Open Sky Zen Meditation & Buddhist Studies Group is a nomadic Zen Center in New York City founded by Ven. Lawrence Dō'an Grecco, a Buddhist monk and certified Zen teacher. Our purpose is to help people better understand their true nature so that sanity, dignity, and compassion can prevail in this world. Each class begins with simple meditation instruction and practice that anyone can do--even those who have tried before and feel that they’ve failed. After the practice period Lawrence gives a d …

This meetup group brings together meditators from NY & NJ who practice Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka. The Meetup group will be used to meet informally and share the challenges, progress, and experiences of our practices. This is a closed group - only old students who have completed at least one 10 day Vipassana meditation course as taught by S.N. Goenka are allowed to join. This Meetup group is not officially connected or affiliated with Vipassana International Academy (www.dha …

This meetup group is for anyone interested in improving their presentation skills, as well as learning how to use visuals and assorted tools (PowerPoint, flip charts, objects) to effectively design and deliver powerful presentations. Whether you’re a presenter, facilitator, designer, leader, or anyone interested in designing and delivering better presentations, this meetup is for you. We'll address various topics related to presentations and communication in general, and also build skills to hel …

A monthly meetup group created for local spiritual aspirants who are interested in the profound teachings, research, and mysticism of Dr. David R. Hawkins. Spiritual aspirants of all roads of life, seekers from all paths, of all levels of interests are honored and welcome. We share experiences, information, and topics of interest on Dr. Hawkins’ latest books, satsangs. Come to learn from Dr. H's teachings and from one another! This is a community created to support and serve as an incubator for …

I am a Buddhist Minister and life coach. My goal is to help you transform yourself by clarifying who you are and what you want, and finding a path that helps you turn your aspirations into reality. I help people who are blocked, confused, stressed out or depressed to gain a sense of direction, relaxation, and clarity of purpose. I do this by applying Zen principles of simplicity, self-awareness, and mindfulness. I can help you gain a higher level of self-awareness and peace of mind as you gradua …

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 …

"Meditation is an adventure, an adventure into the unknown -- the greatest adventure that the human mind can take." - Osho If you want to live a more fulfilled life, first you will want to know your potential, who you really are. Meditation is the route to that knowing.It is a methodology of science of awareness. Many meditative techniques require one to sit still and silent. But for most of us accumulated stress in our bodymind makes that difficult. Before we can hope to access our inner powerh …

Train with the unsurpassed Dragon Gate Master, Wang Liping! Learn internal alchemy for full integration. If you've been meditating for a while and are ready to make unlimited progress, this practice is for you!  If it is your wish to fulfill your ultimate potential in this lifetime, this sacred science Mystery School will teach you the systematic methods to empower your growth and facilitate your progress. Master Wang Liping guides us to the immortal level. If it is simply your wish to join a …

If you want to live a more fulfilled life, first you will want to know your potential, who you really are. Meditation is the route to that knowing. It is the methodology of the science of awareness. Many meditative techniques require one to sit still and silent. But for most of us accumulated stress in our bodymind makes that difficult. Before we can hope to access our inner powerhouse of consciousness, we need to let go of our tensions. Osho Active Meditations have been scientifically designe …

click here for : 2012 WinterOsho Meditation Festival - 6 days of meditation, celebration & community living in nature If you want to live a more fulfilled life, first you will want to know your potential, who you really are. Meditation is the route to that knowing. It is the methodology of the science of awareness. Many meditative techniques require one to sit still and silent. But for most of us accumulated stress in our bodymind makes that difficult. Before we can hope to access our inner pow …

I am starting this group to continue non-affiliated inquiry into what it means to spiritually awaken and live from this non-conceptual understanding. We will use group reading from teachers of various traditions and no traditions. Writings from Zen, Advaita/non-duality, Krishnamurti, and others will be read, discussed, and then silent, non guided meditation will be used to allow the non conceptual reality to reveal itself.

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

Zenyasa Yoga & Wellness Studio is offering 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 group and …

As the Indian poet Kabir (1440-1518) wrote "Music without words means leaving behind the mind. And leaving behind the mind is meditation" and the renown meditation teacher Sri Chimnoy (1931-2007) noted "If divine music is played during deep meditation, it enhances the meditation . . . Soft, soulful music will definitely help you". In MUSIC AND MEDITATION basic meditation instruction is first offered to participants, then the program leader invites the audience to place their attention on sounds …

If you want to live a more fulfilled life, first you will want to know your potential, who you really are. Meditation is the route to that knowing. It is the methodology of the science of awareness. Many meditative techniques require one to sit still and silent. But for most of us accumulated stress in our bodymind makes that difficult. Before we can hope to access our inner powerhouse of consciousness, we need to let go of our tensions. Osho Active Meditations have been scientifically designed …

Our Sangha has chosen a new name: Monmouth Zen Circle - Compassion Ocean Sangha, reflecting that we are no longer sitting in Elberon.  We also chose the dharma name of one of our late founders (Compassion Ocean). We are a group that meets weekly for meditation in the Soto Zen tradition of Shunryu Suzuki. We usually meet on Saturday mornings in Shrewsbury NJ for one hour of sitting meditation (zazen) and a short period of walking meditation (kinhin). Once a month, we have a dharma talk and a long …

My name is Leah Joy and I started this Meetup as a way to get the word out to the masses about moving meditation. Why you ask? I think most New Yorkers will agree that we're all looking for a little more live/work balance in our fast-paced lives. Moving meditation allows us to get that sense of vacation even when our schedules don't permit us to skip town! If you're a young working professional in NYC who is too busy to sit still and looking to get together with a fun group of folks who share a …

Come join us for a journey of self discovery, an adventure of sex meditation and philosophy all woven together. We'll be exploring into the mythical worlds of Tantra, Yoga, Zen and Taoism, experiencing the depth each has to offer, and find the cohesive element which leads to a fuller, richer experience of our own lives. These meetups are aimed towards yogis and non-yogis alike, towards Tantrikas and newbies, Zen monks and trance dancers. All that is required is an inquisitive heart which is curi …

Learn a short and therefore relatively simple Tai Chi Meditation-Exercise, very closely based on the first four postures of Yang style. Philip Lance Karasyk provides one-to-one instruction at his Union Square apartment. Find out what doing a Tai Chi form is like. Practitioners first warm-up with some chi kung, exercises. They then gather life-force or chi in their abdominal regions. As they do the harmonious form, folding-and-unfolding, coiling-and-uncoiling, inhaling-and-exhaling, they remain c …

Important note: We are fragrance free for health reasons.  * This group is formed to help create an I Liq Chuan (pronounced ee leek chan) community in Princeton, NJ.  I Liq Chuan is a complete system of health, fitness, martial art, meditation and energy cultivation.  I Liq Chuan, translated as Mind Power Fist also know as The Martial Art of Awareness is a descendent of a system taught only to the insiders of a Hakka nomadic clan.  The art is based on Dao and Zen philosophies and in its applicat …

"Muraqba is where we perceive our own selves. The past and future also become present before us, and with the help of these insightful rays, a happy and prosperous life prevails upon us completely." K.S Azeemi If you want to live a more fulfilled life, first you will want to know your potential, who you really are. Meditation is the route to that knowing.It is a methodology of science of awareness. During the Muraqba, all of the resources are applied through which the mind disengages from extern …

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 …

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

In brief, it is my personal belief in observing myself and my surrounding that we often lose ourselves in an effort to keep up with all that is external. We often seek answers for how we will live this life of ours through the experiences of others. However, we do not need to go very far to find answers. If we just take the time to silence the outside world and look within, we will find what we are looking for. This meetup is to inspire positive changes in the lives of it's attendees. Changes th …

A Tradition Rinzai Temple Blue Mountain Zendo, and its order, have evolved over the past 13 years into a unique expression of the commitment, struggle, insight, and compassion of its members. Blue Mountain Zendo believes in modeling the structure of the practice on the needs of its Sangha, not the needs of the teacher or some contrived orthodoxical manifestation. This revealed path is the bone and marrow of the Zen Patriarchs and the inspiration of what is the Blue Mountain Zendo Sangha. www.bl …

Learn to meditate with a community of like minded seekers on Sunday mornings 9:00-12:00. Sunday's include introduction to meditation, group meditation, talks and discussions. Spiritual Director is Roshi Joan Hogetsu Hoeberichts. Classes on Mindfulness on Monday evenings 7:00-9:00 beginning April 8 through May 20. Mindfulness practice reduce stress, depression, anger, anxiety and addictive patterns. It also enhances relationships, creativity and concentration. One day retreat April 21, 9:00-4:00, …

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 …

The mission of the Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society is to provide a safe and peaceful haven for homeless, abandoned or abused animals. We will help decrease the number of cats and dogs being destroyed in kill shelters through the work of our foster, spay/neuter, trap-neuter-return, and education programs. This group is to bring together people who are involved with animal rescue or would like to be involved with animal rescue for fun events that will help to raise funds for the Karma Cat and Z …