The Aligned Center

Weekday Morning Meditation - Online
2024-01-02 08:30 - 09:00, 2024-01-04 08:30 - 09:00, 2024-01-09 08:30 - 09:00, 2024-01-11 08:30 - 09:00, 2024-01-16 08:30 - 09:00, 2024-01-18 08:30 - 09:00, 2024-01-23 08:30 - 09:00, 2024-01-25 08:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) and 4 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.

Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2024-01-02 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2024-01-02/
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

Romemu Friday Night Services - Online
2024-01-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-09 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

Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2024-01-09 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2024-01-09/

Open House Meditation (In-Person)
2024-01-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | The Aligned Center, 1 Bridge Street, Foundry Building Suite 64, Irvington, New York, 10533
Sunday Open House Meditation Gathering hosted by the Westchester Mediation Center

Led by Gene Bobker, Charles Olson, and WMC staff
Sundays from 10 – 12 pm ET – No meeting on January 21st due to WMC annual retreat.
Drop-ins welcome!
Cost: By donation (recommended $10 per meeting).*

Please join us on Sunday mornings for a community gathering involving meditation practice, discussion, and readings. We gather to meditate for two 20-minute sessions with a walk and/or stretch in between, then listen to an inspiring reading, and have a group discussion. This program is open to everyone. No registration is required. No experience is needed. Guidance on the technique of meditation is available to anyone interested or new to practice.
The theme for Winter/Spring 2024 is Taking the Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears. When life’s events challenge us, we frequently default to old habits and emotional states. 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 awakening the essential qualities of natural intelligence, natural warmth, and natural openness that help us to take a bold leap toward a new way of living—one that will bring about positive transformation for ourselves and for our troubled world. Meditation guides us to meet our minds, embrace the fullness of our experience, and live a wholehearted life.

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
2024-01-16 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2024-01-16/

Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2024-01-23 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2024-01-23/

Qigong with Robert Peng (In-person)
2024-01-27 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

Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2024-01-30 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2024-01-30/

Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
2024-02-06 18:45 - 21:00 | https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2024-02-06/

Mindfulness & Awareness: The Path of Meditation (6 week course)
2024-02-07 19:00 - 20:30
February 7 – March 13, 2024 (6 classes)

Wednesdays: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Led by Gene Bobker and WMC Staff
Open to all, regardless of background
Suggested offering: $60*
Register HERE

This course is an in-person weekly meeting for those developing or establishing their daily meditation practice, covering the basics of mindfulness-awareness meditation, from proper posture to learning to settle with gentleness, patience, and humor—the three ingredients for a well-balanced practice. This course will also cover the art of stabilizing the mind, shamatha (or calm abiding), and how to remain present with whatever arises, such as thoughts and emotions.

*We are committed to making our programs affordable to all. Those with limited income, students, and those under 30 may register for our programs at the $10 rate. Should you have any questions, please contact us at westchestermeditationcenter@gmail.com.
