Events
Events hosted by Buddhism & Mindfulness 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 Buddhism & Mindfulness 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 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 Awareness by Anthony de Mello. 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!
Please join us for a discussion of Casting Indra's Net: Fostering Spiritual Kinship and Community by Pamela Ayo Yetunde. 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:
A heartfelt call for community-oriented models of well-being in our age of polarization and turmoil. Creating compassionate communities takes more than good will—it requires a dedication to respecting cultural differences while remembering the fundamental spiritual kinship that exists between all people. Activist, counselor, and Buddhist teacher Ayo Yetunde creatively unpacks this condition through the metaphor of Indra’s Net—a universal net in which all beings reflect each other like jewels.
"A rallying cry for civility--to start repairing the world, and ourselves." - Dan Harris, author of 10% Happier
"Casting Indra’s Net is not just a book. It is a deeply compassionate tour of our interbeing—and a clear and vibrant call to live into it." —from the foreword by Resmaa Menakem, author of My Grandmother’s Hands
About the author:
Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde, J.D., M.A., Th.D., is a pastoral counselor, writer, instructor and speaker. She is an interfaith pan-Buddhist practitioner. Her most recent books include:
Tea & Talk with Pamela Patton
Monthly on Sundays 1-2pm IN PERSON (check the mailing list 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.
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 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 Awareness by Anthony de Mello. 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!
Please join us for a discussion of Casting Indra's Net: Fostering Spiritual Kinship and Community by Pamela Ayo Yetunde. 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:
A heartfelt call for community-oriented models of well-being in our age of polarization and turmoil. Creating compassionate communities takes more than good will—it requires a dedication to respecting cultural differences while remembering the fundamental spiritual kinship that exists between all people. Activist, counselor, and Buddhist teacher Ayo Yetunde creatively unpacks this condition through the metaphor of Indra’s Net—a universal net in which all beings reflect each other like jewels.
"A rallying cry for civility--to start repairing the world, and ourselves." - Dan Harris, author of 10% Happier
"Casting Indra’s Net is not just a book. It is a deeply compassionate tour of our interbeing—and a clear and vibrant call to live into it." —from the foreword by Resmaa Menakem, author of My Grandmother’s Hands
About the author:
Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde, J.D., M.A., Th.D., is a pastoral counselor, writer, instructor and speaker. She is an interfaith pan-Buddhist practitioner. Her most recent books include:
- Casting Indra’s Net: Fostering Spiritual Kinship and Community
- The Nautilus Book Award-winning Black and Buddhist: What Buddhism Can Teach Us About Race Resilience, Transformation and Freedom that she co-edited with Cheryl A. Giles
- The Frederick J. Streng Book Award-winning Buddhist-Christian Dialogue, U.S. Law, and Womanist Theology for Transgender Spiritual Care
Tea & Talk with Pamela Patton
Monthly on Sundays 1-2pm IN PERSON (check the mailing list 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.
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Series
Invitation to Meditation, a six-part class with Emma
In-person Wednesdays 6-7pm Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8
Register today by emailing rebecca@allsoulsnyc.org
Many people feel confident they’ll benefit from meditation, but they feel stuck about how to start, re-start or sustain a practice. Through engaging in meditation practice in community, supporting one another in contemplative exploration, and guidance from Buddhist teachings, we aim to deepen our personal meditation practices. If you are curious about meditation or you’d like some support in your practice, please join us. Attendance at all six sessions is strongly encouraged. Weekly themes will build on each other and individual explorations will benefit from the consistency of regular attendance.
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.
Invitation to Meditation, a six-part class with Emma
In-person Wednesdays 6-7pm Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8
Register today by emailing rebecca@allsoulsnyc.org
Many people feel confident they’ll benefit from meditation, but they feel stuck about how to start, re-start or sustain a practice. Through engaging in meditation practice in community, supporting one another in contemplative exploration, and guidance from Buddhist teachings, we aim to deepen our personal meditation practices. If you are curious about meditation or you’d like some support in your practice, please join us. Attendance at all six sessions is strongly encouraged. Weekly themes will build on each other and individual explorations will benefit from the consistency of regular attendance.
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.
Special Events
Resilience & Restoration: How to Care for the Mind with Dr. Pilar Jennings
Saturday, October 14
10am-3:30pm IN PERSON at All Souls
Please join us for this in-person retreat with Dr. Pilar Jennings focusing on the healing arts of Buddhist psychology and meditation. This day of practice and conversation will explore the teachings of equanimity and mindfulness as essential tools for our well-being and efforts at recovery from life's many stressors and challenges. Various modes of meditation will be explored, including breathwork, mindfulness of the body and feelings, and visualizations. This will be a day to reflect and to envision ways forward that usher in genuine restoration, ease, and joy.
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, a guest lecturer at Columbia University, and a faculty member of the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science. In our Buddhism & Mindfulness program, she has taught several short courses, including “Working with Difficult Emotions – A Buddhist and Psychotherapeutic Approach,” which explored a range of emotions from a spiritual and clinical perspective. More recently she taught "How To Be in Relationship." Her website is drpilarjennings.com
In order to support Pilar and All Souls, we are requesting an offering of $150 for this retreat. Need based scholarships are available. We encourage those who are financially comfortable to contribute any amount above $150. To request a scholarship, please send an email to Pamela with the amount you are able to contribute. We try to offer as many programs as we can for free, and we appreciate your understanding in making an offering for this program and some others.
We will meet at All Souls in the Ware Room. Registration is limited due to the room capacity. We ask that participants take a Covid test the morning of the retreat in order to protect our teacher and each other. To register, please email Pamela Patton at pamela@allsoulsnyc.org. Note that we will offer more daylong retreats with Pilar in the winter and spring of 2024.
Sunday Worship Services with Florence Caplow
Sundays, February 18 and 25 at 11:15am IN PERSON and by livestream
Zenshin Florence Caplow is a Soto Zen priest, ordained by Zoketsu Norman Fischer in 2007. She has practiced Vipassana and Zen for more than thirty years, including sesshins, practice periods, and residence at SFZC practice centers. She is a dharma teacher, field botanist, essayist, and the co-editor, with Reigetsu Susan Moon, of The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty-Five Centuries of Awakened Women. She is also a Unitarian Universalist minister. She currently lives and works in Urbana, Illinois.
Resilience & Restoration: How to Care for the Mind with Dr. Pilar Jennings
Saturday, October 14
10am-3:30pm IN PERSON at All Souls
Please join us for this in-person retreat with Dr. Pilar Jennings focusing on the healing arts of Buddhist psychology and meditation. This day of practice and conversation will explore the teachings of equanimity and mindfulness as essential tools for our well-being and efforts at recovery from life's many stressors and challenges. Various modes of meditation will be explored, including breathwork, mindfulness of the body and feelings, and visualizations. This will be a day to reflect and to envision ways forward that usher in genuine restoration, ease, and joy.
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, a guest lecturer at Columbia University, and a faculty member of the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science. In our Buddhism & Mindfulness program, she has taught several short courses, including “Working with Difficult Emotions – A Buddhist and Psychotherapeutic Approach,” which explored a range of emotions from a spiritual and clinical perspective. More recently she taught "How To Be in Relationship." Her website is drpilarjennings.com
In order to support Pilar and All Souls, we are requesting an offering of $150 for this retreat. Need based scholarships are available. We encourage those who are financially comfortable to contribute any amount above $150. To request a scholarship, please send an email to Pamela with the amount you are able to contribute. We try to offer as many programs as we can for free, and we appreciate your understanding in making an offering for this program and some others.
We will meet at All Souls in the Ware Room. Registration is limited due to the room capacity. We ask that participants take a Covid test the morning of the retreat in order to protect our teacher and each other. To register, please email Pamela Patton at pamela@allsoulsnyc.org. Note that we will offer more daylong retreats with Pilar in the winter and spring of 2024.
Sunday Worship Services with Florence Caplow
Sundays, February 18 and 25 at 11:15am IN PERSON and by livestream
Zenshin Florence Caplow is a Soto Zen priest, ordained by Zoketsu Norman Fischer in 2007. She has practiced Vipassana and Zen for more than thirty years, including sesshins, practice periods, and residence at SFZC practice centers. She is a dharma teacher, field botanist, essayist, and the co-editor, with Reigetsu Susan Moon, of The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty-Five Centuries of Awakened Women. She is also a Unitarian Universalist minister. She currently lives and works in Urbana, Illinois.
Some of what we've done in the past...stay tuned for returning events!
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.
Invitation to Meditation, a six-part class with Emma
Many people feel confident they’ll benefit from meditation, but they feel stuck about how to start, re-start or sustain a practice. Through engaging in meditation practice in community, supporting one another in contemplative exploration, and guidance from Buddhist teachings, we aim to deepen our personal meditation practices. If you are curious about meditation or you’d like some support in your practice, please join us. Attendance at all six sessions is strongly encouraged. Weekly themes will build on each other and individual explorations will benefit from the consistency of regular attendance.
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.
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/
Community Meditation
Weekly drop-in community meditation on Zoom. We sit together for the first half and hold space for sharing the second half. Suitable for all meditation levels, this space is designed for community practice and intentional, safe sharing. Come for an early evening respite, get to know fellow AllSouls meditators, and start or continue your meditation practice!
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 Buddhism & Mindfulness 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!
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.
Invitation to Meditation, a six-part class with Emma
Many people feel confident they’ll benefit from meditation, but they feel stuck about how to start, re-start or sustain a practice. Through engaging in meditation practice in community, supporting one another in contemplative exploration, and guidance from Buddhist teachings, we aim to deepen our personal meditation practices. If you are curious about meditation or you’d like some support in your practice, please join us. Attendance at all six sessions is strongly encouraged. Weekly themes will build on each other and individual explorations will benefit from the consistency of regular attendance.
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.
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/
Community Meditation
Weekly drop-in community meditation on Zoom. We sit together for the first half and hold space for sharing the second half. Suitable for all meditation levels, this space is designed for community practice and intentional, safe sharing. Come for an early evening respite, get to know fellow AllSouls meditators, and start or continue your meditation practice!
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 Buddhism & Mindfulness 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!
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
The Buddhism & Mindfulness mailings include suggestions for events happening beyond All Souls. You can subscribe to our mailing list here.
