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

Reset and Reconnect: A Five-Day Meditation Retreat

Also With David Nichtern, René Fay, Susan Layden, Brittaney Valentino, Seth Freedman and Eric Gerard

April 29 - May 3, 2026

Presented by Dharma Moon in partnership with Tibet House US. In the rush of daily life, it’s easy for meditation practice to get squeezed into the margins — a few minutes here, a half hour there. But something profound happens when we step away from the constant pull of our schedules and devote ourselves fully […]