New to meditation?

Start here. Take your time.

There's nothing to prepare, nothing to know, nothing to believe. If you can breathe, you can do this.

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You don't have to be Buddhist

Most people who come to us aren't. Our monks teach meditation as a human practice, a way of steadying the mind, not as a religion. You are welcome here exactly as you are.

02

You don't have to sit cross-legged

Chairs, cushions, benches, standing, lying down, all of it is meditation. The posture matters less than the gentle attention. If your knees hurt, sit in a chair. Really.

03

Your mind will wander. That's fine.

Meditation isn't about stopping thoughts. It's about noticing, gently, when you've drifted, and returning. Every return is the practice. You will do this a thousand times in an hour. That's how it works.

04

Start with five minutes

Not twenty. Not an hour. Five. Every morning for a week. That's the beginning. You'll know when you want more. Come to one of our beginner sessions and we'll show you.

Come to a Beginner's Session

A warm, quiet two-hour session designed for first-timers. We'll cover posture, breath, what to do with your mind, and send you home with a simple practice.

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