Schedule

Westchester Buddhist Center Learn to Meditate Classes

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Wednesdays 7-9pm

May 22  Derek Kolleeny: Vajrayana, the transformational path: the continuity of ground, path and fruition

May 29  John Baker: The five skandhas of the mind

June 5th   John Baker: The beauty of endings and bringing them to the path

 

ABOUT THE CLASS

Wednesday Dharma Gatherings start at 7pm with 30 minutes of sitting (meditation instruction is offered in a separate room for those who wish it), followed by a talk, discussion, and conclude with tea, cookies and conversation.

Open to all levels. By donation.

 

LOCATION

Bedford Presbyterian Church, 44 Village Green, Bedford NY 10506

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Sundays 10-12pm

June 2 John Baker: Meditation and Chogyam Trungpa DVD on Meditation: The Path of The Buddha.  Learn more

June 9 Derek Kolleeny: Meditation and Chogyam Trungpa DVD on Meditation: The Path of The Buddha. Learn more

June 16  Jane Kolleeny: Learn to Meditate

June 23  Dharma gathering

July 7 CANCELED – Independence Day

July 12-19 WBC Retreat. Click here for more information

August – Break until Sept. 8th.

 

ABOUT THE CLASS

Sunday Morning Meetings start at 10 AM and alternate each week between Dharma Gatherings (format described in column at left) and Meditation Programs. Meditation Programs offer more extended instruction, alternate periods of sitting and walking meditation, and a brief teaching or reading.  We conclude at noon with tea, coffee, and pastries. Meditation cushions are provided. 

Open to all levels. By donation.

 

LOCATION

Eileen Fisher HQ, 2 Bridge Street, Irvington, NY 10533.

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Special Programs

 

Venerable Tibetan Buddhist Teacher Ringu Tulku

Generosity: The Ultimate Self-transcending Virtue

Saturday May 4, 2013, 7-9pm

Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 236 South Bedford Road, Mt. Kisco, New York | Map

Suggested donation: $30

The event is jointly sponsored by Westchester Buddhist Center and Tara Shedrup. Benefits the Thrangu Kong Jo Sherab Ling Nunnery in Tibet.

 

Summer Meditation Retreat

Westchester Buddhist Center One-Week Group Meditation Retreat

July 12-19, 2013

At the Garrison Institute, Garrison, NY

This summer, WBC will host its second annual week-long meditation retreat. The program will be held at the Garrison Institute, Garrison, NY, just over an hour north of New York City. Learn more

 

Volunteering at the Center

We are seeking volunteers for set up and tea on Wednesdays in Bedford and Sunday mornings in Irvington. If you are interested, contact us here or email Andrea at:  volunteer[at]westchesterbuddhistcenter.org. Please include your name, email and phone number in your communication. Thank you.