Soka Gakkai International (SGI-USA) is a well-respected American Buddhist association that promotes world peace and individual happiness based on the teachings of the Nichiren school of Mahayana Buddhism. Our members reflect a cross section of our diverse American society, representing a broad range of ethnic and social backgrounds. This web site includes information about activities on Long Island/SGI-USA. For more in-depth information about the SGI-USA, Nichiren Buddhism and national activitie …

Hello Welcome to the Connecticut Meetup Group “Buddhist Study & Meditation for Cultivating Compassion”. We are a group of warm-heart, sincere Buddhist practitioners and spiritual seekers in search of create more stability, peace of mind, happiness and compassion within our daily lives. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow spiritually, whether you are just beginning or have been studying for many years. In today's day in age compassion and loving-kindness are like rare jewels that are hard to …

The purpose of the Center is to promote the teachings and meditation practices of the Kagyü and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. The Center hosts open meetings every Wednesday 7-9 PM at the Bedford Presbyterian Church, 44 Village Green, Bedford, NY for meditation instruction and practice, dharma talk, tea and cookies social. The meeting is open to anyone interested in Buddhist thought and practices. There is no fee for these meetings but donations are accepted. The organizers and main teach …

Dipamkara Meditation Center is located on the beautiful north shore of Long Island. The Center offers weekly drop-in classes, beginner meditation classes, day courses, classes for children and families, day and weekend retreats, and in-depth study programs. Please visit our website at http://meditationonlongisland.org

The Merrick Dipamkara Meditation Center is located at 389 Merrick Avenue aspproximately one mile south of the Southern State Parkway on the west side of the street. The Center offers weekly drop-in classes, beginner meditation classes, day courses, and in-depth study programs.

[Lord Shakyamuni Buddha:] "I know who is practicing the Way and who is not.  Therefore I expound various teachings to all living beings according to capacities.  I am always thinking: 'How shall I cause all living beings to enter into the unsurpassed Way and quickly become Buddhas?'" Lotus Sutra, Ch. 16, "The Lifespan of the Buddha" The Sangha meets to practice and study Buddhism, with a focus on the Lotus Sutra and in the tradition of the Nichiren Shu.  While the focus is the "One Vehicle" of …

F A M I L Y DHARMA C ome to learn together! Connecticut’s only Buddhist Sunday School 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Twice a month At the Buddhist Faith Fellowship in Middletown Designed especially for families interested in learning to live the Buddha’s Way It’s free of charge but donations are appreciated to cover cost Pre-school, Kindergarten, & 1 st to 12 th grades Registration is simple. Just let us know the name, age, grade of your child, If they have any special needs, if they have some prior kno …

Do Ngak Kunphen Ling promotes Universal Peace through Tibetan Buddhist teachings in order to create enlightened world citizens who work to end the suffering of all beings. DNKL offers classes and training in Buddhist moral discipline, meditative concentration, and transformative wisdom. Check out our Oct 2012 newsletter at Here.

Bay Shore Classes are held at the lovely Drew Patrick Spa located at 128 West Main Street. The spa is conveniently located in the heart of the village just two blocks east of St. Patrick’s Church. Lamrim Meditation: Following the Path of Transformation Sundays ~ 11:30am-1:00pm Classes are held each week on a variety of topics such as deepening relationships, developing contentment, anger, and developing a meditation practice. Although the classes are based on the teachings of Buddhism, you do …

The purpose of the retreats and events offered is to create a supportive community of LGBTQ meditation practitioners on the East Coast who are interested in the Insight Meditation practices of Mindfulness and Lovginkindness.

We are a Buddhist meditation group based in New Britain, CT. We practice loving kindness meditation and are influenced by Zen, Theravada, Pure Land, and Tibetan traditions. Our meetings are held every Thursday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Once a month, we are visited by a Buddhist Monk. All are welcome as we are non-sectarian. Learn how to meditate and calm your mind.

Dipamkara Meditation Buddhist Center Dipamkara Meditation Center – Long Island Dipamkara Meditation Center (DMC) is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island and now the South Shore Branches also. It is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization offering weekly drop-in classes, beginner meditation classes, day courses, classes for children and families, day and weekend retreats, and in-depth study programs. In our effort to help more and more people find inner peace and a meaningful l …

Sayville Branch Sayville classes are held at the charming Sayville Hot Yoga located at 299 Raft Avenue in Sayville.  For more information about the class please call 631.403.4333   Sunday Evenings ~ 7pm -8:30pm Eight Steps to Happiness with Buddhist teacher, Todd Drexler Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso explains eight beautiful verses that comprise one of Buddhism’s best-loved and most enduring teachings. This short text reveals profound yet totally practical methods to enable a …

We share the practice of samatha (tranquility/serenity/calm) meditation. The practice is preserved in the Buddhist tradition, but it predates Buddhism is a practice that may be used by people in any religious or spiritual tradition!

Mother Dharma A Buddhist Gathering for Mothers and Babies A unique opportunity for women to begin or continue their meditative practice and Buddhist studies in an informal community setting during early motherhood. “The heart of reality is a dirty diaper.” Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche This is the true spirit of a Shin life. We use everyday activities as a springboard to sanity. It is our hope that you will join us in an effort to nourish the spiritual foundation of a happy, healthy family. We meet t …

This group will meet up a couple of times a month to, you guessed it, do something spiritual, mainly on a weekend night. The idea is to have something spiritually nourishing to do on a weekend night and to explore different spiritual practices. So we might do a buddhist meditation one week and maybe read some Sufi (i.e. Rumi) poetry another. Your ideas are welcome. So if you are wanting something more in your life, particularly something more spiritual, or you're at least open to trying it out, …

“The aim of insight meditation is to eradicate defilements and to put an end to all suffering, so it deserves the attention of everyone who seeks happiness.” ~Mahasi Sayadaw The Western Connecticut Insight Meditation Society is a community of Insight Meditators at all stages of practice that gather together on a regular basis to learn, to practice and to provide support, inspiration and fellowship to one another. The group gatherings consist of sitting and walking meditation, listening to and di …

Bodhi Meditation is a form of energy healing. Bodhi Meditation is unique in the following ways 1). It channels universal energy rather than working with what’s within one person. It transcends the genetic and physical limits of just one being by relying and drawing energy from the entire universe. 2). The entire human body is the receiver of this energy. The energy’s effects on the body do not rely on certain meridian paths or pressure points of the body, which are the common requirements for …

This group is open to anyone interested in learning about and practicing mindfulness meditation. Each class includes some basic instructions and a guided meditation. This approach focuses on using our daily lives and the challenges we face as fertile ground for cultivating a peaceful mind and open heart. Mindfulness meditation draws on the wisdom of ancient meditation traditions as well as western medicine and neuroscience to train the mind to be calm, focused, attentive, flexible, and efficient …

Looking for individuals at all levels of practice to meet weekly to support and help each other grow in our practice. Study, Buddhist texts, Meditation practices etc...

Clear Mountain Zen Center is a place to practice Zen Buddhism in a supportive and caring environment offering introductory courses for those interested in exploring Zen Buddhism, as well as full practice support, activities, and ceremonies for meingmbers. Membership in the Center is open to all. Zen training, while it arises out of the Buddhist tradition, can serve as a valuable adjunct to any religion, calming and centering the mind and promoting stablity, mindfulness, and clarity. If you are i …

For young men that are interested in Buddhism and how they can change their lives while becoming more engaged in society, their local communities and their families.