Mindfulness & Sleep: Buddhist Approaches for Healthy Sleep (Sept 2025)

Trouble winding down at night? Curious how Buddhist mindfulness practices can improve your sleep? Then this half-day, in-person workshop at the Philadelphia Meditation Center could be of benefit to you.

Save the Date
When: Afternoon in-person workshop on September 28 from 1-4 PM
Where: Philadelphia Meditation Center, 8 East Eagle Road, Havertown, PA 19083
Contact form to register: https://forms.gle/jTLArTcxdZQWSByh8

Who is this workshop for?
-Individuals who are interested in improving their sleep habits and deepening their understanding of Buddhist mindfulness practices.
-Have access to a smartphone (Apple or Android) and are able to come to the Philadelphia Meditation Center.

What You’ll Gain
-A deeper understanding of how sleep works and how to cultivate healthy sleep patterns
-Instruction in mindfulness practices in the context of improving sleep—from loving‑kindness (metta) and gratitude to breath‑awareness
-Practical tools you can use immediately for less stress and better rest

Workshop Highlights
-Overview of healthy sleep and recent advances in the field of sleep medicine
-Discussion of excerpts from key Buddhist suttas and their relevance for healthy sleep
-An 80‑page “Guide to Healthy Sleep”
-Access to a complimentary app library of guided meditations for restful sleep

Featured Presenter
Dr. Nalaka Gooneratne, MD, MSc, ABSM is a Sleep Disorders Physician & Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania. He has over 20 years’ clinical experience treating insomnia, sleep apnea, and cognitive effects of disrupted sleep. He is an NIH-funded researcher with expertise in melatonin and relaxation-based interventions. On a personal level, he is interested in Buddhist meditation techniques, including mindfulness of breathing, based on the Anapanasati Sutta (MN 118)

How to Register
-Reserve your spot today—the workshop is limited to 20 participants
-Suggested donation: $50 (non‑refundable) to the Philadelphia Meditation Center. Waivers are available upon request.
-Your donation supports the Philadelphia Meditation Center and helps cover printing cost for your class workbook and app hosting.
-To register, please complete this brief form: https://forms.gle/jTLArTcxdZQWSByh8