Events & Activities

Sunday Open House at CMC

Our Sunday Open Houses are for everyone who wishes to explore and join our various programs. Everyone is welcome to participate. Please call in advance or check our website for information about topics and speakers for Sunday lectures.

10:00 – 11:00am Sitting Meditation
11:00 – 12:30pm Sunday Dharma Talk. Please click here to view the schedule.
12:30 – 1:00pm Lunch Offering & Announcements
1:00 – 1:45pm Vegetarian Lunch ($5 donation requested)
2:00 – 4:00pm Chanting Service. Please click here for more information.
or
1:45 – 3:15pm Bi-Weekly Dharma Class. Please click here for more information.

Category: Events & Activities

Weekly Activities

Sunday Open House

Every Sunday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Our Sunday programs are open to people to explore and learn more about Buddhism. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Please CLICK HERE for Sunday Dharma Talk related info.

Dharma talk
11:00 – 12:30pm

Lunch Offering & Announcement
12:30 – 1:00pm

Vegetarian Lunch ($5 donation requested)
1:00 – 1:45pm

Chanting Service
2:00 – 4:00pm


Monday Evening Chanting

Every Monday, 7:30pm to 9:15pm
Devotional chanting of Amitabha Buddha’s name.
Bodhisattva Precept Recitation Ritual every last Monday of each month.

Every Monday, 7:30pm to 9:15pm


Tuesday Evening Sitting

Every Tuesday, 7:00pm to 9:30pm
All who have previous experience in meditation are welcome. Activities include sitting and walking meditations, yoga exercises, chanting of the Heart Sutra, and group discussions of Chan Master Sheng Yen’s books.


Thursday Evening Tai Chi Moving Meditation

Every Thursday, 7:30pm to 9:00 pm

Experience the great depth of Chan practice through the combination of Ta-chi with Chan meditation.

The modern people are often busy, stressed and tense. Tai Chi Moving Meditation helps to unify and ease the body and mind.

Moreover, it is an expedient to improve physical health.

Fee: $80 for 16 classes or $25 per month

[ First class is free for newcomers.  All levels are welcome! ]

Please call 718-592-6593 for registration.

Instructor: David Ngo


Saturday Sitting

Currently Canceled Until Further Notice