Announcing Meditate NYC 2008, November 9th, 2 PM to 7 PM
Meditate NYC
Meditate NYC Kick-Off Event: Sunday, Nov. 9, 2 - 7 PM
Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew
The Buddhist community of New York City has joined together to sponsor a full week of free meditation instruction across NYC, November 10 - 16. People from all faiths, backgrounds, and experience are welcome at Open Houses hosted by numerous meditation groups and dharma centers. If you're looking for a group to practice with, or if you want to introduce your friends to meditation, come and sample a dozen traditions!
Meditate NYC begins on Sunday, November 9 with an afternoon of meditation instruction by Buddhist teachers from a great variety of traditions, with periods of movement, poetry and music. The kick-off event is free and open to all. You are free to come and go as you wish. Chairs are provided, you may bring a meditation cushion.
What: Meditate NYC Kick-Off Event - Learn a dozen ways to meditate!
When: Sunday, November 9, 2 - 7 PM
Where: Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, Manhattan (West End Avenue and 86th Street)
Presenters: Bhante Kondanna, Reverend T.K. Nakagaki, Roshi Pat Enkyo, Michelle Laporte, Lama Surya Das, Sifu Teasely, Jill Satterfield, John Giorno, Stan Grier, Clark Strand, Venerable Lama Pema Wangdak, Venerable Yifa, Reverend Wisdom Jarvis, Myo Ji Sunim, Josh Korda.
Free Meditation Instruction at Open Houses Throughout NYC: November 10 – 16
Anyone who is interested in meditation is encouraged to attend any and all events. More information, including detailed locations for the Open Houses, is available at http://meditatenyc.org/
Meditate NYC is sponsored by the New York Buddhist Council and co-sponsored by the Tricycle Foundation and the Church of St. John & St. Andrew.