Revive at Five
Mondays at
5-6 p.m.
Only $5
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.
Open to all. Walk-ins always welcome.
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Too Busy to Be Happy?
Everyone is so busy these days--but what are we busy doing? Juggling everything all at once can sometimes drain us of our energy which can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction and resentment. In this series, we'll learn how to let go of the mental habits that can lead to monotony and routine in our lives. We can then replace even our most stubborn tendencies with profoundly beneficial ways of thinking and that lead to lasting peace and happiness.
Open to all. Walk-ins always welcome.
with Christine Chase
10:00-11:30 a.m.
March 3,10,17,24, 31
$10 (free for members)
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How Peaceful Can You Get?
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 energy and inspiration we need for our own happiness and the ability to be of great benefit to others in our life.
In this series, we’ll learn practical advice on how to engage in the Bodhisattva’s way of life and to integrate greater empathy and kindness into our daily life.
Open to all. Walk-ins always welcome.
with
Joanna Zalewski
7 - 8:30 pm
March 5,12,19,26
$10 (free for members)
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Soup & Serenity
Anxious, Angry? Sad?
Buddha asked the same questions and determined to meditate until he found the answers. After being requested to teach, his first public teachings addressed these very issues, providing us with a way out of our problems and suffering.
Open to all. Walk-ins always welcome.
with Maggie Cooper
12:30-1:30
meditation & teaching
1:30-2:00
soup and discussion
March 6,13,20,27
$10 (free for members)
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Want to Deepen Your Study? Special Opportunity this Month
On Wednesday evenings, we will be exploring various Buddhist topics to
gain deep and practical experience of Dharma which helps us learn to integrate our Dharma practice into our daily life. This class is open to anyone who is interested in a thoughtful study of Buddha’s profound teachings. The class will begin with Heart Jewel Prayers at 6:15. The class will run until 8:30. The cost $15. Attending Heart Jewel prayers alone is free.
If you are interested in this opportunity, no pre-registration necessary, just arrive by 6:10 pm on Wednesday nights in Port Jefferson during the month of March.
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Meditation for Kids at the Port Jefferson Library
With Dianne Marciano and Howie Geismar
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 8-13ish)
Parents and friends welcome to stay.
Open to all. Walk-ins welcome.
Tuesday March 5th and 19th
6-7pm
Free!
Pre-registration is recommended. Please register with the library.
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Spring Cleaning for the Mind: Uncovering the Wisdom Within
A Special Half Day Workshop
with teacher Lynda Rice
Saturday March 16th
2 Sessions: 10:00-11:15
11:45-1:00
$15 for both sessions, $10 for single session
Just as we can learn to physically clear away clutter and debris, we can learn to gently allow the mental clutter, the barrage of chatter and distraction within our own minds, to dissolve and thereby experience the peace and wisdom that naturally resides there.
When we can quiet the thoughts, we can find a place of refuge within our own heart. We will have the space we need to respond to life's difficult situations in a more beneficial and constructive way.
This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to experienced meditators.
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Prayers and Buddhist Practices
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PUJAS (Chanted Prayers)
Pujas (chanted prayers) are an important component of training in a spiritual life. They help us to still our mind and connect with enlightened energy.
All of our prayers and meditation practices are recited in English with CD accompaniment. These chanted prayer practices are suitable for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners.
All pujas are free of charge.
HEART JEWEL
Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m.
OFFERING TO THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE
Sunday March 10th at 12:15 p.m.
CHANTED PRAYERS FOR THE DYING AND DECEASED
Friday March 8th at 5 p.m.
QUICK PATH TO GREAT BLISS IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING FRIDAYS
for those with Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments - bring your implements and sadhanas!
March 15th 7-9 pm
April 19th 7-9 pm
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Our general program (GP) classes are open to all
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They begin with a guided meditation, followed by some practical wisdom from Buddha's teachings to help us with the challenges of daily life. Questions are welcomed, and the class concludes with another guided meditation, helping us to take to heart any insight, inspiration, or advice we wish to apply. No pre-registration or prior experience necessary to attend our weekly classes.
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Please Note: Although the drop-in classes are often taught as a series, each of these classes stands on their own as a complete class. Feel free to drop in on a class-by-class basis. Registration is not required. Walk-ins welcome. You do not need to wear special clothes to meditate, and we sit on chairs or cushions. Nobody is turned away for lack of funds.
Most of our drop in classes are $10 but you can purchase discount cards – 6 classes for $50 to be used at any time and for any class. Consider becoming a
supporting member
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Classes are held at 301D East Main Street, Port Jefferson
(631)403-4333
meditationonlongisland.org
Directions:
Travel East on Rte. 25A until you enter the center of Port Jefferson (near the ferry dock). Continue straight at the blinking light for one block. Make a right on East Main. We are located on Vineyard (the first street on the LEFT after the Public Library). Look for a sign that reads, "Meditation/Bookstore".
More information:
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