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 (last Saturday of every month except for July) from 10am – 4pm:
March 28 th 2026 – April 25 th 2026 – May 30 th 2026 - June 27 th 2026 - July 11 th 2026
We will be reading the following texts, in order:
1. “Buddhism: A Concise Introduction” by Huston Smith & Philip Novak
. ASSIGNMENT – Due by March 28th- 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, where you will have an option to complete payment. If you intend to make payments you will need to register using the “Register now, Pay later” option. To make those payments (first one due March 14th) you can follow the make payments link and choose a custom amount at your convenience.
Cost: $550 – $975 (Sliding Scale) for the 5 months. Full payment is preferred by March 14 th ;
however, if you need to make monthly payments feel free to set that up through the payment link
above with the first payment due by March 14th.
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 March 14th**
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 the opportunity
to be considered for participation in a year-long WHMC “Buddhist Meditation Facilitator
Training”.
These 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 friends. Please email
mikey@wildheartmeditationcenter.org to inquire into these scholarship opportunities.