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NYC In-Person Practice Day: Buddha Day

  • Lucid Body House 230 Lexington Avenue New York, NY, 10016 United States (map)

Buddha Day

Led By: Samayasri
Sunday, May 25th, 2025
1 pm - 5 pm

In person at Lucid Body House
230 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10065

Event Description:

Buddha Day is one of the most important holidays to Buddhists. It’s a celebration of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death. Join us for this opportunity to marvel at the gift the Buddha bestowed upon humanity as we gather in community to commemorate his legacy.

We will celebrate through meditation, reflection, ritual, and embodiment exercises.

Join us at Lucid Body House (230 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016) for an afternoon of meditation, discussion, ritual, and connecting with community.

This event is OPEN TO ALL—all are welcome.

Agenda:

  • Gathering and check-in

  • Meditation

  • Discussion

  • Meditation

  • Closing

About the Leaders:

Samayasri is a Senior Order Member in Triratna who served as Chair of the NY-NJ Sangha for many years. She also serves as President of the San Francisco and Vancouver, BC Sanghas. Samayasri is a dedicated practitioner, teacher and leader. She has taught meditation for over 20 years, and has a deep commitment to her ethics and confession practice. Her practice directly informs her career in global humanitarian & development organizations, within which she has learned to face deeply into suffering.

Registration:

Please complete the Google Form below.

Payment:

Suggested donation of $25-40.

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