Serlingpa Meditation Center is local but its reach is global.

Serlingpa Meditation Center in New Bedford holds classes on meditation and modern Buddhism that are open to everyone regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation or faith. You don’t have to be a Buddhist to learn how to meditate or to benefit from it.

We wish to inspire and empower people to reach their full spiritual potential in order to be of greatest benefit to their family and friends and, by developing inner peace, be active contributors to world peace.

Celebrating Over Seven Years in J.P.!

In June 2017 we signed a lease for a street-level, handicap-accessible storefront commercial space at 360C Centre Street in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood.

This was a significant step in expanding our presence in the Greater Boston Area and is the product of many years of teachings, dedication, and joyful effort by the practitioners of this Sangha. This is a true chance to rejoice in our great good fortune!

Our GRAND OPENING was the weekend of Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2017, when Deputy Spiritual Director Gen-la Jampa flew in to preside over the ribbon-cutting ceremony and to give a series of teachings on Reliance in Modern Times and Creating a Spiritual Community. Click button below to view the festivities!

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Serlingpa Meditation Center Resident Teacher

Gerry Donovan

SERLINGPA MEDITATION CENTER: Gerry Donovan. Gerry has been a disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche since 2006. He recently completed the six month intensive teacher training program at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England. Gerry has taught for several years at Serlingpa and has also served as its Admin Director for a few years .

Gerry has felt great benefit from dharma practice in his own life and shares that benefit with students by giving accessible teachings in a very lighthearted way.

“The resident Teachers of our Dharma centers are always with you; they care for you and try to guide you to a meaningful life.”

~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

About Classes

Our meditation classes, workshops, and events are offered on a variety of days and times so you can find a class that easily works for you.

DROP-IN MEDITATION CLASSES: Our weekly classes are drop-in and everyone is welcome. These classes are perfect for beginners as well as those with more experience. They provide an introduction and ongoing practice of meditation, mindfulness, and Buddhist teachings for daily life.

SATURDAY & WEEKEND COURSES: Throughout the year we offer many Saturday meditation workshops. When we reduce our distractions and focus more deeply on spiritual teachings and meditation, even for one day, we begin to see how cultivating a more peaceful state of mind is possible.

IN-DEPTH STUDY PROGRAMS: We also offer a special enrollment-based study program for those wishing to go deeper into understanding and practicing Buddha’s teachings. Open to all levels, these classes occur on a weekly basis and regular attendance is encouraged to receive maximum benefit.

HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY: Street level accessibility for wheelchairs, plenty of space in meditation room and handicap-accessible restrooms.

Check out our calendar of events to see what’s happening today.

FAQs

Serlingpa Meditation Center is part of an international network of over 1200 Kadampa Buddhist Centers offering a wide variety of meditation classes.

From the time Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche founded the first center for modern Buddhism in the UK in 1979, he has emphasized the importance of making the teachings and meditations of modern Buddhism available to people where they live. Kadampa Meditation Centers are major centers, often with a residential community, that offer three study and meditation programs of modern Buddhism- the General Program, Foundation Program and Teacher Training Program.

Some are located in rural settings but most are in towns and cities, where many provide classes on modern Buddhism in commercial spaces, bringing the inner peace of meditation directly into our busy lives.

Often located in thriving parts of the city, these commercial spaces offer meditation classes designed to relieve the stress of modern living and help us find inner peace and happiness. Every center offers teachings, meditations and practices for all levels of interest that allows people to meet the teachings where they personally are and gradually grow, improve and attain their goal.

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Become A Member

Commit to your own spiritual progress while saving money and simultaneously supporting our meditation center by becoming a member of our community!

Members receive substantial discounts on classes, day courses, and special events. The proceeds from all membership dues, class and course fees go towards helping to bring peace into the hearts of people in Boston and well beyond. We are also a 501(c)3 non-profit organization so all donations are tax-deductible.

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