RELATED ORGANIZATIONS OF INTEREST
Periodically we will bring to your attention other organizations or activities that we feel might be of interest due to their similarity of spirit or content.
As of August 2020, Westchester Buddhist Center programming has ended. The Dharma teachings will continue but under two new organizations; Path of Awakening Buddhist Center and Westchester Meditation Center. See also below.
PATH OF AWAKENING BUDDHIST CENTER (Formerly New York Buddha Dharma)
Join us for daily livestream meditation via Zoom and online courses:
Daily Morning Meditation on Zoom:
9:00-9:15 am conversation; 9:15-10:15 am practice. Free guided meditation at start of each session for those who are new or need a refresher. Click here to learn more
Online Buddhist Course “Path of Awakening Course”- meditation, talk and discussion on Tuesday evenings.
Starting with meditation practice at 6:30PM - 7: 30 PM ET, followed by a Course at 7:35 PM ET (a talk and discussion), all on Zoom. Open to beginners and intermediate meditation practitioners. How to join us online
The Path of Awakening Buddhist Center is led by John Baker and founded by students of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Its guiding principles are: To continue the teachings, practices, and Tibetan Kagyü lineage of the Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche; to provide an online community of friends with whom to share and tread the path.
Teachers & Founders: John Baker (founder), Barry Cunningham, Laura Read (Teachers)
WESTCHESTER MEDITATION CENTER
Meditation for all new and seasoned meditators of all Buddhist traditions in Westchester County, NY.
Westchester Meditation Center (WMC) offers a sequence of courses providing an overview of the Buddhist path from start to finish, as presented by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. About us
We meet online until further notice on the following days and times:
Sunday Mornings 10 am to 12 noon ET
Sunday Afternoons 12:30 to 2:30 pm ET
Wednesday Evenings at 7 to 9 pm ET
Teachers & Founders: Jane and Derek Kolleeny, Gene Bobker
Website: www.westchestermeditationcenter.org
OTHER MEDITATION ORGANIZATIONS
The Garrison Institute
The Garrison Institute was founded on the belief that action in the world is more compassionate and more effective when infused with the wisdom and skill cultivated in contemplative practices. Overlooking the Hudson River in a beautifully renovated former Capuchin monastery, the Institute convenes and supports those who are exploring the wisdom, values and insight gained through contemplative practices to catalyze personal and social transformation. Click here to see the list of retreats available.
Two related organizations share WBC’s mission to preserve and propagate the unique dharma teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche:
The Chögyam Trungpa Institute at Naropa University
Founded in 2018, the mission of CTI is to encourage a critical assessment of Chögyam Trungpa’s body of teachings and his place in the development of Buddhism in the West. The Institute has initiated a number of projects, including development of a modern digital archive of his extensive lectures (audio, video and transcripts), as well as his poetry and works of art, with linkages to the work of scholars, artists, writers and poets who were influenced by Chögyam Trungpa. Read more >
The Nalanda Translation Committee
Founded in 1975 by Chögyam Trungpa, enables Buddhadharmastudy and practice by creating fresh and authentic translations of Tibetan texts and commentaries in English, supporting their translation into other Western languages, and assisting with their transmission through teaching activities and the creation of supporting materials. Read more >
Shambhala International
To the Westchester Buddhist Center Community,
The New York Times published an article discussing serious allegations of sexual misconduct by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the head of Shambhala International.
Westchester Buddhist Center is not an affiliate of Shambhala in any way. The Sakyong has no title or role at WBC.
However, we feel there is a need to make a statement regarding the accounts of abuse within the Shambhala community because we share roots in the 2500-year tradition of this lineage. We find the behavior described in these accounts to be completely unacceptable.
As you may not know, we the members of the board of directors of WBC separated from Shambhala a long time ago in order to continue the practice and study of the Buddhist teachings that we were all drawn to in our youth. We feel deeply connected to the teachings begun by the Buddha, 2500 years ago, and transmitted through many lineage teachers, including down to Chogyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, our main teacher. We plan to continue teaching and practicing the Dharma in the same way aswe have done for many years at WBC.
These transgressions have hurt all of us deeply. We believe that all organizations, including, WBC, must strive like never before to create and ensure a safe environment free of abuse, discrimination and inequity of all kinds. We don’t know what is happening at Shambhala International, but we hope for radically transformative change in that community.
We know you may have questions about these events, and we will be here to talk with you further at any time.
Yours in the Dharma,
Jane Kolleeny, Gene Bobker, John Baker, Derek Kolleeny
CHOGYAM TRUNGPA INSTITUTE AT NAROPA UNIVERSITY
In 2018 Naropa University established the Chogyam Trungpa Institute at Naropa. Chogyam Trungpa founded Naropa University in 1974 as a place to foster both intellect and intuition, and to spark curiosity and deep inquiry. His inspiration to create a Buddhist inspired, non-sectarian University rooted in Contemplative Education and integrating Eastern Wisdom Studies with Western scholarship has infused the university and its development. From that vision Naropa became the birthplace of the modern mindfulness movement, while retaining deep connections to the world’s wisdom traditions.
The Chogyam Trungpa Institute will provide a comprehensive digital platform as one avenue to access his extensive lectures, poetry and art. Naropa envisioned and is launching the Institute with the close collaboration and support of the family of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the Shambhala Archives and the ChogyamTrungpa Legacy Project. Carolyn Rose Gimian, the founding director of the Legacy Project, has been appointed as the first director of the Institute. For more information, please visit the Naropa University website here.
Eileen Fisher LifeWork
LifeWork is a journey of inquiry around how we live and work, how we relate authentically, cultivate well-being and find purpose. This website is your portal into the LifeWork experience. We invite you to browse our selection of workshops and events, as well as our LifeNotes section where you’ll find curated videos, articles, exercises and everyday practical guides.
Eileen Fisher Learning Lab, 50 S. Buckout Street, Irvington, NY 10533
The Aligned Center
The Aligned Center is a community space that offers offices for people who desire greater connection, balance, and growth in their workday. Through its events, guiding teachers, and members, the Aligned Center is inspiring growth in four dimensions: Heartfelt Community, Lifelong Learning, Mindful Awareness, and Financial Abundance. The Aligned Center is a division of Aligned Wealth.
View Events:
https://thealignedcenter.com/institute
The Chronicles of Chögyam Trungpa
Help this wonderful resource expand its offerings!
We invite you to explore and support one of our related organizations, the Chronicles of Chogyam Trungpa which maintains two websites: The Chronicles and Ocean.
The Chronicles of Chogyam Trungpa is a repository of teachings, articles, interviews, news and podcasts pertaining to the life and teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. It is also on ongoing oral history project, recording and preserving the recollection of people who have been influenced by his work.
Ocean -The Vast Teachings of Chögyam Trungpa
Ocean is an online community. It’s mission is to further the study and practice of all aspects of Chogyam Trungpa’s teachings, and to nurture community amongst old and new students.
Our mission is to further the study and practice of Chögyam Trungpa’s teachings, and to nurture community amongst old and new students alike. We are developing both introductory classes and a broad curriculum of in depth learning, drawing from all aspects of Chögyam Trungpa’s teachings. Learn more here.
View offered online classes here
The Chögyam Trungpa Legacy Project
Working with publishers, we provide financial and other support for the editing and publication ofprojects that presents the work of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche or that promote greater understanding of his life and work through books, articles, DVDs, Films and other documents. Learn more
LIONS ROAR
Lions Roar magazine has put together a collection of writings on how to approach the current political climate from a Buddhist point of view.
The day after the presidential election, Lion’s Roar asked America’s leading Buddhist teachers to offer their comments, advice, and teachings to address how so many of us were feeling. We’re honored to present these here; as you will see, what they wrote is wise, heartfelt, realistic, compassionate, and inspiring. In my own sorrow, shock, and fear for the future, these voices have been a lifeline. Click here to read more.
The Lion’s Roar Foundation is a mission-driven, reader-supported publisher of Buddhist teachings, news, and perspectives. We are committed to ensuring that the understanding and practice of Buddhism flourishes in the contemporary world.