The Global Mindfulness Collaborative brings together many of the world’s leading and well-established Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher training organizations, historically associated with the Center For Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts (CFM) Medical School and the Mindfulness Center at Brown University (MC@B), to realize a shared vision dedicated to human flourishing through offering professional MBSR teacher training. The integrity and fidelity of this collaborative as expressed in our mission, vision, and values are fully expressed in each of our member organizations.
Mission: To collaborate globally in offering rigorous Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher training adhering to recognized international standards of practice and grounded in fidelity to foundational roots of MBSR originally developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn with inclusivity, accessibility, and evidence-based efficacy within its contemplative tradition.
Vision: To nurture the innate wholeness, goodness, and human potential of all, awakening to the interdependent nature of all things in bringing forth a responsive, caring world.
Values:
Shared MBSR and MBSR Teacher Trainer curricula as currently iterated by the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, a member of the Global Mindfulness Collaborative
Dedication to inclusivity, diversity, and equity strengthening global accessibility of MBPs
Mutual regard, encouragement and support for deepening mindfulness practice and skillfulness as trainers
As adaptations of MBSR emerge and are researched and validated for efficacy, the GMC may choose to expand its program offerings collectively.
This new organizational form seeks to embody the recognition of self-sovereignty that MBSR offers as transformational practice. We collaborate from our abundance of strengths, contributing resources in teaching, research, and peer support as needs arise. We stand, together, in support of one another and the communities we serve, to foster the clarity, care, and kindness needed to minimize harm and maximize human flourishing.
We are grounded by a shared Mission, Vision and Values.
Mission: To collaborate globally in offering rigorous Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher training adhering to recognized international standards of practice and grounded in fidelity to foundational roots of MBSR originally developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn with inclusivity, accessibility, and evidence-based efficacy within its contemplative tradition.
Vision: To nurture the innate wholeness, goodness, and human potential of all, awakening to the interdependent nature of all things in bringing forth a responsive, caring world.
Who are we and where are we from: COUNTRY ORGANIZATION Argentina Sociedad Mindfulness y Salud Canada Mindfulness and Well Being Consultancy, Inc. Canada Center for Mindfulness Canada China ATINAT Institute of Mindfulness Training Denmark The Danish Center for Mindfulness Finland Center for Mindfulness, Finland France, Belgium, Switzerland Association pour le Developpement de la Mindfulness Germany Center for Mindfulness, Germany Italy Motus Mundi Japan GMC Japan Mexico Instituto Mexicano de Mindfulness South Korea Korea Center for Mindfulness Spain Nirakara United States of America Mindfulness Teacher Training Alliance United States of America Mindfulness Center at Brown University
With our awareness heightened by a number of recent transnational crises, the need for more diverse voices is imperative and the GMC endeavors to provide a more accessible platform that will strengthen interconnectedness on a global scale.