Module One:

The Turning Of The Wheel Of The Dharma

Upon his awakening, the Buddha set the "wheel of the Dharma turning" with his first teaching on the 4 noble truths. This set the wheel of the Dharma turning continuously for 2,500 years in an unbroken lineage of transmission. 

In this module, you will learn what it means to tap into the power of the lineage of the Buddha. You will explore your own needs and set your intention for working with the 4 noble practices. 

Module Two:

Why We Practice - Creating A Clarity Of Intention

"100% of the suffering in the world has its root cause in the mind. Meditation is the process of purifying the mind for overcoming suffering." Receiving the words from my teacher brought into focus the fundamental purpose of meditation practice. 

In this module, you will learn the purpose of meditation in your life, and how it always comes back to the simple practice of mindfulness.

Module Three:

"Let Come" - The Noble Practice Of Acceptance

The Buddha's 1st Noble Truth is simply that suffering exists. It is an inescapable part of life, and understanding this is the beginning of any spiritual growth. 

The 1st Noble Practice in relation to this truth is the practice of acceptance. In this module, you will explore the role of suffering in the transformation process and how the acceptance of this truth is fundamentally the noble practice of letting come. 

Module Four:

"Let Go" - The Noble Practice Of Relinquishment

The 2nd Noble Truth of the Buddha is that suffering has a cause. Namely, the grasping and clinging nature of the mind.  

The 2nd Noble Practice in relation to this truth and the practice of relinquishment. In this module, you will explore the incessant grasping and clinging in the mind, and the empowering effect of the noble practice of letting go. 

Module Five:

"Let Be" - The Noble Practice Of Realization

The Buddha's 3rd Noble Truth is the truth of cessation. When the grasping and clinging mind stops, suffering also stops. 

The 3rd Noble Practice in relation to this truth is the practice of realization. In this module, you will learn to recognize those moments you "realize" the dropping of suffering, and how to align with the noble practice of letting be.

Module Six:

"Let Grow" - The Noble Practice Of Development

The Buddha's 4th Noble Truth is the truth of the Path. There is a path of practice that leads to the eradication of suffering. 

The 4th Noble Practice in relation to that truth is the practice of development. In this module, you will learn what exactly the conditions are for engaging a higher path of practice, and how to align with the noble practice of letting grow.

Module Seven:

Charting Your Path

Mindfulness meditation is called the "Path of Purification." All of our transformational work happens by walking that high-level path of physical, emotional, and spiritual practice. 

In this module, explore the variety of developmental paths and how you can engage them with the practices of letting come, letting go, letting be, and letting grow.

Module Eight:

For All Living Beings

Upon his enlightenment, the Buddha was endowed with the twin qualities of great wisdom and great compassion. With wisdom, he sees how the 4 noble truths impact all living beings. With compassion, he taught the 4 noble practices as the path of liberation for all living beings. In this final module, you'll reflect on how the 4 noble practices guide your spiritual life. In fact, how they always have.

8 Weekly Community Meetings

The weekly module community meetings are the heart of "The 4 Noble Practices" experience. In these live meetings, Miles leads a teaching and practice session in one of the weekly practice themes. In these live Zoom sessions, Miles will lead you through the course with Dharma talks, breakout explorations, and Q&A to clarify your practice. 

Meeting Day & Times

The "4 Noble Practices" course will be offered in TWO global time slots each week on Sunday. 

Main Sunday Session: 11:00 am San Francisco, 2:00 pm New York, 19:00 London, & 20:00 Berlin.

Encore Sunday Session: 8:00 am Jakarta, 10:00 am. Tokyo, 3:00 pm Honolulu, 6:00 pm San Francisco, & 9:00 pm New York

8 Weekly Module Practice Videos

With each module, you will receive a weekly practice video based on the theme of that module. In these practice videos, Miles will give you guidance and short exercises relevant to the topic being explored during the week. These short practice videos are great weekly anchors to support your practice and help you integrate the 4 noble practices into your daily life.

8 Weekly Guided Meditation Downloads

With each module, you will get a pre-recorded guided meditation from Miles. These weekly guided meditations support your daily practice and create a deeper understanding of each module. You will find that these guided meditations invite you into deeper contemplation of how your meditation practice applies to your daily life. They can be listened to again and again, supporting you long into the future.

Live Q&A Session w/ Miles

Every other week, Miles will do a live Zoom Q&A session for the course members. In these 60-minute sessions, Miles will take your questions and discuss the finer points of meditation.

The Q&A sessions with Miles are a great way to help you fine-tune and clarify your practice. This is your chance to get personal guidance from Miles in a more relaxed and informal setting.

Bi-weekly Q&A sessions will take place on Wed. at 11:00 am San Francisco, 2:00 pm New York, 19:00 London, & 20:00 Berlin.

Daily Virtual Sitting Rooms

When you join this course, you will gain access to our "virtual sitting room" community. In these meetings, you will join people from around the world to sit and meditate in a supportive environment. These meditation "Zoom Rooms" are scheduled twice daily for mornings in Central Europe and North America.

1) Morning Central Europe:  6:00 a.m. Berlin (9:00 p.m. San Francisco)

2) Morning North America:  6:00 a.m. San Fransisco, 9:00 a.m. New York, 14:00 London, 15:00 Berlin

"Miles offers a clearly structured, rich, and deep learning experience. In all my years of studying, I never had such an excellent combination of learning and practice. Besides that, Miles knows how to build a great learning community, which makes the study a wholehearted, living, and enjoyable path. If you feel inspired to bring mindfulness meditation to more people in the world, this course definitely is a great chance to learn AND practice how to do it. I highly recommend it."

Annette Rolig, Germany -Bowen Therapist, Aikido & Meditation Teacher

"Miles is an exceptional instructor and gifted facilitator for all mental health professionals looking to enhance their clinical practice with Buddhist psychology and applied mindfulness.

Additionally, I am lucky to have found a teacher like Miles who models how to walk the talk with an emphasis on shadow work and ethics. Not only am I a more skillful psychotherapist, but my own sitting practice has blossomed under his guidance! Hands down — a ten out of ten rating!"

Michael James Miller - LCSW-BACS

"Training with Miles in his Meditation Apprenticeship Program has been an extremely enriching experience for me. His vast knowledge shows in the clarity of explanation and guidance he provides while being able to adapt the message to each person.  Furthermore, his commitment to my success has enabled me to accelerate my growth in my mindfulness practice to the point that even after a couple of months into the program I could see the benefits overflowing into my daily life.

Mariana Malcon, Head of Data Science for Guided Selling at HP