WMC Foundation Level Course – Semester One

Wednesdays 7 – 8:30 PM

September 11 – December 18, 2024

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

Taught by Gene Bobker & Tom Pantaleoni

Join us as we explore the authentic path of meditation and insight as originally described by the Buddha and skillfully transmitted to the West by one of the great Tibetan masters of our time, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. The course will be based on a curated sourcebook of readings from his work, and will include meditation, presentation, and discussion.

Aging for Beginners Discussion Group

Second Sunday of every month:
Sept 14th, Oct 12th, Nov 9th, Dec 14th 

3:30 to 4:45 PM ET

Meets virtually on Zoom.

Led by: Andrea Sherman & Kevin Gormley

In this discussion group we explore the journey of growing older from a Buddhist perspective. This Fall, we will read and discuss “Alive Until You’re Dead: Notes on the Home Stretch”by renowned Zen Buddhist teacher Susan Moon, author of “This is Getting Old” and “What is Zen.” Please join us. In this book of “required reading for all mortals.” (Ruth Ozekl)

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Meditation Mondays

Monday 1pm - 2pm 

September 8 - December 15, 2025

Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd, Katonah

Led by Warner Dick and Tom Pantaleoni 

Open to All • Register with Katonah Library (optional).

The Monday book group will be reading a new book starting in September. We practice mindfulness meditation together for the first 20 minutes and discuss a chapter for the remainder of the hour. No prior experience with meditation is necessary – instruction is available. At the Library, we sit on comfortable chairs, rather than cushions on the floor.  

Join us for a friendly exploration of inspiring topics, and experience the mutual support gained through in-person group meditation. Drop-ins welcome. 

Strengthening your daily meditation practice

October 11th - December 20th (10 classes)

• Wednesdays: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET

• Led by Gene Bobker and Tom Pantaleoni

• Open to all, regardless of background

• Location: The Aligned Center, Irvington, NY

• Suggested offering: $80*

Meditation shows us how to work with our minds when we can’t control what’s going on around us, and it connects us with others who experience the same feelings and difficulties we have faced ourselves. Through meditation, we develop friendliness and humor toward ourselves, our lives, and the world around us. In this course, we will discuss meditation techniques, individual home practice, learn what is meant by mindfulness and awareness, and how to grow into and celebrate a lifelong practice of meditation.

Learn to Meditate or Deepen Your Practice

Location:  The Aligned Center, 1 Bridge Street, Suite 64 (2nd floor), Irvington, NY, 10533

Date:  Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10 am – 4 pm (Lunch provided from 12 – 1 pm)

Fee: $35 (includes lunch)

A Profound Treasury Series Intermediate Course

September 13th – December 13th, 2023 (10 Classes)

• Wednesdays: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET

• Led by Derek Kolleeny

• Meeting online via Zoom

• Suggested offering: $180*

An in-depth exploration of the two most important features of mahayana buddhism—the discovery of buddha nature within and the ensuing cultivation of bodhicitta, the aspiration to bring all sentient beings to Buddhahood.

Thursdays, September 14, 2023 - December 7, 2023

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Classes meet virtually on Zoom

Please join us in an exploration of the rich world of Dharma art inspired by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s book True Perception, the Path of Dharma Art. Through readings, discussion, and hands-on activities we will explore the creative process and awakened mind characterized by directness, unselfconsciousness, and nonaggression. Trungpa Rinpoche emphasized the importance of "art in everyday life" - bringing out the goodness and dignity of any situation, attending to detail, and working with the senses to appreciate things as they are.

Sundays, April 16th - July 30th, 2023

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Classes meet virtually on Zoom

This course is based upon the book, The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma by Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche studying the core teachings of Buddhism. We explore the four noble truths, karma, meditation practice, refuge vows, ego and egolessness, and the practice of meditation. This semester will focus on insight, wisdom, and the path.

Tuesdays, January 9, 2024 - April 2, 2024 (excluding Jan. 23rd)

Meeting times: 7:00 – 8:30pm

Location: Main Hall, Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main Street, Bedford Hills, NY 10507

Drop-ins welcome!

Community Meditation is designed for those who want to experience connection, encouragement, and/or support around the shared interest of developing and maintaining a meditation practice. This program welcomes new and experienced meditators!

Meets once a month on Sundays from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Please join us for an outdoor meditation followed by a (highly recommended) social time. We’ll meet at 4:00 pm one Sunday each month, initially in Pleasantville but potentially moving to various parks in the future.

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Sundays, September 11 – December 18, 2022

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Meets in person at the Aligned Center

Please join us on Sunday mornings for a community gathering involving meditation practice, readings, and discussion. The theme of this season of Open House is Embracing this Present Life, inspired by the book Wisdom of No Escape by Pema Chodron, published by Shambhala Publications.

Drop-ins welcome