weekly meditation classes for all levels
Weekly Classes
Odiyana Center offers meditation classes that are open to everyone; you don’t have to be Buddhist or have any special experience or background. The classes resonate with a lot of people because they provide very practical methods for finding peace, happiness and meaning in the midst of busy modern daily life. The classes also give effective ways of helping others and dealing with many of the problems in the world today.
Fridays | 6:00 – 6:30 pm
Meditate in the Park
7 Fridays: September 11, 18, 25 & October 2, 9, 16, 23 (6:00-6:30pm)
Elizabeth Park, Rose Garden area
1561 Asylum Street West Hartford, CT 06117
Everyone is welcome to attend this outdoor meditation held at beautiful Elizabeth Park, located on the Hartford/West Hartford line. Enjoy a brief guided meditation and short talk on how to keep a peaceful mind in daily life.
Please bring a chair or a blanket.
Everyone is welcome (including kids and pets!!)
By donation only.
Please be sure to register so we can notify you of any changes due to weather.
For more information contact info@meditationinconnecticut.org
Tuesday & Thursdays | 12:15 – 12:45pm
Lunchtime Meditation
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 12:15 – 12:45 pm
With Resident Teacher Matthew Stein
Held in-person at Odiyana Buddhist Center, Glastonbury, CT
Available via Livestream to Center Members
About the Class
Each class includes guided meditation and brief practical advice from Buddha’s teachings, helping us to develop inner peace, confidence, compassion and wisdom. Learn to let go of distractions and experience a sense of inner calm, leading to positive conclusions, intentions and feelings that we can carry with us into modern daily life.
Everyone welcome, no experience necessary.
The Center will be open at 12pm for anyone who would like to come early to tour the Center or ask questions.
The Teacher
Matthew has practiced and taught Kadampa Buddhism and meditation for many years under the guidance of many senior teachers of the New Kadampa Tradition.
Matthew previously lived at the Kadampa World Peace Temple in New York where he engaged in in-depth study and retreat, and in 2023 he completed the Intensive Teacher Training Program at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in Northern England. Matthew teaches from the heart in a clear, warm and relaxed way, that is always practical and relevant to our daily lives.
Cost
$5
Free for Center Members
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@meditationinconnecticut.org if you need to make arrangements.
An In-Person and Online Event
Held in-person at Odiyana Buddhist Center, 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, CT 06033.
Live-streaming is available for Center Members. Please visit Odiyana Center’s Member Portal Website for the zoom link after you have registered for the class if you wish to attend online. Members can request a link to the Members’ Portal by contacting the Education Program Coordinator at epc@meditationinconnecticut.org
For more information contact: info@meditationinconnecticut.org or 860.266.6041
$1
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@meditationinconnecticut.org if you need to make arrangements.
Mondays starting Oct 19th | 7:00 – 8:15 pm
Meditate in Middletown
Mondays Weekly | 7:00-8:15pm
at First Church Middletown (190 Court Street)
in the Memorial Room
with Matthew Stein, Resident Teacher of Odiyana Kadampa Buddhist Center, Glastonbury
Description:
This world needs more peace. We can all be a part of bringing this about by becoming a more peaceful person. When we bring about this change in ourselves we naturally bring more calm and kindness to everyone we meet and to every situation we find ourselves in. An essential part of being able to benefit others is becoming stronger ourselves and creating more balance in our life.
Each class includes guided meditation and brief practical advice from Buddha’s teachings, helping us to develop inner peace, confidence, compassion and wisdom. Learn to let go of distractions and experience a sense of inner calm, leading to positive conclusions, intentions and feelings that we can carry with us into modern daily life.
Everyone welcome, no experience necessary.
The Teacher
Matthew has practiced and taught Kadampa Buddhism and meditation for many years under the guidance of many senior teachers of the New Kadampa Tradition.
Matthew previously lived at the Kadampa World Peace Temple in New York where he engaged in in-depth study and retreat, and in 2023 he completed the Intensive Teacher Training Program at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in Northern England. Matthew teaches from the heart in a clear, warm and relaxed way, that is always practical and relevant to our daily lives.
Cost
$12
Free for Center Members
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@meditationinconnecticut.org if you need to make arrangements.
For more information contact: info@meditationinconnecticut.org or 860.266.6041
$12 per class | Free for Supporting Members
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@meditationinconnecticut.org if you need to make arrangements.
Sundays starting Oct 4th | 9:30 – 10:30 am
Kids & Family Class
Ongoing Sundays, 9:30-10:30am
With Buddhist Teachers, Ryan Cronin & Jackson Raymond
About the Class
Meditation is for everyone.
Our family meditation class offers an easy introduction to Buddha’s teachings, emphasizing loving-kindness, respect for others, and keeping a positive attitude.
This class helps children and parents learn together to develop harmony, confidence, and methods to calm their minds and be happy.
Classes include a guided meditation, a short Buddhist teaching, and an activity. For some classes, during the activity time, parents have the opportunity to discuss how to apply Buddhist teachings to being a parent.
These classes are designed for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Children who are older are welcome to attend as mentors. A parent or guardian must accompany children.
Cost
$5 Per Child (under 18)
No cost for adults
Free for Center Members
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@meditationinconnecticut.org if you need to make arrangements.
For more information contact: info@meditationinconnecticut.org or 860.266.6041
Cost
$5 Per Child (under 18)
No cost for adults
Free for Center Members
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@meditationinconnecticut.org if you need to make arrangements.
For more information contact: info@meditationinconnecticut.org or 860.266.6041
Sundays | 11:00am – 12:15pm
Sunday Morning Meditation
Sundays | 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
With Resident Teacher Matthew Stein
Held in-person at Odiyana Buddhist Center, Glastonbury, CT (Available via Livestream to Center Members)
About the Class
This world needs more peace. We can all be a part of bringing this about by becoming a more peaceful person. When we bring about this change in ourselves we naturally bring more calm and kindness to everyone we meet and to every situation we find ourselves in. An essential part of being able to benefit others is becoming stronger ourselves and creating more balance in our life.
This Sunday morning meditation class will look at Buddha’s teachings contained in the famous text Eight Verses of Training the Mind and its commentary The New Eight Steps to Happiness. Everyone is welcome!
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Odiyana Center. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
We also have many books and materials available in our bookshop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Special Prayers called Prayers for World Peace will be included during the last class of each month.
No Class Sept 6
(Center Closed for Northeast Dharma Celebration at KMC NY)
$1
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@meditationinconnecticut.org if you need to make arrangements.
Thursdays | 7:00 – 8:15pm
Buddhist Wisdom for Daily Life
Thursdays | 7:00 – 8:15 pm
With Resident Teacher Matthew Stein
Held in-person at Odiyana Buddhist Center, Glastonbury, CT
Available via Livestream to Center Members
About the Class
Apply the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to improve your life in these modern times. Learn to overcome negative thoughts and live from a more peaceful place, regardless of the circumstances. Through teaching and guided meditation you’ll gain practical advice to gain mastery over your mind. This is an ongoing series and appropriate for all levels of study. Each class stands alone, no prior knowledge about Buddhism is necessary.
Everyone is welcome!
The Teacher
Matthew has practiced and taught Kadampa Buddhism and meditation for many years under the guidance of many senior teachers of the New Kadampa Tradition.
Matthew previously lived at the Kadampa World Peace Temple in New York where he engaged in in-depth study and retreat, and in 2023 he completed the Intensive Teacher Training Program at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in Northern England. Matthew teaches from the heart in a clear, warm and relaxed way, that is always practical and relevant to our daily lives.
Cost
$12
Free for Center Members
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@meditationinconnecticut.org if you need to make arrangements.
An In-Person and Online Event
Held in-person at Odiyana Buddhist Center, 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, CT 06033.
Live-streaming is available for Center Members. Please visit Odiyana Center’s Member Portal Website for the zoom link after you have registered for the class if you wish to attend online. Members can request a link to the Members’ Portal by contacting the Education Program Coordinator at epc@meditationinconnecticut.org
For more information contact: info@meditationinconnecticut.org or 860.266.6041
$1
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@meditationinconnecticut.org if you need to make arrangements.
Wednesdays | 12:15 – 1:00pm
Hartford Midday Class: Learn to Meditate
Wednesd
at Center Church Parish House, Hartford (60 Gold Street. Hartford CT 06103) corner of Gold and Lewis Street
with Buddhist Teacher, Vincent Tiu
Each class includes guided meditation and brief practical advice from Buddha’s teachings, helping us to develop inner peace, confidence, compassion and wisdom. Learn to let go of distractions and experience a sense of inner calm, leading to positive conclusions, intentions and feelings that we can carry with us into modern daily life.
Everyone welcome, no experience necessary.
Cost:
$8 per class | Free for Supporting Members
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director) at admin@meditationinconnecticut.org if you need to make arrangements.
$8 per class | Free for Supporting Members
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@meditationinconnecticut.org if you need to make arrangements.
Special Events
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no one turned away
No one will be turned away from a class for lack of funds. Please contact Lesley at admin@meditationinconnecticut.org to make arrangements.
