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The Art of Focused Attention: Mastering Concentration


Join Noel Coakley (he/him) of the Boston Center for Contemplative Practice for a two session workshop on concentration.

Designed for those who are new to meditation and for experienced practitioners alike, this mini-course focuses on the cultivation of advanced techniques to deepen your concentration and focus through Shamatha meditation. You will discover how to work with the mind and cultivate stability to achieve deeper levels of mindfulness and clarity.

You will explore how to work with distractions and cultivate stability of mind, learn how concentration can be applied to your daily life, and have the opportunity to practice within a safe and supportive community, allowing for greater exploration and connection.

This course offers a holistic approach to mindfulness and self-discovery, providing a variety of meditation practices and teachings to support your personal growth and development within the context of a safe and supportive practice community.

This workshop is part of an eight sections comprehensive course - learn more about the upcoming sections!

ABOUT NOEL COAKLEY (he/him)

Noel (he/him) is a mental health counselor and former school teacher (special ed.), Meditation Facilitator, Director of the Boston Center for Contemplative Practice, and Assistant Director of Dharma Moon.

He has been practicing meditation since 1996, initially with Indo-Tibetan traditions and then Yundrung Bön. Noel has been fortunate to learn from over 100 teachers, including HH the Dalai Lama and HH the 34th Menri Trizin.

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