

·Readiness quiz — 10 questions
·Program evaluation checklist — 20 items
·Financial reality + break-even calculator
·90-day prep plan + commitment page
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