https://www.downtownmeditation.com/home daily 1.0 2024-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1520905097739-G6MBUQ8VCJ942SDGZ3DM/cherryblossoms.jpg A meditation group in New York offering classes and dharma talks. - meditation and spring Meditation in new york. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1520906614821-J34WC1HIDMAW5YY8Y4A6/centralpark-snow.jpg A meditation group in New York offering classes and dharma talks. - meditation and 14th street Meditation on 14th Street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1521035310858-R9WIZKBKA3VBP49RP63U/sky-wat-metta.jpg A meditation group in New York offering classes and dharma talks. - meditation and sunset Sunset at Wat Metta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1520954992908-JOJB2H3PTCQ46CJJQBW2/ny-snow.jpg A meditation group in New York offering classes and dharma talks. - mediation and winter Winter meditation in New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1521316042023-JI84ICDBG3DMPN8JIAF2/central-park-leaves-in-pond-red.jpg A meditation group in New York offering classes and dharma talks. meditation leaves in water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1521387755769-MPCDB0ZMYDT73HK4NAZ7/met-buddha-meditating-cropped.jpg A meditation group in New York offering classes and dharma talks. Buddha meditating hands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1521316620734-RFEHSOEWC0OGDJR46M38/nyc-street-warm.jpg A meditation group in New York offering classes and dharma talks. 14th street New York City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1521218552937-SU5F3RUZLGYIBWTLG0Z6/vine.jpg A meditation group in New York offering classes and dharma talks. - welcome Downtown Meditation is comprised of individuals who come together to practice and study Insight Meditation. The heart of Insight Meditation is the practice of mindfulness, as explicated in the Buddha’s teaching on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Downtown Meditation seeks to offer a refuge, a place for for developing tranquility and insight in New York City. Our classes, courses, and retreats provide an opportunity to cultivate meditation practice and develop the skillful qualities that enable us to live in a more joyful and compassionate manner. All who are interested are welcome to attend our programs and be part of the Downtown Meditation community. Downtown Meditation is dedicated to creating a space that welcomes all people regardless of cultural and religious background, race, socio-economic class, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, education, physical ability, or ability to pay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1521388047866-C6WLFAPFXEJKWZEUEWBK/blossoms-fallen-warm.jpg A meditation group in New York offering classes and dharma talks. Cherry blossoms and meditation https://www.downtownmeditation.com/schedule daily 0.75 2024-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1521396972619-GALIZ0I7NWUT4ARGMHCC/garrison-buddha-warm.jpg schedule - programs Participation at Downtown Meditation is open to all interested students. Please note that fees for most programs cover only the expenses for putting on the programs. There will be an opportunity to make a donation (dana) to the teacher at classes, retreats, and online. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Questions? Contact us! https://www.downtownmeditation.com/about daily 0.75 2018-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1521058789369-XP7E6A40Y0S8M680X2YE/nyc-street.jpg downtown mediation vision Location of Downtown Meditation, 14th street, New York City https://www.downtownmeditation.com/donate daily 0.75 2021-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1521402942242-ITZRNA7KLZR47JZJ2OT9/central-park-birds-2.jpg donate Birds in Central Park. Winter Meditation. https://www.downtownmeditation.com/class-guidelines daily 0.75 2019-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1524659553972-JKQ6IG1M26UVMQD324S7/flower-swiss.jpg guidelines - THE Five precepts I undertake the precept to refrain from taking the life of any living creature. I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given. I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct. I undertake the precept to refrain from false and harmful speech. I undertake the precept to refrain from consuming intoxicating drink and drugs, which lead to heedlessness. https://www.downtownmeditation.com/community daily 0.75 2021-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1521216880269-AHXFF19335W67OWID5L9/trees-green.jpg community - community meeting The Downtown Meditation community meeting is held on a regular basis. The community meeting provides an opportunity for students to discuss their participation in the group. It is a forum for discussing the group's finances, curriculum, the retreat schedule, and the ways in which students may offer service to the community. Downtown Meditation members are encouraged to attend as part of their ongoing involvement in the group. https://www.downtownmeditation.com/beginners daily 0.75 2023-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1566400937443-7VHF1REODEJ95F0PED80/crocus.jpg new to meditation? - new to downtown meditation? Downtown Meditation focuses on meditation as a practice of developing skills. Mindfulness of breath (remembering to keep the breath in mind) is the primary skill we teach. If you are new to meditation, the information on this page can help you get started. However, meditation is best practiced as part of a community. Basic meditation skills are not taught at the Wednesday night sittings. For students who are new to dhamma practice, we recommend taking a New Students Course. We offer these courses on a regular basis. Please see our schedule for the next course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1566400829205-7OWRBR6MUCQCVA4VCKWV/magnolia_horizontal.jpg new to meditation? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1566400795764-EVRW0PP0WMVPFR5V728D/buddha-hands.jpg new to meditation? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1566400862424-Z3MD3EQPC8IPYQRNHC4T/treespowellhouse.jpg new to meditation? https://www.downtownmeditation.com/reading daily 0.75 2018-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1521055147078-C8H77I69QWHGD9ZL34SB/sol-cover-pic-200x300.jpg texts Peter Doobinin, The Skill of Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa04aabe17ba3a308a52534/1521060232475-0E6QSP5NCQXL9JOGOTJG/path-california.jpg texts The eight-fold path. 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