Awakening the Wild Heart – Insight Meditation Retreat ~ Residential and Zoom Option
with Andrew Chapman, LMSW and Rev. Mikey Noechel, MS
October 8 - 11, 2020
The Buddha taught that the seeds of awakening are deeply rooted in the hearts and minds of every human being. However, it is only through the intentional cultivation of these seeds—generosity, ethical living, and mindfulness—and the uprooting of greed, hatred, and delusion that we can begin to harvest the fruits of our awakened heart.
In retreat, through careful and sustained mindfulness, we experience for ourselves the ever-changing flow of the mind-body process. Meditation is the vehicle through which we develop the clarity and compassion needed to accept more fully the pleasure and pain, fear and joy, sadness and happiness that life inevitably brings. As insight deepens, we develop greater equanimity and peace in the face of change—we develop a capacity to meet each arising and passing moment with a deep abiding curiosity, compassion, and wisdom.
This retreat will be held in noble silence, with designated times for group interviews to support your practice. There will be daily periods of meditation instructions, Dharma talks, mindful movement, as well as silent sitting and walking meditation.
This retreat is suitable for both beginning and experienced meditators.
Leader
Rev. Mikey Noechel, MS is a Buddhist teacher and addiction treatment specialist based out of Nashville, TN. He has received a lay ordination and empowerment to teach in both Theravada and Mahayana lineages from the Venerable Pannavati Bhikkhuni and the Venerable Pannadipa Bhikkhu. Mikey was given the name Rogahari Sokatura which means, “healer of the broken hearted”. He has been trained to facilitate meditation groups through Against The Stream Buddhist Meditation Society under the guidance of JoAnna Hardy and Vinny Ferrero. Mikey holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Troy University. Mikey leads a weekly meditation group with Wild…
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