The Manhattan Meditation Center is a place to learn about meditation and life, as taught by several teachers of those subjects—on different nights, in different ways. Meditation and life are both big topics, we know, and pondering them can raise questions, answers, and more questions.

That's why we teach you to meditate—so you can find your own answers. Meditation isn't pondering; it is experiencing life directly.

The teachers at the Manhattan Meditation Center have been meditating for many years. Our primary teacher has been Rama, Dr. Frederick Lenz. He taught us how to meditate, how to develop successful careers and lives, and how to teach others to do the same.

Here are answers to some questions you might have about the Manhattan Meditation Center. Should you come to a class, we look forward to meeting you and talking more.

FAQ's about the Manhattan Meditation Center

1. Why are the classes at the Manhattan Meditation Center free?

• It's one small way to pay back to the Universe for all that we've received, and to express our gratitude
  
• We learn from our students! You keep us on our toes.
  
• It helps keep us in "beginner's mind", where all possibilities are open

2. Will there ever be a charge for the classes?

• None is foreseen. We may ask for donations for materials from time-to-time.

3. On what spiritual practice is the meditation you teach based?

• American Buddhism, which is a unique blend of Eastern mysticism and American pragmatism

4. What are your credentials to teach?

• Meditation teachers since 1992
  
• Ordained as American Buddhist monks
  
• Have successful careers and active social lives
  
• Love a good joke!

5. What are some of the topics you cover at your classes?

• Developing Intuition
  
• Psychic Awareness
  
• Making Decisions
  
• Letting Go of Fear
  
• Developing Willpower
  
• Career Success
  
• Why Aren't More Women Enlightened?
  
• Enlightened Teachers

6. Are you associated with another organization?

• No, although several of our American Buddhist colleagues also give similar classes in NYC and throughout the world

7. How do the classes differ from each other?

• Each class varies according to the style and personality of the one leading it, the experiences of the people who attend, and the topics up for discussion. The beauty of these classes is that you have variety, so you can search for the class and time that best suits your temperament and schedule. As specific topics are scheduled, they will be posted on this site.

8. What if this style of meditation isn't for me?

• There is no one "right" way to meditate. Meditation techniques are as varied as the people who practice them. Please feel free to use or discard the techniques offered in these classes as you see fit. The most important thing to find is a technique (or several!) that work for you. Then the magic of meditation begins to unfold very beautifully.

9. What other websites are there about American Buddhism?

iMeditate

American Buddha

Vayu Search