Meditation Classes in New York City

Awakening the Heart

An Introductory Course to
Buddhist Meditation
at Chakarasambara Buddhist Center

Saturday, July 31, 1 - 3 pm
(12 per class/free for members)

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.

The Practice Class: Introduction to Prayers

with Adrienne Weiss
at Chakrasambara Buddhist Center

Saturday, August 7
10am - noon
($15 / Free for members)

So often we feel disconnected and alone, we yearn for a deeper connection but don't know how to achieve it. In this practice class we learn methods for connecting to a source of supreme inner peace and love using Buddhist prayers - which are essentially guided meditations. The act of praying not only connects us to the inspiration of the Buddhas, but to our own pure potential. Focusing our intention through prayer helps us to transform ourselves and our world.

No pre-registration required. Everyone welcome!

New Series: A Taste of Meditation

with Karla Hassenstein
at Chakrasambara Buddhist Center

Saturday August 21, 3 sessions
($6 session / $15 day/ free for members)

This workshop is like a 'sampler' dish. Each of three sessions will begin with a clear explanation on some facet of meditation practice, followed by a guided meditation. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. The course will leave you with a 'taste' of meditation, and will function as a starter kit to get you going on your meditation practice at home.

3 sessions: 10:00 - 11:15am | 11:45am - 1:00pm | 2:30 - 3:45pm

Transforming Adversity Weekend Course

Change Your Mind. Change Your World

Taught by Gen Samten and Kadam Morten

Friday, September 10–Sunday, September 12
at the Kadampa Meditation Center, Glen Spey, NY

Often we can feel that the problems appearing in our world and in our lives are insurmountable. We respond to crisis with fear, anxiety and discouragement. We may feel there is nothing we can do to improve things, that even our best efforts will be wasted and nothing will change. However, this is not the case. According to Buddhist wisdom, there is a limitless potential for world transformation abiding within our own mind. Changing our mind will definitely change the world we and others experience.

During this weekend course taught jointly by Gen Samten and Kadam Morten, we will examine this direct relationship between mind and world, and learn to identify with our potential to transform personal and global suffering into the basis for tremendous inner growth. By transforming adversity into the spiritual path, we will vastly increase our innate good qualities of love, compassion, and wisdom and discover how to live a life of great meaning and joy!

Register by calling 845-856-9000

Friday, September 10, 8pm–Sunday, September 12, 6pm
$85, plus accommodations

Day rates:
$10 Friday night intro
$50 Saturday (includes Lunch & Supper)
$35 Sunday (includes Lunch – Supper $5 extra)

**All proceeds benefit the International Temples Project**

Free Talk and Guided Meditation

Creating a Joyful Life

Meditation and the Art of Happiness
with Kadam Morten

2 Free Talks at 2 Locations

Mon. Sept. 13, 7:00–9:00pm (FREE)
At New York New Church, 114 W 35th Street

Thurs. Sept. 16, 7:00-9:00pm (FREE)
At Chakrasambara Buddhist Center, 322 8th Ave. Suite 502

Within our mind lies an extraordinary potential for inner peace and happiness. Through the simple practice of meditation we can learn to access that potential. In meditation we learn to let go of the agitated states of mind, such as anger, that produce unhappiness, and instead to cultivate peaceful, creative minds such as love, acceptance, wisdom and joy. What’s more we learn to transform our day-today experiences, especially our conflicts and problems, into opportunities for developing these joyful minds. In this way we learn the art of happiness and the special skill of creating a joyful life.

This free talk will include two guided meditations and a chance to ask questions.

Pre-registration not nessesary. Everyone is welcome.

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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. The Practice Class: Introduction to Prayers with Adrienne Weiss at Chakrasambara Buddhist Center Saturday, August 7 10am - noon ($15 / Free for members) So often we feel disconnected and alone, we yearn for a deeper connection but don't know how to achieve it. In this practice class we learn methods for connecting to a source of supreme inner peace and love using Buddhist prayers - which are essentially guided meditations. The act of praying not only connects us to the inspiration of the Buddhas, but to our own pure potential. Focusing our intention through prayer helps us to transform ourselves and our world. No pre-registration required. Everyone welcome! New Series: A Taste of Meditation with Karla Hassenstein at Chakrasambara Buddhist Center Saturday August 21, 3 sessions ($6 session / $15 day/ free for members) This workshop is like a 'sampler' dish. Each of three sessions will begin with a clear explanation on some facet of meditation practice, followed by a guided meditation. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. The course will leave you with a 'taste' of meditation, and will function as a starter kit to get you going on your meditation practice at home. 3 sessions: 10:00 - 11:15am \| 11:45am - 1:00pm \| 2:30 - 3:45pm Transforming Adversity Weekend Course Change Your Mind. Change Your World Taught by Gen Samten and Kadam Morten Friday, September 10–Sunday, September 12 at the Kadampa Meditation Center, Glen Spey, NY Often we can feel that the problems appearing in our world and in our lives are insurmountable. We respond to crisis with fear, anxiety and discouragement. We may feel there is nothing we can do to improve things, that even our best efforts will be wasted and nothing will change. However, this is not the case. According to Buddhist wisdom, there is a limitless potential for world transformation abiding within our own mind. Changing our mind will definitely change the world we and others experience. During this weekend course taught jointly by Gen Samten and Kadam Morten, we will examine this direct relationship between mind and world, and learn to identify with our potential to transform personal and global suffering into the basis for tremendous inner growth. By transforming adversity into the spiritual path, we will vastly increase our innate good qualities of love, compassion, and wisdom and discover how to live a life of great meaning and joy! Register by calling 845-856-9000 Friday, September 10, 8pm–Sunday, September 12, 6pm $85, plus accommodations Day rates: $10 Friday night intro $50 Saturday (includes Lunch & Supper) $35 Sunday (includes Lunch – Supper $5 extra) All proceeds benefit the International Temples Project Free Talk and Guided Meditation Creating a Joyful Life Meditation and the Art of Happiness with Kadam Morten 2 Free Talks at 2 Locations Mon. Sept. 13, 7:00–9:00pm (FREE) At New York New Church, 114 W 35th Street Thurs. Sept. 16, 7:00-9:00pm (FREE) At Chakrasambara Buddhist Center, 322 8th Ave. Suite 502 Within our mind lies an extraordinary potential for inner peace and happiness. Through the simple practice of meditation we can learn to access that potential. In meditation we learn to let go of the agitated states of mind, such as anger, that produce unhappiness, and instead to cultivate peaceful, creative minds such as love, acceptance, wisdom and joy. What’s more we learn to transform our day-today experiences, especially our conflicts and problems, into opportunities for developing these joyful minds. In this way we learn the art of happiness and the special skill of creating a joyful life. This free talk will include two guided meditations and a chance to ask questions. Pre-registration not nessesary. Everyone is welcome.	Please Note: All Monday Classes will be held at CBC until Sep. 13 Mondays Buddha's Guide to a Joyful Life at CBC, Chelsea New Series Starts Thursday Freedom from Painful Emotions at CBC, Chelsea Awakening the Heart An Introductory Course to Buddhist Meditation Saturday July 31 Post NKT Summer Festival Retreat at KMC NY with Kadam Morten August 13 - 17 ______________________ Summer Festival 2010, UK July 23 – August 7 Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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