As the founder of the Maine Mindfulness Project (www.mainemindfulnessproject.com), I am creating classes and workshops for people interested in learning how to meditate to improve their happiness and well being, as well as for people interested in the spiritual application of meditation. I am a long term student of Khen Rinpoche Tsetan, a Tibetan Buddhist lama. in 2005, he invited to me to teach meditation at the school he founded in India. In addition, he has encouraged me to make this practice …

Cambridge Zen Center is one of the largest Buddhist residential Zen Training centers in the country. CZC was founded in 1973 by early students of Zen Master Seung Sahn, the first Korean Zen master to teach in the West. We offer daily morning and evening meditation and chanting, and weekly public talks and instruction free of charge. Retreats and accommodations are offered for a reasonable price. Zen meditation is a powerful way to clear our mind of habitual thinking. It helps us to balance …

This is a secular meditation group for people looking to practice and to discuss their meditation practice with others.  It is intended to connect people of diverse backgrounds who want to explore mindfulness practice.  Our members have a broad range of meditation experience.  We strive to make this a welcoming group for everyone from beginners to experienced meditators.

Open Awareness Sangha is a group of friends who meet for meditation and discussion on Monday nights, 7:30 pm at the Cambridge Friends Meeting House. (The Friends Meeting House is located at 5 Longfellow Park, Cambridge, MA 02138) The format is very relaxed and open— anyone interested in contemplative practice is welcome! At the heart of these meditation sessions is the silent exploration of what we refer to as Open Awareness. We all know what it means to feel closed, limited, vulnerable, or se …

SERLINGPA MEDITATION CENTER- Cambridge- offers a variety of classes, retreats, and Pujas (chanted prayers), which are open to everyone in the community. Whether you simply want to learn how to calm your mind and discover your own inner peace, or are looking to begin an in-depth Buddhist study program, Serlingpa offers many practical options for people of all backgrounds. We offer ongoing meditation classes in New Bedford; Jamaica Plain; Cambridge; Cape Cod; Fall River; Providence, RI; Portland …

“The Path of Purification” (Visuddhimagga) is regarded as the most detailed manual for meditators. It systematically summarizes and interprets the teaching of the Buddha and the meditation methods contained in the Pali Tipitaka. The manual comprises the Buddhist essential Threefold Training in discipline, meditation and wisdom. The teacher and meditation instructor of this study, Venerable Dhammadipa (Fa Yao), presently the abbot of Chuang Yen Monastery, has been ordained as a Buddhist monk sinc …

May you be happy and warm  :) Since 1989, Boston Old Path Sangha has been practicing meditation and mindfulness in the tradition of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. We have regular meetings several times a week at different locations. These are our regular "sittings"-- meetings in which we practice sitting and walking meditation, read a short passage on the dharma (Buddhist teachings), and share our insights into the teachings and trying to bring mindfulness practice into daily life. You c …

According to all authentic spiritual traditions, reaching peace of mind- a state where there are no problems- is possible. Here we explore and practice the real methods for reaching happiness, as passed down in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. All are welcome. You don't have to be a Buddhist or have a religion. Come and find out what it's all about.

Meditation is a gateway to cultivating inner peace, tapping into our natural wisdom and providing a break from day-to-day stress.  It helps developing our innate ability of awareness and re-connect us with our most natural way of being. Every Tuesday night in downtown Andover, we sit for 30 minutes of guided Vipassana meditation followed by a brief discussion.  On Wednesday nights, we offer a variety of styles of meditation, with a different one each week.  Styles on Wednesday include those base …

Anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism may join and/or attend any practice or events.  Excellent opportunities to join in community and experience profound teachings and access to authentic experienced practitioners from Tibet and western senior students.

The Cambridge Foundation for Active Compassion Meditation Group offers guided meditations of loving communion and awareness adapted from Tibet for people of all backgrounds and faiths. Everyone is welcome - those with little or no meditation experience, as well as those with much experience who want a fresh approach to their deepest nature. For more information check out www.foundationforactivecompassion.org We meet the first and second Saturday of every month from 10:00 am at the Cambridge Frie …

Natural Dharma Fellowship is an organization of Buddhist practitioners offering basic meditation instructions in the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Our practices emphasize the innate wisdom of one’s inherent being and are led by Lama Willa and Natural Dharma meditation teachers. There is an option to pursue a Vajrayana path with Lama Willa for those drawn to it. We meet for meditation and discussion on Tuesday evenings from 7-8.30pm at the Cambridge Friends Meeting House …

We follow the teachings & meditation practices of Anam Thubten. We meditate and then watch / listen to a DVD or CD of one of his teachings. All are welcome to attend! His teachings are wonderful, fresh, simple, clear, and full of genuine insight and often humor. You don't have to be Buddhist or a longtime meditator to join us. The people and the space are friendly, warm, relaxing and inviting. We are at 56 Elm Street, the studio attached to the Elm Street Assisted Living Center in Topsham. Conta …

My name is Cecilia Howard and I am a facilitator and teacher of mindfulness and meditation. I have been practicing meditation for well over 20 years now and have found it to be a most useful and fulfilling means of managing the stresses and strains of daily life. While my earlier meditation and mindfulness experience was rooted in a Buddhist tradition, I do not consider myself a Buddhist. What I am is someone who recognizes the benefits and vital need of making  meditation and mindfulness practi …

Emergent Zen is a community - committed to waking up & showing up - - cultivating clarity, insight, & compassion in ourselves as we live our lives in our world.  We are a regional (Portland, ME) member of the Hollow Bones Rinzai Zen Order (www.mondozen.org), practicing the Five Training Elements: 1) Sacred Stewardship, 2) Integral Worldview-Practice, 3) Emotional Maturity and Integrity, 4) Conscious Embodiment, 5) Genuine Insight.

The Greater Boston Zen Center, located in Cambridge, offers an extensive schedule of Zen Buddhist meditation practice and periodic Zen meditation retreats. The Center also offers meditation classes. The Greater Boston Zen Center is an affiliate of Boundless Way Zen. We offer one-day meditation retreats at our location in Cambridge, and multi-day meditation retreats at the Boundless Way Zen temple in Worcester, MA. Classes in various topics in Zen and Buddhism are also offered. We also have a sis …

Lets get together and learn Buddhist meditation! A regular meditation practice provides the clarity and perspective necessary to discover purpose and create personal change. It’s easy to learn to meditate. Meditations taught will include the Mindfulness of Breathing, development of loving-kindness (Metta Bhavana) and walking meditation. These forms have been found to be supportive and helpful to most everyone by helping us to focus, to become more at ease, to know our own minds more fully. We pr …

Everyday Buddhism is a community group that come together to learn about and practice Buddhism. We are new, and experienced Buddhist practitioners, as well as people who are simple interested in the teachings and philosophy of Buddhism. We are a non-sectarian Buddhist group that welcomes all Buddhists and non-Buddhists of all faiths and traditions. This group will focus on applying Buddhism principles, tenets, and practices in our daily lives. We are not as concerned with rituals and mediation a …

One Heart Zen: Learn & join in Zen Meditation (Zazen) near Union Square. Whether you are a long time practitioner, a recent beginner, or just thinking about it, you are welcome. Weekday mornings, Monday through Friday at 6:50AM for 40 minutes. Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM for zazen instruction, zazen, and talks and discussions on Zen and Buddhist practice. I’m John. I’ve been living in this neighborhood for 17 years and sitting zazen for 40 years. A somewhat unorthodox Soto Zen Pri …