Weekly Drop-In Meditation Classes
Everyone is welcome. No meditation experience is necessary. All weekly classes are suitable for practitioners of all levels, including beginners. Our classes are presented as a monthly series, but you are welcome to drop in on any individual class.
Meditation Toolkit
Meditation gives rise to peace of mind, and when our minds are peaceful, we are happy. We will find relief from stress, anxiety and difficult relationships.
This program has been carefully designed to support those who wish to develop and sustain an enduring meditation practice. In particular, we will study the “Lamrim,” a time-tested system of 21 meditations that help us, step-by-step, become a wiser, more compassionate person. Discover the joy of meditation, and become a lifelong meditator. Everyone welcome!
No class September 5
Free for members / $10 non-members
September Series
The Power of Buddhist Logic: Meditations for Deep Change
Buddhist teachings don’t advise people to rely on faith alone. We can also use our own powers of reasoning and wisdom to arrive at incontrovertible conclusions. Special meditations using Buddhist logic and philosophy can help us uproot bad habits and adopt positive and happier ways of living that will benefit ourselves and others.
Everyone welcome!
11:30am - 1pm
Free for members / $15 non-members
October Series
Truth, Reality, and Knowledge
What is truth? What is real? How do we develop knowledge? These are not merely philosophical inquiries. They are essential to understand for deep inner change. In this series, we will explore Buddhist epistemology—how knowledge is created—and see how to use this understanding to cultivate views and attitudes that bring us profound joy.
Everyone welcome!
11:30am - 1pm
Free for members / $15 non-members
Buddhism for Beginners
Curious about Buddhism? This weekly class presents basic teachings that we can immediately use to improve our work and relationships, cultivate inner peace and increase our enjoyment of daily life.
Each hour-long class includes a meditation, a teaching, and time for discussion. Everyone is welcome!
Free for members/ $10 non-members
No class September 7.
September Series
Karma 102
Generally, karma means ‘action’. From non-virtuous actions comes suffering, and from virtuous actions comes happiness. If we believe this, we believe in karma.
Buddha gave extensive teachings on the Law of Actions and Effects. They are fascinating, extremely helpful—and very detailed. In this series we will delve a little deeper into this fascinating topic, exploring our intentions while building our knowledge and conviction in one of Buddha's most foundational teachings.
This online-only class is available only to members. Please join using the Center’s member link. Zoom link will be sent to all members via email. Attendance is free and no registration is required. If you don’t get the email by the first of the month, please contact [email protected]
October Series
“I Wanna Know What Love is!”
Buddha said, “By meditating on love for just one moment, we accumulate more merit than we do by offering food to all living beings three times every day.”
In this series, we’ll discuss the benefits of love, learn how to cultivate the love we have and see how to eliminate the obstacles that keep us from loving universally and heartfeltly. Love to see you!
This online-only class is available only to members. Please join using the Center’s member link. Zoom link will be sent to all members via email. Attendance is free and no registration is required. If you don’t get the email by the first of the month, please contact [email protected]
September Series
Anxiety: Don't Believe Everything You Think
The modern world gives us plenty to worry about—emails, deadlines, relationships, world events and that awkward comment you made three years ago. Thankfully, meditation can help us step off the anxiety treadmill and find a little more space, calm and ease.
In this course, we’ll explore practical meditation techniques and helpful ways of relating to our thoughts that can soften anxiety’s grip. The result? More peace on the meditation cushion and less spiraling in everyday life. Everyone welcome!
Free for members / $12 non-members / Optional Discussion after class 8:15-9pm
October Series
Purifying Your Heart: Love vs Attachment
Relationships are one of life’s greatest sources of joy—and, occasionally, its biggest headaches! This is because most relationships are a mix of love and attachment. Buddha taught that love (caring for others) always produces happiness while attachment (wishing for others to make us happy) only produces suffering.
In this class, we will see how we can distinguish between love and attachment—which will lead to more happiness and harmony in our relationships. Let’s all look into our hearts together!
Everyone welcome!
Free for members / $12 non-members / Optional Discussion after class 8:15-9pm
Free Meditations in the Park
Come meditate with us in the park! We will be gathering every Friday evening all summer to meditate together and spend time relaxing in beautiful Prospect Park.
The park can be busy and noisy, of course, but that’s life—it is rarely quiet. Learning to meditate in a lively environment will prepare us for the hub-bub of our everyday lives.
Everyone is welcome— kids, pets, and so on. We will provide blankets to sit on, but please bring your own seat if you need something specific. Feel free to bring a bite to eat as well!
WEATHER NOTE: If it rains, the meeting will be at our meditation center instead of the park. When the forecast is uncertain, we'll post a banner at the top of our website homepage on Friday afternoon by 1 pm to confirm where we'll be meeting.
HOW TO FIND US: Go from grand army plaza, stay to the right at the fork after entering the park, go under the Meadowport Arch, and we are under a tree to the left 25 feet after exiting the arch.
Everyone is welcome!
Coordinates:
40°40'13.8"N 73°58'13.5"W
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