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 guided/silent meditation. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or sitting for the very first time, no experience is needed. Simply come as you are. 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."
We begin with an Open Sit—a period of guided and silent meditation open to everyone, whether you've been practicing for years or are sitting for the very first time. No experience is needed; just come as you are.
Following the sit, we gather for our Buddhist 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, everyday 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, stay for the discussion, or join us for both.
"Be your own refuge."
Join us for an evening of meditation and teaching with Bhante Chandrawansa. We begin with a Guided Meditation—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 us for a guided/silent meditation session. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or sitting for the very first time, no experience is needed. Simply come as you are. All are welcome. "Be your own refuge."
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 guided/silent meditation. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or sitting for the very first time, no experience is needed. Simply come as you are. 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."