This course offers a practical, holistic, and grounded approach to meditation.
We’ll begin with mindfulness and concentration practices that help develop clarity, steadiness, and presence of mind. From there, we’ll move into heart-based practices that support compassion and emotional connection. After a short break mid-course, we’ll close with four sessions focused on insight—learning to see more clearly into the nature of mind and experience.
Each session includes guided practice, practical instruction, and space for reflection and group discussion. Along the way, we’ll weave together perspectives from Western psychology and traditional Buddhist philosophy, in a way that’s accessible and personally meaningful.
Open to both newer and experienced meditators.
Sessions will periodically include varied guests speakers on selected topics.
DATES AND TIMES
Mondays 7:00 - 8:30 PM EST at JP Centre Yoga
September 22nd - January 5th, 2026
All sessions are recorded for review throughout the duration of the course.
INVESTMENT
Standard Rate | $888
Includes complimentary access to Mindfulness Meditation for Daily Life
ABOUT NOEL COAKLEY (he/him)
Noel (he/him) is a mental health counselor and former school teacher (special ed.), Meditation Facilitator, Director of the Boston Center for Contemplative Practice, and Assistant Director of Dharma Moon.
He has been practicing meditation since 1996, initially with Indo-Tibetan traditions and then Yundrung Bön. Noel has been fortunate to learn from over 100 teachers, including HH the Dalai Lama and HH the 34th Menri Trizin.