Meditation Classes in New York City

Awakening the Heart

An Introductory Course to
Buddhist Meditation
at Chakarasambara Buddhist Center

Saturday, February 13 11 - 1pm
Saturday, February 27 1 - 3 pm
(12 per class/free for cardholders)

This introductory course is designed especially for beginners.

In this course you will learn meditation and the Buddhist approach to training the mind. Applying these methods in your everyday life will lead to happiness, a sense of purpose and harmony in your relationships. This is a beginner course open to everyone. Dress comfortably. Cushions and chairs are available. No pre-registration required. Everyone is welcome.

A Celebration of Love

A Valentine's Day Special

With Kadam Morten, Sara Wendt et al.
at Chakrasambara Buddhist Center

Saturday, February 13
7:00 - 9:30 pm
(FREE)

The evening will begin with the brief practice of Buddha Maitreya, the Buddha of love, along with a guided meditation on love. Kadam Morten will then host an informal discussion on the topic of love and improving relationships. A perfect opportunity to ask those questions you've been dying to ask. Finally there will a bit of entertainment, including some love songs (with a spiritual twist) performed live, and some time to enjoy each others company. Refreshments provided. Everyone is welcome.

Dealing with Depression

with Karla Hassenstein
at Chakrasambara Buddhist Center

Saturday February 20
10 - 3:30pm
($30 / Free for cardholders)

There is widespread chronic depression in our society these days, and everyone finds themselves battling the blues from time to time. By understanding the sources of unhappiness within our mind we can learn special methods for alleviating our depression. Eventually we can stabilize an experience of inner peace and joy. No pre-registration required. Open to everyone.

The Practice Class: The Art of Receiving Blessings

with Kadam Morten
at Chakrasambara Buddhist Center
Saturday, February 27
9 - 12pm
($15 / Free for cardholders)

A chance to explore the meaning of some the ritual practices and prayers of our tradition, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. Today's topic: blessings - bringing power to your practice.
9:00am - 9:45am - A guided meditation on connecting to Buddha using the Prayers for Meditation
10:30 - 12:00 - An explanation on blessings, followed by discussion and guided meditation.

No pre-registration required. Open to everyone!

Abiding in Freedom

Training in Emptiness - A Meditation Retreat
with Kadam Morten
At the Kadampa Meditation Center, Glen Spey, NY

March 5 - 7

Online Registration Now Open

During this weekend retreat in the serene and beautiful environment of the Kadampa Meditation Center and Temple we will explore the liberating meditation on emptiness. Emptiness is the word by Buddha to describe the ultimate nature of reality. It is not a nihilistic nothingness, but rather an experience of freedom from limitation that allows us to let go of our painful ways of relating to ourselves and the world. It is a source of joy, creativity and healing that we can all tap into at any time. Through meditating on emptiness we can quickly become the person we wish to be, and we open ourselves to our potential for complete liberation and enlightenment.

Kadam Morten will guide us into a practical experience of the meditation on emptiness, showing us to integrate this joyful meditation into our own daily practice.

The Kadampa Meditation Center, our beautiful retreat center set in the woodlands close to the Delaware river, is only two hours from the city.

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