Each Sunday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, our sangha gathers for a morning of meditation, discussion, and Dharma study. Sundays at Samye offer a welcoming space to deepen practice and explore the Buddhist path together.

About the Current Course: The Practical Bodhisattva

Guided by Lama Michael Friedman, this course explores the Bodhisattva path through meditation, engagement with essential texts, and group dialogue. The atmosphere is informal, and the meditation is simple and accessible. While some familiarity with the Dharma can be helpful, it is not required — a sincere practitioner always cultivates beginner’s mind.

This cycle draws on three core texts, along with supplementary readings:

• Ornament of Precious Liberation, translated by Ken Holmes
• Enlightened Courage: An Explanation of the Seven-Point Mind Training by Dilgo Khyentse
• The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva (Shambhala Classics edition)

Copies are available through the Samye NY gift shop.

A typical class includes approximately 30 minutes of meditation, followed by questions, reflections, and lively exchange. After dedication prayers, many participants remain for tea and informal conversation in the Lotus Barn.

For questions, you are welcome to reach out to Lama Michael directly at: [email protected]