Soka Gakkai International (SGI-USA) is a well-respected American Buddhist association that promotes world peace and individual happiness based on the teachings of the Nichiren school of Mahayana Buddhism. Our members reflect a cross section of our diverse American society, representing a broad range of ethnic and social backgrounds. This web site includes information about activities on Long Island/SGI-USA. For more in-depth information about the SGI-USA, Nichiren Buddhism and national activitie …

Dear Friends, WELCOME TO ANANDA! JOY is within you... You may know us by the name of ANANDA  Self-Realization Yoga and Meditation Center. We'd like to introduce ourselves to you with our new name " ANANDA CENTER". Ram and Dikshini Smith, our dear friends and the former leaders of our group have relocated to Los Angeles.  They've  barely been  gone a week, and we miss them already. Are you seeking inner peace? Or wanting to find deeper purpose and meaning in life?  Have you had questions about Go …

Discover Nichiren Shu Buddhism. We offer a form of Buddhist practice based on the Lotus Sutra and the teachings of the 12th century monk Nichiren Shonin. While there are nearly 40 Nichiren based schools, we are the orthodox school practicing Mahayana Buddhism based on the Lotus Sutra. We have rich traditions and rituals and offer services in both shindoku (faith language) as well as English. We also offer meditation, study of the Lotus Sutra, study of Nichiren Shonin's writings and sutra chantin …

Explore and experience the full landscape of sacred sound as a traditional practice of yoga. Lead by Prentiss and Divya Alter, who have 15-20 yrs of experience practicing and teaching this art to thousands of people in North America, Europe and Asia.

Every month, The Bhakti Center presents a gathering of sublime artistes who sing and play great music. Admission is free, but this event does cost money to stage each month, so we will gratefully accept any donations to help cover costs. The concerts are staged at venues across NYC. At The Bhakti Center (25 1st Avenue, New York NY, between 1st and 2nd streets), and at other venues, mainly yoga studios that are friends of The Bhakti Center. If you have experienced kirtan before, you will love the …

During weekly meetings on Saturday evenings in the East Village of New York City, Atma-Nivedana dasa ("Atma") and Subhangada devi dasi ("Subhie") teach how to hear and chant sanskrit names for God in kirtan and teach a systematic study the Bhagavad Gita As It Is.  Kirtan meditation consists of hearing and chanting sanskrit names for God to the accompaniment of melodious and rhythmic music in order to invoke God's divine mercy and presence.  Bhagavad Gita As It Is is studied according to the anci …

Hi We started this group in October 2010. We are a group of about 60 women and on any night we might have 8 to 20 women singing. Any woman or child 8 and older is welcome to come sing with us. You don't have to be trained or a fabulous singer. You just need to like to sing. It is amazing what happens when women join together in song. No matter how many of us say they can't carry a tune, magically it sounds terrific. You can come for an hour, or stay for the whole two hours. You can come once a m …

Summary In this group we explore the ancient practice of meditation as taught by Dr. Reginald Ray and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Reggie Ray's "Meditating with the Body" practices form the basis for the group format. Other influences include the Sufi and Taoist teachings of Maryam Thea Elijah. Welcome In our modern world it is all too easy to put aside our desire for basic human fulfillment in the face of all the stressful things we have to accomplish. We might like to explore meditation or heali …

Welcome All Spiritual Seekers Of Truth & Light! Our Healing Workshops, Full & New Moon Circles, Shamanic Drumming Circles, & Spiritual Travel Retreats have finally found its home in historical Brooklyn, NY. We offer a Smorgosbord of different healing modalities, tools and techniques to assist you and your family and friends to simply feel better. We hold the space and will be the witness for you to heal yourself in a safe and supportive environment. We are here to facilitate your own healing pro …

Open to all those looking to find more wisdom, love, inner peace and spiritual freedom in their lives, through better understanding of dreams, past lives and the personal way the universe speaks to us daily. Move naturally and easily into higher areas of awareness and help life flow in a smoother and happier direction. One form of personal meditation we explore is known as a "Spiritual Exercise". This form of simple meditation, using your creative imagination, strengthens your inner guidance a …

During weekly meetings on Friday evenings in East Meadow, Long Island, Atma-Nivedana dasa ("Atma") and Subhangada devi dasi ("Subhie") teach how to hear and chant sanskrit names for God in kirtan and a systematic study of the Bhagavad Gita As It Is. Kirtan meditation consists of hearing and chanting sanksrit names for God to the accompaniment of melodious and rhythmic music in order to invoke God's divine mercy and presence. Bhagavad Gita As It Is is studied according to the ancient, yet unbroke …

F A M I L Y DHARMA C ome to learn together! Connecticut’s only Buddhist Sunday School 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Twice a month At the Buddhist Faith Fellowship in Middletown Designed especially for families interested in learning to live the Buddha’s Way It’s free of charge but donations are appreciated to cover cost Pre-school, Kindergarten, & 1 st to 12 th grades Registration is simple. Just let us know the name, age, grade of your child, If they have any special needs, if they have some prior kno …

Embracing the full spectrum from ancient traditions and the occult to cutting edge science, Soul Experiments Meetup gathers those intererested in exploring consciousness, spirituality, energy and the multidimensional nature of ourselves and reality. Let's experiment, play and learn together!  Let's create a safe space to share our experiences. Let's take the "woo" out of "woo woo". :-) Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meetup …

Embracing the full spectrum from ancient traditions and the occult to cutting edge science, Soul Experiments Meetup gathers those intererested in exploring consciousness, spirituality, energy and the multidimensional nature of ourselves and reality. Let's experiment, play and learn together!  Let's create a safe space to share our experiences. Let's take the "woo" out of "woo woo". :-) Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meetup …

Come experience Kirtan! Through the constant chanting of sacred Mantras,our mind can go beyond identifying itself with thought, to a space of quietness, of peace, revealing the essence of who we are. We invite you to come and experience for yourself this wonderful, energetic yet calming practice

Join us for meet ups centered on meditation and healing, from various Sufi traditions. Everyone is welcome, and all paths are honored and encouraged to participate. If this sounds new to you, all the more reason to come! A typical evening involves a chanting meditation, about an hour long, followed by an opportunity to reflect and share. As we grow, we may add movies, poetry, book reading, etc. Please drop us a line or come on by! Peace and Blessings to all.

Following the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, join other like minded people who are interested in accessing their inner calm and peace, developing a mindful practice, or supporting the one they already have. Delving into the silence with others I find to be quite a powerful experience. Chanting, dharma sharing,crystal bowl playing might be used at any given evening as well as sitting and walking mindful meditation.

Sing chant dance heal ourselves and others . Dowsing magick , manifestation . Reiki , Shamanisim , learn about raw foods and blessed water Namaḥ Śivāya is the most holy name of God Śiva, recorded at the very center of the Vedas and elaborated in the Śaiva Agamas. Na is the Lord's concealing grace, Ma is the world, Śi stands for Śiva, Va is His revealing grace, Ya is the soul. The five elements, too, are embodied in this ancient formula for invocation. Na is earth, Ma is water, Śi is fire, Vā is …

Mother Dharma A Buddhist Gathering for Mothers and Babies A unique opportunity for women to begin or continue their meditative practice and Buddhist studies in an informal community setting during early motherhood. “The heart of reality is a dirty diaper.” Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche This is the true spirit of a Shin life. We use everyday activities as a springboard to sanity. It is our hope that you will join us in an effort to nourish the spiritual foundation of a happy, healthy family. We meet t …

You are cordially invited to a 4-Week series of beautifully serene, summer evening meditation gatherings in the Living Room at Van Vleck House and Gardens in Montclair, New Jersey. Led by Ramananda John E. Welshons, these gatherings have become legendary - precious and rare opportunities to quiet the mind and open the heart with one of the most beloved meditation teachers of our time - in one of the most beautiful homes in Montclair. Each Wednesday evening - from August 1st to August 22nd, we wi …

Yoga for any man of any level of flexibility or experience. Beginners to advanced welcome. Led by certified yoga teacher, Steven Russell. Contact me for more information: steven@stevenarussell.com Some classes are clothed, some nude, some for gay men, some for all men. We explore asana (postures), breathing, chanting, focus of attention, and relaxation.

http://bethannandtara.com BETH ANN SCHROEDER, Advanced Yoga Teacher, is a professionally trained classical singer, who has re-discovered her voice through the practice of devotional music and chanting after a 10 year departure from performing. In 2005, she began studying yoga and mantra recitation with her teacher, Raji Thron, and the healing affects of chanting changed her life and the way she would use her voice going forward. For the past 5 years, Beth Ann has been studying all forms of mantr …

This group is dedicated to those seeking connection and support relating to holistic lifestyle through Yoga, Reiki and Holistic Nutrition.

"This is a group for anyone interested in getting together to chant kirtan, grow spiritually and hang with cool like-minded peeps. I started this group because I love Kirtan and Christ and think the two should meet on a regular basis with fun loving people."

This is a great meetup for people who want to meditate with a group. Whether you are beginner or more experienced, Anita Celeste will lead this guided meditation to assist you to open up to your heart dreaming. We will also be grounding our energies to mother earth while connecting to source. And sometimes we will chant a mantra to prepare us for the meditation.

Come sing!!! We're bringing people who love to sing together to form a community. Gatherings, jam sessions and choir rehearsals incorporate singing together, learning music, some vocal technique and training, and community building exercises and games. We're starting off less frequent and will build to more regular rehearsals/gatherings. Music selections will be moving, enlightening, enlivening, conscious, healing, inspiring, non-denominational, fun, deep. All musical styles - gospel, pop, ro …

Hello YogaBees, :), Welcome. Read this with a nice bright smile. We are gonna have fun doing Yoga. We practice complete Yoga, and that means all 8 Limbs of Yoga to include Breathing, Warm-Up Stretches, Postures, Relaxation, Focus, Meditation, Transcendence, along with Powerful transformative Knowledge. The Sri Sri Yoga is simple yet powerful. In its simplicity is beauty and experience of fulfillment. Diligent, honest and regular practice of Sri Sri Yoga, any Yoga for that matter, restores Li …

Are you looking for a drumming circle in Queens and coming up short, well here we go ;) I am an inexperienced drummer who is looking to get other drummers and dancers at all levels together to start a monthly or bi monthly drumming circle where we can make music, chant our favorite songs, dance, and be in sacred community. Hope you can join us to make some beautiful music. Love and light