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.

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)
May
7

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 7th 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
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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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
$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
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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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 (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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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
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.

View Event →
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 (Port Jefferson)
May
1

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)
Apr
30

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, April 30th 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.

View Event →
Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Apr
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

View Event →
Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)
Apr
16

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, April 16th 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.

View Event →
Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Apr
13

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.

View Event →
Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Apr
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 (Eastport)
Apr
9

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, April 9th 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.

View Event →
Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Apr
3

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

View Event →
Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)
Apr
2

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, April 2nd 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.

View Event →
Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Mar
20

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

  • Kadampa Meditation Center Port Jefferson Branch (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 (Eastport)
Mar
19

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, March 19th 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.

View Event →
Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Mar
16

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.

View Event →
Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Mar
13

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)
Mar
12

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, March 12th 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.

View Event →
Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Mar
6

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

  • Kadampa Meditation Center Port Jefferson Branch (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

View Event →
Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)
Mar
5

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, March 5th 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.

View Event →
Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)
Feb
27

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

  • Kadampa Meditation Center Port Jefferson Branch (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 (Eastport)
Feb
26

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, February 26th 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)
Feb
20

Real Change Starts With The Mind (Port Jefferson)

  • Kadampa Meditation Center Long Island Port Jefferson Branch (map)
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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)
Feb
19

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.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door


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Real Change Starts With The Mind (Eastport)
Feb
12

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.

No Registration Required. $10 Donations accepted at the door

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Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Feb
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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Eight Steps to Happiness at KMC Port Jefferson
Jan
23

Eight Steps to Happiness at KMC Port Jefferson

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

In this eight part series, we will explore Eight Steps to Happiness, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s commentary on The Eight Verses of Training the Mind, written by the 11th-century master Langri Tangpa. These concise yet profound teachings guide us in reversing the habit of self-centeredness, developing authentic compassion, and using every experience, pleasant or painful, as fuel for awakening, yielding courageous determination and psychological resilience.

$10 suggested donation. No reservation necessary. Everyone welcome!


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Path to Inner Peace in Eastport
Jan
22

Path to Inner Peace in Eastport

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

Meditation is not just a tool for relaxation, but a creative process of transformation to dissolve the barriers that obscure our true potential for lasting happiness.

These classes will include guided meditations, explorations of Buddhist wisdom, and group discussions. Together, 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.

Teachings explored through Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s book Eight Steps to Happiness

$15 per class - Admission can be paid at the door, or you may pre-register via the website listed below.


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Eight Steps to Happiness at KMC Port Jefferson
Jan
16

Eight Steps to Happiness at KMC Port Jefferson

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

In this eight part series, we will explore Eight Steps to Happiness, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s commentary on The Eight Verses of Training the Mind, written by the 11th-century master Langri Tangpa. These concise yet profound teachings guide us in reversing the habit of self-centeredness, developing authentic compassion, and using every experience, pleasant or painful, as fuel for awakening, yielding courageous determination and psychological resilience.

$10 suggested donation. No reservation necessary. Everyone welcome!


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Path to Inner Peace in Eastport
Jan
15

Path to Inner Peace in Eastport

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

Meditation is not just a tool for relaxation, but a creative process of transformation to dissolve the barriers that obscure our true potential for lasting happiness.

These classes will include guided meditations, explorations of Buddhist wisdom, and group discussions. Together, 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.

Teachings explored through Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s book Eight Steps to Happiness

$15 per class - Admission can be paid at the door, or you may pre-register via the website listed below.


View Event →
Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Jan
12

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.

View Event →
Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Jan
12

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.

View Event →
Eight Steps to Happiness at KMC Port Jefferson
Jan
9

Eight Steps to Happiness at KMC Port Jefferson

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

In this eight part series, we will explore Eight Steps to Happiness, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s commentary on The Eight Verses of Training the Mind, written by the 11th-century master Langri Tangpa. These concise yet profound teachings guide us in reversing the habit of self-centeredness, developing authentic compassion, and using every experience, pleasant or painful, as fuel for awakening, yielding courageous determination and psychological resilience.

$10 suggested donation. No reservation necessary. Everyone welcome!


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Path to Inner Peace in Eastport
Jan
8

Path to Inner Peace in Eastport

Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey

Meditation is not just a tool for relaxation, but a creative process of transformation to dissolve the barriers that obscure our true potential for lasting happiness.

These classes will include guided meditations, explorations of Buddhist wisdom, and group discussions. Together, 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.

Teachings explored through Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s book Eight Steps to Happiness

$15 per class - Admission can be paid at the door.


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