Events
Events hosted by Buddhism & Mindfulness at All Souls
Currently, all programs are online.
No experience is necessary. Join us!
For information about the Zoom login and password,
please go to the All Souls NYC website calendar,
go to the Events page in All Souls Connext, our virtual community,
or consult the most recent email sent out by Pamela Patton.
If you aren’t on Pamela’s email list and would like to join,
please let her know via our Contact Us page.
Ongoing events
Mondays, 10:00am–11:30am
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.
Recordings of these sessions
Alternating Tuesdays, 1:00pm–2:30pm
Dharma Study Group led by Harry Miller
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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.
Harry Miller’s resources page
Thursdays, 10:00am–11:30am
Transforming Our Suffering led by Pamela Patton
Please join us!
Please join us for a discussion of Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill 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 and shows a video to support the reading; 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:
In this groundbreaking book, Matthieu Ricard makes a passionate case for happiness as a goal that deserves as least as much energy as any other in our lives. Wealth? Fitness? Career success? How can we possibly place these above true and lasting well-being? Drawing from works of fiction and poetry, Western philosophy, Buddhist beliefs, scientific research, and personal experience, Ricard weaves an inspirational and forward-looking account of how we can begin to rethink our realities in a fast-moving modern world. With its revelatory lessons and exercises, Happiness is an eloquent and stimulating guide to a happier life.
About the author:
Matthieu Ricard is a Buddhist monk, an author, translator, and photographer. He has lived, studied, and worked in the Himalayan region for over forty years. The son of French philosopher Jean-François Revel and artist Yahne Le Toumelin, Matthieu was born in France in 1946 and grew up among the personalities and ideas of Paris' intellectual and artistic circles. He earned a Ph.D. degree in cell genetics at the renowned Institut Pasteur under the Nobel Laureate Francois Jacob. In 1967, he traveled to India to meet great spiritual masters from Tibet. After completing his doctoral thesis in 1972, he decided to concentrate on Buddhist studies and practice. Since then, he has lived in India, Bhutan, and Nepal and studied with some of the greatest teachers of that tradition. He is the author of several books including The Monk and the Philosopher, a dialogue with his father; The Quantum and the Lotus, a dialogue with the astrophysicist Trinh Xuan Thuan; and Why Meditate? His books have been translated into over twenty languages.
Other books we’ve read include: When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön, A Fearless Heart by Thupten Jinpa, and The Misleading Mind by Karuna Cayton.
Tea & Talk with Pamela Patton
Monthly on Thursdays Noon-1pm and Sundays 1-2pm, see calendar above for specific dates
Please join us!
No need to make an appointment; just drop in for friendly conversation, to discuss spiritual questions, and to connect with other members of our community. All are welcome.
Series
What if Hamlet Meditated? Finding the Dharma in Shakespeare with Harry Miller
Wednesdays Feb 2, Feb 16, Mar 2, Mar 16, and Mar 30, 10-11am
These talks will delve deeply into Shakespeare's Hamlet, and examine the plot, themes, and characters as they might be understood from both a literary point of view and in a Buddhist/Zen/Chan context. The aim of the talks is to show that we are subject to the same kinds of stress that comes from the greed, hatred and ignorance that Shakespeare's characters suffer from, but fortunately, the outcome is not usually so lethal for us. It is not always easy to recognize where we ignore reality and where we make it all up. Looking at Hamlet's characters as (negative) role models can be instructive indeed. All the characters in the play from Claudius to Ophelia to Hamlet react to and misinterpret the world and the people around them, much as we often do. Exploring foundational Buddhist teachings through the lens of the play can illuminate our understanding of the Dharma and ourselves.
Please join us!
Buddhism in a Nutshell with Pamela Patton and Richard Einhorn
Offered in partnership with Shantideva Center
Tuesdays April 19-May 17, 7-8:30pm
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!
Registration will open in March at Shantideva Center.
Wednesdays Feb 2, Feb 16, Mar 2, Mar 16, and Mar 30, 10-11am
These talks will delve deeply into Shakespeare's Hamlet, and examine the plot, themes, and characters as they might be understood from both a literary point of view and in a Buddhist/Zen/Chan context. The aim of the talks is to show that we are subject to the same kinds of stress that comes from the greed, hatred and ignorance that Shakespeare's characters suffer from, but fortunately, the outcome is not usually so lethal for us. It is not always easy to recognize where we ignore reality and where we make it all up. Looking at Hamlet's characters as (negative) role models can be instructive indeed. All the characters in the play from Claudius to Ophelia to Hamlet react to and misinterpret the world and the people around them, much as we often do. Exploring foundational Buddhist teachings through the lens of the play can illuminate our understanding of the Dharma and ourselves.
Please join us!
Buddhism in a Nutshell with Pamela Patton and Richard Einhorn
Offered in partnership with Shantideva Center
Tuesdays April 19-May 17, 7-8:30pm
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!
Registration will open in March at Shantideva Center.
One-time-only events
How to be in Relationship: A Buddhist and Psychotherapeutic Exploration with Dr. Pilar Jennings
A Half Day Retreat on Saturday, January 22 10-11:30am and Noon-1:30pm on Zoom
Suggested donation of $30. Please make your donation here.
In this online workshop led by Dr. Pilar Jennings we will explore our primary relationships: to self, family, friends, and community. With an emphasis on healing the conflicts and difficulties that arise in our most valued relationships, we will consider the methods offered in Buddhist psychology and psychotherapy. Together we will enjoy time for conversation, guided meditation, and reflection, as we usher in this New Year with the tools needed for increased connection and harmonious relationships. All are welcome!
Pilar is a psychoanalyst in private practice with a focus on the clinical applications of Buddhist meditation. She has been working with patients and their families through the Harlem Family Institute since 2004. She is a Visiting Lecturer at Union Theological Seminary, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and faculty member of the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science.
We are asking for a suggested donation of $30 for this half day retreat. If it's difficult for you to donate the suggested amount, please give whatever you are able. We want you to join us no matter what you are able to give!
Please join us!
Nurturing the Good: The Power of Gratitude in Challenging Times with Kaira Jewel Lingo
Sunday, January 30 at 2pm on Zoom
Gratitude is enormously transformative in moments of hardship and a huge booster of resilience and strength. In this event, hosted by All Souls, Mindfulness and Meditation teacher Kaira Jewel Lingo will offer teachings and practices based on her new book, We Were Made for These Times: 10 Lessons for Moving Through Change, Loss and Disruption, drawing from her own experience with times of change and challenge to support us during difficult times. She will share specifically about how to cultivate gratitude in daily life, including with the children in our lives, and even in the midst of heartbreak. The event will include a guided meditation, a talk, and time for questions and responses.
Kaira Jewel Lingo is a much-loved Dharma teacher who has been practicing mindfulness since 1997. She lived as an ordained nun for 15 years, during which time she trained closely with her teacher, Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh. Speaking five languages, she shares Buddhist meditation, secular mindfulness, and compassion practice internationally, providing spiritual mentoring to individuals and communities working at the intersection of racial, climate, and social justice. Her teaching focuses on activists, educators, artists, youth and families, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), and includes the interweaving of art, play, nature, ecology, and embodied mindfulness practice. Kaira Jewel teaches in the Plum Village Zen tradition and in the Vipassana tradition. She lives in New York. Readers can connect with Kaira Jewel Lingo at kairajewel.com.
Please join us!
Healthy Sleep: How Meditation and Mindfulness Can Help with Mickie Brown
Monday, January 31 at 10am on Zoom
Mickie will return to All Souls to help us understand how meditation and mindfulness can contribute to a good night's sleep.
Mickie Brown RN, HN-BC is the Clinical Manager for Education, Mindfulness and Patient Well-being at the Selikoff Centers for Occupational Health and the World Trade Center Health Program at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. Having experienced the power of mindfulness and meditation in her own life, Mickie is passionate about sharing it with others. Mickie began teaching Mind-Body and Mindfulness practices at the World Trade Center Health Program in 2007 where she continues her teaching. She also teaches Mindfulness for Mount Sinai Calm (an employee wellness program) and Graduate Medical Education (faculty, fellows and residents). Mickie has provided Mindfulness and Mindful Leadership programs for corporate and not for profit clients where her programs allow participants to create pathways to improved work-life balance, stress reduction, communication and mindful leadership skills.
Please join us!
Healing Practices with Mona Chopra
Sunday, February 13 at 2pm on Zoom
More information coming soon.
Please join us!
Allow Joy into Our Hearts with Rebecca Li
Sunday, March 6 at 2pm on Zoom
More information coming soon.
Please join us!
A Half Day Retreat on Saturday, January 22 10-11:30am and Noon-1:30pm on Zoom
Suggested donation of $30. Please make your donation here.
In this online workshop led by Dr. Pilar Jennings we will explore our primary relationships: to self, family, friends, and community. With an emphasis on healing the conflicts and difficulties that arise in our most valued relationships, we will consider the methods offered in Buddhist psychology and psychotherapy. Together we will enjoy time for conversation, guided meditation, and reflection, as we usher in this New Year with the tools needed for increased connection and harmonious relationships. All are welcome!
Pilar is a psychoanalyst in private practice with a focus on the clinical applications of Buddhist meditation. She has been working with patients and their families through the Harlem Family Institute since 2004. She is a Visiting Lecturer at Union Theological Seminary, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and faculty member of the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science.
We are asking for a suggested donation of $30 for this half day retreat. If it's difficult for you to donate the suggested amount, please give whatever you are able. We want you to join us no matter what you are able to give!
Please join us!
Nurturing the Good: The Power of Gratitude in Challenging Times with Kaira Jewel Lingo
Sunday, January 30 at 2pm on Zoom
Gratitude is enormously transformative in moments of hardship and a huge booster of resilience and strength. In this event, hosted by All Souls, Mindfulness and Meditation teacher Kaira Jewel Lingo will offer teachings and practices based on her new book, We Were Made for These Times: 10 Lessons for Moving Through Change, Loss and Disruption, drawing from her own experience with times of change and challenge to support us during difficult times. She will share specifically about how to cultivate gratitude in daily life, including with the children in our lives, and even in the midst of heartbreak. The event will include a guided meditation, a talk, and time for questions and responses.
Kaira Jewel Lingo is a much-loved Dharma teacher who has been practicing mindfulness since 1997. She lived as an ordained nun for 15 years, during which time she trained closely with her teacher, Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh. Speaking five languages, she shares Buddhist meditation, secular mindfulness, and compassion practice internationally, providing spiritual mentoring to individuals and communities working at the intersection of racial, climate, and social justice. Her teaching focuses on activists, educators, artists, youth and families, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), and includes the interweaving of art, play, nature, ecology, and embodied mindfulness practice. Kaira Jewel teaches in the Plum Village Zen tradition and in the Vipassana tradition. She lives in New York. Readers can connect with Kaira Jewel Lingo at kairajewel.com.
Please join us!
Healthy Sleep: How Meditation and Mindfulness Can Help with Mickie Brown
Monday, January 31 at 10am on Zoom
Mickie will return to All Souls to help us understand how meditation and mindfulness can contribute to a good night's sleep.
Mickie Brown RN, HN-BC is the Clinical Manager for Education, Mindfulness and Patient Well-being at the Selikoff Centers for Occupational Health and the World Trade Center Health Program at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. Having experienced the power of mindfulness and meditation in her own life, Mickie is passionate about sharing it with others. Mickie began teaching Mind-Body and Mindfulness practices at the World Trade Center Health Program in 2007 where she continues her teaching. She also teaches Mindfulness for Mount Sinai Calm (an employee wellness program) and Graduate Medical Education (faculty, fellows and residents). Mickie has provided Mindfulness and Mindful Leadership programs for corporate and not for profit clients where her programs allow participants to create pathways to improved work-life balance, stress reduction, communication and mindful leadership skills.
Please join us!
Healing Practices with Mona Chopra
Sunday, February 13 at 2pm on Zoom
More information coming soon.
Please join us!
Allow Joy into Our Hearts with Rebecca Li
Sunday, March 6 at 2pm on Zoom
More information coming soon.
Please join us!
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
We have lots of suggestions for events happening beyond All Souls, and we’d like to hear your suggestions as well. Please visit All Souls Connext, our virtual community, and go to the Buddhism & Mindfulness Group to learn about recommended events and to add your own suggestions.
