DHARMA MOON ADVANCED MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING
REFINE YOUR TEACHING SKILLS, DEEPEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND GROW AS A TEACHER.
2027 dates to be announced soon! In the meantime, you can still register for individual courses listed below.
Building upon our foundational 100-Hour Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training, Dharma Moon's Advanced Teacher Training is designed for certified teachers who want to deepen their expertise and build a thriving professional career.
Great meditation teachers don’t stop learning after their initial certification—in fact, it's when you start teaching more regularly that deeper practice and specialized skills become essential. This advanced training is designed to support that next phase of your development: expanding your capacity as a teacher, strengthening your professional presence, and offering more skillful, responsive guidance to your students.
This Advanced Certification Will Help You:
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- Develop expertise in specialized meditation techniques
- Understand the essential role of embodiment and somatic awareness in meditation practice.
- Gain insight into the foundations of Buddhist psychology and how it applies to personal practice and teaching
- Get practical, ethical, and effective tools for building a thriving meditation teaching business or career.
- Stand out in an increasingly competitive field with expert-level skills and credentials.
- Build genuine connection with like-minded peers who are deepening their own teaching and practice
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The Advanced Meditation Teacher Training is structured around four specialized modules, each designed to help you become an exceptional meditation teacher and leader in today’s growing landscape of meditation and contemplative practice.
METTA (LOVING-KINDNESS) MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING
with Rebecca D'Onofrio and Noel Coakley
Thursdays, February 5th - March 26th, 2026 |Â 6pm-8pm ET
This module explores how to guide others in Metta practice as a foundation for emotional healing, relational resilience, and the cultivation of kindness toward self and others.
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BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY
with David Nichtern and the Dharma Moon Teaching Team
Thursdays, April 16th - June 11th, 2026 | 6pm-8pm ET
Explore Buddhism’s profound psychology of mind, designed to help meditation teachers and dedicated practitioners cultivate clarity, compassion, and emotional resilience.
LEARN MORETHE BODY OF MEDITATION
with René Fay and Susan Layden
Thursdays, June 25th - August 13th, 2026 |Â 6pm-8pm ET
Understand the integral role of the body in mindfulness and meditation. Learn techniques to help students connect with their physical experience, enhancing their practice through embodied awareness.
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THE BUSINESS OF TEACHING MEDITATION
with Seth Freedman
Thursdays, September 10th - October 29th, 2026 | 6pm - 8pm ET
Gain insights into building a sustainable meditation teaching practice. Learn strategies for marketing, content creation, client acquisition, and creating a viable business model.
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"This program was incredible. As a student of meditation for years and a yoga teacher, this program offered me the tools necessary to teach meditation and to deepen my own practice."
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"Since the training, I have led classes for healthcare providers to reduce burnout, countless meditation groups at the health clinics I have worked at (I'm a physician assistant), and at various therapy practices, nursing homes, and other locations. The training truly gave me the confidence and skills I needed to offer the practice more widely, and I am so thankful that I did it!"
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"This training added a whole other facet to my coaching practice."Â
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"There are many meditation teacher training programs out there and I'm so glad I chose this one. To me it felt grounded and rooted in truth and love. I feel like I was gifted with this knowledge and practice and am excited to go spread it out to others."
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WHO SHOULD ENROLL
 This advanced training is ideal for:
- Graduates of Dharma Moon's 100-Hour Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training
- Certified meditation teachers seeking to supplement their training and deepen their expertise.
- Practitioners ready to expand their teaching skills, refine their techniques, and build a professional teaching practice
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PROGRAM DETAILS
- Format:Â Fully online, with live Zoom sessions, pre-recorded content, and guided assignments.
- Duration: Each module spans 6-8 weeks.
- Schedule: Modules can be taken individually or as a complete series
- Certification: Participants who complete all four advanced modules—and have completed the 100-Hour Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training will receive the Advanced Meditation Teacher Training certificate from Dharma Moon and Tibet House US.
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OUR PARTNER
Dharma Moon’s teacher training programs are offered in partnership with Tibet House US, the cultural center of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in the United States.
Our curriculum is grounded in authentic Buddhist lineages and supports our commitment to transmitting meditation practices with integrity and depth - while at the same time presenting them in an accessible and non-sectarian way.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Do I have to take all four modules to earn my Advanced Certification?
A: Yes, completion of all four modules and the 100 Hour Meditation Teacher Training are required to receive your advanced certification. However, modules can be completed in any order.
Q: Is there a time limit to complete all four modules?

A: The modules need to be taken within a 12 months timeframe.
Q: Do I need to have completed the Dharma Moon 100-Hour training?
A: This training is designed for graduates of our 100-hour certification, but we welcome experienced teachers from equivalent programs. If you're unsure, feel free to contact us at assist@dharmamoon.com
Q: How much support will I receive during training?
A: Each module features live sessions, community forums, personal mentoring from instructors and peer support groups to ensure you’re guided every step of the way.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
We are here to help! If you have questions about the training, Dharma Moon, or scholarships, feel free to contact Community Director, René Fay at assist@dharmamoon.com
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