Olean Meditation Center

01/28/2026

Join our Energy Painting (2-part series) to creatively express your intentions for 2026! Guided by Colleen Gaynor, you'll create a painting that channels the positive energy you choose. No experience needed. Space is limited — pre-registration required.

March 5 and 12, 6:30–8:00 PM. Register: https://wix.to/pyXiJDY

01/28/2026

Join us for an evening of open conversation, cake, and tea while we explore the topic of death and dying. This is not a grief support group, but a space to share, listen, and learn.
Mark your calendars for February 12, 2026, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM and visit us at the Olean Meditation Center.
Free event (donations gratefully accepted). Learn more here: https://wix.to/5SjnxX9

01/28/2026

Our Spring Schedule is starting! Read our February Newsletter here.

DISCOVERING AN INNER REFUGE OF RESILIENCE AND SUPPORT Mondays, 7:00 - 8:15 pm February 9 - March 30 Online (Zoom) Develop and strengthen an ability to connect with Stillness, Silence and Spaciousness within and around us. Led by Celine Daly & Kathy Hayden. Suitable for all levels - beginner to exper...

01/27/2026

You are invited to join this 8-week online meditation course offered jointly by Celine Daly & Kathy Hayden. See details in the flyer. There is no charge for the course. Both Celine & Kathy are experienced presenters of practices developed by The 3 Doors, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives through meditation. Learn more at http://the3doors.org.
This course is being offered as part of an advanced teacher training. All are welcome - from beginner to advanced meditators.
Click to register:
http://www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2/bcbc1e9b-c4d6-4530-9993-56eae88035e8/f24c2439-0cde-467d-aaa2-dfd8387586c6

01/19/2026

We're excited to announce that our Death Cafe is making a return! Join us for an evening of open conversation, cake, and tea while we explore the topic of death and dying. This is not a grief support group, but a space to share, listen, and learn. Mark your calendars for February 12, 2026 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM and visit us at the Olean Meditation Center. Free event (donations gratefully accepted). Learn more here: https://wix.to/5SjnxX9

12/29/2025

More photos from the Winter Solstice Yule Spiral! We sang for the return of the light...

12/23/2025

12/05/2025

Here is an overview of our upcoming December events! Tomorrow is the Mindful Morning event, and the Winter Solstice: Welcoming the Return of Light is on December 18th.
For more info and registration: https://www.oleanmeditation.org/

12/04/2025

Join us at the Olean Meditation Center on December 18th for the Winter Solstice: Welcoming the Return of the Light event!
This is a free event, but advance registration is required @ https://www.oleanmeditation.org/event-details/winter-solstice-welcoming-the-return-of-light/form

12/03/2025

Click to read our December Newsletter

MINDFUL MORNING Saturday, Dec. 6 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Relax and recharge with this 2-hour session starting with yoga, followed by a guided meditation, & topped off with a mini sound bath. All levels welcome. Free event, donations gratefully accepted. Advance registration encouraged.

12/03/2025

Thank you to everyone who donated at Cattaraugus Gives on Giving Tuesday! We raised a little over $4500. This will help us to continue offering free and low cost programs in 2026.

We didn't quite make our goal of $6000 and the Cattaraugus Gives site is no longer active. But we are still accepting donations at www.oleanmeditation/donate

12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday starts now!
The Olean Meditation Center relies on your donations to keep transformative mindful wellness programs open to all — whatever their financial means. We are participating in the Cattaraugus Gives campaign on Giving Tuesday, December 2.
Every donation matters to us! Donate here today: https://www.cattaraugusgives.org/organizations/olean-meditation-center-4d498a43-4f30-425d-b346-4552d07db131?fbclid=IwY2xjawOb-5dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrbzBxWW9GMU9EZ0x1VXRZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqFoiFlFedIlbogC5N4ys5wAv-bjFKuHBIMp7m18oUhBYVTMi93X6dM7Yi9K_aem_UVWOThJcTW_Gc2f80PpojQ
Or donate anytime on our website: www.oleanmeditation.org/donate