Noel Coakley
Noel Coakley is a psychotherapist, meditation teacher and former elementary school special educator. He has studied Tibetan Buddhism since 1997 and the Bön tradition since 2013. He is a father, husband, and friend to a dog named Clementine. Noel is the director of the Boston Center of Contemplative Practice, a senior teacher of Dharma Moon, and co-presenter of the Metta (Loving-Kindness) Meditation Teacher Training. Noel is dedicated to the accessibility of the dharma and its application in modern culture.
Upcoming Programs by Noel Coakley
What’s Love Got To Do With It? The Path of the Bodhisattva
Also With David Nichtern, Ethan Nichtern, Rebecca D’Onofrio, René Fay, Susan Layden, Brittaney Valentino, Seth Freedman and Duncan Trussell
Sometimes the concept of compassion evokes images of passivity or over-accommodating kindness. In reality, compassion encompasses a dynamic spectrum, including the courage to confront challenges and make difficult decisions for ourselves and the greater good. True compassion can also begin with connecting to ourselves—recognizing and meeting our own needs so that we can approach others […]