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Join us for recurring virtual and in-person events with the intention of fostering a city-wide, conscious-minded community.
Events incorporate guided mindfulness meditation practice and group discussion on topics related to the practice of secular Buddhism and bringing mindfulness into your everyday life.
All are welcome! No previous meditation experience or experience with Buddhism is necessary.
All events are offered by donation unless otherwise stated. For more, including information on how to donate, please visit SanghaNYC.com.
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Upcoming events (1)
See all- Summer Meditation in Central Park (In Person)Central Park, New York City, NY$20.00
Please join us in Central Park (northwest corner) for a guided mindfulness meditation event led by Maho Kawachi and Dan McFadden. In this workshop, we practice sitting meditation, standing meditation, and gentle movement together. Through the experiences of this workshop, we will see that nature is part of us and we are part of nature.
All are welcome! No previous meditation experience necessary. Visit SanghaNYC.com for more.
This event is offered at $20 per person. Please visit here for payment details (Venmo, Paypal, or Zelle by request). Exact location details for the event to be provided upon receipt of payment. If any issues, please email contactsanghanyc@gmail.com. Full refunds will be issued should the event need to be canceled for weather or any other reason provided by the instructors.
We are not turning anybody away due to lack of funding. If you would like to participate in the event but you need a financial aide, please contact the hosts directly.
During the event, we will be sitting, standing and walking on the grass. Chairs are not provided. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, or cushion if you prefer.
Please arrive a few minutes early. The event will begin promptly at 11:00 AM, and will be held light rain or shine.
Maho Kawachi: Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Maho Kawachi first encountered meditation and Buddhism in downtown Manhattan in 2000. She became an avid practitioner in 2008 and has over a decade of experience, practice, training, and certification credentials including completion of the Interdependence Project Teachers Training, Mindful Meditation Teachers Certified Program, and Mindful Mentor Training. She has trained with and under many influential teachers, including Ethan Nichtern, Jack Kornfield, and Tara Brach. She is in the process of becoming a certified teacher for Awake in the Wild under Mark Coleman’s guidance and is looking forward to facilitating outdoor meditation.
Dan McFadden: I began practicing mindfulness meditation in 2013 as a way to holistically manage symptoms from depression, stress and anxiety that I was experiencing which I found were inhibiting me from living a healthy and happy life. Since then, my practice has deepened and grown, bolstered largely by my participation in multiple meditation workshops, residential retreats and course intensives with reputable wellness centers and organizations throughout the US. In 2020, I received certification as a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (Professional Level) through an International Mindfulness Teacher's Association (IMTA) accredited program. In 2024, I began training in the rigorous Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher Training Pathway established by the Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC). Today, I teach mindfulness meditation for individuals and groups with the intention of helping students to develop their own skills to be present and self-regulate. For more, please visit my website: danmcfadden.com.
