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 …

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

We are a group of sincere, warm-hearted Buddhist practitioners studying Mahayana & Vajrayana Buddhism. We provide newcomers to Buddhism as well as established practitioners an opportunity to study, cultivate, learn practices, and meditate. Buddhism provides us with tools to discover the true nature of reality as we analyze and reflect upon our lives to understand the causes and conditions that shape the world around us, discover how to uproot negative emotions and habitual patterns, and learn ho …

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 …

The Four Noble Truths are not any religion at all. They are a methodology: 1. to understand the problem; 2. to realize the origination of the problem; 3. to cease the problem only if the origination of the problem is ceased; 4. to establish the procedure and path to cease the origination of the problem; 5. to practice the right path to cease the problem; 6. to liberate from the problem. There are no formal prerequisites and the classes are free. Let's explore the original teachings of the histor …

Yoga has become very popular. But, what is popular is not necessarily yoga. The purpose of these meetings is to take our yoga, off the mat, and into our daily life.  Using various experiential techniques from the self-discovery programs at Kripalu Center, together we will explore a myriad of topics all pertaining to living your yoga. If you have a hatha yoga practice, these meetups will help you to bring a greater awareness of your body/mind/spirit to the mat.  If you do not have a hatha yoga pr …

Buddha.fm is a a group of like-minded individuals who share a passion for new age technology. We are dedicated to adapting Buddhist principles to Western culture, and endorse an ethos of open collaboration that helps create positive & sustainable change. * Who should join: people who share a passion for music, spirituality, & social networking. * Why members should join: Join in SoundCloud meetups to share new music, practice yoga, & participate in new mobile-meets-social technology * What me …

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

We are a group of warm-hearted Buddhist practitioners studying Mahayana & Vajrayana Buddhism. We provide newcomers to Buddhism as well as established practitioners an opportunity to study, cultivate, learn practices and meditate. Buddhism provides us with tools to discover the true nature of reality as we analyze and reflect upon our lives to understand the causes and conditions that shape the world around us, discover how to uproot negative emotions and habitual patterns, and learn how to culti …

Kung-Fu , Tai-Chi, Health Dharma, Vegetarian cooking, and Meditation are all part of our Temple's usual activities.  Come join us from time to time to learn about these ancient practice time tested to enhance every aspect of your life from the original Buddhas pure from Asia. Guang Huan Mi Zong Buddhism. This precious Dharma is able to enhance health, develop wisdom, eliminate misfortune and foster good luck. It can balance people’s mind and body, providing significant relief for diseases like …

This group is for those who wish to practice the Eightfold Noble Path and the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism without the associated metaphysical beliefs that accompany many of the traditional forms of Buddhism. Secular Buddhism emphasizes a pragmatic practice and study of the Dharma. The philosophical orientation is nondenominational, non-dogmatic, non-orthodox, and naturalistic. We aim to take part in a Buddhist practice that focuses on cultivating ourselves in this world and in this time. If yo …

Meditation, talk and discussion based on Buddha's teachings geared toward freeing ourselves from our addictions.

We are curious minds of New York who get together to explore our selves and our interdependence on the meditation cushion and through the shared study of secular Buddhism. We practice at The Interdependence Project in New York's East Village and are always looking for ways to apply our meditation techniques to art, ecology, social activism, and community service. Come join us and get interconnected! Since we already are...

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 …

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 …

For young men that are interested in Buddhism and how they can change their lives while becoming more engaged in society, their local communities and their families.

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 …