Wednesday Meditation Class
IN THE TEMPLE: Wednesdays 7 – 8:30pm
How to Purify the Mind
September 23 - October 28
We all know the feeling — reacting before we mean to, wanting more than we need, getting irritated by the same things over and over, drifting through days we can barely remember, and wishing change didn't have to feel so hard. This five-week series looks directly at why that happens, and what actually helps.
Real change doesn't happen by accident, and it rarely happens by force either. It happens by seeing our own mind clearly enough that old habits start to loosen their grip — not through willpower, but through understanding. As that grip loosens, something else tends to grow in its place: a steadier kind of happiness, less dependent on things going our way, and more available to the people around us. This series draws on centuries-old Buddhist training in working with the mind, offered here in plain, practical terms for anyone ready to do the quiet work of becoming a kinder, freer version of themselves.
Every class includes practical tools you can use the same day, whether you're new to meditation or have been practicing for years. Come to one class or all five — each stands on its own, and together they build into something more.
Class Dates & Topics
September 23: How to Stop Being Blindsided by Your Own Mind w/Kadam Kyle Davis
September 30: How to Want Less and Enjoy More
October 7: Making Peace With What Irritates You
October 14: No Class - International Fall Festival
October 21: Living in the Present and Cultivating Clarity
October 28: How to Make Change Feel Light and Joyful
Teacher: Gen Samten Kelsang
Resident Teacher of KMC New York
One of Venerable Geshe‑la’s senior disciples with decades of meditative and teaching experience, Gen Samten Kelsang oversees the spiritual program at KMC New York, and teaches throughout the US and around the world. He is renowned for the clarity of his teachings, ability to help students improve their practice, and his skill in leading practitioners to profound meditative insights.
Share a Meal with Us!
Enjoy a delicious meal with our residential community, including ordained Buddhist monks and nuns, and other class attendees and enjoy meaningful conversations with like-minded people. Our self-serve, vegetarian meals are lovingly cooked by volunteers, and include a main dish, side dish and green salad. We use fresh and local products as much as possible and vegan/wheat-free options are available.
Class: 7 – 8:30pm | $10 | Free for Members
Dinner: 6 – 6:45pm | $10
Pre-Booked Class & Dinner: $16 (must register at least 24 hours in advance)
