Guided Meditation
Drop everything for an hour and start your evening refreshed.
Rooted in the Chan Buddhist tradition, this practice supports mental clarity, embodied presence, and easeful concentration. Whatever your background or level of experience, you’re welcome to explore how body and mind can rest in a natural state of awareness.
Arrival and Schedule
6:10 PM — Doors open
Please plan to arrive by 6:20 PM, giving yourself 10–15 minutes to take care of anything you need and settle in without rushing.
Please do not arrive before 6:10 PM, as the center may not yet be open.
6:30 PM — Guided meditation begins promptly
To help us maintain a quiet and settled atmosphere, please be seated before the meditation begins.
7:15–8:00 PM — Optional Talk and Q&A
You’re welcome to stay for a deeper exploration of Buddhist teachings and their application in daily life.
About the teacher
Harry Miller has studied and practiced meditation for five decades, including more than 30 years with Chan Master Sheng Yen. He serves as a core teacher at Dharma Drum Meditation Center and also teaches at the Chan Meditation Center and for the Buddhist Sangha at All Souls, NYC.
His background in literature and translation includes a B.A. in French and English literature from Sarah Lawrence, along with an M.A. in Chinese Literature and an M.Phil. in Comparative Literature from Columbia University. A frequent contributor to Chan Magazine, he received an NEA grant for his Chinese translations. He is currently writing a book on the Lotus Sutra.