Welcome to Dharmachakra Buddhist Center

Buddhism and Meditation in New Jersey

Dharmachakra Buddhist Center is a Buddhist meditation center in northern New Jersey. We offer instruction in meditation and Buddhist spiritual practice through meditation classes, meditation retreats and special meditation events. Meditation is for everyone, from those who seek relaxation to those who wish to follow the Buddhist spiritual path. We promote the teachings and ideals of Kadampa Buddhism in northern New Jersey.

	LEARNING TO MEDITATE Meditation leads to inner peace, overcomes loneliness, improves relationships, and has many other benefits for mind and body. We will investigate how meditation works to calm our mind throughout our busy daily life. Find out how to fit an enjoyable meditation practice into your present lifestyle, and learn time-tested methods for improving mindfulness, concentration and happiness. Classes are offered in Millburn Mall, Ridgewood and S.Orange.
	MEDITATION FOR TEENS with Nagarani Teenagers go through many inner struggles as they become adults and can often have a lot of turmoil and unrest. Meditation offers a practical way to address one's thoughts and to gain some control over this turmoil. Come find out how and why meditation leads to happiness, inner peace, overcomes loneliness, and improves relationships! Learn more Sunday, Mar.14, 5-6 pm, Millburn Mall
	FEELING LIKE YOU DON'T MEASURE UP? with Lori Petrozzello-Karn Comparing ourselves to others is a painful thought process that leads us to feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness. Rather than allowing our minds to spin in circles of jealousy, we can learn to use Buddha's teachings on rejoicing to help us recognize our own great potential. Learn more Mondays, Mar.1 - 29, Summit
	ENVISIONING HAPPINESS with Peter Kurczynski Sometimes it feels that we have no direction in our lives, and that everything just seems ordinary. However, according to Buddha, our potential for happiness and meaning is virtually limitless.In the teachings on tantra, we learn how to identify with our potential, in order to bring it into being swiftly. Learn more Mar.9 - Apr. 6 - Lincroft (Tuesdays) Mar.11 - Mar. 8 -Millburn Mall (Thursdays)
	WISDOM THROUGH MEDITATION with Peter Kurczynski Things are not so heavy and complicated as they seem. This is one practical conclusion of Buddha's most profound teachings on the nature of reality. By recognizing the insubstantial nature of things, we can discover the freedom we already possess to treat our self and our problems lightly, constructively and playfully. Meditation will help us gain experience in transforming philosophy into action. Learn more Saturdays, Mar.13 - Apr.10, Millburn Mall
	BASICS OF BUDDHISM with Peter Kurczynski We have little understanding or control of the internal world of our mind. As a result, our lives are full of problems and worries. By learning the essential truths of Buddhism, known as the Four Noble Truths, we can gain insight into the inner origin of suffering and discover our potential for happiness. Learn more Sundays, Mar.14 -Apr 4, 2-3:30 pm, Millburn Mall

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