NWC meditation groups
Meditations of Natural Wisdom and Compassion as developed by Lama John Makransky are guided. Everyone is welcome to these sessions - those with little or no meditation experience, as well as those with much experience who want a fresh approach to their deepest nature. Each group has an e-mail contact for more information, directions or questions about the practice. There is no charge, but donations are gratefully accepted in support of this work.
CALIFORNIA | San Luis Obispo
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation groups
When:Once a month, rotating date, 7:00-8:30pm - Click here for calendar
Where:Crow's End Retreat Center, 6430 Squire Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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When:One Saturday a month, rotating date, 8:30-9:30am - Click here for calendar
Where:Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1301 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Meditation Teachers:Eric Zeeb
For Information:Eric Zeeb -- eric [at] zeeb [dot] com
CONNECTICUT | Old Greenwich
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation group
When:Every Wednesday, 730-9:00pm
Where:144 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, CT 06870
Meditation Teachers:Joel Baehr
For Information:Joel Baehr -- joelbaehr [at] joelbaehr [dot] com, 203-543-3399
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MAINE | Brooksville
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation group
When:Thursdays, 6:00-7:00pm
Where:Reversing Falls Sanctuary, 818 Bagaduce Rd., Brooksville, ME
Meditation Teachers:Philip Osgood
For Information:Philip Osgood -- info.philiposgood [at] gmail [dot] com
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MAINE | Portland
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation group
When:Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm
Where:25 Middle St., Portland, ME
Meditation Teachers:Jane Burdick, Ronnie Wilson
For Information:Jane Burdick -- janeburd [at] maine.rr [dot] com
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MASSACHUSETTS | Cambridge
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation group
When:First and second Saturday of month, 10:00am-noon
Where:Cambridge Friends Meeting House, 5 Longfellow Place, Cambridge, MA
Meditation Teachers: Joel Baehr, David Ekstrom, Leah Weiss Ekstrom, Carol Marsh, Bob Morrison
Notes:John Makransky leads meditation here monthly. Check Calendar for scheduled dates.
For Information:Joel Baehr -- joelbaehr [at] joelbaehr [dot] com
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MASSACHUSETTS | Jamaica Plain
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation group
When:Fourth Saturday of each month, 10:00am-noon
Where:First Baptist Church, 633 Centre Street (next to the post office), Jamaica Plain, MA
Meditation Teachers:
Joel Baehr
For Information: Leah Weiss Ekstrom -- jamaicaplain.fac [at] gmail [dot] com
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MASSACHUSETTS | Northampton
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation group
When:First and third Wednesdays of each month, 7:00pm
Where:Unitarian Society of Northampton, 220 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060
Meditation Teachers:
Julie Forsythe,
Paul Mintzer
For Information: Ellen Mintzer -- pmintzer [at] earthlink [dot] net
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NEW HAMPSHIRE | Concord
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation group
When:Sundays, 10:30am-noon
Where:Havenwood-Heritage Height Chapel, 33 Christian Ave, Concord, NH
Meditation Teachers:Don Belanger
For Information:Don Belanger -- dkbelanger [at] comcast [dot] net
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NEW JERSEY | Montclair
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation group
When:3rd Sunday of each month, 10:30am-noon
Where:Montclair, NJ (e-mail for directions)
Meditation Teachers:Lili Knutzen, Laura Yorke
For Information:Email -- fac.montclair [at] gmail [dot] com
NEW MEXICO | Santa Fe
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation group
When:Mondays, 9:00am
Where:3807 KSK Lane, Santa Fe, NM
Meditation Teachers:Aaron Goldstein, Angela Janda Goldstein
Notes:Meetings consist of half hour of guided meditation, then a short break followed by an optional period of group discussion and sharing
For Information: Aaron Goldstein -- yourfriendaaron [at] hotmail [dot] com
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NEW YORK | New York
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation group
When:First Wednesday of month, 7:00-8:30pm
Where:Shambala Center, 118 West 22nd St., 6th Floor, NYC
Meditation Teachers:Mary Herzog, Andria Whited
For Information:Mary Herzog -- facnyc [at] gmail [dot] com
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NEW YORK | New York
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation group
When:Third Sunday of month, 7:00-8:00pm
Where:Lampman Chapel, Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway at 121st, NYC
Meditation Teachers:Cathy Cornell, Paul Knitter
For Information:Cathy Cornell -- cathy [at] cathycornell [dot] com
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RHODE ISLAND | Providence
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation group
When:Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
Where:First Unitarian Church, 1 Benevolent St (corner of Benefit & Benevolent), Providence, RI
Meditation Teachers:Ken Bent
Notes:Drop-in guided meditation followed by question & comment time
For Information:Ken Bent -- kenbent [at] cox [dot] net
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TEXAS | Austin
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation group
When:Mondays, 6:46-7:45pm
Where:Austin Zen Center, 3014 Washington Square, Austin, TX 78705
Meditation Teachers:Betty Holmes
For Information:Betty Holmes -- 512-784-1039
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TEXAS | Galveston
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation group
When:Thursdays, 5:15-6:45pm
Where:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 502 Church St., Galveston, TX 77550
Meditation Teachers:Terry Conrad
For Information:Terry Conrad -- terry [at] conradnet [dot] net
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VERMONT | Putney
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation group
When:Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm
Where:Putney Friends Meeting, Route 5, Putney, VT
Meditation Teachers:Julie Forsythe, Paul Mintzer
Notes:Preceded by dinner at Putney Diner at 6:00pm
For Information: Ellen Mintzer -- pmintzer [at] earthlink [dot] net
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ITALY | Pollenza
What:Natural Wisdom & Compassion meditation group
When:Saturdays, 14:30-16:30
Where:Bodhicitta Sangha, Via San Bartolomeo, Pollenza, Italy
Meditation Teachers:Sandra Talansky
For Information: Sandra Talansky -- talansky [at] libero [dot] it
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