Our classes include Dharma teachings along with guided meditations. These classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners. General meditation classes are given as a series, but can also be taken individually. No special clothing is required and chairs are supplied. Pre-registration for the in-person class is recommended but not required.

Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Oct
26

Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

Join us for a guided meditation, not just as a tool for relaxation, but as a creative process of transformation to dissolve the barriers that obscure our true potential for lasting happiness

In this class, we will explore ways to cultivate a peaceful mind even during times of difficulty and uncertainty, fostering a more positive and flexible approach to our daily life. These mental tools will help us naturally develop a mind of compassion for ourselves and others. Since all actions arise from thought, engaging with new perspectives opens the door to reshaping our experience of the world.

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Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Nov
9

Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

Join us for a guided meditation, not just as a tool for relaxation, but as a creative process of transformation to dissolve the barriers that obscure our true potential for lasting happiness

In this class, we will explore ways to cultivate a peaceful mind even during times of difficulty and uncertainty, fostering a more positive and flexible approach to our daily life. These mental tools will help us naturally develop a mind of compassion for ourselves and others. Since all actions arise from thought, engaging with new perspectives opens the door to reshaping our experience of the world.

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First Step to Happiness (THRIVE East End, Riverhead)
Oct
8

First Step to Happiness (THRIVE East End, Riverhead)

Have you ever felt that life should be better than this? Despite our achievements, relationships, possessions, and opportunities, many of us still experience anxiety, disappointment, or a lingering sense that something is missing.

Even when we get what we want, the satisfaction rarely lasts. It can feel like drinking salt water with the expectation of being quenched, In the pursuit of our happiness we’re continually arriving at discontentment.

What if the first step toward a happier life is to stop looking for happiness outside of ourselves and begin discovering its source within?

Through meditation and timeless wisdom, we can begin to understand where genuine happiness comes from and learn how to cultivate a deeper, more reliable sense of well-being from within. In this one-hour class, we’ll explore the habits of mind that keep us searching for happiness in places it cannot be found, and practice simple meditation tools for developing greater peace, contentment, and happiness in daily life.

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Oct
2

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Sep
25

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

  • Kadampa Meditation Center Port Jefferson (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Sep
21

Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

Join us for a guided meditation, not just as a tool for relaxation, but as a creative process of transformation to dissolve the barriers that obscure our true potential for lasting happiness

In this class, we will explore ways to cultivate a peaceful mind even during times of difficulty and uncertainty, fostering a more positive and flexible approach to our daily life. These mental tools will help us naturally develop a mind of compassion for ourselves and others. Since all actions arise from thought, engaging with new perspectives opens the door to reshaping our experience of the world.

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Sep
18

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

  • Kadampa Meditation Center Port Jefferson (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Sep
11

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

  • Kadampa Meditation Center Port Jefferson (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Sep
4

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Aug
31

Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

Join us for a guided meditation, not just as a tool for relaxation, but as a creative process of transformation to dissolve the barriers that obscure our true potential for lasting happiness

In this class, we will explore ways to cultivate a peaceful mind even during times of difficulty and uncertainty, fostering a more positive and flexible approach to our daily life. These mental tools will help us naturally develop a mind of compassion for ourselves and others. Since all actions arise from thought, engaging with new perspectives opens the door to reshaping our experience of the world.

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Aug
28

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Jul
31

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Jul
27

Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

Join us for a guided meditation, not just as a tool for relaxation, but as a creative process of transformation to dissolve the barriers that obscure our true potential for lasting happiness

In this class, we will explore ways to cultivate a peaceful mind even during times of difficulty and uncertainty, fostering a more positive and flexible approach to our daily life. These mental tools will help us naturally develop a mind of compassion for ourselves and others. Since all actions arise from thought, engaging with new perspectives opens the door to reshaping our experience of the world.

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Jul
24

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Jul
17

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Jul
10

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Jun
26

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)
Jun
25

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

$15 Donations accepted at the door

Real Change Starts with the Mind, Thursday, June 25th at Vana Yoga
$0.00

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

Join us at Vana Yoga in Eastport
Every Thursday | 7–8pm
$15 Donations accepted at the door


In challenging times, it’s easy to wish the world would change. But lasting change begins within.

Come discover how training the mind can become a powerful force for peace, in your life and in the world.

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Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Jun
22

Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

Join us for a guided meditation, not just as a tool for relaxation, but as a creative process of transformation to dissolve the barriers that obscure our true potential for lasting happiness

In this class, we will explore ways to cultivate a peaceful mind even during times of difficulty and uncertainty, fostering a more positive and flexible approach to our daily life. These mental tools will help us naturally develop a mind of compassion for ourselves and others. Since all actions arise from thought, engaging with new perspectives opens the door to reshaping our experience of the world.

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Jun
19

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)
Jun
18

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

$15 Donations accepted at the door

Real Change Starts with the Mind, Thursday, June 18th at Vana Yoga
$0.00

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

Join us at Vana Yoga in Eastport
Every Thursday | 7–8pm
$15 Donations accepted at the door


In challenging times, it’s easy to wish the world would change. But lasting change begins within.

Come discover how training the mind can become a powerful force for peace, in your life and in the world.

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Jun
5

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)
Jun
4

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

$15 Donations accepted at the door

Real Change Starts with the Mind, Thursday, June 4th at Vana Yoga
$0.00

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

Join us at Vana Yoga in Eastport
Every Thursday | 7–8pm
$15 Donations accepted at the door


In challenging times, it’s easy to wish the world would change. But lasting change begins within.

Come discover how training the mind can become a powerful force for peace, in your life and in the world.

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
May
29

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)
May
28

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

$15 Donations accepted at the door

Real Change Starts with the Mind, Thursday, May 28th at Vana Yoga
$0.00

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

Join us at Vana Yoga in Eastport
Every Thursday | 7–8pm
$15 Donations accepted at the door


In challenging times, it’s easy to wish the world would change. But lasting change begins within.

Come discover how training the mind can become a powerful force for peace, in your life and in the world.

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
May
22

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)
May
21

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

$15 Donations accepted at the door

Real Change Starts with the Mind, Thursday, May 21st at Vana Yoga
$0.00

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

Join us at Vana Yoga in Eastport
Every Thursday | 7–8pm
$15 Donations accepted at the door


In challenging times, it’s easy to wish the world would change. But lasting change begins within.

Come discover how training the mind can become a powerful force for peace, in your life and in the world.

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Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
May
18

Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

Join us for a guided meditation, not just as a tool for relaxation, but as a creative process of transformation to dissolve the barriers that obscure our true potential for lasting happiness

In this class, we will explore ways to cultivate a peaceful mind even during times of difficulty and uncertainty, fostering a more positive and flexible approach to our daily life. These mental tools will help us naturally develop a mind of compassion for ourselves and others. Since all actions arise from thought, engaging with new perspectives opens the door to reshaping our experience of the world.

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
May
15

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)
May
14

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

$15 Donations accepted at the door

Real Change Starts with the Mind, Thursday, May 14th at Vana Yoga
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Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

Join us at Vana Yoga in Eastport
Every Thursday | 7–8pm
$15 Donations accepted at the door


In challenging times, it’s easy to wish the world would change. But lasting change begins within.

Come discover how training the mind can become a powerful force for peace, in your life and in the world.

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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
May
8

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

In challenging times, we often wish for the external world to change while overlooking the state of our own mind. When our mind is unsettled, even well-intentioned actions can arise from confusion or reactivity, leading to more suffering for ourselves and those we care about. As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches, without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach drawn from the Lamrim. We will begin with foundational meditation techniques that calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually cultivate realistic, positive states of mind that support genuine change. Rather than escaping difficulty, we learn how to meet life with clarity, balance, and purpose, no matter what circumstances arise.

Through this process, we gain the tools to free ourselves from confusion and respond to challenges with wisdom and compassion. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen and structure your existing practice, this course shows how ancient Buddhist teachings can be meaningfully applied to modern life.

Join us in creating real, lasting change one breath, one insight, at a time.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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