Queens Buddhist Meditation Class

The Happiness Habit

The kindest thing we can do for ourselves and others in 2025 is to develop the happiness habit and embrace a new way of being. We know from experience that our thoughts create our world, so our mind can be our best friend or worst enemy. How wonderful it would be to relate to ourselves and our world in a way that naturally allows happiness and joy to arise from within. Buddha showed that by cultivating the habit of positive thinking through meditation, we can engage in life in a light and relaxed way that not only affords us a rich sense of well-being but also brings a joyful energy to all our relationships and interactions.

January 9: A New Way of Being
January 16: The Power of Breathing Meditation
January 23: Why Change is Possible
January 30: Creating Positive Mental Pathways
February 6: Seeing the Best in Ourselves with Henry Green
February 13: Seeing the Best in Others with Henry Green
February 20: No Class, Mid Winter Break
February 27: Flowing From Joy to Joy

NEXT SERIES

Death As An Ally: How The Meditation On Death Empowers Us To Live Fully In The Moment

Of all the meditations Buddha taught, it's the meditation on death that leaves the deepest impression, strongly influencing our actions. This is because an abiding awareness of our own mortality is supremely clarifying. We stop obsessing over the small stuff and prioritize our life around what matters most. In this sense, the meditation on death is profoundly life-affirming. It makes us appreciate the preciousness of our human life, giving rise to an experience of joy, gratitude, and a powerful motivation to make the most of every moment. By training to be mindful of our mortality, death becomes an ally that helps us live our best life fully, joyfully, and meaningfully.

March 6: Aligning Our Life With What Matters Most

March 13 :Understanding Death From a Buddhist Perspective

March 20: Embracing Our Existential Vulnerability

March 27: Appreciating The Preciousness of Our Human Life

April 3: Discovering How Fortunate We Already Are

April 10: Infusing Our Life With A Sense of Deep Joy

April 17: No Class - Meditation In Queens Social Outing

April 24: Living Fully In The Moment

DETAILS

Our general program classes include Dharma teachings along with guided meditations
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
Please bring a government issued photo ID to check in at the Lobby.
No special clothing is required
Registration is recommended; walk-ins are also welcome
Chairs are supplied
Everyone welcome!

CLASS LOCATION

Hunters Point Community Middle School, 1-50 51st Avenue, Second Floor Library, Long Island City, NY 11101

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MEDITATION IS FOR EVERYONE, JOIN US!

Meditation is about understanding and transforming our mind, shifting our mental state from negative to positive ones that cause true happiness. Meditation connects us to the extraordinary potential within our own mind. Through meditation we discover that our mind is vast, light, the very nature of peace and joy, and infinitely flexible. This discovery opens us up to a whole new perspective: We can change. We can heal. We can flourish from within and benefit all the people in our lives and beyond. Join us for a joyful exploration of the art of flourishing from a modern Buddhist perspective. Meditation in Queens provides weekly in-person meditation classes in Long Island City and we seek to expand our offerings in the future to Sunnyside, Astoria, Jackson Heights and other neighborhoods of Queens through pop-ups and regular class offerings.