Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00pm

Upper West Side Buddhist Meditation Class

The Keys to a Magical Meditation Practice

$10 per class, free for supporting members

Let’s ride the back-to-school wave and build a meditation practice we cherish.

Meditation is more than just a good habit—it brings life to our life, love to our eyes, and compassion to our actions. It spills confidence and joy all over our work, relationships, and spiritual path. It transforms how we tackle challenges and sparks magic in our minds and hearts.

In this series, we’ll bridge the gap between thinking “about” meditating and actually creating a doable, daily practice that feels as enticing and instinctive as our morning coffee. We’ll dive into practical techniques that feel just right for us and are something we actually want to do. And we’ll have fun connecting in class and meditating together in a playful, shimmery space.

This series isn’t about adding another task to your day. It’s about inviting meditation into the very pulse of your being, understanding that it’s as essential as breathing and love.

Come experience the warm connection, peace and wisdom that’s waiting within you.

September 9: Understanding meditation
September 16: The Outer and Inner Meditation Space
September 23: The Power of Intention
September 30: Letting Go of the Ordinary
October 7: The Power of Aspiration
October 14: No Class
October 21: How Wishes Come True
October 28: Creating a Pure Land
November 4: Meditation and the Spiritual Path
November 11: Empowering your Meditation with Blessings

NEXT SERIES

Developing True Love

As we make our way into the time of lights and melancholy, song and celebration, this is the perfect moment to increase our focus on love. In Geshe Kelsang's words: “If everybody sincerely practices affectionate love, all problems between each other will be solved and never arise again. This is guaranteed; I will give my signature.”

Wow. This certainly sounds yummier and longer-lasting than our brief season of pumpkin pie and peppermint bark!

In this series, we’ll take a Buddhist's look at giving and generosity, rather than grasping, and at patient acceptance, instead of expecting. We'll practice blending our minds with true love during meditation and learn to carry that essence through every twist and turn as we navigate the final weeks of another year. And we’ll discover that the most precious gift we offer isn't the one wrapped in paper or tied with bows, but the one that comes from the depths of our hearts.

From a good heart, good results will always arise. What a wonder-full way to swing into the new year.

November 18: Our Potential to Love
November 25: Learning to Be Loving
December 2: Giving Fearlessness
December 9: Enlightened Love
December 16: The Joy of Taking and Giving
December 23: No Class
December 30: Healing Ourselves for Others

DETAILS

Our general program classes include Dharma teachings along with guided meditations
Join us at 7:00pm and stay for snacks and "hangout" time afterwards
These classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners
General meditation classes are given as a series, but can also be taken individually
No special clothing is required
No pre-registration is necessary
Chairs are supplied
Everyone welcome!