Meditation Teacher Training · Head-to-head
Sounds True — MMTCP (Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, Jack Kornfield & Tara Brach) vs Radiance Sutras School of Meditation
Sounds True — MMTCP (Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, Jack Kornfield & Tara Brach)
Editorial score · Higher overall
VS
Radiance Sutras School of Meditation
Editorial score
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Sounds True — MMTCP (Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, Jack Kornfield & Tara Brach) | Radiance Sutras School of Meditation |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum (25%) | 9.5/10 ✓ | 8.9/10 |
| Credibility (25%) | 9.5/10 ✓ | 8.4/10 |
| Value (20%) | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Flexibility (15%) | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Support (15%) | 9.5/10 ✓ | 8.9/10 |
| Overall | 9.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
Key facts side by side
| Sounds True — MMTCP (Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, Jack Kornfield & Tara Brach) | Radiance Sutras School of Meditation | |
|---|---|---|
| Program | Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) | Radiance Sutras Instinctive Meditation Teacher Training (MTT-200) |
| Price | $7,900 – $8,700 | — |
| Payment plans | 12 or 18 monthly payments (e.g. 12 × $683 with the early-enrollment price) | $1,800 deposit + 5 × $698 or + 11 × $326 (advanced track) |
| Duration | 18-month cohort program; about two hours per week plus monthly mentor and peer-group calls | 20-week training spread over 6 months; live classes recorded |
| Format | Live online | Live online |
| Accreditation | Certified by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA), per the program FAQ | Graduates can register with Yoga Alliance as RYT-200 |
| Certificate | MMTCP certificate after completing coursework, a final exam and mentor approval | 200-hour Instinctive Meditation teacher certificate |
| Refund policy | $50 application fee nonrefundable; cancellation after acceptance carries at least a 15% fee | — |
Highlighted cells mark the better value for that row (higher score, lower starting price). “—” means not published or not yet checked. Data checked from October 5, 2026.
Our verdict
Choose Sounds True — MMTCP (Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, Jack Kornfield & Tara Brach) if…
Experienced meditators who want a rigorous, mentored path to teaching mindfulness under well-known teachers Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.
It scores higher on curriculum, credibility and support.
Choose Radiance Sutras School of Meditation if…
Meditators who want a teacher-led, non-dogmatic meditation teacher training that also leads to Yoga Alliance RYT-200 registration.