"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.

F A M I L Y DHARMA C ome to learn together! Connecticut’s only Buddhist Sunday School 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Twice a month At the Buddhist Faith Fellowship in Middletown Designed especially for families interested in learning to live the Buddha’s Way It’s free of charge but donations are appreciated to cover cost Pre-school, Kindergarten, & 1 st to 12 th grades Registration is simple. Just let us know the name, age, grade of your child, If they have any special needs, if they have some prior kno …

Clear Mountain Zen Center is a place to practice Zen Buddhism in a supportive and caring environment offering introductory courses for those interested in exploring Zen Buddhism, as well as full practice support, activities, and ceremonies for meingmbers. Membership in the Center is open to all. Zen training, while it arises out of the Buddhist tradition, can serve as a valuable adjunct to any religion, calming and centering the mind and promoting stablity, mindfulness, and clarity. If you are i …

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 …

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 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 …

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.

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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.

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 …

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

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!

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 …

This group is for those interested in the Pali Buddhist Texts, principally the Nikayas in Pali and in English translation, the Pali language and the ideas and concepts embodied in the texts. We meditate but this is not a meditation group.  We agree with Warder who said "...it must still be said the the Pali Texts themselves are the only reliable authority as to their meaning...the meanings of the key terms cannot be guessed at, nor determined by etymology...they must be elucidated by a delicate …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …