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 …

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 …

One Heart Zen: Learn & join in Zen Meditation (Zazen) near Union Square. Whether you are a long time practitioner, a recent beginner, or just thinking about it, you are welcome. Weekday mornings, Monday through Friday at 6:50AM for 40 minutes. Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM for zazen instruction, zazen, and talks and discussions on Zen and Buddhist practice. I’m John. I’ve been living in this neighborhood for 17 years and sitting zazen for 40 years. A somewhat unorthodox Soto Zen Pri …

The Greater Boston Zen Center, located in Cambridge, offers an extensive schedule of Zen Buddhist meditation practice and periodic Zen meditation retreats. The Center also offers meditation classes. The Greater Boston Zen Center is an affiliate of Boundless Way Zen. We offer one-day meditation retreats at our location in Cambridge, and multi-day meditation retreats at the Boundless Way Zen temple in Worcester, MA. Classes in various topics in Zen and Buddhism are also offered. We also have a sis …

This group is a place where you can find information about meeting different spiritual teachers whose teaching is connected to the East (India, Tibet, Nepal, Japan, etc - Hinduism, Buddhism, Zen, etc) and are visiting Boston / New England. We include anyone who can expand our mind and hearts, and help us to question our deepest reactions and strongly held beliefs. Feel free to suggest meetups by sending me an email at shunyamprem@yahoo.com with an event you are organizing, attending or want to s …

Anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism may join and/or attend any practice or events.  Excellent opportunities to join in community and experience profound teachings and access to authentic experienced practitioners from Tibet and western senior students.

Natural Dharma Fellowship is an organization of Buddhist practitioners offering basic meditation instructions in the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Our practices emphasize the innate wisdom of one’s inherent being and are led by Lama Willa and Natural Dharma meditation teachers. There is an option to pursue a Vajrayana path with Lama Willa for those drawn to it. We meet for meditation and discussion on Tuesday evenings from 7-8.30pm at the Cambridge Friends Meeting House …

Insight Meditation and associated spiritual teachings awaken one to the Truth of things and its presence in daily circumstances. Insight Meditation belongs to a comprehensive body of teachings known as the Dharma. The Dharma embraces ethics, spiritual inquiry, contact with like-minded people, compassion, wisdom and an enlightened life.

Serlingpa Meditation Center (http://meditationinmass.org/) is dedicated to achieving world peace through following the Kadampa Buddhist Path. Kadampa teachings offer us special advice, so that we can learn to become happy and lead meaningful lives that have the power to greatly benefit others. It is a path of compassion and wisdom , with a great emphasis on integrating what we learn into our daily lives. You do not need to be Buddhist to benefit from Buddha’s teachings: this is ancient wisdom th …

Cambridge Zen Center is one of the largest Buddhist residential Zen Training centers in the country. CZC was founded in 1973 by early students of Zen Master Seung Sahn, the first Korean Zen master to teach in the West. We offer daily morning and evening meditation and chanting, and weekly public talks and instruction free of charge. Retreats and accommodations are offered for a reasonable price. Zen meditation is a powerful way to clear our mind of habitual thinking. It helps us to balance …

Emergent Zen is a community - committed to waking up & showing up - - cultivating clarity, insight, & compassion in ourselves as we live our lives in our world.  We are a regional (Portland, ME) member of the Hollow Bones Rinzai Zen Order (www.mondozen.org), practicing the Five Training Elements: 1) Sacred Stewardship, 2) Integral Worldview-Practice, 3) Emotional Maturity and Integrity, 4) Conscious Embodiment, 5) Genuine Insight.

Please join us for a Tibetan Buddhist meditation retreat: Buddha Amitabha 10 Levels - A Mind Treasure from the Profound Whispered Lineage of the Space Dharma with His Eminence Chöeje Ayang Rinpoche - August 6th - 11th, 2013 in Kittery, Maine.

This is a new group forming , to bring together people of like mind exploration into living a Buddhist life . No guidelines or goals are set , simply getting together and discussing possibilities for living more mindfully . Any level of interest is welcome of course .

The Henry David Thoreau Sangha (“Hank”) meets every Monday night at Wilson Chapel (lower level), Andover Newton Theological School, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Center, MA. The group was formed in April, 2001. We have about 18 regular participants. We are affiliated with Boundless Way Zen and the Greater Boston Zen Center. If you are new to Zen: Please send an email to let us know you are coming. Arrive at 7:00 pm for a brief orientation before our regular program. Meetings always include Zen medita …

The Bright Sea Zen Sangha, located in North Weymouth, offers weekly Zen Buddhist meditation practice and orientations. The Bright Sea Zen Sangha is an affiliate of Boundless Way Zen. We offer a full Zen service of liturgy, sitting meditation, walking meditation, Dharma talks, and individual meetings with one of the Boundless Way Zen teachers. We have sister groups in Cambridge, the Greater Boston Zen Center, and in Newton Centre, the Henry Thoreau Zen Sangha.

SERLINGPA MEDITATION CENTER- Cambridge- offers a variety of classes, retreats, and Pujas (chanted prayers), which are open to everyone in the community. Whether you simply want to learn how to calm your mind and discover your own inner peace, or are looking to begin an in-depth Buddhist study program, Serlingpa offers many practical options for people of all backgrounds. We offer ongoing meditation classes in New Bedford; Jamaica Plain; Cambridge; Cape Cod; Fall River; Providence, RI; Portland …

Siddhartha Circle is for meditators and dharma practitioners interested in gathering weekly (Wednesday evenings) as a sangha for meditation practice, study, and discussion of video teachings by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche and others. All are welcome. Those living at some distance from their root teacher may be especially interested, as will those seeking community for in-depth exploration and support on the Buddhist path. Our facilitator, a student of DJKR and other Buddhist teachers, is …

The Providence Institute for Contemplative Study and Natural Health is a beautiful urban oasis located in the heart of Providence’s Jewelry District. Our goal is to connect people with their innate human potential through education in non-sectarian contemplative spiritual practice and natural health. Though we share many traditions, we believe that each individual can discern, discover and discuss truth in a way that is personal to them. The Mission of The Providence Institute ~ To assist peop …

AWAKEN YOUR INNER PHILOSOPHER! Everyone has an "inner philosopher" waiting to express itself. Whether your interest in philosophy is formal or casual, this group is for philosophy lovers of all persuasions (such as): Platonists or Aristotelians. Radical socialists or Ayn Rand laissez-faire Objectivists. Mystics, atheists or scientific naturalists. Existentialists or....other existentialists. Philosophy is more than profoundly stimulating to the intellect, it can be just plain fun! The group is o …

Upper Valley Advaita (non duality) Group Meditation and Study Group If you are interested in meditation and studying the teachings of Adyashanti, Ramana Maharshi, Francis Lucille, Gangaji, Zen Buddhism, and other non-dual spiritual teachings. Contact - Paul Goldberg for information UV.Advaita@gmail.com

This is a secular meditation group for people looking to practice and to discuss their meditation practice with others.  It is intended to connect people of diverse backgrounds who want to explore mindfulness practice.  Our members have a broad range of meditation experience.  We strive to make this a welcoming group for everyone from beginners to experienced meditators.

Mindfulness is the basis of all that is done at 8 limbs Holistic Health. Gaining awareness of self with kind and gentle eyes, opening our hearts with compassion, and seeking our Truth honestly are the gifts of presence. A variety of workshops and programs are offered so please check us out!! Peace, love, and joy!

“The Path of Purification” (Visuddhimagga) is regarded as the most detailed manual for meditators. It systematically summarizes and interprets the teaching of the Buddha and the meditation methods contained in the Pali Tipitaka. The manual comprises the Buddhist essential Threefold Training in discipline, meditation and wisdom. The teacher and meditation instructor of this study, Venerable Dhammadipa (Fa Yao), presently the abbot of Chuang Yen Monastery, has been ordained as a Buddhist monk sinc …

According to all authentic spiritual traditions, reaching peace of mind- a state where there are no problems- is possible. Here we explore and practice the real methods for reaching happiness, as passed down in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. All are welcome. You don't have to be a Buddhist or have a religion. Come and find out what it's all about.

The Cambridge Foundation for Active Compassion Meditation Group offers guided meditations of loving communion and awareness adapted from Tibet for people of all backgrounds and faiths. Everyone is welcome - those with little or no meditation experience, as well as those with much experience who want a fresh approach to their deepest nature. For more information check out www.foundationforactivecompassion.org We meet the first and second Saturday of every month from 10:00 am at the Cambridge Frie …

A vegan meetup is where vegans (whatever their PHILOSOPHY about being vegan) and vegan-oriented persons (NOT "tire-kickers" who come "to gawk at the vegans") with similar interests get together and hang out.  If you TWEET, we instantly become a TWEETUP. Because of our array of motives, some focus more on diet alone, while others are concerned with an integrated world-and-life view.  We're a diverse lot, so we'll meet LOTS of folks whose interests are somewhat different from our own, but who shar …

As seen on Nightline and the New York Times, OneTaste teaches Female Orgasm through the practice of Orgasmic Meditation (OM). Female orgasm is vital for every woman and man on the planet. In a world where technology and social networks have increasingly replaced in-person interaction, female orgasm nourishes our fundamental need for visceral, human to human connection.  Through a fifteen minute practice (OM), men and women access the universal socket for connection. It's deliberate and structure …

This is a group for people who have some background in integral theory and Ken Wilber's philosophy in particular.