Mindfulness and Compassion Teacher Training Program: 2025—2026
Applications Now Open
Applications are now open for the next 2 year Mindfulness & Compassion Teacher Training, which starts again in Feb 2025. it is only offered once every two years. The program is for those who want to teach mindfulness and compassion aligned with the deep wisdom of the teachings of the Buddha in their current or future areas of work. The course is also suitable for people who do not intend to teach but want to deepen their practice and understanding, and continue their journey of awakening and be part of a community of dharma practitioners. As this is deepening work, entry into the program requires people to have attended at least 3 insight meditation retreats and have a regular meditation practice.
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This training is for those who want to teach mindfulness and compassion aligned with the deep wisdom teachings of the Buddha. It is also for those who want to engage in an ongoing program of study to deepen their own journey of awakening.
The course will develop an understanding of the principles and application of the practices underlying meditation, mindfulness and the Boundless Heart qualities of; loving kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity.
This two year training course is particularly suited for those who are interested in incorporating and teaching mindfulness and compassion in various areas of work and life: allied health, yoga, fitness, spiritual communites, social work, conflict resolution, social activism, counselling, psychology and corporate work.
On successful completion of the training a diploma will be awarded to those who have demonstrated the required knowledge, skill and understanding.
The Mindfulness component includes:
- Understanding the theoretical, philosophical and practical aspects of mindfulness based on the four foundations of mindfulness
- Applying mindfulness in daily life to free oneself from habitual reactive tendencies
- Deepening your personal mindfulness practice to develop insight and wisdom
- Developing skills and confidence in leading individual and small group sessions
The Boundless Heart component includes:
- Training in the Boundless Heart qualities of; Loving- kindness, Compassion, Joy and Equanimity
- Understand the theoretical, philosophical and meditative practices of the Boundless Heart
The role of compassion in healing emotional and psychological stress and suffering - Applying models, guidance and mentoring in teaching skills
This training course is also the foundational program for those who want to enter the path of becoming an Insight Meditation Dharma teacher and continue to deepen their journey of awakening.
This is a two year training course.
Structure for each year:
- 4 weekends workshops (non-residential) workshops can be attended in-person or on- line. One workshop per year ideally should be attended in-person.
- 3 Webinar sessions between modules per year
- Online small group Mentoring sessions
- Peer based study and practice groups (on-line)
- In addition, participants are required to attend at least one 5 or 7 day Insight Meditation retreat each year (not included in the price)
Cost for Each Year
Annual payment $2760 for each year which can be paid in quarterly instalments of $690
If you are a heath professional 23 hrs of PD hours will be awarded each year
Dates for the 2025 weekend workshops
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- Module 1 – February 22-23
- Module 2 – May 17-18
- Module 3 – August 16-17
- Module 4 – November 15-16
Dates for the 2025 Webinars
Saturdays between 2 to 4pm, these will take place on:
- 12th April 25
- 19 July 25
- 18 Oct 25