Rev. Mikey Noechel- Buddhist Dharma Facilitator - Punk Rocker & More

The Meditation Ward

Rev. Mikey Noechel, MS is the guiding teacher and co-director of Wild Heart Meditation Center. In 2020, Mikey received lay ordination and empowerment to teach as a Dharmacharya (Dharma Teacher) in both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist traditions through the authorization of Ven. Pannavati Bhikkhuni and Ven. Pannadipa Bhikkhu. Mikey was given the name Rogahari Sokatura which means, “healer of the broken hearted.” Through this empowerment, he is committed to bringing the Buddha’s teachings into nontraditional settings such as addiction treatment centers, jails, and a variety of settings. Mikey also regularly teaches residential retreats, weekly classes, and workshops. He holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Troy University and has been trained to facilitate meditation groups through Against The Stream Buddhist Meditation Society under the guidance of JoAnna Hardy and Vinny Ferrero. Mikey lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Cassie, their dog Durt McGurt and kitty cat Mafia.

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