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
Led by Carl Timpone
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.
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.
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.
Armor of Compassion: Protecting our Minds by Opening our Hearts
Armor of Compassion Protecting Our Minds by Opening Our Hearts
This workshop will consist of two sessions. Feel free to attend one or both sessions.
Session One: 10am - 11am
Led by Tom McGuire
Explore how equanimity and compassion form an inner armor, helping us meet global and personal struggles with clarity, warmth, and resilience rooted in Buddhist wisdom.
Session Two: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Led by Carl Timpone & Megan Frey
With compassion, we contemplate the Four Noble Truths to uncover the roots of suffering and apply practical wisdom to reduce and release it for inner freedom and a more peaceful world.
No reservation required, $10 suggested donation per session
The Four Noble Truths: Ancient Wisdom for our Modern Times
Life’s a lot. Burnout, breakups, nonstop scrolling, always chasing the next thing… it’s easy to feel stuck in the same loops., Ancient wisdom can offer surprisingly relevant guidance. The Four Noble Truths taught by Buddha over 2,500 years ago are not abstract ideas, but a practical framework for understanding the human condition and cultivating inner peace.
This class explores the Four Noble Truths as a living path:
Recognizing the underlying patterns of dissatisfaction in our lives
Understanding their causes
Learning that freedom is possible
And discovering a clear path of meditation and ethical living that leads us there
Whether you're new to Buddhism or looking to deepen your practice, this class offers a grounded and accessible approach to one of the most foundational teachings in Buddhist philosophy. We'll combine discussion with guided meditation, helping you not only understand the teachings intellectually but begin to experience their transformative power directly.
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Choose Peace Now, at KMC Port Jefferson
Led by Megan Frey & Carl Timpone
Join us for a guided meditation and community discussion where we will cultivate tools that assist in creating a more peaceful and harmonious world for ourselves and others.
In difficult times we may feel the world closing in around us, finding it hard to expand our hearts to others. In this class, we will explore ways to grow authentic compassion for challenging people and situations, allowing us a transformative approach without sacrificing our own wellbeing. Through mindfulness, we’ll study how our own suffering arises, allowing us to gain compassion for ourselves and others which gives us the tools to navigate difficult circumstances and emotions together. All our actions are preceded by thoughts, and by engaging with new perspectives we create the potential to reshape our world.
No reservation necessary. $10 suggested donation, No special clothing is required. Cushions and chairs are provided. All are welcome!
Path to Inner Peace, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Led by Carl Timpone
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.
WLIW FM Radio’s Heart of the East End
With Carl Timpone & Megan Frey
We’re excited to join The Heart of the East End on WLIW FM for a public talk with Twin Forks journalist Gianna Volpe, who highlights voices from all walks of life on Long Island’s East End. We’ll discuss our journey teaching meditation to the men and women of Yaphank Correctional Facility as part of the Sheriff’s Addiction Treatment Program.
Our conversation will explore how meditation empowers not just the incarcerated but all human beings to break free from harmful mental habits, cultivate inner stability beyond external circumstances, and how deep insight into our own minds leads to compassion for not just oneself but compassion for others.
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Choose Peace Now, at KMC Port Jefferson
Led by Megan Frey
Join us for a guided meditation and community discussion where we will cultivate tools that assist in creating a more peaceful and harmonious world for ourselves and others.
In difficult times we may feel the world closing in around us, finding it hard to expand our hearts to others. In this class, we will explore ways to grow authentic compassion for challenging people and situations, allowing us a transformative approach without sacrificing our own wellbeing. Through mindfulness, we’ll study how our own suffering arises, allowing us to gain compassion for ourselves and others which gives us the tools to navigate difficult circumstances and emotions together. All our actions are preceded by thoughts, and by engaging with new perspectives we create the potential to reshape our world.
No reservation necessary. $10 suggested donation, No special clothing is required. Cushions and chairs are provided. All are welcome!
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.
Breaking the Cycle at Sound View, Greenport
Join us in The Halyard at Sound View, Greenport for a guided meditation and Dharma talk led by Carl Timpone and Megan Frey
We all have habits that seem hard to break. Unfortunately, many of these habits convince us we can’t change, make us unhappy or even harm our health. Through understanding Buddha’s teachings, we can then replace even our most stubborn habits with profoundly beneficial ways of thinking that lead to peace and happiness.
Negative states of mind are just bad mental habits, and like all habits they can be broken.
Join us for a guided meditation and Dharma talk where we will cultivate tools that assist in creating a more peaceful and harmonious world for ourselves and others.
No special clothing is required. Cushions and chairs are provided. All are welcome! Teachings based on the works of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Carl discovered meditation over a decade ago, and since then, he has immersed himself in the Buddhist community, attending classes, retreats, and dharma talks. Throughout his journey, he has had the privilege of learning from some of the most respected and well-studied practitioners in the world. For the past five years, Carl has shared these teachings with a diverse range of individuals—from those incarcerated, to beginners seeking to establish a routine meditation practice, to those who wish to explore the depths of Buddhist philosophy.
These transformative teachings have deeply impacted Carl’s life, shaping his understanding of how a peaceful mind and virtuous intention are key to both personal transformation and collective healing. His goal is to continue spreading the invaluable wisdom passed down through generations of realized teachers, offering these teachings to both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.
Megan discovered Buddhist meditation at twelve, sparking a lifelong exploration of the intersection between inner and outer worlds. This curiosity led her to study various philosophical traditions while earning a B.S. in Mathematics from LIU and a certification in Data Science and Machine Learning from MIT.
Shaped by her scientific training, this unique background offers an analytical but pragmatic investigation to meditation and Tibetan Buddhist philosophy for the purpose of knowing one’s own mind.
Megan teaches a wide range of students, from beginners seeking an introduction to meditation to incarcerated individuals exploring these practices as a path to transformation. After years of studying, attending classes, and participating in retreats, she now shares the ancient wisdom of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, helping others discover its relevance and value in their own lives.
Breaking the Cycle at KMC Hamptons
Join us at KMC Hamptons in Water Mill for a guided meditation and Dharma talk led by Carl Timpone
We all have habits that seem hard to break. Unfortunately, many of these habits convince us we can’t change, make us unhappy or even harm our health. Through understanding Buddha’s teachings, we can then replace even our most stubborn habits with profoundly beneficial ways of thinking that lead to peace and happiness.
Negative states of mind are just bad mental habits, and like all habits they can be broken.
Join us for a guided meditation and Dharma talk where we will cultivate tools that assist in creating a more peaceful and harmonious world for ourselves and others.
No special clothing is required. Cushions and chairs are provided. All are welcome! Teachings based on the works of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Carl discovered meditation over a decade ago, and since then, he has immersed himself in the Buddhist community, attending classes, retreats, and dharma talks. Throughout his journey, he has had the privilege of learning from some of the most respected and well-studied practitioners in the world. For the past five years, Carl has shared these teachings with a diverse range of individuals—from those incarcerated, to beginners seeking to establish a routine meditation practice, to those who wish to explore the depths of Buddhist philosophy.
These transformative teachings have deeply impacted Carl’s life, shaping his understanding of how a peaceful mind and virtuous intention are key to both personal transformation and collective healing. His goal is to continue spreading the invaluable wisdom passed down through generations of realized teachers, offering these teachings to both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.
Choose Peace Now, at KMC Port Jefferson
Led by Megan Frey
Join us for a guided meditation and community discussion where we will cultivate tools that assist in creating a more peaceful and harmonious world for ourselves and others.
In difficult times we may feel the world closing in around us, finding it hard to expand our hearts to others. In this class, we will explore ways to grow authentic compassion for challenging people and situations, allowing us a transformative approach without sacrificing our own wellbeing. Through mindfulness, we’ll study how our own suffering arises, allowing us to gain compassion for ourselves and others which gives us the tools to navigate difficult circumstances and emotions together. All our actions are preceded by thoughts, and by engaging with new perspectives we create the potential to reshape our world.
No reservation necessary. $10 suggested donation, No special clothing is required. Cushions and chairs are provided. All are welcome!
Choose Peace Now, at KMC Port Jefferson
Led by Megan Frey
Join us for a guided meditation and community discussion where we will cultivate tools that assist in creating a more peaceful and harmonious world for ourselves and others.
In difficult times we may feel the world closing in around us, finding it hard to expand our hearts to others. In this class, we will explore ways to grow authentic compassion for challenging people and situations, allowing us a transformative approach without sacrificing our own wellbeing. Through mindfulness, we’ll study how our own suffering arises, allowing us to gain compassion for ourselves and others which gives us the tools to navigate difficult circumstances and emotions together. All our actions are preceded by thoughts, and by engaging with new perspectives we create the potential to reshape our world.
No reservation necessary. $10 suggested donation, No special clothing is required. Cushions and chairs are provided. All are welcome!
Choose Peace Now, at KMC Port Jefferson
Led by Megan Frey
Join us for a guided meditation and community discussion where we will cultivate tools that assist in creating a more peaceful and harmonious world for ourselves and others.
In difficult times we may feel the world closing in around us, finding it hard to expand our hearts to others. In this class, we will explore ways to grow authentic compassion for challenging people and situations, allowing us a transformative approach without sacrificing our own wellbeing. Through mindfulness, we’ll study how our own suffering arises, allowing us to gain compassion for ourselves and others which gives us the tools to navigate difficult circumstances and emotions together. All our actions are preceded by thoughts, and by engaging with new perspectives we create the potential to reshape our world.
No reservation necessary. $10 suggested donation, No special clothing is required. Cushions and chairs are provided. All are welcome!
Breaking the Cycle at North Fork Art Collective
Led by Megan Frey & Carl Timpone
We all have habits that seem hard to break. Unfortunately, many of these habits convince us we can’t change, make us unhappy or even harm our health. Through understanding Buddha’s teachings, we can then replace even our most stubborn habits with profoundly beneficial ways of thinking that lead to peace and happiness.
Negative states of mind are just bad mental habits, and like all habits they can be broken.
Join us for a guided meditation and Dharma talk where we will cultivate tools that assist in creating a more peaceful and harmonious world for ourselves and others.
No special clothing is required. Cushions and chairs are provided. All are welcome! Teachings based on the works of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Choose Peace Now, at KMC Port Jefferson
Led by Carl Timpone
Join us for a guided meditation and community discussion where we will cultivate tools that assist in creating a more peaceful and harmonious world for ourselves and others.
In difficult times we may feel the world closing in around us, finding it hard to expand our hearts to others. In this class, we will explore ways to grow authentic compassion for challenging people and situations, allowing us a transformative approach without sacrificing our own wellbeing. Through mindfulness, we’ll study how our own suffering arises, allowing us to gain compassion for ourselves and others which gives us the tools to navigate difficult circumstances and emotions together. All our actions are preceded by thoughts, and by engaging with new perspectives we create the potential to reshape our world.
No reservation necessary. No special clothing is required. Cushions and chairs are provided. All are welcome!
The Gift of Being Present, at North Fork Art Collective
Led by Megan Frey
Join us for a guided meditation and community discussion where we will cultivate tools that assist in creating a more peaceful and harmonious world for ourselves and others.
In this class, we will explore ways to grow authentic compassion for challenging people and circumstances, allowing us a more positive and transformative approach without sacrificing compassion for ourselves. All our actions are preceded by thoughts, and by engaging with new perspectives we create the potential to reshape our world.
No previous experience is necessary. No special clothing is required. All are welcome!
Choose Peace Now, at KMC Port Jefferson
Led by Carl Timpone
Join us for a guided meditation and community discussion where we will cultivate tools that assist in creating a more peaceful and harmonious world for ourselves and others.
In difficult times we may feel the world closing in around us, finding it hard to expand our hearts to others. In this class, we will explore ways to grow authentic compassion for challenging people and situations, allowing us a transformative approach without sacrificing our own wellbeing. Through mindfulness, we’ll study how our own suffering arises, allowing us to gain compassion for ourselves and others which gives us the tools to navigate difficult circumstances and emotions together. All our actions are preceded by thoughts, and by engaging with new perspectives we create the potential to reshape our world.
No reservation necessary. No special clothing is required. Cushions and chairs are provided. All are welcome!
Choose Peace Now, at KMC Port Jefferson
Led by Megan Frey
Join us for a guided meditation and community discussion where we will cultivate tools that assist in creating a more peaceful and harmonious world for ourselves and others.
In difficult times we may feel the world closing in around us, finding it hard to expand our hearts to others. In this class, we will explore ways to grow authentic compassion for challenging people and situations, allowing us a transformative approach without sacrificing our own wellbeing. Through mindfulness, we’ll study how our own suffering arises, allowing us to gain compassion for ourselves and others which gives us the tools to navigate difficult circumstances and emotions together. All our actions are preceded by thoughts, and by engaging with new perspectives we create the potential to reshape our world.
No reservation necessary. No special clothing is required. Cushions and chairs are provided. All are welcome!
Choose Peace Now, at KMC Port Jefferson
Led by Megan Frey
Join us for a guided meditation and community discussion where we will cultivate tools that assist in creating a more peaceful and harmonious world for ourselves and others.
In difficult times we may feel the world closing in around us, finding it hard to expand our hearts to others. In this class, we will explore ways to grow authentic compassion for challenging people and situations, allowing us a transformative approach without sacrificing our own wellbeing. Through mindfulness, we’ll study how our own suffering arises, allowing us to gain compassion for ourselves and others which gives us the tools to navigate difficult circumstances and emotions together. All our actions are preceded by thoughts, and by engaging with new perspectives we create the potential to reshape our world.
No reservation necessary. No special clothing is required. Cushions and chairs are provided. All are welcome! $10 recommended donation
Finding Peace in Turbulent Times, at North Fork Art Collective
Led by Carl Timpone
Join us for a guided meditation and community discussion where we will cultivate tools that assist in creating a more peaceful and harmonious world for ourselves and others.
In this class, we will explore ways to grow authentic compassion for challenging people and circumstances, allowing us a more positive and transformative approach without sacrificing compassion for ourselves. All our actions are preceded by thoughts, and by engaging with new perspectives we create the potential to reshape our world.
No previous experience is necessary. No special clothing is required. All are welcome!
Learn How to Meditate Like a Buddhist at Sound View, Greenport
Join us for a picturesque morning meditation at Sound View, Greenport in the Gathering Room . In just an hour your day can change. By connecting to our hearts, and intentionally cultivating inner peace, we can access the best of ourselves and learn to live from this place.
In this class you will receive practical instructions on how to cultivate a deeper state of peace and authentic happiness.
No previous experience is necessary. No special clothing is required. Just show up!
The Art of Meditation at North Fork Art Collective
Led by Megan Frey
In this class, we will explore meditation not just as a tool for relaxation, but as a creative process for observing our minds and dissolving the barriers that cloud our true potential. As we delve deeper into this practice, we will uncover how our minds are in a continuous act of creation, where each breath, thought, and moment is part of a larger, unfolding masterpiece. Join us to learn how meditation can transform your inner landscape, creating a more peaceful and harmonious outer world.
No previous experience is necessary. No special clothing is required. By reservation only.
Letting Go of Anxiety: A Guided Sunset Meditation at Sound View, Greenport
Many people suffer from feelings of fear and constant anxiety or are simply overwhelmed by the stress and demands of everyday life. In this class Megan Frey will explore mindfulness methods, meditations and ways of thinking that will help us to become fearless in the face of adversity and deal with our negative emotions more confidently and effectively.
Join us for a picturesque sunset meditation in The Gathering Room at Sound View, Greenport. If you need assistance locating the room please speak to the front desk.
No previous experience is necessary. No special clothing is required. Just show up!
Letting Go of Painful Emotions
RECOGNIZING, REDUCING AND ABANDONING OUR DELUSIONS
According to Buddha our suffering comes about due to the uncontrolled and painful states of mind, known as the delusions. During our summer term, we will be focusing on Buddha’s illuminating teachings on these painful minds and how to overcome them.
In each class we will focus on how to deal with a particular delusion, learning practical methods to reduce its hold on us and in this way allowing us to experience a deep and satisfying emotional freedom. As our delusions diminish we draw closer to the person we wish to be, a joyful, confident and loving person.
Sunset Meditation at Sound View, Greenport
Join us for a picturesque sunset meditation at Sound View, Greenport . In just 30 minutes your day can change. By connecting to our hearts, and intentionally cultivating inner peace, we can access the best of ourselves and learn to live from this place.
In this class you will receive practical instructions on how to cultivate a deeper state of peace and authentic happiness.
No previous experience is necessary. No special clothing is required. Just show up!
Becoming a Friend of the World with Carl Timpone
Join us as we delve into the timeless wisdom of a beloved poem that has transcended generations. Crafted in the eighth century by the esteemed Buddhist master Shantideva, this poem serves as a beacon of inspiration for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.
Through meditating and discussing these verses, we will experience a profound sense of liberation. The poem fosters positive states of mind, guiding us from suffering and conflict towards happiness and gradually introduces us to the entire path to attaining the supreme inner peace of enlightenment.
Becoming a Friend of the World with Megan Frey
Join us as we delve into the timeless wisdom of a beloved poem that has transcended generations. Crafted in the eighth century by the esteemed Buddhist master Shantideva, this poem serves as a beacon of inspiration for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.
Through meditating and discussing these verses, we will experience a profound sense of liberation. The poem fosters positive states of mind, guiding us from suffering and conflict towards happiness and gradually introduces us to the entire path to attaining the supreme inner peace of enlightenment.
Becoming a Friend of the World with Carl Timpone
Join us as we delve into the timeless wisdom of a beloved poem that has transcended generations. Crafted in the eighth century by the esteemed Buddhist master Shantideva, this poem serves as a beacon of inspiration for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.
Through meditating and discussing these verses, we will experience a profound sense of liberation. The poem fosters positive states of mind, guiding us from suffering and conflict towards happiness and gradually introduces us to the entire path to attaining the supreme inner peace of enlightenment.
Sunset Meditation at Sound View, Greenport
Join us for a picturesque sunset meditation at Sound View, Greenport . In just 30 minutes your day can change. By connecting to our hearts, and intentionally cultivating inner peace, we can access the best of ourselves and learn to live from this place.
This meditation generally appeals to anyone wanting to cultivate a deeper state of peace and authentic happiness.
No previous experience is necessary. No special clothing is required. Just show up!
Becoming a Friend of the World with Megan Frey
Join us as we delve into the timeless wisdom of a beloved poem that has transcended generations. Crafted in the eighth century by the esteemed Buddhist master Shantideva, this poem serves as a beacon of inspiration for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.
Through meditating and discussing these verses, we will experience a profound sense of liberation. The poem fosters positive states of mind, guiding us from suffering and conflict towards happiness and gradually introduces us to the entire path to attaining the supreme inner peace of enlightenment.
The Path to Peace with Kelsang Nyema
The path to inner and outer peace begins with finding inner peace within our own minds.
Only then can we bring permanent happiness to others. We learn through meditation to love unconditionally; then with growing acceptance, understanding, and empathy we develop inner strength. By following the path of peace in our own lives, we bring positive change for our families, friends, colleagues, and finally to all living beings.