Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2023-10-10 18:45 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-10-10/
John Baker trained directly with Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche for decades, and worked intimately with Trungpa as he adapted Tibetan meditation to a western audience. In this online course, Path of Awakening, John will help to distill some of the unique insights of his teacher as well as his own, unique take on meditation.
This ongoing online meditation class is for anyone interested in Buddhism and open to anyone. It starts with 30 minutes of meditation followed by a class and discussion. You may prepare by reading the suggested chapter for each week from The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma, Vol. 2 or just join online via Zoom to meditate, listen to the lecture, and participate in the discussion.
Tuesdays, 6:45 – 9:00 pm ET

6:45 – 7:00 PM ET: Social Conversation
7:00 – 7:30 PM ET: Meditation
7:30 – 9:00 PM ET: Talk and Discussion

Cost: Suggested Donation $10 per class – $100 for 12 classes
Register: Here

Weekday Morning Meditation - Online
2023-10-12 08:30 - 09:00, 2023-10-17 08:30 - 09:00, 2023-10-19 08:30 - 09:00, 2023-10-24 08:30 - 09:00, 2023-10-26 08:30 - 09:00, 2023-10-31 08:30 - 09:00, 2023-11-02 08:30 - 09:00, 2023-11-07 08:30 - 09:00 and 3 more dates | The Aligned Institute Online
Join us online Tuesday and Thursday mornings as we sit together in virtual community. This meditation guided by Jeff Carreira begins and ends with the simple ring of a bell, and is a great opportunity to make mindfulness a regular practice.
Please email info@alignedcenter.com to RSVP.

Romemu Friday Night Services - Online
2023-10-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Romemu, New York, United States
Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services combine traditional liturgy with chanting, meditation, spontaneous dance and lively song.
Join Rabbi David Ingber for these live-streamed, joy-based and contemplative progressive services that engage the heart, mind, and body.
All are welcome to join in this transformative spiritual practice regardless of religious affiliation, race, gender, sexual orientation, and belief.
Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services are live-streamed and the time changes depending on the time of sunset.
This is an online event.
Cost: Free
More Info: Here

Sunday Open House Meditation Gathering (In-person)
2023-10-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | The Aligned Center, 1 Bridge Street, Foundry Building Suite 64, Irvington, New York, 10533
Sunday Open House Meditation Gathering

Led by Gene Bobker, Charles Olson, and WMC staff
Sundays from 10 am – 12 pm ET
Drop-ins welcome!

On Sunday mornings, the Westchester Meditation Center is hosting community gatherings involving meditation practice, discussion, and readings from The Wisdom of No Escape, and the Path of Loving-Kindness by Pema Chodron.
When life’s events challenge us, we search for ways to change or improve our circumstances. Yet we find difficult life events occur over and over again, bringing the same feelings and frustrations. Meditation helps us discover that while we will never be able to completely control our world, we can train our minds to meet and accept life just as it is, in the present moment.
Pema Chodron’s book is about welcoming life in all its manifestations—embracing the joy, suffering, wisdom and confusion that is the human experience. Meditation guides us to meet our mind, embrace the fullness of our experience, and live a wholehearted life.
At each gathering, you will practice for two sessions with walking meditation in between, share an inspiring reading, and have a group discussion.

Meditation instruction (for those that are brand new to meditation or need a refresher) is available, if needed.
Cost of attendance is by donation. Recommended donation is $10 per meeting
Listen to past Sunday Dharma Talks here. Check out our guest speakers here.

Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2023-10-17 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-10-17/

Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2023-10-24 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-10-24/

Humbleness and Heroism on the Path of Wakefulness, The Way of the Bodhisattva
2023-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | The Aligned Center, 1 Bridge Street, Foundry Building Suite 64, Irvington, New York, 10533
Humbleness and Heroism on the Path of Wakefulness, The Way of the Bodhisattva
Please join the Westchester Meditation Center for this very special event with Venerable Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, who will speak on Humbleness and Heroism on the Path of Wakefulness, The Way of the Bodhisattva, open to all, but space is limited.
The practitioner of Mahayana Buddhism aspires to become a Bodhisattva – one who dedicates their life to the enlightenment of all sentient beings. Pursuing this goal requires the courage and strength to go beyond all personal boundaries and limitations, and at the same time, the willingness to constantly put the welfare of others before one’s own. Yet, sometimes our attempts to balance humbleness and heroism on the path of wakefulness leave us ineffective, mistaken, or create more difficulties, despite our best efforts. With a genuine understanding of The Way of the Bodhisattva, the Venerable Ringu Tulku is especially equipped to inspire our awakened hearts and minds and share his wisdom on how we can maintain these qualities in harmony.
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist teacher of the Kagyu lineage. He was trained by many great teachers including H.H. the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa and Dilgo Khyentse, Rinpoche. He received his formal education at Namgyal Institute of Tibetology and Sampurnananda Sanskrit University and has served as a Professor of Tibetology in Sikkim for 17 years. Since 1990 Rinpoche has been traveling and teaching Buddhism throughout the world. He has authored many books on Buddhism and founded Bodhicharya, an organization that coordinates activities to preserve and transmit Buddhist teachings and promote intercultural dialogues and educational projects. See www.bodhicharya.org for more information.
Suggested Offering $30*
Register HERE.

Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2023-10-31 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-10-31/

Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2023-11-07 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-11-07/

Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2023-11-14 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-11-14/

Qigong with Robert Peng (In-person)
2023-11-18 10:30 - 12:00 | The Aligned Center, 1 Bridge Street, Foundry Building Suite 64, Irvington, New York, 10533
Robert Peng, a world-renowned Qigong Master and healer, was born and raised in Hunan, China.
At age eight, he began an intensive apprenticeship under the close guidance of the legendary monk Xiao Yao, an enlightened master known for his profound healing ability and martial arts skill. At age 15, Robert endured a 100-day water fast in a small dark room at a secluded monastery in the remote mountains of Hunan province, which initiated a radical spiritual transformation and awakened amazing healing powers.
After pursuing his training quietly while attending university in Changsha, he began to teach publicly at 29, and within five years had trained over 150,000 students all over China, Australia, and the U.S.
With his deep understanding and practice of Qigong, and with extensive life and teaching experience in the Western world, Robert has developed a unique way to teach Qigong that people from different cultures can easily understand and follow while enjoying the real essence of this ancient Chinese healing art of wisdom, love, and vitality.
This is an in-person event.
Cost: $69.99
Register: Here
