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Monday 6:30pm - 8:30pm Tuesday 5:45pm - 7:30pm Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm Thursday 3pm - 7pm Friday 10am - 1pm Saturday 8:30am - 2pm Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

Kadampa Meditation Center Brooklyn

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Kadampa Meditation Center Brooklyn

Guided Meditation & Modern Buddhism in the heart of Brooklyn. We are located at:
444 Atlantic Avenue
(Between Nevins and Bond Streets)
Brooklyn, NY 11217

11/16/2025

The holidays can be emotionally tumultuous. Our minds may feel like a ping-pong ball, bouncing between euphoria and disappointment, joy and grief, annoyance and cheer.

In this workshop, we will explore how Buddha’s teachings on compassion and cherishing others can create a steady, peaceful mind. Through these teachings, along with meditations and a Q&A with teachers, we will make a game plan for deeply enjoying the holiday season while benefitting others. Let’s get our minds sparkly and refreshed for the festivities!

11/15/2025

“we are as likely to develop the qualities that really matter – such as wisdom, patience and compassion – through our failures as through our successes”

- Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

11/15/2025

What a Paint Night!!!

Last night we learned about the 8 auspicious symbols and taught us how to to paint them like the pros do 👨‍🎨👩‍🎨🧑‍🎨 (and how to keep a happy mind even if our painting didn’t go as planned 🫠)

Thank you to all our artists, Kadam Kyle, Grady Barker and our volunteers for the fun night!

11/10/2025

Paint Night! The Eight Auspicious Symbols

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
Teacher: Grady Barker and Kadam Kyle
Cost: Free for members, $20 for non-members

For this year’s annual paint night, we will be painting the Eight Auspicious Symbols—an umbrella, fish, vase, lotus, conch, knot of eternity, victory banner, and Dharma Wheel.

These are traditional Buddhist symbols which depict our journey along the path to Enlightenment. The umbrella, for example, represents the Buddhist community and how our communal practice protects our mind. The fish represents the importance of harmony with others.

We will begin with a short talk explaining the symbols after which our experienced instructor will share essential painting skills. After that, you will have time to choose one or more symbols to paint yourself!

All painting supplies are included in the admission price. Registration is limited—please sign up early to guarantee a slot.

11/10/2025

Paint Night! The Eight Auspicious Symbols:

Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
Teacher: Grady Barker and Kadam Kyle
Cost: Free for members, $20 for non-members

For this year’s annual paint night, we will be painting the Eight Auspicious Symbols—an umbrella, fish, vase, lotus, conch, knot of eternity, victory banner, and Dharma Wheel.

These are traditional Buddhist symbols which depict our journey along the path to Enlightenment. The umbrella, for example, represents the Buddhist community and how our communal practice protects our mind. The fish represents the importance of harmony with others.

We will begin with a short talk explaining the symbols after which our experienced instructor will share essential painting skills. After that, you will have time to choose one or more symbols to paint yourself!

All painting supplies are included in the admission price. Registration is limited—please sign up early to guarantee a slot.

11/09/2025

Enjoy this clip from today’s workshop on overcoming anxiety 😌

If we can leave class with just one strategy or idea that changes our mind, we can see that we can change our whole world and we are not stuck in our familiar (and sometimes negative) patterns.

Check out our link in bio for more info on classes and workshops coming up!

11/05/2025

Enjoy this video in celebration of International Temples Day!

Through the kindness of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and all who help, so many people around the world are able to access authentic dharma teachings that actually bring lasting peace and happiness.

11/03/2025

Saturday Workshop!!

Dealing with anxiety does not mean trying to make everything perfect. Nor does it mean assuaging our worry by thinking, ‘everything will be okay’ or ‘look on the bright side!’

Rather, it’s about seeing that our feelings are determined not by our external circumstances, but by how we respond to them.

By relinquishing our efforts to control everyone and everything, we can heal our minds. We will learn how to welcome unpleasant feelings and understand their root causes. With new insight, we can reduce and eventually eliminate our habitual anxiety.

Everyone is welcome!

11/01/2025

November is here and we have the dharma classes BK loves 😍

Some highlights 👇

Sunday’s class with Kadam Kyle will teach us how to confront our past and create the future we want for ourselves and others!

Sharon is teaching us the keys to a successful meditation practice on Tuesday’s!

Sumit is continuing Book Club Wednesday’s and then heading over to Bed-Stuy on Thursday to give us the scoop on renunciation!

Tom’s online Tuesday class is covering some big topics and has a big title to go along with it!

David’s Tuesday Bay Ridge branch class is continuing to explore the changing of the seasons and changing our lives along with it!

And Anne and Mimi are bookending the week with Buddhism for Beginner’s on Monday and Friday Night In!

Soo much Dharma and all are welcome!

All classes are appropriate for beginner and experienced meditators alike and are located at the main center on Atlantic between Nevins and Bond unless otherwise noted.

🔗More info at link in bio

11/01/2025

Last weekend we had our annual walk through Green-Wood Cemetery!

Over 60 Sangha joined us to chat, contemplate and meditate on death, life, impermanence, joy and much more.

Thank you Sumit and Kadam Kyle for hosting, to our small group question moderators and to all who joined!

10/28/2025

Wisdom Buddha Vajrayogini is the embodiment of the clear light of all Buddhas. When we rely on her—and imagine becoming her— we can quickly attain enlightenment.

The eleven yogas of Vajrayogini are specially suited to people with strong attachment and desire. These days, so many people struggle with craving. Vajrayogini practice can help us transmute our desires into the path to enlightenment. This is magical!

Note: This workshop is ONLY for those who have received a Highest Yoga Ta**ra empowerment or who sincerely wish to get one as soon as possible.

Please email epc@brooklynmeditation.org if you have questions.

10/26/2025

The Teacher Training Program (TTP) is starting a new study series of Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life and its commentary, Meaningful to Behold!

TTP is designed for people who wish to train as authentic Dharma Teachers (although there is no requirement to teach).

TTP meets Sunday’s from 4:00 - 7:30PM (with a dinner break 🍜) and requires regular attendance.

If you’re interested in this program please reach out to epc@brooklynmedtiation.org

Address

444 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11217

Opening Hours

Monday	6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday	5:45pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday	6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday	3pm - 7pm
Friday	10am - 1pm
Saturday	8:30am - 2pm
Sunday	9:30am - 4pm

Website

https://www.brooklynmeditation.org/

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