Join us for an evening of meditation and teaching with Bhante Chandrawansa. We begin with a Meditation Session—a period of guided and silent meditation welcoming to all, whether you're an experienced practitioner or sitting for the first time. No experience is needed; simply come as you are. Following the sit, Bhante Chandrawansa leads a Dhamma […]
Join Bhante Chandrawansa for an evening of meditation and study, hosted at the Philadelphia Meditation Center in Havertown. We begin with a period of meditation. We then turn to Sutta Study, exploring the Buddha's discourses with Bhante's guidance—reading, reflecting, and discussing how these timeless teachings illuminate our practice and daily lives. All levels are welcome, […]
Join us for a 45-minute Silent Meditation. You are welcome to stay for tea and snacks immediately following.
All are welcome.
"Be your own refuge."
A guided and silent meditation followed by quiet reflection. Open to all, no experience needed. Come as you are. All are welcome. "Be your own refuge."
A welcoming space for teens to learn meditation and mindfulness with Bhante Chandrawansa. Through guided practice, teens build calm, focus, and emotional balance—simple tools for navigating school, stress, and everyday life. All experience levels welcome; no prior practice needed. "Be your own refuge."
Join us for a 30-minute sitting Meditation Session on Monday evenings. If you are beginner, please discuss this with us prior and we will gladly include guided instructions to assist you. All are welcome!
Join us for our Dhamma Book Club. Our first book is Dipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master by Amy Schmidt—the story of Dipa Ma, a widowed mother who, through profound determination, became one of the most influential meditation teachers of the twentieth century and a guiding light for many Western teachers. Together we'll explore her teachings, share questions, and consider how her example of fearless practice speaks to our own lives. Whether you've finished the chapter or are just curious, you're welcome to join the conversation or simply listen.
All are welcome. Come for the sit at 6:30, come for the discussion, or join us for both.
"Be your own refuge."
Gather with us for an evening of storytelling, connection, and community. Storytime is an open invitation to share a piece of your own experience—or simply to listen. Each gathering centers on a theme, and from there the stories unfold. There's no pressure to speak; come for the stories, the company, or both.
Food and music round out the evening. Whether you share or just settle in to listen, all are welcome.
Join Bhante Chandrawansa for an evening of meditation and study, hosted at the Philadelphia Meditation Center in Havertown. We begin with a period of meditation. We then turn to Sutta Study, exploring the Buddha's discourses with Bhante's guidance—reading, reflecting, and discussing how these timeless teachings illuminate our practice and daily lives. All levels are welcome, […]
Join us for a 45-minute Silent Meditation. You are welcome to stay for tea and snacks immediately following.
All are welcome.
"Be your own refuge."