WMC Introductory Level Course

Tuesdays 7 – 9 PM

Sept 9 - Dec 16, 2025

In person at the Aligned Center, Irvington, and also on Zoom, for those unable to attend in person.

Taught by Jane Kolleeny, Paul Griffin and David Frankel

This in-person weekly meeting is intended for those developing or establishing their daily meditation practice. It covers the basics of mindfulness-awareness meditation, from proper posture to learning to settle with gentleness, patience, and humor—the three ingredients for a well-balanced practice. This course will also cover the art of stabilizing the mind, shamatha (or calm abiding), and how to remain present with whatever thoughts and emotions arise in our practice.

An Intermediate-level course based on 

The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma, Volume One

September 10th - December 17th

Meets in-person at The Aligned Center (with zoom option)

Led by Gene Bobker and Arthur Segreti

Suggested Donation: $120

We will closely follow the chapters in the book, including topics such as the "frozen space of ego," the pain of samsara or cyclic existence, and the possibility of liberation through taking refuge and through the three trainings: discipline, meditation and insight. Our discussions will emphasize joining our understanding of the course material with our meditation practice.

A WMC advanced-level course based on

The Bodhicaryavatara by Shantideva

September 10th - December 17th (13 classes)

Meets online via Zoom only

Led by Gene Bobker and Arthur Segreti

Suggested Donation: $130

Please join us this Fall for an in-depth exploration of the classic Buddhist text The Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva). The text presents the highest ideal of the Mahayana tradition, the life of a bodhisattva; beginning with the recognition of the great potential within each of us, and outlining the cultivation of confidence, joyfulness and compassion. Together we will closely follow Shantideva's verses, along with Pema Chodron's expert commentary.