Bodhi Meditation New York USA 菩提禅修美国纽约 — Local services in New York

A place I consider home, in such a short period of time, the Bodhi Meditation Center has become one of my favorite places to be. Between the unmatched hospitality (a fully displayed tea station at all times, free, delicious, variegated vegetarian foods, fresh straight-off-the-tree fruit provided by our loving members, slippers to wear around the facility, a fully stocked and fully clean bathroom at all times, and someone always available to greet you at the front desk), and the paradigm-shifting dharma teachings that guarantee a life of auspiciousness, it is safe to say that I have fallen in love. First of all, the space, the energy, vibe, feng shui, you name it, is so bright and uplifting. Our teachers and facilitators wear crisp, clean, robes made of the finest material. And everyone is so loving and kind. It was only 2 months ago, that I discovered BMNY, while attending their Health and Vitality Carnival with my baby sisters. I was drawn to the name, as I too desire a life of health and vitality. How could I not be happy in a place where I received countless blessings and well wishes everywhere I looked. The energy is positive and uplifting, the food delicious. Two retreats later, having just finished the Health & Happiness Retreat (8 day) on 10/12, my heart is so full with the desire to love. It is truly an inspiring experience. Having an open mind is the best way to get the most out of life. The meditation exercises were extremely powerful, reconnecting me as an artist back to visualization and my own body. Not to mention I thoroughly enjoy all of the mobility exercises, and everything in between that keeps me both relaxed in the mind, but active in the body all at once. Long story short, it's amazing. I am 27 and I now have an 86 year old best friend from Singapore. Kitty Kam is so fun. I love everyone there. They have amazing personalities. Kristen has been my fairy god mother since I first walked in. And Catherine always makes sure I'm on time and accounted for. Doris inspires me so much as a powerful teacher and woman. Energy healings are so fun and amazing. It's really cool to watch. I discovered that I sing beautifully here. And everyone's stories are so fun to hear. They're really amazing people. Shoutout the translators, and the slide presentors, the volunteers, the masters behind the kitchen, the teachers, our members, sponsors and of course Grand Master Bodhi. With the utmost love to all

The Bodhi Meditation Center offers a one-of-a-kind practice created by the Grandmaster JinBodhi, and I'm so happy and grateful that I found it! The three-year pandemic took a toll on my health. Two friends recommended taking the seven-day chanting retreat in August 2021. The retreat changed my life. I lost more than ten pound weight, slept better, felt more energetic, and improved skin condition. Since then I have taken two more chanting retreats which have continued to improve my body and mind. I gained insights to important life lessons and started to look at my life from a new perspective. As a result, I have a better relationship with my family, friends, and the people around me. I also discovered a refreshed approach to my work. Recently, I started to practice Energy Bagua taught by the center in Central Park every morning at 7am with a group of practitioners. It is easy to learn and practice, yet offers a deep and profound experience on body and mind. At the center, I met a lot of kind people who have received great help for various issues and then given back through their volunteering services. This is another great revelation I learned here--serving the community is the integral part of practice. Only through serving, one gets to the higher level of body and mind. Teaching how to live a healthy life in both body and mind and emphasize on serving is what makes the center truly unique.

Logistics-wise, the center is easy to access from the #7 train and LIRR train (Flushing Main Street stop which is the next stop from the Mets/US Open stadiums). If the practices are through lunch time, the volunteers prepare nice vegetarian lunch. The staff members are kind and friendly. Classes are offered in both Chinese and English. The head teacher, Mr. Guanshan is a seasoned practitioner with deep knowledges and years of experiences, and it is really not easy to meet such a skilled teacher who can instantaneously identify the problems a practitioner may have and guide him/her to the right path. Right now, the seven-day Energy Bagua class is offered for free. After graduating from the class, students can not only practice it at the center, but also find several parks in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens to practice with fellow...

Unbelievably incredible experience of a lifetime!!! … I was actively looking for a good place to learn meditation and Buddhism when I just happen(Fate! ~ not coincidences) to pass by this place… Upon walking in, it literally blow my mind when I learned it was such a nice, big, clean & beautiful place that's so nice and quiet establishment for some really good quality practice for mindfulness and learning the wisedom and compassion of Buddhism… But what really amaze me is that they have a whole full listing of various types of classes for meditation, learning Buddhism, etc… from entry level to more intermediate or advanced, with different time and dates, suitable for people from all walk of life… all for FREE!!!… Not only that, lunch, beverages and snacks are all provided free of charge also… I guess that just tie in to the kind and compassionate nature of Buddhist… Personally, I gained and benefitted so much from the 8.5days Health & Happiness Retreat… halfway through the course on the 4th day, I suddenly realized i was experiencing a sort of calm and peacefulness that I have never ever felt before…it's like my entire world slow down and I'm at peace with everything and anyone… then on the 6th days, after consistently doing a combination of different meditation style, I noticed I actually woke up with a pain free and relaxed back and shoulders… something that never happen to me as it's has always been a chronic pain issue I have all these almost twenty years, with the long hours and hectic nature of my work… All in all, I know it works, beyond any shadow of doubt, and all I need and must do is to keep the momentum going and keep practicing the meditation at home on a daily basis while also keeping my eyes open for any instances where I can practice kindness(big or small) so as to develope real bigger compassion for my life and better karma for my family… I also resolve to try bring anyone who need help in their difficult lives (be it physically, mental or spiritual) to this amazing place for them to experience the same things that I have… and make them a happier healthier,...