Looking for more opportunities to learn and practice meditation in-person in New York City?

We invite you to join us for a Shambhala Sunday on Sunday, October 8th at 1PM!

These afternoons will continue to occur every second Sunday of the month. We begin with sitting and walking meditation practice (1-2PM), followed by a talk or workshop and discussion and time for socializing and refreshments.

Open to meditators of all experience levels, Shambhala Sundays offer us a chance to practice and study together, meet and connect with other members of our community and refresh our sense of well-being, goodness, and sanity.

Our October Shambhala Sunday will feature a poetry workshop on the theme of “First Thought, Best Thought,” a workshop exploring the relationship between meditation, fearlessness and poetic expression—how the post-meditative experience refines our creative inspiration and enables us to let go.

Participants are encouraged to share their favorite poems—examples may include poems by writers such as Shakespeare, Rumi, Rilke, Li Po, and modern poets such as Maya Angelou, Mary Oliver, and Allan Ginsberg. Participants will have the opportunity to read their own poems and, finally, the group will spontaneously create their own poetry on the spot. The event begins with a period of meditation and closes with refreshments.

If you are only able to attend one part of this Shambhala Sunday event, we invite you to use the following discount code at registration to receive a half-price option: VybAJg

Should you have any issue with this code, please email us at [email protected]. If you are facing financial hardship and are not able to pay the full amount but would still like to attend, please email us at [email protected].