Events
Events hosted by Mindfulness | Meditation | Buddhism at All Souls
Our programs are online and in person at All Souls.
No experience is necessary. Join us!
For information about the Zoom login and password,
please go to the All Souls NYC website calendar,
or consult the most recent email sent out by Pamela Patton.
If you aren’t on the Mindfulness | Meditation | Buddhism email list and would like to join,
please let her know via our Contact Us page.
Ongoing events
Mondays, 10–11am on Zoom
Meditation & Discussion led by Pamela Patton
Please join us!
Join us for a talk and a meditation followed by a discussion (you can choose whether you’d like to go to a breakout room or stay in the main room for a larger group conversation). The topics are different each week — some examples include destructive emotions and the Buddhist understanding of impermanence.
We have a variety of guest teachers. They are announced on our mailing list.
Alternating Tuesdays, 1:00pm–2:30pm on Zoom
Dharma Study Group led by Harry Miller
Please join us!
This is a drop-in group — all are welcome to attend once or as many times as you like. We explore basic teachings of Buddhism using both a philosophical and, more importantly, a practical, approach. We study important Mahayana texts like the Heart Sutra and the Diamond Sutra. We perform a close reading of the texts, paragraph by paragraph and line by line when necessary. It is a very interactive class — what is most important is that everyone be comfortable with the material and make progress in their own way.
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 1:00pm–2:30pm on Zoom
Enlightened Aging Book Club with Marianne
Please join us!
The Enlightened Aging Book Club is currently reading How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh. This group is for people 60+ who appreciate the opportunity to connect with others who are of a certain age and therefore of a certain degree of wisdom. Our conversations are about much more than aging. Drop-ins are always welcome.
Thursdays, 10-11am on Zoom
Transforming Our Suffering led by Pamela Patton
Please join us!
Join us for our weekly Mindfulness Meditation & Buddhism program, Transforming Our Suffering. This group meets every Thursday at 10 am and is led by Pamela Patton, Director of Congregational Ministries.
We're starting a new book in Transforming our Suffering (Thur at 10) on Dec 5. https://www.matthieuricard.org/en/books_mr/altruism-the-power-of-compassion-to-change-yourself-and-the-world/
We will start reading and discussing Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World by Matthieu Ricard. You are most welcome to attend, whether or not you’ve done the reading. We start with a short meditation; Pamela summarizes the chapter; Harry Miller reflects on the teachings, and then we have a discussion (you can choose whether you’d like to go to a breakout room or stay in the main room for a larger group conversation). Each session is standalone, so you can drop in whenever you wish.
About the book:
“Altruism is a careful, detailed, hard-nosed assessment of what is needed both for individual happiness and for the welfare of the planet. […] This book is so rich, so diverse and, yes, so long that it is best kept as an inspiring resource to be consulted over many years.”
– Wall Street Journal
“Altruism is just what is needed to bring hope to those depressed by the violence, war, selfishness, and corruption that surround us today. Matthieu Ricard provides convincing evidence based on both careful research and personal experience that altruism is an integral part of our nature with the desire to help others not only present in small children, but also in many animals.”
– Jane Goodal
About the author:
Matthieu Ricard, born in France in 1946 and son of French philosopher Jean-François Revel and painter Yahne Le Toumelin, is a Buddhist monk, author of books, translator, and photographer. https://www.matthieuricard.org/en/
Community Meditation
Every day of the week
Please join us!
Join us for short meditations led be members of All Souls Mindfulness Meditation Buddhism. No meditation experience required; all are welcome.
With thanks to our volunteer leaders:
Monday 8:30-9am on Zoom - Lynne Randall
Tuesday 8:30-9am on Zoom - Bob Lyster
Wednesday 8:30-9am on Zoom - Lauren Dohr
Thursday 8:30-9am on Zoom - Peggy Kampmeier
Friday 8:30-9am on Zoom - Carolyn Jackson
Saturday 8:30-9am on Zoom - Wiley Saichek
Sunday 10:30-11am In person - volunteer team On hiatus July and August
Substitutes: Harry Miller, Lissa Joseph, and Nancy Koch
Meditation & Discussion led by Pamela Patton
Please join us!
Join us for a talk and a meditation followed by a discussion (you can choose whether you’d like to go to a breakout room or stay in the main room for a larger group conversation). The topics are different each week — some examples include destructive emotions and the Buddhist understanding of impermanence.
We have a variety of guest teachers. They are announced on our mailing list.
Alternating Tuesdays, 1:00pm–2:30pm on Zoom
Dharma Study Group led by Harry Miller
Please join us!
This is a drop-in group — all are welcome to attend once or as many times as you like. We explore basic teachings of Buddhism using both a philosophical and, more importantly, a practical, approach. We study important Mahayana texts like the Heart Sutra and the Diamond Sutra. We perform a close reading of the texts, paragraph by paragraph and line by line when necessary. It is a very interactive class — what is most important is that everyone be comfortable with the material and make progress in their own way.
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 1:00pm–2:30pm on Zoom
Enlightened Aging Book Club with Marianne
Please join us!
The Enlightened Aging Book Club is currently reading How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh. This group is for people 60+ who appreciate the opportunity to connect with others who are of a certain age and therefore of a certain degree of wisdom. Our conversations are about much more than aging. Drop-ins are always welcome.
Thursdays, 10-11am on Zoom
Transforming Our Suffering led by Pamela Patton
Please join us!
Join us for our weekly Mindfulness Meditation & Buddhism program, Transforming Our Suffering. This group meets every Thursday at 10 am and is led by Pamela Patton, Director of Congregational Ministries.
We're starting a new book in Transforming our Suffering (Thur at 10) on Dec 5. https://www.matthieuricard.org/en/books_mr/altruism-the-power-of-compassion-to-change-yourself-and-the-world/
We will start reading and discussing Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World by Matthieu Ricard. You are most welcome to attend, whether or not you’ve done the reading. We start with a short meditation; Pamela summarizes the chapter; Harry Miller reflects on the teachings, and then we have a discussion (you can choose whether you’d like to go to a breakout room or stay in the main room for a larger group conversation). Each session is standalone, so you can drop in whenever you wish.
About the book:
“Altruism is a careful, detailed, hard-nosed assessment of what is needed both for individual happiness and for the welfare of the planet. […] This book is so rich, so diverse and, yes, so long that it is best kept as an inspiring resource to be consulted over many years.”
– Wall Street Journal
“Altruism is just what is needed to bring hope to those depressed by the violence, war, selfishness, and corruption that surround us today. Matthieu Ricard provides convincing evidence based on both careful research and personal experience that altruism is an integral part of our nature with the desire to help others not only present in small children, but also in many animals.”
– Jane Goodal
About the author:
Matthieu Ricard, born in France in 1946 and son of French philosopher Jean-François Revel and painter Yahne Le Toumelin, is a Buddhist monk, author of books, translator, and photographer. https://www.matthieuricard.org/en/
Community Meditation
Every day of the week
Please join us!
Join us for short meditations led be members of All Souls Mindfulness Meditation Buddhism. No meditation experience required; all are welcome.
With thanks to our volunteer leaders:
Monday 8:30-9am on Zoom - Lynne Randall
Tuesday 8:30-9am on Zoom - Bob Lyster
Wednesday 8:30-9am on Zoom - Lauren Dohr
Thursday 8:30-9am on Zoom - Peggy Kampmeier
Friday 8:30-9am on Zoom - Carolyn Jackson
Saturday 8:30-9am on Zoom - Wiley Saichek
Sunday 10:30-11am In person - volunteer team On hiatus July and August
Substitutes: Harry Miller, Lissa Joseph, and Nancy Koch
Special Events
Monthly Teaching with Ven. Robina Courtin at the Tibet House
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
In-Person and Online
Learn More and Register
https://shop.thus.org/products/september-monthly-buddhist-teachings-with-venerable-robina-courtin
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Peace in Practice: Two September Events from the Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute
with Khentrul Rinpoche, Swami Sarvapriyananda, Ācārya Sthaneshwar Timalsina
Monday, September 8, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
St. Paul’s Chapel at Trinity Church Wall Street, 209 Broadway,
Join us for a special evening with Shar Khentrul Rinpoche Jamphel Lodrö, a renowned Tibetan Buddhist master and scholar of the Kalachakra Tantra, at the historic St. Paul’s Chapel. In this sacred and contemplative space—just steps away from Ground Zero and on the cusp of the September 11th anniversary—Rinpoche will guide participants through an evening of teaching, meditation, and interfaith reflection.
Wednesday, September 10, 5:30 pm – 7:15 pm
St. John’s in the Village, 218 W 11th St, New York, NY 10014
On the eve of the September 11th anniversary, join us for a powerful evening of contemplative dialogue and spiritual solidarity. Peace in Dialogue: Dharma Across Traditions brings together three extraordinary teachers—Khentrul Rinpoche (Vajrayāna Buddhism), Swami Sarvapriyananda (Advaita Vedānta), and Ācārya Sthaneshwar Timalsina (Tantric Śaivism)—to reflect on how their traditions and personal journeys have crossed spiritual, cultural, and philosophical boundaries in pursuit of peace and wisdom.
In Person or Online via Zoom
Learn More and Register https://psinyc.org/peace-in-practice-and-dialogue/
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Sanctuary Sounds featuring n.a.w.
Sunday September 7, 7-8:30pm
in the Sanctuary at All Souls NYC
Our monthly sound bath series returns in September! We will open the night with poetry, followed by the the musical medicine of the trio n.a.w.
n.a.w. is a collective celebrating Black community, meditation, and storytelling. n.a.w. is comprised of musicians alana amore colvin on guitar, Hamadi Duggan on cello, and justine lee hooper on flute.
Learn more about the artists on Instagram:
@alanaamore @spiritsighs @sojustinesays
and their websites:
alanaamore.net, justineleehooper.com
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Guest Dharma Teachers
Sunday Afternoons @ All Souls
We are grateful to have the opportunity to learn from teachers of many lineages and backgrounds. Mark your calendars for these fall teachings at All Souls. More info to come!
9/21/25 Venerable Gendun, 1:30-3
10/19/25 Pilar Jennings 1-2:30
11/23/25 Pilar Jennings 1-2:30
12/14/25 Peace Twesigye 1-2:30
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Buddhism, Socrates, and Us with Steven Batchelor
September 11, 2025 | 6pm-8pm
Free and open to the Public
Liederkranz Club 6 East 87th Street New York, NY 10128
A talk and book-signing with author and teacher Stephen Batchelor to celebrate the publication of Buddha, Socrates, and Us: Ethical Living in Uncertain Times. Examining the lives and teachings of the Buddha and Socrates, Batchelor illuminates the commonalities between these visionary, 5th-century BCE contemporaries, who both focused on the question of how to live a good life in turbulent times. A 25% discount on the book is being offered via pre-registration.
Learn More and RSVP
https://tricycle.org/events/buddha-socrates-us/?utm_source=Tricycle&utm_campaign=18ee70e8c2-Stephen_Bachelor_Invite_7_23_25&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1641abe55e-18ee70e8c2-308529069
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Venerable Gendun in NYC
September 11, 2025 - October 5, 2025
Venerable Losang Gendun will be in NYC for a month. A teacher very dear to Pamela, he has dedicated nearly four decades to practicing Buddhism and has served as a Bhikshu (Buddhist monk) in the Tibetan tradition for the past 18 years. Prior to his ordination, he worked in diverse fields such as palliative care, technology, refugee organizations, and commercial management. His extensive training includes ten years of studying Buddhist philosophy and practice in monasteries across France, India, Nepal, and Myanmar. Additionally, he spent over four years in retreat, immersing himself in Tibetan sutra and tantra, as well as the Burmese Theravada Forest Tradition. Click the button below to see the calendar for his many teachings at Shantideva Center, Tibet House, and All Souls while he is in NYC.
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Spiritual Companionship Guided by Buddhist Practice
with Rev. Sam Trumbore
Monthly, September 2025-April 2026
The purpose of Spiritual Companionship, adapted from the Christian practices of spiritual direction, is to develop one’s connection to personal inner resources that can support and guide one’s practice, growth and development within the context of the Buddha’s teaching about the path to liberation from “dukkha” sometimes translated as suffering, stress, or dissatisfaction with the limitations of being human.
As part of his training in Spiritual Direction, and with the encouragement of Rev. Pamela, Rev. Sam Trumbore is offering a “Spiritual Companionship Group” with a Buddhist focus at All Souls. The group will have 5-7 participants, and meet once a month from September through April 2026.
Rev. Sam Trumbore has been practicing Insight Meditation through the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, for the last 40 years. He has served as a Unitarian Universalist minister since he was ordained in 1992. You can learn more about him on his website: https://trumbore.org .
If this group is of interest to you, please contact Rev. Trumbore by email: [email protected] or text him: 518-366-4532 to find out more or to join the group.
Full Schedule of Events https://shantidevanyc.org/gendun-ny-sep25/
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Buddhism in a Nutshell
Online from the Shantideva Center
Tuesdays, Sep 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 7–8:30pm EDT
Are you curious about Buddhism? Would you like to find out more without any long-term commitment? If so, this five-session course is for you! Buddhism in a Nutshell is a great opportunity to get an overview of basic Buddhist philosophy and principles and learn how to integrate them into your life.
The course is taught by Pamela's wonderful friend, Richard Einhorn.
Learn More and Register
https://shantidevanyc.org/programs/study/bin/
Some of what we've done in the past...stay tuned for returning events!
Mindful of Race Series
How might mindfulness help us face and dismantle racism and heal from its impacts? This is work we do in our society, in our communities, and in our bodies. Join seminary intern Ian Pereira Miles for a series exploring Ruth King's book, Mindful of Race.
Sanctuary Sounds with Jacob
Join us for an immersive meditation experience combining soothing music, breathwork, and mindfulness practices. In this hour-long sound bath, you’ll relax and restore your mind and body in our serene sanctuary, surrounded by calming world music and grounding techniques. Whether you’re looking to unwind, center yourself, or explore meditation and sound therapy, this session is designed to promote wellness and inner peace.
Being Alone with Ian Pereira Miles
In this series, we will discuss the podcast "The Lonely Hour," hosted by Julia Bainbridge, which explores a variety of stories of how people have encountered being alone, both as a source of consolation and of desolation. You can find the podcast here or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Mindfulness Meditation with Mary Jo Meadow
Join Mary Jo Meadow for a five class series on mindfulness meditation. The Theravada is the oldest existing school of Buddhism. Its mindfulness meditation, like other Buddhist methods, leads to deep spiritual realization and to understanding of one's own being. One meditator said that it gives you your owner's manual for yourself. It is especially helpful for people who have trouble developing concentration (an obedient mind that pays attention to what it is told to attend) since its noting method provides "hooks" for attentiveness. Programs dealing with pain, stress, addictions and other unwanted impulses, problem emotions, and problem thinking have been developed from this method. Since the teaching is cumulative, attendance at all five sessions is encouraged.
Mary Jo Meadow is professor emerita of psychology and religious studies from Minnesota State University at Mankato. She has been teaching mindfulness in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia since 1987. She reared eight children. She has 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She now lives in Minnesota with two beloved cats. With thanks to Mary Jo who has kindly offered this class to our community as a gift.
Date with Death Club with Cherie Henderson and Pamela
Created by Karen G. Johnston, MSW, M.Div, DwDC explores mortality in community. DwDC is an opportunity to learn, share, and deepen your own understanding of what death means to you and how you want to approach death -- particularly your own. Informed by spiritual sensibilities, but no specific religious dogma, DwDC just may be for you. Designed as a multi-session learning experience, DwDC participants can attend one, many, or all of the offered sessions. DwDC is not a bereavement or grief support group. While it may be healing of the human condition, the nature of the DwDC is not specifically therapeutic.
Buddhism in a Nutshell with Richard Einhorn and Pamela
Are you curious about Buddhism? Would you like to find out more without any long-term commitment? If so, this five-session course is for you! Buddhism in a Nutshell is a great opportunity to get an overview of basic Buddhist philosophy and principles and learn how to integrate them into your life. Join us for a refreshing overview of Buddhist practice. In addition to readings and discussion, you will receive simple meditation instruction to bring this time-tested philosophy from the head to the heart. All are welcome!
It will be most beneficial if you can attend the whole series but you can also register for individual stand-alone sessions if you prefer.
This course is offered through our partner dharma center, Shantideva Center. Donations are requested, and they are shared by Shantideva Center and All Souls. That said, no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Your motivation to do the course is what matters most. Learn more and register here: https://shantidevanyc.org/programs/study/bin/
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Ananta
MBSR helps participants relate differently to the stresses in their lives and offers the opportunity to cultivate resilience and emotional intelligence. It supports mental wellbeing and many faith-specific contemplative practices. This transformative course is suited for those coming to meditation for the first time or for experienced meditators / contemplatives who would like support in integrating these practices more fully into their lives.
Ananta is a certified MBSR teacher by the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, an ordained Buddhist and a Fellow of the Interfaith Center of New York. He has decades of meditation practice and study experience, as well as leading various cycles of the seminal MBSR curriculum to faith practitioners and the wider public.
Cognitively-Based Compassion Training with Ellen Mendlow and Marshall Kupka-Moore
CBCT® (Cognitively-Based Compassion Training). CBCT® is a system of contemplative exercises designed to strengthen and sustain compassion which was developed by Lobsang Tenzin Negi, PhD, Executive Director of the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics at Emory University.
During the program, we will practice attentional stability, self-compassion and emotional awareness, as well as exercises and reflections to better understand our relationship with self and others. Through engaging with these practices-–derived from Tibetan Buddhist traditions and grounded in extensive research– informed compassion can become a spontaneous response that permeates our lives.
CBCT® attendees receive weekly teachings, an in-depth CBCT® guide, and access to guided meditations via the CBCT® app. Classes are highly interactive and include background on research along with meditations. (For a taste of CBCT® check out Emory University’s Compassion Shift page.) CBCT® practices are secular and accessible to all–you do not need prior meditation or other background to participate and benefit.
CBCT® teachers:
Ellen Mendlow regularly attends our Mindfulness Meditation & Buddhism programs. She has practiced Buddhism for over a decade, recently with Sravasti Abbey and Shantideva Center. She is a meditation leader and certified yoga teacher and is thrilled to share her passion for combining contemplative practice and mind-body science with a broad audience.
Marshall Kupka-Moore has been meditating his entire adult life and has a passion for sharing peace and wellness with people wherever he goes. He is a 200-hour certified Vinyasa yoga teacher and has taken multiple trips to India, met the Dalai Lama, lived with and learned from monks, and advised Emory University students exploring the intersection of Buddhism and mind-body sciences. Currently, Marshall is the CEO of Source Wellness and co-founder of the Bed-Stuy Art Residency.
The Skillful Means and Perfections When We Need Them Most with Pilar Jennings
In Buddhist teachings, the Skillful Means (upaya) are a colorful invitation for teachers to reflect on how best to offer the healing methods and insights in the Buddhist tradition given the needs of a particular group. In this six-class series, we will explore what it means to practice the Buddhist ethics of loving-kindness and compassion during times of acute duress. We will consider the ways in which we might best practice this tradition in a world informed by social media, polarization, and the ripple effects of a pandemic. As a template for this conversation, we’ll reflect on the six Paramitas (perfections), those qualities thought to nurture a clear mind and open heart, as we think through how to develop these qualities as we navigate the continued challenges of our time.
Each session includes a dharma talk, a brief meditation, and time for questions.
No prior experience with Buddhism is necessary. All are welcome!
Invitation to Meditation with Emma Markham
Mindfulness Meditation & Buddhism presents a six-part class with Emma Markham. Many people feel confident they’ll benefit from meditation, but they feel unsure about how to start, re-start or sustain a practice that suits them. Through engaging in meditation practice in community, supporting one another in contemplative exploration, and guidance from various spiritual teachings, we aim to deepen our personal meditation practices. If you are curious about meditation or you’d like some support in your practice,
Emma Markham is currently a Master of Divinity in Buddhism and Interreligious Engagement candidate at Union Theological Seminary. She has been practicing Tibetan Buddhism since 2013 and has held a daily meditation practice since she was a teenager. She has led meditation groups at the Church Center for the UN, NY State Mentoring, and other organizations since 2019. Emma is a classical guitarist and worked in nonprofit operations before returning to school to pursue Buddhist chaplaincy.
How might mindfulness help us face and dismantle racism and heal from its impacts? This is work we do in our society, in our communities, and in our bodies. Join seminary intern Ian Pereira Miles for a series exploring Ruth King's book, Mindful of Race.
Sanctuary Sounds with Jacob
Join us for an immersive meditation experience combining soothing music, breathwork, and mindfulness practices. In this hour-long sound bath, you’ll relax and restore your mind and body in our serene sanctuary, surrounded by calming world music and grounding techniques. Whether you’re looking to unwind, center yourself, or explore meditation and sound therapy, this session is designed to promote wellness and inner peace.
Being Alone with Ian Pereira Miles
In this series, we will discuss the podcast "The Lonely Hour," hosted by Julia Bainbridge, which explores a variety of stories of how people have encountered being alone, both as a source of consolation and of desolation. You can find the podcast here or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Mindfulness Meditation with Mary Jo Meadow
Join Mary Jo Meadow for a five class series on mindfulness meditation. The Theravada is the oldest existing school of Buddhism. Its mindfulness meditation, like other Buddhist methods, leads to deep spiritual realization and to understanding of one's own being. One meditator said that it gives you your owner's manual for yourself. It is especially helpful for people who have trouble developing concentration (an obedient mind that pays attention to what it is told to attend) since its noting method provides "hooks" for attentiveness. Programs dealing with pain, stress, addictions and other unwanted impulses, problem emotions, and problem thinking have been developed from this method. Since the teaching is cumulative, attendance at all five sessions is encouraged.
Mary Jo Meadow is professor emerita of psychology and religious studies from Minnesota State University at Mankato. She has been teaching mindfulness in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia since 1987. She reared eight children. She has 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She now lives in Minnesota with two beloved cats. With thanks to Mary Jo who has kindly offered this class to our community as a gift.
Date with Death Club with Cherie Henderson and Pamela
Created by Karen G. Johnston, MSW, M.Div, DwDC explores mortality in community. DwDC is an opportunity to learn, share, and deepen your own understanding of what death means to you and how you want to approach death -- particularly your own. Informed by spiritual sensibilities, but no specific religious dogma, DwDC just may be for you. Designed as a multi-session learning experience, DwDC participants can attend one, many, or all of the offered sessions. DwDC is not a bereavement or grief support group. While it may be healing of the human condition, the nature of the DwDC is not specifically therapeutic.
Buddhism in a Nutshell with Richard Einhorn and Pamela
Are you curious about Buddhism? Would you like to find out more without any long-term commitment? If so, this five-session course is for you! Buddhism in a Nutshell is a great opportunity to get an overview of basic Buddhist philosophy and principles and learn how to integrate them into your life. Join us for a refreshing overview of Buddhist practice. In addition to readings and discussion, you will receive simple meditation instruction to bring this time-tested philosophy from the head to the heart. All are welcome!
It will be most beneficial if you can attend the whole series but you can also register for individual stand-alone sessions if you prefer.
This course is offered through our partner dharma center, Shantideva Center. Donations are requested, and they are shared by Shantideva Center and All Souls. That said, no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Your motivation to do the course is what matters most. Learn more and register here: https://shantidevanyc.org/programs/study/bin/
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Ananta
MBSR helps participants relate differently to the stresses in their lives and offers the opportunity to cultivate resilience and emotional intelligence. It supports mental wellbeing and many faith-specific contemplative practices. This transformative course is suited for those coming to meditation for the first time or for experienced meditators / contemplatives who would like support in integrating these practices more fully into their lives.
Ananta is a certified MBSR teacher by the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, an ordained Buddhist and a Fellow of the Interfaith Center of New York. He has decades of meditation practice and study experience, as well as leading various cycles of the seminal MBSR curriculum to faith practitioners and the wider public.
Cognitively-Based Compassion Training with Ellen Mendlow and Marshall Kupka-Moore
CBCT® (Cognitively-Based Compassion Training). CBCT® is a system of contemplative exercises designed to strengthen and sustain compassion which was developed by Lobsang Tenzin Negi, PhD, Executive Director of the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics at Emory University.
During the program, we will practice attentional stability, self-compassion and emotional awareness, as well as exercises and reflections to better understand our relationship with self and others. Through engaging with these practices-–derived from Tibetan Buddhist traditions and grounded in extensive research– informed compassion can become a spontaneous response that permeates our lives.
CBCT® attendees receive weekly teachings, an in-depth CBCT® guide, and access to guided meditations via the CBCT® app. Classes are highly interactive and include background on research along with meditations. (For a taste of CBCT® check out Emory University’s Compassion Shift page.) CBCT® practices are secular and accessible to all–you do not need prior meditation or other background to participate and benefit.
CBCT® teachers:
Ellen Mendlow regularly attends our Mindfulness Meditation & Buddhism programs. She has practiced Buddhism for over a decade, recently with Sravasti Abbey and Shantideva Center. She is a meditation leader and certified yoga teacher and is thrilled to share her passion for combining contemplative practice and mind-body science with a broad audience.
Marshall Kupka-Moore has been meditating his entire adult life and has a passion for sharing peace and wellness with people wherever he goes. He is a 200-hour certified Vinyasa yoga teacher and has taken multiple trips to India, met the Dalai Lama, lived with and learned from monks, and advised Emory University students exploring the intersection of Buddhism and mind-body sciences. Currently, Marshall is the CEO of Source Wellness and co-founder of the Bed-Stuy Art Residency.
The Skillful Means and Perfections When We Need Them Most with Pilar Jennings
In Buddhist teachings, the Skillful Means (upaya) are a colorful invitation for teachers to reflect on how best to offer the healing methods and insights in the Buddhist tradition given the needs of a particular group. In this six-class series, we will explore what it means to practice the Buddhist ethics of loving-kindness and compassion during times of acute duress. We will consider the ways in which we might best practice this tradition in a world informed by social media, polarization, and the ripple effects of a pandemic. As a template for this conversation, we’ll reflect on the six Paramitas (perfections), those qualities thought to nurture a clear mind and open heart, as we think through how to develop these qualities as we navigate the continued challenges of our time.
Each session includes a dharma talk, a brief meditation, and time for questions.
No prior experience with Buddhism is necessary. All are welcome!
Invitation to Meditation with Emma Markham
Mindfulness Meditation & Buddhism presents a six-part class with Emma Markham. Many people feel confident they’ll benefit from meditation, but they feel unsure about how to start, re-start or sustain a practice that suits them. Through engaging in meditation practice in community, supporting one another in contemplative exploration, and guidance from various spiritual teachings, we aim to deepen our personal meditation practices. If you are curious about meditation or you’d like some support in your practice,
Emma Markham is currently a Master of Divinity in Buddhism and Interreligious Engagement candidate at Union Theological Seminary. She has been practicing Tibetan Buddhism since 2013 and has held a daily meditation practice since she was a teenager. She has led meditation groups at the Church Center for the UN, NY State Mentoring, and other organizations since 2019. Emma is a classical guitarist and worked in nonprofit operations before returning to school to pursue Buddhist chaplaincy.
Events hosted by Shantideva Center
Our Dharma partner, Shantideva Center, offers Dharma courses, teachings and retreats, meditation for every level of practice from complete beginners to advanced practitioners, and courses for wellness and mindful living. Click here to go to the Shantideva Center calendar of events.
Other Events beyond All Souls
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