The Community Meditation Center located on Manhattan’s upper west side

Sundays 10:30 AM—12:15PM
Wednesdays 6:30–7:30 PM

Sessions are with The CMC’s guiding teacher Allan Lokos except as indicated.

October
9th You and the Historical Buddha
16th The Noble Truth of Suffering
23rd The Noble Truth of the Cause of Suffering
30th The Noble Truth of the End of Suffering

November * (See note below for November's venue)
6th The Noble Truth of the Path Out of Suffering

October 29th Compassion as a Way of Life A One Day Retreat with CMC guiding teacher Allan Lokos
593 Columbus Ave. (88th St.) 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Retreat practice is viewed as an essential part of the contemplative life. For daylong retreats at the CMC yogis (meditators) should have attended a minimum of six sessions at the CMC or have equivalent meditation experience. The day will be held in silence.
The practice will consist of alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, an optional yoga or mindful movement session, interviews with the teacher, and a dharma talk. Please bring a vegetarian lunch and something to drink to help maintain focus and the meditative tone of the day. It will be recommended that yogis remain in silence over night, if possible, and until the Sunday morning Q and A period.
Registration in advance is required; registration fee: $40. Some scholarship assistance may be available.

Register by phone or at any CMC session. Please register in advance as we cannot register people on the day of the retreat.
Questions: 212 787-7272 or email:cmc@cmcnewyork.org

Allan's online retreat for Tricycle: The Buddhist Review

See Allan's schedule here.

DIRECTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY MEDITATION CENTER *
593 Columbus Avenue
(NE corner of 88th Street)

* Please Note: November Sunday sessions will be held at the JCC located at
334 Amsterdam Ave. (76th Street)
Location for November Wednesday sessions will be posted here soon

The Community Meditation Center is located on Manhattan’s vibrant upper west side.
It is easily accessible by public transportation.
- B or C train to 86th Street; then walk one block west and two blocks north
- #1 Train to 86th Street; then walk two blocks east and two blocks north
- 86th Street crosstown bus to Columbus Avenue; then walk two blocks north

GUIDELINES
• CMC events start on time. We encourage arriving a few minutes early so as not to disrupt others.
• Please turn off cell phones, pagers, etc.
• Please observe Noble Silence except during Q and A periods.
• During Q and A periods please do not comment on what another has said.
• Tea and chocolates are available at most sessions. Help yourself before and after the session.
• Please avoid moving around during meditations and dharma talks.
• The tradition of Buddhist teachings is grounded in the practice of dana (generosity). This practice comes to us from the time of the Buddha when those who received the teachings reciprocated by donating food, clothing, and medicine. The CMC carries on the tradition of dana by, whenever possible, offering the teachings without charging a fee. We rely on the generosity of those who attend to keep the CMC running. At each session there is an opportunity to practice dana by making a contribution to the CMC and the teacher. This also enables us to maintain a policy of turning no one away for lack of funds.




	Calendar
	Sundays 10:30 AM—12:15PM Wednesdays 6:30–7:30 PM Sessions are with The CMC’s guiding teacher Allan Lokos except as indicated. October 9th You and the Historical Buddha 16th The Noble Truth of Suffering 23rd The Noble Truth of the Cause of Suffering 30th The Noble Truth of the End of Suffering November * (See note below for November's venue) 6th The Noble Truth of the Path Out of Suffering *October 29th Compassion as a Way of Life* A One Day Retreat with CMC guiding teacher Allan Lokos 593 Columbus Ave. (88th St.) 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Retreat practice is viewed as an essential part of the contemplative life. For daylong retreats at the CMC yogis (meditators) should have attended a minimum of six sessions at the CMC or have equivalent meditation experience. The day will be held in silence. The practice will consist of alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, an optional yoga or mindful movement session, interviews with the teacher, and a dharma talk. Please bring a vegetarian lunch and something to drink to help maintain focus and the meditative tone of the day. It will be recommended that yogis remain in silence over night, if possible, and until the Sunday morning Q and A period. Registration in advance is required; registration fee: $40. Some scholarship assistance may be available. Register by phone or at any CMC session. Please register in advance as we cannot register people on the day of the retreat. Questions: 212 787-7272 or email:cmc@cmcnewyork.org Allan's online retreat for** Tricycle: The Buddhist Review See Allan's schedule here. DIRECTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY MEDITATION CENTER * 593 Columbus Avenue (NE corner of 88th Street) * Please Note: November Sunday sessions will be held at the JCC located at 334 Amsterdam Ave. (76th Street) Location for November Wednesday sessions will be posted here soon The Community Meditation Center is located on Manhattan’s vibrant upper west side. It is easily accessible by public transportation. - B or C train to 86th Street; then walk one block west and two blocks north - #1 Train to 86th Street; then walk two blocks east and two blocks north - 86th Street crosstown bus to Columbus Avenue; then walk two blocks north GUIDELINES • CMC events start on time. We encourage arriving a few minutes early so as not to disrupt others. • Please turn off cell phones, pagers, etc. • Please observe Noble Silence except during Q and A periods. • During Q and A periods please do not comment on what another has said. • Tea and chocolates are available at most sessions. Help yourself before and after the session. • Please avoid moving around during meditations and dharma talks. • The tradition of Buddhist teachings is grounded in the practice of dana (generosity). This practice comes to us from the time of the Buddha when those who received the teachings reciprocated by donating food, clothing, and medicine. The CMC carries on the tradition of dana by, whenever possible, offering the teachings without charging a fee. We rely on the generosity of those who attend to keep the CMC running. At each session there is an opportunity to practice dana by making a contribution to the CMC and the teacher. This also enables us to maintain a policy of turning no one away for lack of funds.