Meet other people interested in Zen Meditation.  Zen is not a path of faith, nor opposed to any faith: Just breathing and being aware of being aware. Weekly Sunday evening sits in Westfield and now also Thursday evening sits at a convenient Metuchen location with occasional exceptions--no sit on upcoming Sundays,  5/26, 6/9, 6/16. Some come every week and others just come when they can.  The extent of commitment is personal.  Anyone arriving 10 min. before the sit begins wearing loose, comfortab …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Zenyasa Yoga & Wellness Studio is located on the Upper West Side at 155 W. 72nd Street, #601.  You can learn more about our studio by visiting www.ZENYASA.com. We occasionally offer donation-based yoga and meditation classes in Central Park during the summer months, when the weather is nice. The "slow-flow" style of yoga we offer includes 5-10 minutes of mindfulness meditation, a comprehensive joint warm-up routine, unique sun salutations, and breath-centered posture sequences with an emphas …

New Yorker’s #1 need is finding peace amidst the chaos of the city. When we’re relaxed, the world, our needs, and what’s important becomes much clearer, and we begin see the possibility that lies in our interconnectedness. We all have an immense amount of talent and skills in connection with our dreams of travel and exploration. This community will forge an exclusive group of New Yorkers looking to share their talents, travel experiences and their worlds. Join Gogobot and TIMEREPUBLIK as we spar …

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.

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 …

This group is for like minded people interested in growing Physically, Mentally & Spiritually. We meet weekly to practice Yoga/Qi-gong and meditation.  Our weekly sessions of ~2 hours focus on: REDUCE STRESS: Physical exercises of Yoga & Qi-Gong IMPROVE FOCUS: Mental exercises to calm the mind with an Introduction to Meditation DISCOVER TRUE PURPOSE OF LIFE: Introduction to question of WHY/WHAT & WHO of human existence that will lead you through your journey... For people who are interested t …

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 …

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 …

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 …

This is a group for anyone looking to find that endless happiness and self fulling experiences. Do you feel this emptiness which nothing in this world can fulfill it? Are you confused? Do you feel lost? Without a purpose? Seeking for something but you don't know what? Well in this group will explore who are we? why are we here? What is love? What is happiness? What does it mean to be a human being? There will we endless tools to help us answer all this Questions. SELF CULTIVATION - HEALING CENT …

Our objective is to catalyze personal growth and transformation through sound and activity (Drum Circle) as well as through meditation/mindfulness (Raja Yoga, Zen, etc). These two parts complement each other well by allowing us to shift out of our daily rhythm and into a state of relative peace and steady focus. The experience can range from a vacation-like reprieve to life-altering discoveries.  About 1/3 of the time is spent drumming, 1/2 or so on meditation, and the rest on Q&A or experience …

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 …

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

GROUP DESCRIPTION [scroll down to see schedule of upcoming meetings] Present moment awareness is a powerful way to find inner peace, cultivate self-knowledge, practice acceptance, and have more FUN ... even through the challenges of everyday life. At the Living With Tolle, Powerful Presence Now Meetup, we cultivate a healthy and stress-free way of life by helping people experience and celebrate the power of now. Our guide in this journey is ECKHART TOLLE (known for his inspiring best sellers "T …

A great way to get Dharma connected in New York! Meeting monthly at the Rubin during the summer - but special events will be announced like "Dharma Drink at the Beach or the Park" plus special group visits to see amazing teachers as the come to NYC over the summer!  Should be awesome!!! 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 s …

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 …

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 (buzzer #2), 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 Stateme …

Learn a simple four posture Tai Chi Meditation-Exercise. Philip Lance Karasyk provides one-to-one instruction in his Union Square apartment. Philip's long personal study includes prominent masters and he is a Certified Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader. Intermediate and advanced practitioners are welcome. Those interested can learn up to posture eleven of Cheng Man Ching's 37 Posture Form. Tai Chi is a relaxed, balanced and harmonious interplay of yin and yang. Practitioners first warm-up with some C …

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 …

"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 …

Brooklyn Bodhisattvas is all about Meditation, Mindfulness and Contemplation in Action. The purpose of this Meetup is to bring together the Buddhas essential teachings of Compassion through the cultivation of Bodhichitta through the Daily Practice of Meditation combined with Urban Resilience, Sustainability and Perma-Culture. We will use our Practice to Inspire our Service and Leverage our Service to support our Practice. Brooklyn Bodhisattvas is a RIME inspired group. While we all have our own …

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 …

As human beings walking on earth, we are divine essence in disguise. This is the Reality that we are now, after eons, beginning to wake up to. The planet with all that is on it, individually and collectively as a whole, is undergoing the transformation that we have been prepared for for a very long time. The purpose of this group work is to help facilitate this transformation and awakening. THE WORK we do here is the work of inner self. We do not just study spiritual truth only, although that c …

For spiritual seekers interested in discussing the essential spiritual nature and oneness of humanity, unconditional love, acceptance, and the lessening of attachment. We come from a background of Hindu and Buddhist philosophies. We take a believer's point of view and are meant to be a community of believers.