Greetings! This Meditation and Study Group is a group belonging to the Palyul School of Tibetan Buddhism. Palyul is one of the six great "mother monasteries" following the Nyingma School, or Ancient Translation Tradition, of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery was founded in 1665 in the Kham province of eastern Tibet (present-day Baiyu, Sichuan, China) by Kunzang Sherab, the First Palyul Throne Holder. The purpose of this study group is to offer regular meditation opportunities along with classes le …

This meeting is gives a broad introduction to Buddhist meditation, ideas, and practice. A typical class consists of a guided meditation to reduce stress, tension and distractions, followed by a short lecture in how to apply Buddhist principles into daily life. Time is allowed for questions and answers, and a final meditation. These classes are open to everyone, and suitable for "drop-in" attendance, but can also form the basis for a Buddhist practice. Please come whenever you like! This class is …

It's time for Spring Cleaning and Back to Basics. We will review the Four Noble Truths and The Three Characteristics of Existence once again and apply them to everyday experiences. This will be a great opportunity for new attendees to learn the basics and for veteran practitioners to deepen their practice and incorporate these teachings fully into their response to life. As always, there will be presentation, meditation and discussion led by Alan Oliver.

Menlha Kadampa Buddhist Center was founded on the knowledge that it is possible for everyone to cultivate positive states of mind that will lead to calmness and inner peace. We strive to provide a conducive environment for people in New Jersey to deepen their understanding and experience of meditation practice and Buddhist studies. Meditation is the heart of Buddhist practice. Through meditation, we can gain deep insight into how to be happy and deal with life’s challenges successfully.

Our ideal is to maintain a balance of study and meditation. For this purpose we meet together on Sundays for meditation in the morning and study in the afternoon. We also have special learning intensives for deeper study, which deepens our meditation. Our regular classes are traditional: the resident teacher explains a Buddhist text and the students ask questions. We also have visiting teachers who may be either Tibetan or American, but the classes are always in English. The topics are religion, …

I hope to develop a community of meditators in Ocean County NJ. The goal is to have regular meditation sessions together regardless of what tradition of Buddhism you follow. We will come together to practice dhamma and share dhamma.

The Mindfulness Practice Group is a community, a sangha, supporting each other in meditatve practices. We are peer-led and lay-led: We are all each others' teachers. All are welcome to sit with us; our group practices are Buddhist, yet we respect all meditative practices and celebrate the diversity of practice among us. The MPG was established nearly two decades ago as a sangha in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen master and founder of the Order of Interbeing, whose speech and p …

What: This is a *free, open ongoing mindfulness meditation group for both beginners and experienced practitioners. *The class is free for all participants. Donations are gratefully accepted, but are in no way required our sought. While the forms of meditation we practice are rooted in Buddhist teachings, the study and practice of mindfulness and insight meditation is applicable to anyone from any background or religion, and all are welcome. Each class will include: guided meditation, instruction …

Let's get together to meditate for inner happiness. This group is for anyone who want to relax and reduce stress from hard work or study. We'll meet once or twice a week to meditate together for one hour.

"We work on ourselves in order to help others, but also we help others in order to work on ourselves." Pema Chodron This meet-up group is for meditators in the Tibetan Buddhist lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rimpoche, with a special place in our hearts for the teachings of Pema Chodron. We practice and contemplate meditation techniques, such as shamatha vipassana, tonglen, maitre, meditation on the body, and yoga. Every meditator needs a sangha! : )

We provide meditation classes and Buddhist teachings in Annapolis. Taught by qualified local teachers, the meditation classes are very relaxing and the talks are easy to understand and apply to our daily lives. Our classes are perfect for both beginners and those with experience.

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings and the 2nd and 4th Sunday evenings at 7pm at 2-B Oakway Road, Timonium, MD 21093. We also meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at noon at One Wisdom Fellowship, 500 E. 39th Street , At the corner of Greenmount Ave. (York Rd.) and 39th St. Baltimore, MD 21218 . Please determine if you can commit to attending any of these sittings before you join the group. Join the Insight Meditation group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreInsightMeditation …

Welcome to the "Art of Living" South Jersey Meditates Group ! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to live life to it's fullest potential. This group is open to ALL people of all faiths and backgrounds interested in exploring the various options for a peaceful, happy, and healthy life. The vast majority of our workshops and courses are organized by volunteers who are interested in sharing the approach and the benefits this non-profit has to offer in the realm of s …

Meet other people interested in Zen Meditation. Zen is not a path of faith, nor opposed to any faith--just sitting in silence with others and watching the breath. Our initial goal is to learn to live in the moment by experiencing a deepening of our concentration over time. Any person who would like to experience the beauty, peace and connectedness of just sitting in silence with other people is encouraged to come and sit with us. No need to RSVP to Meetup.  Once you know where we are, all you ha …

We are a meditation group (sangha) that meets on Tuesday evenings in Frenchtown, NJ at 7:15 pm and Thursday evenings at 7:15 pm in Riegelsville Pa. We have a weekly talk related to meditation and being aware of the true nature of existence and a twenty-minute breath focused meditation. Al faiths, no faiths, beginners and longtime beginners welcome. More information can be found at crossrivermeditation.com

If you’re ready to be kind to yourself, join us. Sit in a chair, close your eyes and be in the stillness. We meet the second Saturday morning each month to explore the nature of the personality and the nature of being itself. With awareness as a tool we study the mind-body process as well as the experience of stillness. As is traditional for mindfulness meditation teachings, there is no fee for the teacher. Please contribute $15 to cover costs. New to meditation or short on time? Our gatherings …

This group started in 1997 becasue we wanted to explore and learn about Kadampa Buddism and meditation and open this up for others. Since then we've grown into an active community.  We are a diverse group of people all seeking to bring greater peace and happiness into daily life.  We welcome everyone to join no matter your beliefs, background, or culture.

We are a group of meditators of varying experience that come together for meditation every week.  Our group is open to all, no matter what level of experience.  It is our experience, that sitting together in meditation creates a powerful, shared experience of calm abiding. It is our experience that the wisdom of the whole is greater than the individual, so we come together to meditate and support each other in meditation, in cultivating mindfulness, awareness and learning.  It is our belief that …

LATEST: Meetups to be scheduled soon (next couple of weeks), probably every 2-4 weeks, probably late afternoon on Saturdays (~2pm), probably a center city coffee shop, possibly university city/west philly ~34th-45th, possibly south philly ~8th and Christian-ish. Please message me through the meetup interface with suggestions and preferences. This group is for deeply analytical people who are simultaneously, actively engaged in some sort of contemplative path (e.g. Vipassana, Zazen, etc.) and som …

Original Mind Zen Sangha is a community of American Zen Buddhists practicing in the lineage of Korean Zen Master Seung Sahn. The sangha is led by Andre Doshim Halaw, a Zen priest and teacher in the Five Mountain Zen Order. Our purpose is to support one another on the Buddhist Path, to wake up to our true, original mind (Buddha Nature), and to manifest this inherent perfection in our everyday lives. Please come join us for meditation, Dharma talks, Zen services, and (optional) interviews with the …

Have you ever tried to maintain a meditation practice and struggled with it? Do you get blissful on the cushion, yet still act in negative ways in your life? Have you never tried meditation at all, perhaps for fear of religious structures? Mondo Zen is a facilitated dialog to access and ground in the clarity of original mind, and a practice method to enlighten our mental and emotional habits in our daily lives. One need not "become Buddhist" to benefit from from Mondo Zen. It is a non-denominati …

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 in the SGI-USA. For more in-depth information about the SGI-USA, Nichiren Buddhism and national activities, pleas …

SGI-USA Baltimore Two-Spirits Group is a fellowship Nichiren Buddhists who identify as LGBT and our allies. We meet monthly to discuss how to apply Buddhist principles in everyday life and our communities at our local Baltimore Community Center as well as participate in interfaith events throughout the region. The purpose of our group is to promote peace, culture, and education in our homes and communities. All meetings are open to the general public, unless otherwise noted.

Mindfullness meditation group utilizing the practice of Thich Nhat Hanh for sitting and walking meditation. We are absolutely INCLUSIVE to all religious traditions in the spirit of Living Buddha, Living Christ. Our foucs is on mindfulness practices and way of life and we encourage whatever faith based religion if any you bring to the group. If you are one who can sense that our own peace of mind is the greatest gift we give to those we love, than the energy of mindfulness might be right for you. …

Dharma Moon Sangha is a Mindfulness meditation group in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh / Plum Village We meet every Tuesday evening at Unity of the Lehigh Valley, 26 N. Third St, Emmaus, PA 18049. Meetings start at 7:30 PM and end between 9:00 PM and 9:15 PM. Please arrive 15 minutes early to prepare for the start of the meeting. Those seeking to learn Mindfulness meditation are welcome as well as seasoned meditators looking for a group to practice with.

"In order to meet the challenges facing all of us, we will need a spirituality grounded in the human heart, rather than beliefs or ideals. One that cultivates the best in each of us, challenges us to function at the level of full self-expression, and affirms the fundamental and immeasurable value of every living being." - Seijaku Roshi We strive to live a more authentic, compassionate, and engaged life. "Through daily meditation, prayer, and contemplation, in our Zen Community, we aspire to be t …

Greetings and Welcome to the new look of South Jersey Mindfulness. My name is mary 'i" and i am the caretaker of a farm with 100 chickens, 10 guineas, lots of herbs and veggies and cats and dogs. Teacher I am a teacher, leader and connector of spiritual practices here in South Jersey.  I have studied under Bob Proctor from the movie “The Secret” for the past 4 years and on my own for about 20 years. In my capacity as a teacher i teach “Think & Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill, “The Science of Gett …

We offer Tai Chi, meditation, and Yoga classes in Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas. A core part of our practice is the Taoist philosophy of Wuwei – usually translated as “not-doing” or “not-doing doing”. We interpret Wuwei to mean that by not interfering with our own action, the most optimal action can be achieved. So although we are externally practicing some form of Tai Chi, meditation, Yoga, etc., the real practice is letting go of our own blockages and interferences. We strongly emphasize …