Creating a Calm Mind Workshop
Tweet Creating a Calm Mind: Holistic Workshop to Reduce Anxiety Using Acupuncture, Yoga & Talk Therapy Dear all, As a follow up to the stress reduction workshops I led in May, I am pleased to announce that this fall, I am again teaming up with mind-body psychotherapist, Susan Lambert, and Iyengar-influenced yoga instructor, Robin Simmonds, to offer a collaborative workshop aimed at helping us develop tools to reduce anxiety. As... Read More
Holistic Stress Reduction Workshop employing Acupuncture, Yoga and Talk Therapy
Tweet Dear all, I am pleased to announce an upcoming workshop I will be giving twice in May. Over the course of my years in practice, I have seen how much stress plays a role in creating ailments in the body, regardless of what symptoms or conditions patients are coming in with. In recent times, as my own Buddhist practice has deepened, I have become particularly interested in more effectively getting at the root of many of the imbalances that... Read More
Anna Quindlen speaks at Wesleyan
TweetOn Thursday, June 4th, author Anna Quindlen spoke at the Commencement Ceremony for Wesleyan University, my alma mater. I found her speech thought provoking and inspiring. She began by saying she was expected to apologize on behalf of their elders and the entire nation for handing off an “unmitigated disaster” to this year’s graduates. Instead, she suggested that this year’s class, “perhaps more than any generation... Read More
Lunchtime Meditation
TweetDuring the month of June, the Chakrasambara Buddhist Center will be offering a lunchtime meditation from Monday-Thursday from 12-12:45 pm. What better way to bring some peace of mind and awareness to your day? It’s a great opportunity to take a break in the middle of the day, to relax, recharge and refocus with stress reducing and heart-opening guided meditations. Admission is $5 but free for members of the center. The Chakrasambara Buddhist... Read More
Open House at the Open Center!
TweetOn Tuesday, May 16, the Open Center is having an open house from 6-10 pm! Stop by for an evening of free lectures and refreshments where you can meet faculty, sample programs, ask questions and browse the bookstore. Some workshop topics include “Introduction to Reiki,” “Introduction to Reflexology,” and “Bollywood Dancing.” Fifteen-minute Mini-Wellness sessions are also available all night for $15. The Open... Read More
Meditation in the Park this Weekend!
TweetThis Saturday, May 9th the Chakrasambara Buddhist Center is hosting a Meditation in the Park with Kadam Morten. The event is scheduled from 1-3 pm in Central Park. Kadam Morten will guide participants in a meditation on the clarity of the mind, emphasizing in particular how we incorporate all the sounds of the park into our meditation. The meditation will end with a heartfelt dedication for world peace. The meditation itself is likely to go from... Read More
Upcoming Lecture at the Swedish Institute
TweetOn Wednesday, April 22, Lawrence Palevsky, MD, will be appearing at the Swedish Institute to give his lecture, entitled “Vaccinating Your Children: The Safety and Efficacy of Vaccines.” I have gone to hear him speak and found it an interesting and informative experience. he takes a particularly strong stance against vaccinations, Palevsky’s viewpoint represents one end of the spectrum of perspectives any expectant parent should... Read More
Free Introductory Classes at New York’s Open Center!
TweetThe New York Open Center is a non-profit holistic learning center offering evening events, full-day workshops, ongoing classes, and advanced trainings. There are some great upcoming free introductory classes. Thursday, March 12, 8 pm:Spring Detox and Rejuvenation with Drew DeVittorio“In this class we will take an in-depth look at how toxins can accumulate in our bodies and how to detoxify and regain our vitality. Springtime is a wonderful... Read More
Living in the Moment, a one day meditation course
Tweetat theChakrasambara Buddhist Centerwith Kadam MortenSaturday, February 21st, 10:00 am – 3:30pm($30/free for cardholders) Often we feel powerless in the face of difficult external circumstances and respond by becoming frustrated or unhappy. But we are not powerless. According to Buddha our mind determines our experience of the world. Therefore if we change our mind, we change our world. Buddhist meditation gives us the power to change our... Read More
Happy New Year!
TweetIn 2009, make space in your life for health and wellness. Begin your new year with Awakening the Heart, an introductory meditation course at New York’s Chakarasambara Buddhist Center. In this class, you will learn meditation and the Buddhist approach to training the mind. Applying these methods in your everyday life will lead to happiness, a sense of purpose and harmony in your relationships. This is a beginner course open to everyone.... Read More
