Drop-in Classes

What to Expect at Our General Program Classes

Open to All. Everyone Welcome.

KMC Long Island believes meditation should be accessible to everyone, especially busy, modern people, so we offer a variety of drop-in classes at our three locations, offered on weekdays, weeknights and weekends to accommodate as many types of schedules as possible. Pre-registration is not required, simply drop in at a class that’s convenient for you. For a nominal fee of $5, $10, or $15 (depending on class length), anyone from any background is welcome to attend a class and no one is turned away for a lack of funds.

When you arrive at a drop-in class, there will be someone from the center to greet you and accept your class admission fee. You can then take off your shoes (required before entering any of our meditation spaces) and make yourself comfortable on a chair or cushion. If you arrive early, please help yourself to a cup of tea or some water.

Our teachers usually start with a guided breathing meditation. Then they give a short teaching followed by a longer guided meditation and a short Q&A or discussion period, if time allows.

These classes are sometimes taught as a series, but each class stands on its own as a complete class. Drop-in classes are well-suited for people who are new to meditation, or new to the center, in general. They provide an easy and affordable way to get started with a regular meditation practice and become familiar with the center. Feel free to drop by anytime.

We look forward to meeting you!

WEEKDAYS

Tuesdays 9-10am with KMC-LI Resident Teacher Kadam Holly McGregor
Healing and Hope Through the Practice of Meditation
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Tuesday | 12 – 12:30pm | $5/Free for Members
Take a break from the busyness of daily life with Laura Anton
 
Wednesday | 12 – 1:30pm | $10/Free for Members
Contemplate, meditate and enjoy delicious vegetarian soup with Susan and Joel Brenner
 
Thursday | 12 – 1pm | $10/Free for Members
Meditation: Inner Exploration and Healing
Listen to Buddha’s practical wisdom and enjoy relaxing guided meditations with Elsa Cerezo
 
Friday | 10-11am | $10/Free for Members
How to Start a Meditation Practice and How to Keep it Going
What is meditation and how do we do it? How do we gradually improve our ability to meditate? How can we incorporate it into our life? How can it help us deal with the stresses and problems of daily life? We will answer all of these questions and have the opportunity to try two guided breathing meditations in each class. Learn the basics of how to meditate and how to set up a daily practice. Meditation is easy to learn and can have a very positive impact on our lives. with Jason DeLeo

Wednesday | 12:30 – 2pm | $10/Free for Members

We will contemplate the clear, practical instructions from the new book, The Mirror of Dharma, to help us solve our daily problems and make our human life truly meaningful. Through taking these instructions deep into our hearts we will attain greater inner peace, contentment, and compassion. The teachings are from the recent International Fall Festival at the new Kadampa Temple near the Grand Canyon, Arizona. with Maggie Cooper

WEEKNIGHTS

Weekly Online ZOOM Meditation Classes Offered Through the Baldwin Public Library

Mondays 6-7pm with KMC-LI Teacher David Hoffner
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Monday | 5-5:45pm | $5/Free for Members
Revive at Five
Let go of your busy day and get ready to enjoy your evening and your week with a more relaxed and inspired mind. Leave the day behind and take an hour to relax, refresh and de-stress. Be guided through simple meditations that lead to a deep experience of inner peace and contentment. with Monica Rieg or Howie Geismar

Tuesday | 6-7:30pm | $10/Free for Members
Buddha’s Not in it for the Likes
We all want to be happy all of the time. Currently we rely heavily on people and situations to provide our happiness, but these things are unpredictable and largely out of our control. In this series we’ll learn how Buddhist teachings offer methods enabling us to be happy regardless of our external circumstances and difficulties.  with Christine Chase

Thursday | 7-8:30pm | $10/Free for Members
Kindness is the Path: The Power of Love

Love is a very powerful positive mind which protects us from developing jealousy, anger and other harmful thoughts. We often feel it depends on the “loveability” of other people in our life for us to develop this mind of love, however in this course we will discover that this powerful mind comes from our side and if we hold a loving mind towards everyone this will prevent us from developing negative feelings or feelings of loneliness. with Joanna Zalewski

Tuesdays in March | 7 – 8:30pm | $15/Free for Members
How to Genuinely Help Your Suffering Family and Friends
We all have a close friend or family member who suffers; we wish to help them, but too often lack the real wisdom as to how to do that. Learn meditations to progress step by step along the path to attain the wisdom necessary to permanently help (not enable) and bring peace to those we love. with Bob Rice
 
Wednesday | 7 – 8pm | $10/Free for Members
Join us to learn this simple, but profound meditation on the nature of the mind with Kevin Potente

WEEKENDS

Sunday | 10 – 10:45am | $10/Free for Members
Enjoy subtle yet profound meditations on the nature of the mind with Kadam Holly McGregor, Kevin Potente or Kerrin Perniciaro
 
Sundays in March | 11:30am – 1pm | $15/Free for Members
Overcoming Overwhelm: The Quiet Joy of Meditation in a Busy, Noisy World
Surrounded by distractions, demands from others, and the pressures of work … Caught up in the fast pace of our lives, with over-packed schedules, and continuous input from electronic devices … Add to that the typical challenges of life such as illness and financial stress, and even the enjoyable challenges such as family gatherings. Sometimes the demands on us seem far greater than we can handle, and we can feel “under attack” from all directions! Can we find a quiet, centered place to dwell within the chaos? Learn how to apply Buddha’s teachings to overcome “overwhelm.” with Kadam Holly McGregor
 
Sunday | 11:30am – 1pm | $5 per child
Meditation for Children
Even children experience stressful lives. They are bombarded with pressures from school, television, video games and peers. Meditation classes give children the means to deal with the stresses of life and develop a peaceful state of mind. Some examples of class topics include dealing with conflict and frustration, learning to appreciate others, and learning how to develop happy, peaceful minds. Children’s classes are presented in a lively, creative and interactive way. The classes are suitable for children 6-12 years of age.

Saturday, Nov. 2 and 16 and Dec. 14 and Dec 28, 2019 | 10-10:45am | FREE | at the Port Jefferson Free Library
Meditation for Kids
A special adventure, children are gently guided into fun and relaxing activities that teach techniques for gaining confidence, focus, and consideration for others. For kids (ages 8-13). Parents and friends welcome to stay. Pre-registration is recommended. Please register with the library (631) 473-0022. with Christine Chase and Joanna Zalewski
 
Sundays | 10 – 11:30am | $10/Free for Members
It’s not my anxiety, it’s the anxiety. Many people suffer from from feelings of fear at times. Some experience constant anxiety or are simply overwhelmed by the stress and demands of everyday life. In this series, we’ll learn different ways of thinking about stressful circumstances, and how to use meditation to become fearless in the face of adversity and deal with our negative emotions more confidently and effectively.
with Christine Chase