Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:45pm
$10 per class, free for supporting members
Queens Buddhist Meditation Class
Mind Healing: The Magical Practice of Taking & Giving with Henry Green
Explore one of Buddhism’s most powerful practices with Henry Green
The practice of Taking & Giving (Tonglen) uses the natural rhythm of our breathing to imagine taking away the suffering of others and giving them happiness, love, and inner peace.
Over six weeks, we will learn how to develop the inner qualities needed to make this profound practice meaningful and accessible. Through meditation, reflection, and practical teachings, we will learn how to cultivate a compassionate heart, overcome self-centered ways of thinking, and develop a genuine wish for others to be free from suffering and experience lasting happiness.
Rather than feeling overwhelmed by the suffering we see around us, our compassion and love grows. Our world begins to change. We discover that the happiness we give to others becomes a source of happiness from within our own mind.
November 5: The Powerful Mind Compassion
November 12: How to Remove the Suffering of the World
November 19: Our Greatest Wish for Others: Happiness
November 26: No Class
December 3: Giving Love to Others
December 10: Taking & Giving
December 17: Becoming a Friend of the World with Woo Jung Cho
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
Pre-registration is recommended as we start on time; walk-ins are also welcome
Chairs are supplied
Everyone welcome!
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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.
OTHER GENERAL PROGRAM CLASSES OFFERED THIS WEEK
Williamsburg Kadampa Meditation Center Branch
Meditation and Buddhism classes
offered throughout the week
Everyone welcome
Wisdom – Helping the World Through Healing the Mind
Monday General Program Class
7:00 – 8:30pm
with Kadam Morten
Upper West Side Buddhist Meditation Class
Monday General Program Class
6:30 – 7:45pm
with Sally Blue
Wisdom – Helping the World Through Healing the Mind
Tuesday Morning General Program Class
11:15am – 12:45pm
with Kadam Morten
For Goodness Sake: The Merry Practice of Making Merit
Tuesday Night General Program Class
5:30 – 6:30pm
with Paige Polisner
Williamsburg General Program Class
Meditation and Buddhism classes
offered throughout the week
Everyone welcome
Harlem Buddhist Meditation Class – Thursdays
Thursday General Program Class
6:30 – 7:45pm
with Alex Bonano
Riverdale Buddhist Meditation Class
Friday General Program Class
3:30 – 4:30pm
with Tracy Oshaughnessy
Harlem Buddhist Meditation Class – Sundays
Sunday General Program Class
10:00 – 11:15am
with Julie Stewart
Triggered: The Mechanics of Anger and the Wisdom of Acceptance
Sunday Morning GP Series
11:00am – 12:30pm
with Kadam Morten
