Buddhism is a life long education to learn how to realize our human potential by transforming suffering into peace, joy and liberation. Looking for a community? Come and Join at the Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies 343 Washington Terrace Wesleyan University Middletown, Connecticut Most Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Buddhist Faith Fellowship (BFF) is a visionary and deeply spiritual lay Buddhist community in Central Connecticut, established in the spring of 2001. We are …

Hello Welcome to the Connecticut Meetup Group “Buddhist Study & Meditation for Cultivating Compassion”. We are a group of warm-heart, sincere Buddhist practitioners and spiritual seekers in search of create more stability, peace of mind, happiness and compassion within our daily lives. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow spiritually, whether you are just beginning or have been studying for many years. In today's day in age compassion and loving-kindness are like rare jewels that are hard to …

The purpose of the Center is to promote the teachings and meditation practices of the Kagyü and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. The Center hosts open meetings every Wednesday 7-9 PM at the Bedford Presbyterian Church, 44 Village Green, Bedford, NY for meditation instruction and practice, dharma talk, tea and cookies social. The meeting is open to anyone interested in Buddhist thought and practices. There is no fee for these meetings but donations are accepted. The organizers and main teach …

[Lord Shakyamuni Buddha:] "I know who is practicing the Way and who is not.  Therefore I expound various teachings to all living beings according to capacities.  I am always thinking: 'How shall I cause all living beings to enter into the unsurpassed Way and quickly become Buddhas?'" Lotus Sutra, Ch. 16, "The Lifespan of the Buddha" The Sangha meets to practice and study Buddhism, with a focus on the Lotus Sutra and in the tradition of the Nichiren Shu.  While the focus is the "One Vehicle" of …

Sayville Branch Sayville classes are held at the charming Sayville Hot Yoga located at 299 Raft Avenue in Sayville.  For more information about the class please call 631.403.4333   Sunday Evenings ~ 7pm -8:30pm Eight Steps to Happiness with Buddhist teacher, Todd Drexler Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso explains eight beautiful verses that comprise one of Buddhism’s best-loved and most enduring teachings. This short text reveals profound yet totally practical methods to enable a …

We are a Buddhist meditation group based in New Britain, CT. We practice loving kindness meditation and are influenced by Zen, Theravada, Pure Land, and Tibetan traditions. Our meetings are held every Thursday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Once a month, we are visited by a Buddhist Monk. All are welcome as we are non-sectarian. Learn how to meditate and calm your mind.

Mother Dharma A Buddhist Gathering for Mothers and Babies A unique opportunity for women to begin or continue their meditative practice and Buddhist studies in an informal community setting during early motherhood. “The heart of reality is a dirty diaper.” Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche This is the true spirit of a Shin life. We use everyday activities as a springboard to sanity. It is our hope that you will join us in an effort to nourish the spiritual foundation of a happy, healthy family. We meet t …

Dipamkara Meditation Center is located on the beautiful north shore of Long Island. The Center offers weekly drop-in classes, beginner meditation classes, day courses, classes for children and families, day and weekend retreats, and in-depth study programs. Please visit our website at http://meditationonlongisland.org

White Plains Zen, a sittting group started in Feburary 2002 is affiliated with the Inisfada Interfaith Zen Center at St. Ignatius Retreat House in Manhasset, NY & Morning Star Zendo in Jersey City NJ. All are part of the White Plum Asanga, in the lineage of Hakuyu Taizan Maezumi Roshi. Our guiding teacher: Robert E. Kennedy, S.J. Roshi.

Dipamkara Meditation Buddhist Center Dipamkara Meditation Center – Long Island Dipamkara Meditation Center (DMC) is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island and now the South Shore Branches also. It is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization offering weekly drop-in classes, beginner meditation classes, day courses, classes for children and families, day and weekend retreats, and in-depth study programs. In our effort to help more and more people find inner peace and a meaningful l …

Do Ngak Kunphen Ling promotes Universal Peace through Tibetan Buddhist teachings in order to create enlightened world citizens who work to end the suffering of all beings. DNKL offers classes and training in Buddhist moral discipline, meditative concentration, and transformative wisdom. Check out our Oct 2012 newsletter at Here.

Welcome to Dipamkara Meditation Center in Port Jefferson. We are located on Vineyard Place, just off East Main Street. We also have branches in Sayville and Rocky Point.  Learn how Buddha's teachings can help you to lead  a happier and more fulfilling life.    Enjoy meditation classes and meet other people who are interested.  Everyone very welcome. No experience, special clothes needed.  Chairs are provided as well as cushions. Please visit our website by clicking this link: http://meditationon …

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Bay Shore Classes are held at the lovely Drew Patrick Spa located at 128 West Main Street. The spa is conveniently located in the heart of the village just two blocks east of St. Patrick’s Church. Lamrim Meditation: Following the Path of Transformation Sundays ~ 11:30am-1:00pm Classes are held each week on a variety of topics such as deepening relationships, developing contentment, anger, and developing a meditation practice. Although the classes are based on the teachings of Buddhism, you do …

We are a group of people who believe in a healthy mind , a healthy body for happiness, joy in life and a blissful spirit for harmony in all our relationships. Mystic Osho says - "Yoga is the state of no-mind. The word "mind" covers all -- your egos, your desires, your hopes, your philosophies, your religions, your scriptures. "Mind" covers all. Whatsoever you can think is mind. All that is known, all that can be known, all that is knowable, is within mind. Cessation of the mind means cessation o …

Dharma Flower Sangha is a diverse community of warm-hearted spiritual friends dedicated to the Buddhist path of awakening. Events are free and open to the public. We welcome beginners and newcomers to Buddhist practice, as well as those seeking to incorporate Buddhist practices into their own spiritual traditions.

“The aim of insight meditation is to eradicate defilements and to put an end to all suffering, so it deserves the attention of everyone who seeks happiness.” ~Mahasi Sayadaw The Western Connecticut Insight Meditation Society is a community of Insight Meditators at all stages of practice that gather together on a regular basis to learn, to practice and to provide support, inspiration and fellowship to one another. The group gatherings consist of sitting and walking meditation, listening to and di …

Come and join us. Discover liberation from craving and addiction. Most Mondays 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Church of the Holy Trinity 381 Main Street, Middletown WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOU to our 12 Step Buddhist Group, a non- sectarian chapter  of the Buddhist Faith Fellowship of Connecticut. We are a community focused on recovery. We use both the buddhist version of the 12 Steps and the Buddha's Eightfold path to h …

Welcome! This group is a place where members can discuss their spiritual practices, experiences, interests and philosophies, such as meditation, yoga, the path to enlightenment, A Course in Miracles, Eckhart Tolle, Law of Attraction, Abraham-Hicks, Conversations with God, Power vs Force, Byron Katie and The Work, The Urantia Book, mystical Christianity, The Kabbalah, Buddhism, Hinduism, Kashmir Shaivism, Deepak Chopra, metaphysical levels of reality, life after death, divine energy, utilizing vi …