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Last updated: 03/20/23
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Spiritual Resources
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Meditation and Buddhist Centers
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Inner Space Meditation Center and Gallery1110 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 (close to Remington Ave x Massachusetts Ave)

(617) 926-1230
info@innerspaceharvardsq.org

Although currently closed, classes may be offered at Bahma Kumaris Learning Center for Peace (Harvard Square Location remains closed): 75 Common St, Watertown MA 02472 (close to Common St x Columbia St). 		Inner Space aims to help people explore the true nature of mind and consciousness, experience deep peace, and to empower themselves with the tools to succeed, and lead more fulfilling lives. Classes on Raja Yoga meditation are also offered. This is an open-eyed natural meditation harnessing the power of pure and positive thoughts. All classes and events are free as a service to the community. Their schedule of events and groups can be found on their website:
https://innerspaceharvardsq.org/calendar/
Hours: Tues-Thurs 12-2 PM and 5-7 PM; Friday 12-2 PM; Sunday 5-7:30 PM.
In-person sessions have resumed as of December 2024.

https://innerspaceharvardsq.org/
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Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center75 Common St, Watertown MA 02472 (close to Common St x Columbia St).

info@bknewengland.org
617-926-1230
The Meditation Center offers a reflective environment for all to enjoy a place to detach from the daily pressures of life, a place to re-energize the spirit and a place to learn about matters of the heart. It is a place where the mind opens to deep transformation and finds the key to living a peaceful, contented and happy life.

They offer a wide range of activities including beginner meditation, rajayoga meditation and self-realization, self development talks. Spanish mediation in the mornings M-F, and online evening guided meditation. In-person yoga classes.
Calendar:
https://www.bknewengland.org/calendar.html 		https://www.bknewengland.org/
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Kadampa Meditation Center2298 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02140
Phone: 617-237-0511

info@meditationinboston.org

Every Tuesday and Thursday, Kadampa Meditation Center hosts free 15-minute guided meditations welcome to all. Each session starts on the half hour from 3-5 pm. Also, twice a month, their kids meditation class welcomes children ages 5-10 and their parents to join a special class dedicated to meditation and cultivating positive qualities such as inner calm. The class will teach children practical methods for managing challenging situations at school, at home or at play by applying Buddha’s teachings. The cost for this class is $5 per child, but free for their parents.
Hours: Sunday 9:30 AM -1 PM; Monday 6-9 PM; Tuesday 3-9 PM; Thursday 11 AM-12:30 PM, Friday 3-9 PM
Calendar:
https://meditationinboston.org/monthly-calendar/ 		https://meditationinboston.org

Facebook Page (contains more casual, last-minute events)
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Shambhala Meditation Center646 Brookline Ave, Brookline MA 02445 (close to Brookline Ave x Pearl St)

Phone: (617) 734-1498

info@shambhalaboston.org		Shambhala Boston is part of a global community which aspires to awaken kindness, goodness and wisdom within society. This vision is rooted in the principle that every human being has a fundamental nature of basic goodness. Shambhala offers weekly classes; the first class is free, and after that there is a $5-10 suggested donation for each class attended. However, the "suggested" should be emphasized, as the website states: "Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds." Their class schedule can be found on their website.
https://boston.shambhala.org/monthly-calendar/ 		https://boston.shambhala.org/
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Common Street Spiritual Center13 Common Street, Natick, MA 01760 (close to School St. x Common St.)

(508) 655-9636

info@commonstreet.org		Common Street Spiritual Center is a love-centered community, valuing many spiritual paths. They welcome and embrace people of all beliefs and cultures. CSSC offers a variety of free meditation classes and groups. They do not only offer meditation, however. Their calendar on their website lists many different free groups, such as mindfulness recovery groups and childrens' circles. A few of their classes and groups do cost money (usually under $10), though many are free. All of the classes and groups can be found on the calendar on their website.
Visit calendar https://commonstreet.org/calendar/		https://commonstreet.org
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Cambridge Insight Meditation Center331 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 (close to Broadway x Amory St.)

Phone: (617) 441-9038
Rooted in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center is a welcoming refuge and teaching Center for all who seek inner peace through the liberating practice of Insight Meditation (vipassana). On most weekday mornings and evenings CIMC offers a free drop-in practice opportunity that is open to everyone: a 45-minute long meditation sit led by CIMC volunteer Practice Leaders. The Center also offers other workshops and groups, with suggested donations of $5-10. Check their website for updated events and free opportunities. They are open every day 7 AM - 10 PM.
https://cambridgeinsight.org/

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Sri Chinmoy Meditation Group 19 Mystic St, Arlington, MA 02474

617-299-0970

Sri Chinmoy offers free meditation classes at various locations around Boston, most often in Cambridge and Arlington. The classes offer practical guidance and inspiration for making meditation a daily habit. They are designed for beginners as well as those looking to brush up on incorporating meditation more deeply into their daily life. They give classes every October and March but also seasonally – the best way to learn more about the specific opportunities being offered is to call the phone number for more information.
If you are interested in meditation class or any of the other activities they offer, please get in touch using this form:
https://www.srichinmoy.org/media-enquiries 		https://us.srichinmoycentre.org/meditation-boston
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Cambridge Zen Center199 Auburn St., Cambridge, MA 02139 (between Auburn St. x Magazine St. and Auburn St. x River St.)

Phone: (617) 576-3229


director@cambridgezen.org
Cambridge Zen Center is one of the largest residential Buddhist centers in North America, with more than thirty residents and an extended non-residential community. In addition to practice at the Zen center, they host meditation groups and clubs at Harvard University, Boston University, through Brookline Community Education, and at several prisons in Massachusetts. Cambridge Zen Center supports 35 residents in training and more than 120 practicing members in the greater Boston area. Most programs here are free of charge. There are various meditation groups as well as different talks at the center. The schedule can be found on the Zen Center's website.
https://cambridgezen.org/reopening-schedule 		https://cambridgezen.org
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Kurukulla Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies68 Magoun Ave, Medford, MA (close to Pembroke St. x Magoun Ave.)

Phone: (617) 624 0177

info@kurukulla.org



Kurukulla Center's mission is to provide a community of support for those who are studying and practicing the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The Kurukilla center provides free introductory classes and formal studies of Buddhism, as well as some special events. Check their website for a more specific schedule of events.
https://www.kurukulla.org/calendar-kurukulla-center-tibetan-buddhism.php 		kurukulla.org
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