The Olean Meditation Center, Inc is a NY Not for Profit Corp and a non-sectarian organization that has been formed to support the practice of meditation in all its forms.
1 WEEK TO GIVING TUESDAY December 2! The Olean Meditation Center is participating in the Cattaraugus Gives 2025 campaign and we are asking for your support! Meeting our Giving Tuesday goal of $6000 will allow us to continue offering free and low-cost programs that reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while building inner peace, resilience, and community connection.
How to give...
On December 2, go to our page at Cattaraugus Gives and make a donation.
You can donate at anytime during the day, but you can increase the impact of your donation at the following times:
· We are aiming for the $500 prize for the most donations between 11 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. We've won this prize in the past and can win again with your help.
· If you miss that time slot, donations from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m will be matched 100% by Morgan Stanley.
· If you are a night owl, the first 15 donations after 12 a.m. will be matched with $100 from CRCF.
If you prefer to donate directly to OMC, you can give at any time between now and Giving Tuesday by making a donation on our website or mailing a check to Olean Meditation Center, PO Box 844, Olean, NY 14760.
We need your help to make our campaign a success.
Every contribution is greatly appreciated!
The Olean Meditation Center, Inc. is a non-sectarian 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Mark your calendars for Giving Tuesday on December 2, a day of generosity! We will be participating in Cattaraugus Gives, a vibrant giving hub for all area non-profit organizations sponsored by the Cattaraugus Region Community FoundationCattaraugus Region Community Foundation. We depend on the kindness and compassion of our community!!
Don't miss the final event in our Fall Seminar Series. Join Dr. Witte and Dr. Thandla for presentations and insightful discussion on: The Grace of Hospice and Palliative Care & Spiritual Care Collaboration for Advanced Care Planning on October 30, 2025. Secure your spot now: https://wix.to/MBRfahO
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🌟 Ready to relax and recharge? Join us for our Mindful Morning event on October 18th! Enjoy yoga, guided meditation, and a mini sound bath. Open to all levels and it's free! Register now: https://wix.to/kaxeqDu
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As the Olean Meditation Center has grown and expanded over the last five years, it has attracted an active and vibrant group of people from varying spiritual, religious and cultural backgrounds and interests who have found a warm and welcoming community there.
Today, the Olean Meditation Center is home to the Southern Tier Sangha, the Hindu Society, Kriya Yoga Meditation sponsored by the Assisi Institute in Rochester, many yoga classes weekly, Qigong and Tai Chi classes, weekly meditation.
It also sponsors special programs throughout the year such as a well-loved Sound Bath meditation, retreats on Zen Buddhism, plant-based cooking classes and hosts interfaith meetings on shared interests such as compassion, generosity and gratitude.
A couple of years ago, the Olean Meditation Center purchased an adjacent parcel of land that was developed as a park-like area. It includes a path for walking meditation which leads to a platform where occasionally group meditations are held. The park setting is open to public use.
The Olean Meditation Center adds spice to spirituality. Enriching programs for the whole family, such as Mindful Families, are exciting opportunities for young children to attend with their parents to enjoy yoga, meditation, cooking together, enjoying nature walks and hiking out to the platform.
When the center realized teens need support, empowerment and stress relief, it designed the afterschool series Tai Chi & Qigong for Youth.
The Olean Meditation Center continues to respond to rising needs in the community with a broad wisdom and informed perspective on the issues. It has been a good neighbor to the City of Olean and its members are active in volunteering throughout the community,
As a place of spiritual enrichment, the Olean Meditation Center brings a strengthening presence to the city as it continues to reach for opportunities to support and encourage compassion and goodwill throughout the community.
