Updated on 10/27/09, here is the downloadable calendar for fall 2009. Please note that this calendar is updated quarterly, so you might want to check with the specific organization by phone beforehand to make sure that the class is being offered that night, especially around holidays.

The purpose of this calendar is to help you locate a meditation sitting on any particular day or evening. For example, if you have some time on Tuesday night to attend a meditation session, then check the calendar to know where you can go in the city. At present, this is the only site and available calendar that publicizes these meditation sessions across organizations and institutions. This makes the process of finding a meditation session a whole lot easier because you do not have to check out individually many different sites. The calendar does not include “special events”, simply because they are too numerous to mention.

While there are many meditation groups and classes throughout New York City, I’ve included ones offered by the following organizations:

These organizations were chosen to be included initially based on our personal experiences. They offer well-developed mindfulness and meditation experiences in environments that are professional and welcoming. All have a Buddhist orientation, but none are pushy, preachy, or cult-like. Please check the blog for periodic updates and descriptions of meditation experiences at these and other places in the city. In the future, these listings might be expanded to include other organizations.

If you have suggestions of places to include (or exclude), please contact Urban Mindfulness for consideration.