A WMC advanced-level course based on

The Bodhicaryavatara by Shantideva

Wednesdays 7 - 8:30 PM ET

January 14th to April 8th (12 classes)

Meets online via Zoom only

Led by Gene Bobker and Arthur Segreti

Suggested Donation: $130

This Winter join us to continue our exploration of the classic Buddhist text The Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva), a volume that has long been treasured as an indispensable guide to enlightened living. Written in the eighth century by the scholar and saint Shantideva, this work has inspired many of the tradition’s greatest teachers.

An Intermediate-level course based on 

The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma, Volume One

Wednesdays 7 - 8:45 PM ET

January 14th to April 8th, 2026

Meets in person at The Aligned Center (with Zoom option)

Led by Tom Pantaleoni, Warner Dick, Dorian Burden, and Erich Kramer

Suggested Donation: $120

We will closely follow the chapters in the book, including a deep exploration of the heart of buddhist practice, shamatha-vipashyana meditation. We begin with the simplicity of shamatha or "calm abiding," and explore many topics, culminating in a discussion of vipashyana; the development of an insightful, skillful awareness that can expand to all aspects of our life.

WMC Open Course

Tuesdays 7 – 8:30 PM

Jan 13 - March 31, 2026

In person at the Aligned Center, Irvington

Taught by Jane Kolleeny, Paul Griffin and David Frankel

This Open Course is appropriate for all levels of experience, including those just beginning develop a regular meditation practice. The format is meant to provide an opportunity to experience the very real benefits of bringing meditation practice and dharma study together in a group setting, with like-minded students.

For the Winter 2026 term, we will be exploring the richness of Pema Chodron's teachings on Bodhichitta: the relationship between our meditation and developing a wakeful and courageous heart, especially in the face of difficult times.