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WHMC Buddhist Study Series
Five-Month Intensive Buddhist Study Program:
This 5-month program is designed as an interactive and educational study of Buddhist concepts and practices as outlined through the Early Buddhist tradition. The course curriculum will focus on themes related to the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, and the Four Brahmaviharas. There will be educational lectures and assignments (assigned texts, articles, and audio recordings), as well as guided practices related to the Four Foundations of Mindfulness & the Brahamaviharas (Heart Practices). The program is appropriate for beginners, as well as those with long-term practice.
This course will be taught by Rev. Mikey Noechel, MS & Andrew Chapman, LMSW
Scheduled Dates (the 2nd Saturday of every month) from 10am – 4pm:
October 14th 2023 - November 11th 2023 - December 9th 2023 - January 13th 2024 - February 10th 2024
We will be reading the following texts, in order:
1. “Buddhism: A Concise Introduction” by Huston Smith & Philip Novak
a. ASSIGNMENT – Due by Oct 14th - Read up to pg. 88 [Finish the book if you can]
2. “The Noble Eightfold Path: Way to the End of Suffering” by Bhikkhu Bodhi
Registration & Payment:
To register for the event please click the “register” link above. Please also submit payment via the “payment” link above by October 1st at the latest.
Cost: $550 – $975 (Sliding Scale) for the 5 months. Full payment is preferred by October 1st; however, if you need to make monthly payments feel free to set that up through the PayPal link above (“Payment”) with the first payment due by October 1st.”
You may also pay via Venmo by sending payment to @wildheartnashville with the comment “Buddhist Study Series”
Please pay to your highest financial ability within the sliding scale – lower sliding scale rates are intended for those needing financial support. There is limited space, please register as soon as possible to reserve your spot.
If you have any inquiries, please contact: mikey@wildheartmeditationcenter.org
** Registration Deadline is October 1st**
WHMC Study Programs & Trainings:
In order to better serve our mission, Wild Heart Meditation Center offers a series of intensive study & training programs, which will support the on-going development of dedicated practitioners and leadership in the community.
The “Buddhist Study Series” will be a pre-requisite course for those interested in a later offering, WHMC’s “Dedicated Practitioner’s Group: Living The Dharma”, followed by an opportunity to be considered for participation in a year-long WHMC “Buddhist Meditation Facilitator Training”.
These 3 programs will unfold gradually over the course of the next couple years. More information will be offered during the Buddhist Study Series course, but is also available upon request.
Regardless of your intention to pursue the subsequent study programs & trainings, we hope that you will consider participating in the Buddhist Study Series if you have a general interest in exploring these teachings and practices with a dedicated community. Anyone is welcome to participate.
We are offering two full scholarships for BIPOC & LGBT folks. Please email mikey@wildheartmeditationcenter.org to inquire into these scholarship opportunities.