Meditation & Buddhism
Classes, Courses and
Workshops
Introduction to Meditation
We run ongoing introductions to meditation in Greenwich Village on Thursdays. more info
Introduction to Buddhism
We offer an hour-long free introduction to Buddhism after the meditation session ends at 8pm. A four week introduction 8-9:00pm open to those on the meditation course at no charge. more info
Meditation and Buddhism are four-week courses held on Thursdays from
7-8 PM and 8-9 PM respectively. Courses begin on the following dates:
Start Dates: 2010
| Introduction to Meditation | Introduction to Buddhism | |
| September 16th | Four Thursdays 7 - 8pm | 8-9pm |
| October 14th | Four Thursdays 7 - 8pm | 8-9pm |
| November 11th | Four Thursdays 7 - 8pm | 8-9pm |
Location:
The Philip Coltoff Center
219 Sullivan Street, 4th floor (between 3rd & Bleecker)
New York, NY 10012
Cost: $40 |
for the four week course |
The The Philip Coltoff Center is near many subway
lines:
1, 9: Houston St.
N, R, Q, W: 8th St. or Prince St.
A, C, E and B, D, F, V: West 4th St.
4, 5, 6: Bleecker St.
Introduction to Buddhism
Buddhism is a path of transformation, leading to Enlightenment. The FWBO is dedicated to creating the conditions for such practice in the modern world. The Buddhist tradition has bequeathed a vast range of practices, and the FWBO seeks to draw carefully and pragmatically on this huge spiritual reservoir, to offer a systematic and coherent approach to Buddhist practice. We offer a four week introduction 8-9pm open to those on the meditation course at no charge.
Overview Four week Introduction To Meditation
No meditation experience necessary
Buddhist meditation promotes a state of calm-alertness and helps to cultivate compassion for ourselves and others. It is a valuable tool for identifying and realizing our potential and our place in the world. A regular meditation practice provides the clarity and perspective necessary to discover purpose and create personal change. It's easy to learn to meditate.
In this course, you will learn two traditional meditation methods: Mindfulness
of Breathing and Metta Bhavana (Development of Lovingkindness). We provide
clear, practical instruction for anyone wishing to establish an effective
meditation practice. No previous experience is necessary.
Week 1
Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation
A meditation to develop concentration and a peaceful mind. This has been practiced for over 2500 years.
Week 2
Mettabhavana Meditation
A meditation to help develop positive emotions, this also been practiced for over 2500 years.
Week 3
Hindrances to Meditation
The difficulties that arise in meditation and how to overcome them.
Week 4
Bringing Meditation Into Our Every Day Life
Preparation for meditation and maintaining the benefits we gain.
Introductory reading list for those
interested to find out more about Meditation or Buddhism pdf
Weekly Sangha Evening
Every Monday we have a class for those we experience of our mediations.
We meet at 7:30pm meditate then have a discussion around a Buddhist text at the moment we are studying the sections from the “Buddhism and the West” by Sangharakshita.
Here is a link to the talk you can hear on line or down load a transcript from Free Buddhist Audio.
http://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/audio/details?num=DE02
Monthly
These are held on the first Sunday of every month for those we experience of our mediations. Click here for dates and times.
