Discover Nichiren Shu Buddhism. We offer a form of Buddhist practice based on the Lotus Sutra and the teachings of the 12th century monk Nichiren Shonin. While there are nearly 40 Nichiren based schools, we are the orthodox school practicing Mahayana Buddhism based on the Lotus Sutra. We have rich traditions and rituals and offer services in both shindoku (faith language) as well as English. We also offer meditation, study of the Lotus Sutra, study of Nichiren Shonin's writings and sutra chantin …

"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! : )

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …

Please join our growing group of people of all ages in the Red Bank NJ area who are interested in developing inner peace and contentment through meditation. Classes are held once a week on a variety of topics such as anger, deepening relationships, developing contentment, and developing a meditation practice. Although the classes are based on the teachings of Buddhism, you don’t have to be Buddhist to benefit from the teachings. This is a group for people interested in life transformation, pers …

Please join our growing group of people of all ages in the Ridgewood NJ area who are interested in developing inner peace and contentment through meditation. Classes are held once a week on a variety of topics such as anger, deepening relationships, developing contentment, and developing a meditation practice. Although the classes are based on the teachings of Buddhism, you don’t have to be Buddhist to benefit from the teachings. Classes are offered through the Dharmachakra Buddhist Center, whi …

The Palyul International Mandala group is created by a practitioner of Palyul NYC who wants to share the up and coming events in NYC and in other states of the US. Palyul International is a worldwide Tibetan Buddhism organization, it is also one of the four main Tibetan Buddhism lineage, if you wish to learn more about the Palyul International, please go visit: www.palyul.org In New York City, Palyul also has weekly practice and meditation open for the public for free. For more information, pl …

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 are a group of sincere, warm-hearted Buddhist practitioners studying Mahayana & Vajrayana Buddhism. We provide newcomers to Buddhism as well as established practitioners an opportunity to study, cultivate, learn practices, and meditate. Buddhism provides us with tools to discover the true nature of reality as we analyze and reflect upon our lives to understand the causes and conditions that shape the world around us, discover how to uproot negative emotions and habitual patterns, and learn ho …

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 …

Welcome to the Rehoboth Beach Community Buddhist Meditation Center's Web page. We meet for silent meditation and engaged Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhist studies, every Sunday,3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. We meet inside of the Parish Hall, downstairs, in the shrine room of All Saints Episcopal Church, 18 Olive Avenue Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. We welcome anyone who would like to explore meditation as a way to learn how to evaluate and examine the premises of their thoughts and experiences that arise out of …

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …

Are you a queer woman and a buddhist practitioner, or interested in buddhism and meditation? Are you looking for friends and community? QueerDharma Women is a group for queer, bi, trans, gay, lesbian women who are buddhist practitioners, or are interested in meditation and buddhism. Find out about our events and sign up!  We gather for meditation, teachings, films, outings, and to make friends and socialize. Background: This group originated in New York City with the women who attend the QueerDh …

The Four Noble Truths are not any religion at all. They are a methodology: 1. to understand the problem; 2. to realize the origination of the problem; 3. to cease the problem only if the origination of the problem is ceased; 4. to establish the procedure and path to cease the origination of the problem; 5. to practice the right path to cease the problem; 6. to liberate from the problem. There are no formal prerequisites and the classes are free. Let's explore the original teachings of the histor …

Founded by Dean and Maggy Sluyter, our Natural Meditation sangha is devoted to nondual, contemplative approaches of Buddhist and Advaita teachings. We focus on directly experiencing the awareness and peace always present – even in the midst of seeming chaos and uncontrolled thoughts. Our intention is to take the fruits of this direct experience “off the meditation cushion” and into our everyday lives. New Jersey towns served by Natural Meditation of NJ include Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Cranfo …

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.

I've been waiting for 2012 now for a few years.  As we have approached this year, it certainly seems as though there have been massive changes:  financially, politically, religious, weather, natural disasters...and, it seems, an increase in the interest of spirituality. No one knows for certain what Dec 21, 2012 will bring, if anything. For those of you who are concerned that it is the end of the world...take heart...In a book called "The Secret History of the End of the World," it seems that …

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. …

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 …

These teachings help us to integrate all of our spiritual practices into a unified progression toward lasting happiness.

Please join our growing group of people of all ages in the Northern NJ area who are interested in developing inner peace and contentment through meditation. Classes are held once a week on a variety of topics such as anger, deepening relationships, developing contentment, and developing a meditation practice. Although the classes are based on the teachings of Buddhism, you don’t have to be Buddhist to benefit from the teachings. This is a group for people interested in life transformation, perso …

We are a young adult group (Under 35) practicing mindfulness in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. All levels are welcome. Please join us Fridays at 8:10 at The Maha Padma Yoga Temple Sangha 20 East 17th St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10003 (edit map) near Pret at Union Sq, Union Sq West and 17th st. Typical evening schedule: 20 Minutes Seated Meditation 10 Min Walking Meditation 10 Min Reading 30 Min Sharing Circle Tea And Snacks till closing No fee, donations welcome Mission Statement: New York …

Interested in learning about Zen / Chan meditation from traditional Buddhist monastics? Interested in going to meditation retreats? Or learning about Zen / Chan Buddhist teachings? This meetup group is to help those interested in traditional Zen / Chan Buddhism to learn and participate. Please check our PAGES for regular schedule for the centers in Queens and Upstate NY.  Other special activities will be posted through this meetup as well. Thank you! Eddie

We are a group of warm-hearted Buddhist practitioners studying Mahayana & Vajrayana Buddhism. We provide newcomers to Buddhism as well as established practitioners an opportunity to study, cultivate, learn practices and meditate. Buddhism provides us with tools to discover the true nature of reality as we analyze and reflect upon our lives to understand the causes and conditions that shape the world around us, discover how to uproot negative emotions and habitual patterns, and learn how to culti …

Once we get rolling this community will meet once a week to meditate, discuss Buddhist/Buddhist-like teachings, and provide mutual support in applying these practices to the specific challenges of early adulthood. The mission here is to push the meditation movement on Staten Island and provide a spiritual, down to earth community of like minded youth hell-bent on being the change they wish to see. The gathering is participatory and casual. Possible discussion topics include career, relationships …

Theravada Buddhism is the oldest of the Buddhist religions. We are a Theravada Buddhist group--sort of, see below--that offers a day of silent sitting and walking meditation, usually on the fourth Sunday of each month, at the home of one of our founders, Walter. The founding members are experienced meditators, each with over 25 years of meditation experience. In the US, the best known Buddhist religions are Theravada, Zen, and Tibetan. The differences between them, particularly between Theravada …

For info on weekly Wednesday classes 7pm-8:30 in Hoboken goto: http://meditationinnewyork.org/hoboken/ For info on weekly Sunday morning classes 11:30am-1pm in Jersey City goto: http://meditationinnewyork.org/sundays-jersey-city/ The meditation classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. Everyone is welcome. What happens at a class? At the beginning of each class the teacher will guide a gentle, relaxing meditation in which he or she will help us to develop a beneficial m …

Free mindfulness meditation classes led by a Buddhist monk.The classes are designed to develop awareness and promote serenity through walking, standing, and sitting mindfulness.  Prior to meditation, the students will practice breathing, posture, and stress-reduction exercises.  We will use mindfulness to reflect upon life and help explore the causes of stress and suffering within.  Four kinds of Abiding "loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity" may be cultivated too. Medita …