Galaxy with blue and purple colors

An open & intellectual community seeking wisdom through a Buddhist lens.

An open & intellectual community seeking wisdom through a Buddhist lens.

Galaxy with blue and purple colors

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Mindfully Exploring Nature @ Brooklyn Botanical Gardens

Parents & Kids!

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

Facilitated by Andrew Tomasulo

We will share in fun and mindful activities designed to help everyone slow down, connect with nature, themselves and make new friends!

Sunset with pink and orange streaks of clouds over water
Maho

Awake in Urban Nature – Central Park

Sunday, October 20th, 2024

The season is changing day by day. Now we are heading to the depths of Autumn. We will find colors, smells, and sounds completely different from summertime. Let’s explore the park. This time, we will hold a meditation event at the Great Hill in Central Park. We will have an interesting walking meditation around the pool, too.
Maho

“My understanding of Buddhist practice has deepened, my ability and confidence as a teacher has grown exponentially, I’ve started my own teaching practice and am offering my first online program this late fall/early winter. I have regular students and I am so happy to be doing this.”

— IDP Member & Former Teacher Training Student

“Mindfulness shows us what is happening in our bodies, our emotions, our minds, and in the world. Through mindfulness, we avoid harming ourselves and others.”

— Thich Nhat Hanh

“The teachers are why this program is so valuable. The different backgrounds of the teachers gives a wide variety of teachings and perspectives on mindfulness. And they are spacious! How glorious to have a teacher who can give you the space you need to learn!”

— IDP Member & Student

My understanding of Buddhist practice has deepened, my ability and confidence as a teacher has grown exponentially, I’ve started my own teaching practice and am offering my first online program this late fall/early winter. I have regular students and I am so happy to be doing this.

 

— IDP Member & Former Teacher Training Student

“Mindfulness shows us what is happening in our bodies, our emotions, our minds, and in the world. Through mindfulness, we avoid harming ourselves and others.”

— Thich Nhat Hanh

The teachers are why this program is so valuable. The different backgrounds of the teachers gives a wide variety of teachings and perspectives on mindfulness. And they are spacious! How glorious to have a teacher who can give you the space you need to learn!

— IDP Member & Student

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