Tuesday Evenings

We run ongoing introductions to meditation and Buddhism in near Union Square.

The courses are four weeks long and held on Tuesdays from 7-9pm
(7-8pm for meditation and 8-9pm for Buddhism).

START DATES: 2012
January 3rd	Four Tuesdays 7 – 8pm	8-9pm The Wheel of Life
February 7th	Four Tuesdays 7 – 8pm	8-9pm The Four Nobel Truths
March 6th	Four Tuesdays 7 – 8pm	8-9pm The Eight Fold Path
April 3rd	Four Tuesdays 7 – 8pm	8-9pm The Six Perfections
May 1st	Four Tuesdays 7 – 8pm	8-9pm The Wheel of Life

Location:
Hope Martin Studio
39 W 14th St # 508
New York, NY 10011-7403

The Hope Martin Studio is near many subway lines:
1, 2, 3: 14th St.
F, M: 14th St.
L: 6th Ave.
N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6: Union Square

The Hope Martin Studio
39 W 14th St
New York, NY 10011

Introduction 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.

Introduction to Buddhism

Buddhism is a path of transformation, leading to Enlightenment. The Triratna Buddhist Community is dedicated to creating the conditions for such practice in the modern world. The Buddhist tradition has bequeathed a vast range of practices, and Triratna seeks to draw carefully and pragmatically on this huge spiritual reservoir, offering a systematic and coherent approach to Buddhist practice. We offer a four-week introduction from 8-9pm, open to those on the meditation course at no charge.

Cost: $40	For the four week course
Pay in Advance $35	For the four week course

Introduction to Buddhism Day

Sunday March 18th

Introduction to Buddhism One-Day Workshop. In this day long workshop we will explore some fundamental teachings of the Buddhist tradition. We’ll look at what is the goal of Buddhism. How does one practice as a Buddhist?

Commonly heard teachings will be explored in the framework of the Buddhist Threefold Path: Ethics, Meditation, Wisdom. Were you aware of the strong emphasis on ethics in Buddhism? How does meditation fit in to it?

There is always far more to explore than we can ever cover in our time together. We will emphasize those teachings that can be put into practice and that relate to our daily lives.Included in the day will be presentations, question & answer time, discussion and a brief introduction to meditation.

The day will run from 10am tp 4pm light lunch included.
Workshop fee: $40
Location:
Randy Warshaw Dance Studio, 115 Wooster St
Soho, Buzzer 2F (Between Prince and Spring)

Introductory days planed for later in the year on the following dates July 17th, September 18th and November 20th.

Cost: $40	For the day course
Pay in Advance $35	For the day course

Monday Evenings

Sangha Night is a weekly class open to all that provides regular support for anyone interested in Buddhist practice. Sangha is the Buddhist word for spiritual community. Each week begins with a meditation, followed by a talk or other program. The emphasis is on practical application of Buddhist principles in our own lives. Meditators with some experience are also welcome to drop-in for just the meditation at 7:30pm.

Suggested donation: $10

If you are new to Sangha Night or have questions please call or email us.
(If you need instruction in meditation, see the Tuesday Evening classes for more information on introductory classes.)

Location:
Randy Warshaw Dance Studio, 115 Wooster St
Soho, Buzzer 2F (Between Prince and Spring)

Monthly Practice Day

These are held on the third Sunday of every month for those with prior experience of our mediations.
Click here for dates and times.
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Introductory reading list for those interested in finding out more about Meditation or Buddhism pdf

What Kind of Buddhist was Steve Jobs, Really? | NeuroTribes

blogs.plos.org -By Steve Silberman Posted: October 28, 2011
One reason I was looking forward to reading Walter Isaacson’s new biography of Steve Jobs was my hope that, as a sharp-eyed reporter, Isaacson would probe to the heart of what one of the few entrepreneurs who really deserved the term “visionary” learned from Buddhism. By now, everyone knows the stories of how the future founder of Apple dropped acid, went to India on a quest for spiritual insight, …