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SPECIAL EVENTS

 

 

INNER FREEDOM, INNER FULFILLMENT 
with Peter Kurczynski
Transform hollow and ordinary pleasures into meaningful causes of spiritual fulfillment, transcendence and bliss. Harness the power of desire to set you free. Buddhist tantric meditation provides methods for us to directly access our potential for happiness and freedom here in this present moment. Discover and identify with your potential for enlightenment. Learn more

Saturday, July 11, 9:00- 11:00 am

DBC SUMMER PARTY
Dharmachakra Buddhist Center warmly invites you to our Summer Party. We are planning a cook-out and other atractions. Enjoy a festive atmosphere of love  and relaxation with members of our sangha. Everyone is welcome, including friends and family. Learn more

Sunday, July 5, 1:00- 4:00 pm

 LEARNING TO MEDITATE

 

 

Meditation leads to inner peace, overcomes loneliness, improves relationships, and has many other benefits for mind and body. Discover peace within Find out how to fit an enjoyable meditation practice into your present lifestyle, and learn time-tested methods for improving mindfulness, concentration and happiness. Classes are offered in Maplewood and S.Orange 

June 16 - July 21, 7:30-9 pm,  with Danna Hunking
June 16 - July 7, 7:00-9:00 pm, with Arthur Young

MEDITATION CLASS INFORMATION

MONDAYS - SUMMIT 

 

DEMYSTIFYING BUDDHIST MEDITATION 
with Lori Petrozzello-Karn
Many associations with Buddhist principles such as karma and emptiness and meditation practices have made their way into our common experience but are often misunderstood. This series of classes will clarify these principles and help you learn how to DEVELOP A SPIRITUAL LIFE in whatever philosophy or religion you practice. The classes will cover how we benefit both physically and mentally by meditating (...). Everyone is welcome. Learn more

July 6 - 27

 

TUESDAYS  and THURSDAYS

 

THE POWER OF WISDOM
with Peter Kurczynski
Wisdom is essential for happiness and is the universal solution to inner problems. More than just knowledge, wisdom is a virtuous intelligence that understands things deeply. Understanding the ultimate nature of reality is the most important wisdom of all. By learning to meditate on wisdom, we will learn to overcome anxiety and worry, subdue anger, solve our inner problems, and gain complete freedom. Learn more

June 11 - July 9 -  MAPLEWOOD

June 16 - July 7 - LINCROFT

 

SATURDAY - NO CLASS ON JULY 4

SUNDAYS

 

DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE
with Tony Sottile

At present we identify with our perceived faults and a fixed, limited potential. "I can't achieve even modest goals, maintain stable relationships, find happiness in everyday life, fix my problems, realize my dreams". Through meditation we can change what we identify with and even our identity. We can become a person who can realize their highest potential. Each class is self-contained Learn more

 June 28, July 12, 19, 26 

THE DHARMACHAKRA BUDDHIST CENTER

The Dharmachakra Buddhist Center is located in northern New Jersey. We offer instruction in meditation and Buddhist spiritual practice. We envision a world based upon compassion and inner peace, where anyone who wishes can travel the path to enlightenment. We are building this world one mind at a time.

The Dharmachakra Buddhist Center is dedicated to helping you find happiness from within your own heart and real solutions to your problems through Buddhas advice.

The Dharmachakra Buddhist Center provides instruction in Buddhist meditation and we promote the teachings and ideals of Kadampa Buddhism.

Let us help you gain experience in Buddhist spiritual practice and accomplish lasting inner transformation. Join us to learn how to meditate. View our calendar to learn about our meditation classes in New Jersey.

Kadampa Buddhism is a time-honored tradition that for centuries has made Buddha's teachings and meditation practices available to people throughout the world.

Buddhism has a timeless and universal relevance, and can be practiced by anyone in any culture, regardless of race, gender, or age.

Through training in meditation and other Buddhist practices you can improve the quality of your life by developing inner peace, love, and wisdom.  You do not need to be a Buddhist to try out these practices, or to benefit from them.

Serving Berkeley Heights, Brick Church, Chatham, Cranford, East Orange, Elizabeth, Glen Rock, Irvington, Madison, Maplewood, Millburn, Montclair, Newark, New Providence, Orange, Short Hills, South Orange, Springfield, Summit, Union, Westfield and surrounding areas in New Jersey.

Classes are available in Maplewood, South Orange and Summit, New Jersey. 

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Dharmachakra Buddhist Center
203 Parker Ave.
Maplewood, NJ 07040

 

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SUPPORT OUR CENTER

As a not-for-profit organization, Dharmachakra Buddhist Center (DBC) relies on the generosity of our students and friends to make our programming possible. Along with fees generated by classes held at DBC and satellite locations, we depend on contributions to meet our expenses. Donations


PHOTO GALLERY

View photos from some of our events, including the recent Wisdom Retreat at KMC Gallery


MEDITATION IN THE NEWS

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BEVERAGE STATION

We would like to invite you to take advantage of our 'Beverage Station', located at the entrance of the center. We have a selection of self-serve teas,  coffees,  and bottled water for your enjoyment before and after class. Donations to keep this service 'up and running' are kindly accepted!