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SUMMARY:Romemu Friday Night Services - Online
DESCRIPTION:Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services combine traditional liturgy with chanting\, meditation\, spontaneous dance and lively song. \nJoin Rabbi David Ingber for these live-streamed\, joy-based and contemplative progressive services that engage the heart\, mind\, and body. \nAll are welcome to join in this transformative spiritual practice regardless of religious affiliation\, race\, gender\, sexual orientation\, and belief. \nFriday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services are live-streamed and the time changes depending on the time of sunset. \nThis is an online event. \nCost: Free \nMore Info: Here \n  \n 
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/romemu-friday-night-services-2-2/2023-04-28/
LOCATION:Romemu\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heartfelt Community,Mind-Body Awareness
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SUMMARY:Sunday Open House Meditation Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday mornings the Westchester Meditation Center will host a community gathering involving meditation practice\, readings\, and discussion. The theme of this season of Open House is How to Meditate\, inspired by Pema Chodron’s book\, How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind. \nWhy meditate? Let’s explore. \nWhen situations bother us we always feel we need to change the situation to improve our circumstances. But does that really work? How many situations must we change to achieve the level of comfort we aspire to? We will never fully be able to restrain external phenomena\, but we can restrain our minds. Indeed\, working with our mind is the only means through which we’ll actually find harmony and contentment with the world that we live in. \nMeditation provides a golden key to address this yearning. During our winter open house\, we will review chapter by chapter Pema Chodron’s book\, How to Meditation\, which provides a step-by-step guide to how we can meet and openly relate with our mind\, embrace the fullness of our experience\, and live a wholehearted life. \nAt each gathering\, you will practice for two sessions with walking meditation in between\, share reading and have a group discussion. \nCost: Free – Donations Welcome \nMore Info: Here
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/sunday-open-house-meditation-gatherings-2/2023-04-30/
LOCATION:The Aligned Center\, 1 Bridge Street\, Foundry Building Suite 64\, Irvington\, New York\, 10533
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20220907T183907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T143316Z
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SUMMARY:Weekday Morning Meditation - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease email info@alignedcenter.com to RSVP.
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/weekday-morning-meditation-online/2023-05-02/
LOCATION:The Aligned Institute Online
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thealignedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Community-event.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20221213T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T172935Z
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SUMMARY:Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nTuesdays\, 6:45 – 9:00 pm ET \n\n6:45 – 7:00 PM ET: Social Conversation\n7:00 – 7:30 PM ET: Meditation\n7:30 – 9:00 PM ET: Talk and Discussion\n\nCost: Suggested Donation $10 per class – $100 for 12 classes\nRegister: Here
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-05-02/
CATEGORIES:Heartfelt Community,Mind-Body Awareness
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LOCATION:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-05-02/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T210000
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CREATED:20230310T174144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T174144Z
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SUMMARY:Evolution\, Intuition and Reincarnation in the Philosophy of Ralph Waldo Emerson
DESCRIPTION:AWAKENING TO YOUR TRUE SELF with Jeff Carreira \nIn this free event we will explore how the East meets West alternative spiritual tradition was first taught in America in the 1840’s by the most influential intellectual of the time. Ralph Waldo Emerson\, the preeminent American essayist\, lecturer\, philosopher\, and poet\, taught about the power of intuition\, the laws of karma\, and how spiritual evolution occurs through a succession of reincarnating lives. \nJoin this presentation held live at The Aligned Center and streamed online via Zoom video conferencing\, to learn how Emerson taught us to awaken to our True Self by trusting our deepest intuitions and acting only from the highest aspects of our being. By the middle of the 19th Century Emerson had mapped out a path to spiritual fulfilment and conscious evolution that can bring us to a perfected state of being. Alternative and nontraditional ideas of spiritual growth and conscious evolution are not new and they do not only exist out on the fringes of culture. They have been a central part of the cultural heritage of America for centuries. You will be amazed to discover that your spiritual path is part of a much larger picture that was envisioned by Ralph Waldo Emerson and others nearly two centuries ago. \nThis is an in-person and online event. \nCost: Free \nRegister: Here
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/evolution-intuition-and-reincarnation-in-the-philosophy-of-ralph-waldo-emerson/
LOCATION:The Aligned Center\, 1 Bridge Street\, Foundry Building Suite 64\, Irvington\, New York\, 10533
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T143316Z
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SUMMARY:Weekday Morning Meditation - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease email info@alignedcenter.com to RSVP.
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/weekday-morning-meditation-online/2023-05-04/
LOCATION:The Aligned Institute Online
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20221214T170348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T155952Z
UID:10003394-1683309600-1683316800@thealignedcenter.com
SUMMARY:Romemu Friday Night Services - Online
DESCRIPTION:Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services combine traditional liturgy with chanting\, meditation\, spontaneous dance and lively song. \nJoin Rabbi David Ingber for these live-streamed\, joy-based and contemplative progressive services that engage the heart\, mind\, and body. \nAll are welcome to join in this transformative spiritual practice regardless of religious affiliation\, race\, gender\, sexual orientation\, and belief. \nFriday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services are live-streamed and the time changes depending on the time of sunset. \nThis is an online event. \nCost: Free \nMore Info: Here \n  \n 
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/romemu-friday-night-services-2-2/2023-05-05/
LOCATION:Romemu\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heartfelt Community,Mind-Body Awareness
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thealignedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/D01J34UI.png
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20221228T180745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T180746Z
UID:10003504-1683453600-1683460800@thealignedcenter.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Open House Meditation Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday mornings the Westchester Meditation Center will host a community gathering involving meditation practice\, readings\, and discussion. The theme of this season of Open House is How to Meditate\, inspired by Pema Chodron’s book\, How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind. \nWhy meditate? Let’s explore. \nWhen situations bother us we always feel we need to change the situation to improve our circumstances. But does that really work? How many situations must we change to achieve the level of comfort we aspire to? We will never fully be able to restrain external phenomena\, but we can restrain our minds. Indeed\, working with our mind is the only means through which we’ll actually find harmony and contentment with the world that we live in. \nMeditation provides a golden key to address this yearning. During our winter open house\, we will review chapter by chapter Pema Chodron’s book\, How to Meditation\, which provides a step-by-step guide to how we can meet and openly relate with our mind\, embrace the fullness of our experience\, and live a wholehearted life. \nAt each gathering\, you will practice for two sessions with walking meditation in between\, share reading and have a group discussion. \nCost: Free – Donations Welcome \nMore Info: Here
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/sunday-open-house-meditation-gatherings-2/2023-05-07/
LOCATION:The Aligned Center\, 1 Bridge Street\, Foundry Building Suite 64\, Irvington\, New York\, 10533
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20220907T183907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T143316Z
UID:10002939-1683621000-1683622800@thealignedcenter.com
SUMMARY:Weekday Morning Meditation - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease email info@alignedcenter.com to RSVP.
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/weekday-morning-meditation-online/2023-05-09/
LOCATION:The Aligned Institute Online
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thealignedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Community-event.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20221213T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T172935Z
UID:10003305-1683657900-1683666000@thealignedcenter.com
SUMMARY:Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nTuesdays\, 6:45 – 9:00 pm ET \n\n6:45 – 7:00 PM ET: Social Conversation\n7:00 – 7:30 PM ET: Meditation\n7:30 – 9:00 PM ET: Talk and Discussion\n\nCost: Suggested Donation $10 per class – $100 for 12 classes\nRegister: Here
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-05-09/
CATEGORIES:Heartfelt Community,Mind-Body Awareness
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thealignedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/john-baker-buddhist-meditation-teacher-author_400x267.jpg
LOCATION:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-05-09/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20220907T183907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T143316Z
UID:10002940-1683793800-1683795600@thealignedcenter.com
SUMMARY:Weekday Morning Meditation - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease email info@alignedcenter.com to RSVP.
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/weekday-morning-meditation-online/2023-05-11/
LOCATION:The Aligned Institute Online
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thealignedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Community-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20221214T170348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T155952Z
UID:10003395-1683914400-1683921600@thealignedcenter.com
SUMMARY:Romemu Friday Night Services - Online
DESCRIPTION:Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services combine traditional liturgy with chanting\, meditation\, spontaneous dance and lively song. \nJoin Rabbi David Ingber for these live-streamed\, joy-based and contemplative progressive services that engage the heart\, mind\, and body. \nAll are welcome to join in this transformative spiritual practice regardless of religious affiliation\, race\, gender\, sexual orientation\, and belief. \nFriday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services are live-streamed and the time changes depending on the time of sunset. \nThis is an online event. \nCost: Free \nMore Info: Here \n  \n 
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/romemu-friday-night-services-2-2/2023-05-12/
LOCATION:Romemu\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heartfelt Community,Mind-Body Awareness
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20220907T183907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T143316Z
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SUMMARY:Weekday Morning Meditation - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease email info@alignedcenter.com to RSVP.
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/weekday-morning-meditation-online/2023-05-16/
LOCATION:The Aligned Institute Online
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thealignedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Community-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20221213T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T172935Z
UID:10003306-1684262700-1684270800@thealignedcenter.com
SUMMARY:Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nTuesdays\, 6:45 – 9:00 pm ET \n\n6:45 – 7:00 PM ET: Social Conversation\n7:00 – 7:30 PM ET: Meditation\n7:30 – 9:00 PM ET: Talk and Discussion\n\nCost: Suggested Donation $10 per class – $100 for 12 classes\nRegister: Here
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-05-16/
CATEGORIES:Heartfelt Community,Mind-Body Awareness
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thealignedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/john-baker-buddhist-meditation-teacher-author_400x267.jpg
LOCATION:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-05-16/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20220907T183907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T143316Z
UID:10002942-1684398600-1684400400@thealignedcenter.com
SUMMARY:Weekday Morning Meditation - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease email info@alignedcenter.com to RSVP.
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/weekday-morning-meditation-online/2023-05-18/
LOCATION:The Aligned Institute Online
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thealignedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Community-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20221214T170348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T155952Z
UID:10003396-1684519200-1684526400@thealignedcenter.com
SUMMARY:Romemu Friday Night Services - Online
DESCRIPTION:Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services combine traditional liturgy with chanting\, meditation\, spontaneous dance and lively song. \nJoin Rabbi David Ingber for these live-streamed\, joy-based and contemplative progressive services that engage the heart\, mind\, and body. \nAll are welcome to join in this transformative spiritual practice regardless of religious affiliation\, race\, gender\, sexual orientation\, and belief. \nFriday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services are live-streamed and the time changes depending on the time of sunset. \nThis is an online event. \nCost: Free \nMore Info: Here \n  \n 
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/romemu-friday-night-services-2-2/2023-05-19/
LOCATION:Romemu\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heartfelt Community,Mind-Body Awareness
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thealignedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/D01J34UI.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20221228T180745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T180746Z
UID:10003505-1684663200-1684670400@thealignedcenter.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Open House Meditation Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday mornings the Westchester Meditation Center will host a community gathering involving meditation practice\, readings\, and discussion. The theme of this season of Open House is How to Meditate\, inspired by Pema Chodron’s book\, How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind. \nWhy meditate? Let’s explore. \nWhen situations bother us we always feel we need to change the situation to improve our circumstances. But does that really work? How many situations must we change to achieve the level of comfort we aspire to? We will never fully be able to restrain external phenomena\, but we can restrain our minds. Indeed\, working with our mind is the only means through which we’ll actually find harmony and contentment with the world that we live in. \nMeditation provides a golden key to address this yearning. During our winter open house\, we will review chapter by chapter Pema Chodron’s book\, How to Meditation\, which provides a step-by-step guide to how we can meet and openly relate with our mind\, embrace the fullness of our experience\, and live a wholehearted life. \nAt each gathering\, you will practice for two sessions with walking meditation in between\, share reading and have a group discussion. \nCost: Free – Donations Welcome \nMore Info: Here
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/sunday-open-house-meditation-gatherings-2/2023-05-21/
LOCATION:The Aligned Center\, 1 Bridge Street\, Foundry Building Suite 64\, Irvington\, New York\, 10533
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thealignedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/WMC-logo-horizontal-high-res-e1611081743630.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20220907T183907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T143316Z
UID:10002943-1684830600-1684832400@thealignedcenter.com
SUMMARY:Weekday Morning Meditation - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease email info@alignedcenter.com to RSVP.
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/weekday-morning-meditation-online/2023-05-23/
LOCATION:The Aligned Institute Online
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thealignedcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Community-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20221213T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T172935Z
UID:10003307-1684867500-1684875600@thealignedcenter.com
SUMMARY:Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nTuesdays\, 6:45 – 9:00 pm ET \n\n6:45 – 7:00 PM ET: Social Conversation\n7:00 – 7:30 PM ET: Meditation\n7:30 – 9:00 PM ET: Talk and Discussion\n\nCost: Suggested Donation $10 per class – $100 for 12 classes\nRegister: Here
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-05-23/
CATEGORIES:Heartfelt Community,Mind-Body Awareness
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LOCATION:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-05-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T090000
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SUMMARY:Weekday Morning Meditation - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease email info@alignedcenter.com to RSVP.
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/weekday-morning-meditation-online/2023-05-25/
LOCATION:The Aligned Institute Online
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20221214T170348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T155952Z
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SUMMARY:Romemu Friday Night Services - Online
DESCRIPTION:Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services combine traditional liturgy with chanting\, meditation\, spontaneous dance and lively song. \nJoin Rabbi David Ingber for these live-streamed\, joy-based and contemplative progressive services that engage the heart\, mind\, and body. \nAll are welcome to join in this transformative spiritual practice regardless of religious affiliation\, race\, gender\, sexual orientation\, and belief. \nFriday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services are live-streamed and the time changes depending on the time of sunset. \nThis is an online event. \nCost: Free \nMore Info: Here \n  \n 
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/romemu-friday-night-services-2-2/2023-05-26/
LOCATION:Romemu\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heartfelt Community,Mind-Body Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20220907T183907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T143316Z
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SUMMARY:Weekday Morning Meditation - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease email info@alignedcenter.com to RSVP.
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/weekday-morning-meditation-online/2023-05-30/
LOCATION:The Aligned Institute Online
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20221213T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T172935Z
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SUMMARY:Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nTuesdays\, 6:45 – 9:00 pm ET \n\n6:45 – 7:00 PM ET: Social Conversation\n7:00 – 7:30 PM ET: Meditation\n7:30 – 9:00 PM ET: Talk and Discussion\n\nCost: Suggested Donation $10 per class – $100 for 12 classes\nRegister: Here
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-05-30/
CATEGORIES:Heartfelt Community,Mind-Body Awareness
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LOCATION:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-05-30/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20220907T183907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T143316Z
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SUMMARY:Weekday Morning Meditation - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease email info@alignedcenter.com to RSVP.
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/weekday-morning-meditation-online/2023-06-01/
LOCATION:The Aligned Institute Online
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20221214T170348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T155952Z
UID:10003398-1685728800-1685736000@thealignedcenter.com
SUMMARY:Romemu Friday Night Services - Online
DESCRIPTION:Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services combine traditional liturgy with chanting\, meditation\, spontaneous dance and lively song. \nJoin Rabbi David Ingber for these live-streamed\, joy-based and contemplative progressive services that engage the heart\, mind\, and body. \nAll are welcome to join in this transformative spiritual practice regardless of religious affiliation\, race\, gender\, sexual orientation\, and belief. \nFriday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services are live-streamed and the time changes depending on the time of sunset. \nThis is an online event. \nCost: Free \nMore Info: Here \n  \n 
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/romemu-friday-night-services-2-2/2023-06-02/
LOCATION:Romemu\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heartfelt Community,Mind-Body Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20230419T192603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T111159Z
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SUMMARY:One-Day Meditation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Westchester Meditation Center for this special one-day program designed for beginning and aspiring meditators\, as well as people who want to deepen their meditation practice. The workshop will include talks\, practice sessions\, and guided meditations that support building a daily practice with compassion and openness. This workshop will be led by one of WMC’s three senior teachers\, Jane Kolleeny. \nWMC is dedicated to diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and fostering belonging for all. Everyone is invited. Differences and unique perspectives are embraced. \nThe meditation technique taught in this workshop was developed by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche (1939-87)\, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation teacher who offered a uniquely different form from other forms of meditation and in many ways contrary to the usual notions about meditation. His view was that “meditation is a process of working through our self-deception.” Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche was a highly accomplished meditation master\, scholar\, translator\, poet\, and artist. He taught extensively in North America during the last seventeen years of his life and authored dozens of books based on hundreds of talks given on a broad array of topics. Many people of many generations have found his guidance inspiring to their daily lives and meditation practice. \nIf you have any questions\, please email westchestermeditationcenter@gmail.com. \nSuggested Donation: $30 (includes lunch) \nSpace is limited; registration is required. \nRegister: HERE
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/one-day-meditation-workshop/
LOCATION:The Aligned Center\, 1 Bridge Street\, Foundry Building Suite 64\, Irvington\, New York\, 10533
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20221228T180745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T180746Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Open House Meditation Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday mornings the Westchester Meditation Center will host a community gathering involving meditation practice\, readings\, and discussion. The theme of this season of Open House is How to Meditate\, inspired by Pema Chodron’s book\, How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind. \nWhy meditate? Let’s explore. \nWhen situations bother us we always feel we need to change the situation to improve our circumstances. But does that really work? How many situations must we change to achieve the level of comfort we aspire to? We will never fully be able to restrain external phenomena\, but we can restrain our minds. Indeed\, working with our mind is the only means through which we’ll actually find harmony and contentment with the world that we live in. \nMeditation provides a golden key to address this yearning. During our winter open house\, we will review chapter by chapter Pema Chodron’s book\, How to Meditation\, which provides a step-by-step guide to how we can meet and openly relate with our mind\, embrace the fullness of our experience\, and live a wholehearted life. \nAt each gathering\, you will practice for two sessions with walking meditation in between\, share reading and have a group discussion. \nCost: Free – Donations Welcome \nMore Info: Here
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/sunday-open-house-meditation-gatherings-2/2023-06-04/
LOCATION:The Aligned Center\, 1 Bridge Street\, Foundry Building Suite 64\, Irvington\, New York\, 10533
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20220907T183907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T143316Z
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SUMMARY:Weekday Morning Meditation - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease email info@alignedcenter.com to RSVP.
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/weekday-morning-meditation-online/2023-06-06/
LOCATION:The Aligned Institute Online
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20221213T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T172935Z
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SUMMARY:Path of Awakening: Introductory Course - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nTuesdays\, 6:45 – 9:00 pm ET \n\n6:45 – 7:00 PM ET: Social Conversation\n7:00 – 7:30 PM ET: Meditation\n7:30 – 9:00 PM ET: Talk and Discussion\n\nCost: Suggested Donation $10 per class – $100 for 12 classes\nRegister: Here
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-06-06/
CATEGORIES:Heartfelt Community,Mind-Body Awareness
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LOCATION:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/path-of-awakening-introductory-course-3/2023-06-06/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192513
CREATED:20230310T172518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T172518Z
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SUMMARY:The Battle of Science and Spirituality in the Western World
DESCRIPTION:DISCOVER THE SCIENTIST AND ROMANTIC WITHIN with Jeff Carreira \nIn the development of Western history we see evidence that seems to show that there exists two different types of human temperaments. One is romantic\, artistic\, and spiritual\, the other is factual\, logical\, and scientific – and they often see things very differently. In this presentation and discussion you will discover how at the very start of Western philosophy a fundamental division was set in place because Plato was a dreamer\, and his student Aristotle was a scientist. This split in our psyche propagated through the entire history of Western philosophy and now in modern times we see it in the deep-seated clash between science and religion. \nJoin this event held live at The Aligned Center and streamed online via zoom video conferencing\, to take a fascinating journey through some of the ways that human beings have attempted to understand what we know\, how we know it\, and why it matters. You will see that inside yourself you have both a scientist and a romantic. One that is a champion of the supremacy of facts gained through objective evidence\, and one that trusts their own inner revelations and creative impulses above anything else. \nThis is an in-person and online event. \nCost: Free \nRegister: Here
URL:https://thealignedcenter.com/event/the-battle-of-science-and-spirituality-in-the-western-world/
LOCATION:The Aligned Center\, 1 Bridge Street\, Foundry Building Suite 64\, Irvington\, New York\, 10533
CATEGORIES:Mind-Body Awareness
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