MEDITATION & MODERN BUDDHISM
IN PORT JEFFERSON
Everybody Welcome!
The Port Jefferson Branch of KMC Long Island is a modern Buddhist meditation center in the heart of Port Jefferson Village. We offer drop-in classes on meditation, inner peace, and modern Kadampa Buddhism. Our goal is to help you experience peace of mind through meditation.
Everyone is welcome!
ON-GOING WEEKLY CLASSES IN PORT JEFFERSON
From Overwhelmed to Over It
Relaxing Shouldn’t Be This Hard: Christine Chase, Sunday 10am-11:am
Tired of feeling that relaxing is just one more thing on the to-do list? Hit reset. Discover simple, practical tools to dial down anxiety, cut through mental clutter, and actually feel a sense of calm.
The Art of Not Taking Things Personally
.Inner Peace in Challenging Times: Ilene Hecht, Tuesday 6:00-7:00pm
Today we face many challenges and changes in the world and in our lives. However, simple, practical techniques can reduce stress and frustration allowing us instead to experience more peace and purpose. We can uncover our natural kindness and wisdom, enabling us to meet life’s ups and downs with resilience and a good heart.
The Problem Isn’t the Problem
Choose Peace Now: It all begins with an idea.We can learn how our own suffering arises, which allows us to gain compassion for both ourselves and others. This gives us tools to navigate difficult circumstances and emotions together. Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm
Calm Mind, Bright World: Nurturing Compassion
A Season for Compassion: Tom McGuire Saturday 10:00am -11:00am
Explore how to widen our circle of compassion to include everyone —even those we find difficult. Universal compassion is like a loving parent’s unconditional care, but it does not just happen.
Our Volunteer Teachers
Howie Geismar—Mondays 12-1pm
Joanna Zalewski—Thursdays 7-8pm
Maggie Cooper—FP Wednesdays 6:30-8:15pm
Ilene Hecht—Tuesdays 6-7pm
Tom McGuire—Saturdays 10-11am
Christine Chase—Sundays 10-11am, FP Mondays 5:15-7:15pm