Inviting all Buddhist from all traditions to come together for various Events.

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.

The Tibetan Book of The Dead: Liberation Through Understanding in the Between is a significant Tibetan Buddhist text meant to guide one through, the experiences that the consciousness has after dying, during the interval between death and the next life. It is useful in not only preparing for one's own death but also as a way of aiding those who have already passed and need assistance during the in between stage. This group is intended for those who wish to meet and study translations and comment …

The OPEN MUSIC ENSEMBLE, established in 2006, is an evolving cooperative of versatile professional music improvisers. Our music is from (and for) the heart and spirit. It is universal, para-national, trans-cultural, egalitarian, and non-sectarian. It is for everyone - for listening, meditation, relaxation, contemplation, healing, and, if you wish, dancing.    We offer several different musical experiences. We present Music and Meditation monthly at Tibet House and sometimes elsewhere. In this pr …

Zenyasa Yoga & Wellness Studio is now offering FREE yoga classes in Central Park on Sundays! Come join us and experience this truly unique style of yoga that has been carefully designed to cultivate functional strength and flexibility, musculo-skeletal balance, and mental well-being. Classes includes a blend of Zen meditation, mindfulness-based conditioning exercises and flow yoga, with alternating class themes to ensure a well balanced practice that systematically addresses every major muscle g …

Younge Drodul Ling is a non-sectarian and non-political center of traditional Tibetan Buddhism, studying the great masters of all lineages-Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya and Gelug-under the spiritual direction of Younge Khachab Rinpoche. Our main focus is on Dzogchen meditation and teachings.

This group was created to promote awareness of the Rigpa NYC center and the events it hosts. The purpose of the group is to highlight current and upcoming events for those interested in learning how to meditate and integrating the practice into their everyday lives. People interested in finding a quiet space in NYC to just sit and meditate among like-minded people should join!

Slip free of daily concerns, Rejuvenation and health are closer than you think! Derived from ancient Buddhist theory, Bodhi Meditation offers a unique methodology that stimulates physical renewal and promotes general health. Acclaimed as a natural stress relief system, it further revitalizes the mind and frees the spirit, facilitating improvements in both mental clarity and physical well-being. For detail, visit http://www.bodhimeditationsociety.org/

NYC Meditate in Prospect Park & Central Park for Free Please always check on the Meetup event to see if it has been cancelled if it has been raining or bad weather looks likely. Thank you. Well, that about says it all! I've been thinking for some time about getting a group of people together to practice meditation in the park. It would be really wonderful to get everyone together. And there is a special beauty about a group of people practicing meditation in the park - especially in New York, th …

Have you ever been interested in going to a Buddhist event in New York City and not been able to find it? Or, even worse, heard about it after it happened??? This page will feature the upcoming visits to New York of extraordinary Buddhist teachers plus interesting classes happening around town and in the greater New York City metro area (+ a short trip away too). The calendar on MeetUp will help everyone see what is coming.   Hope you find this helpful!!!     Check out the "Dharma Dr …

A great way to get Dharma connected in New York!   For people interested in Buddhism or meditation or just leading a kinder life who are up for meeting like minded people.    Dharma Drink is now Self Service!    The table is always reserved in the same spot - just show up and see what happens  - just like if you were hanging out meeting other Buddhists and travelers randomly in Kathamandu or India. And don't take the RSVP too seriously - people are coming now who don't RSVP. The word is getting …

"Associate with virtuous friends". Make this quote from the Dhammapada a reality and support your practice by associating with fellow practitioners! All Buddhists and all those curious about Buddhism are welcome. Also see our sister site at www.NothingToDoNowhereToGo.com, a Buddhist Social Network site trying to further this principal.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) utilizes the ancient art of Buddhist awareness and the insights of Science to address the enormously stressful times that we live in. Mindfulness is a part of everyone's experience and can be utilized to help us with: anxiety, depression and stress. Mindfulness also helps us cultivate greater resilency for life's inevitable ups and downs. Our suffering is real and no surprise with the speed and complexity of our lives as well as the stunning degree of ch …