Sundays 9-11am starting Sept 19 Studying Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's New Heart of Wisdom Teacher: Bob Rice Format: TBD whether online or hybrid This class is about to begin studying a brand-new book, The New Heart of Wisdom, a commentary to Buddha's Heart Sutra, with extensive teachings on emptiness, the nature of reality. For more information, please […]
We sometimes let our minds wander to problems and situations that haven’t actually happened. Viewing the future through a negative lens causes us anxiety in the present and robs us of our peace and good nature. Through understanding our own minds, and exploring the Buddhist view of reality, we can gain confidence in our potential […]
In this series, we will be using driving as a practice to develop spiritual insights. On Long Island, we face many challenges with traffic and angry aggressive drivers. By using commuting as our daily practice we can begin to recognize, reduce and finally overcome our own anger. When we learn to drive with a peaceful […]
This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for meditation. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we […]
With so many challenges and problems in the world, it may feel as if our lives are stuck, but in fact, we can change things. How? In this series we will explore a set of meditations called Lojong, or training the mind, that enables us to feel the truth of our equality and connection to […]
As our world seems to grow ever more chaotic, it becomes more and more imperative to develop greater inner calm and peace. We can’t help others or ourselves when our minds are agitated and we feel angry, depressed or upset. Join us as we explore ways to develop and maintain a peaceful mind and heart […]
Mondays 6-7pm with Lynda Rice Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81063184769? Meeting ID: 843 2711 6761 Please RSVP to baldwinzoom@baldwinpl.org for the password Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Mondays 7-9pm starting Sept 13 Studying Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's Joyful Path of Good Fortune Teacher: David Hoffner Format: Online via Zoom This class is about to begin studying commentary to the Precious Human Life meditation, which makes it an ideal place to join in. For more information, contact Lori Mazzola at: lmazzola24@gmail.com
This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for meditation. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we […]
Be Encouraged! Overcoming Self-doubt & Discouragement Tuesdays in November 12-1pm & 5-6pm Discouragement is a common problem these days and often leaves us feeling inadequate and powerless. When discouragement penetrates our spiritual practice, it can become a debilitating type of laziness. Join us to learn how Buddha’s teachings can help us gain the ability to […]
Be Encouraged! Overcoming Self-Doubt & Discouragement Tuesdays in November 12-1pm & 5-6pm Discouragement is a common problem these days and often leaves us feeling inadequate and powerless. When discouragement penetrates our spiritual practice, it can become a debilitating type of laziness. Join us to learn how Buddha’s teachings can help us gain the ability to […]
Karma explains why unexpected and “unfair” situations arise in our lives and for others. We instinctively feel the truth in the statement: from positive actions comes happiness and from negative actions comes suffering. Believing in karma can change our lives! In this series we’ll explore how karma works. Through teachings and meditations we’ll also practice […]
The Foundation Program (FP) is designed to help us to develop our understanding of Buddha's teachings, to develop our meditation practice, and especially to develop our ability to bring Buddha's practical wisdom into our daily life. We will learn to find peace, clarity and inner strength, and we'll develop the skill to transform our daily experiences of living in […]
When we think of effort we think of pushing ourselves to do things that are good for us, but often are not enjoyable. However, in Buddhism effort is defined as a mind that delights in virtue. It is the feeling of genuine pleasure that comes from engaging in loving and beneficial actions and arises from […]
The Yoga of Buddha Vajrapani The meditation practice of Vajrapani, the embodiment of the beneficial power of all the Buddhas. Vajrapani is an emanation of Buddha Vajradhara whose function is to destroy the delusions of living beings by bestowing special power on their body and mind. Vajrapani means "Vajra Holder," indicating that he is the […]
This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for meditation. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we […]
Wednesdays 6:15-8:30pm starting Sept 15 Studying Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's Meaningful to Behold Teacher: Maggie Cooper Format: TBD whether online or hybrid This class is starting Chapter 5 of the book related to the Six Perfections, a perfect place for newcomers to join in. For more information, contact Maggie Cooper at helen.cooper@stonybrook.edu
Open to anyone who's thinking they might be interested in joining a Foundation Program class this fall! Join the Wednesday Foundation Program for free during the month of September as it begins Part 2 of The New Heart of Wisdom by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This is a very special opportunity to become part of a […]
Clarity of Mind In-Person Only in Huntington Through meditating deeply on the nature of the mind, we can actually begin to taste the stillness and clarity that lie within. This stillness, and the insights that arise naturally from this special meditation, are of tremendous help in enabling us to identify directly with our potential to […]
Thursdays 9-10am with Gen Kelsang Chenma Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89047509107? Meeting ID: 897 8890 5546 Please RSVP to bladwinzoom@baldwinpl.org. Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for meditation. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we […]
Not everyone feels joyful during the holidays. For many of us, there is a deep sense of longing, or loneliness if we lack family or miss the presence of family members who are no longer with us. We may even feel jealous of our closest friends who seem to enjoy picture-perfect holidays with their loved […]
Thursdays in Huntington 6:30-8:45pm with Gen Kelsang Chenma Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life and Meaningful to Behold Prospective students must meet with the Resident Teacher to be admitted. Meaningful to Behold is a highly acclaimed commentary to the great Indian Buddhist Master Shantideva's famous spiritual poem Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, one of […]
Living Your Happiest Life: The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life A Bodhisattva is a friend of the world, who, moved by compassion trains in the six perfections: giving, moral discipline, patience, joyful effort, concentration, and wisdom. We aspire to improve ourselves to our highest level so we can help others. Training in kindness gives us the […]
for HYT practitioners only The extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female Buddha who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas. Vajrayogini is a female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas. This extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini is a translation of the sadhana—ritual […]
Medicine Buddha Prayer A special practice focusing on Medicine Buddha for helping others through healing actions. By practicing the Medicine Buddha Sadhana sincerely, we receive a special power of body, speech and mind, which we can then use to help others through healing actions, as presented in this Medicine Buddha Prayer. When the world is […]
This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for meditation. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we […]
Ready to start a meditation practice but don’t know how? Ultimately the best way to learn is by attending guided classes to establish good foundations for a relaxed and enjoyable meditation practice. We will use guided meditations and teachings on Buddhist insights about daily life to solve our daily problems. Everyone Welcome Whether you’re interested in […]
Finding it hard to stick with a regular meditation practice? Learn how to make meditation a habit and how to make progress on your own at home. These classes will take you step by step through the process of starting and maintaining a regular meditation practice. You will be introduced to a few different meditations […]
In his Sutra teachings, Buddha gives us great encouragement to accomplish the ultimate goal of human life. This goal will be accomplished quickly through the practice of Tantra. Tantra, also known as "Secret Mantra" or "Vajrayana," is a special method to purify our world, our self, our enjoyments, and our activities; and if we put […]
Everyone experiences the pain associated with craving and attachment, and many people suffer from some type of addiction. Through exploring Buddha’s profound teachings and meditations we can learn how to overcome compulsive ways of thinking and acting that compel us to seek satisfaction from deceptive sources. Whether we struggle with food, drugs, social media, relationships […]
Thursdays in Huntington 6:30-8:45pm with Gen Kelsang Chenma Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life and Meaningful to Behold Prospective students must meet with the Resident Teacher to be admitted. Meaningful to Behold is a highly acclaimed commentary to the great Indian Buddhist Master Shantideva's famous spiritual poem Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, one of […]