Mindfulness for Growth
Led By: Suryapala, Maxo and Lizzie
Sunday, March 30th, 2025
2 pm - 4 pm
In person at Lucid Body House
230 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Event Description:
The Young Buddhist Initiative is a welcoming space for folks 35 and under to gather in community for an introduction to Buddhism and Buddhist meditation.
We will explore “Mindfulness for Growth” and learn how mindfulness can support both personal and professional development.
All are welcome regardless of experience with Buddhism or meditation.
Two gatherings are planned (March 30th and April 27th) and people are welcome to attend one or both!
Agenda:
Welcome and introduction (how mindfulness helps with work, relationships, and stress)
Buddhist foundations of mindfulness (The Three Jewels, The Five Precepts, and some reflection)
Guided meditation
Break
Introduction to lovingkindness and emotional well-being (lovingkindness meditation, the five stages of Metta, and discussion)
Meditation
Discussion
About the Leaders:
Maxo Gaston is a first-generation Haitian American, an experienced civil rights attorney, and the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of Notre Dame Law School. He has served as a staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union where he successfully challenged the governor of Florida for violations of the First Amendment and Equal Protection Clause. He has ten-years experience of meditation and has taught mindfulness programs in the US and UK.
Lizzie Rolley has been actively training for ordination within the Triratna Buddhist Community since 2019, first through the London Buddhist Centre and now with Triratna New York. Alongside her spiritual path, she works in corporate consulting, where she focuses on ethical considerations within her industry.
Suryapala is an Ordained Buddhist in the Triratna Buddhist Community and has been practicing meditation regularly for six years. He began his Buddhist journey in the United Kingdom and for the last several years has been an active member of the New York/New Jersey sangha.
Registration:
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Payment:
Suggested donation of $10-$20. Please make a contribution here.