Havertown, Pennsylvania · Since 1998

PMC

Anicca (अनिच्च) · Dukkha (दुक्ख) · Anattā (अनत्ता)

The Philadelphia Meditation Center is a non-sectarian home for Buddhist meditation and dharma study, offering a spacious sanctuary for deep silence, shared practice, and community refuge.

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Upcoming Gatherings

Stay connected with our events and deepen your practice in a supportive community.

Residential Retreat · Aug 14–16, 2026

Opening to Life With Balance

A weekend residential retreat with teacher Winnie Nazarko at the Saint Raphaela Center, 616 Coopertown Road, Haverford, PA.

Wednesdays · 7:30 PM · Hybrid

Wednesday Evening Sitting

A hybrid meditation and Dharma talk with Venerable Bhante Chandrawansa, drawing on the Majjhima Nikaya (Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha).

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This month at PMC

SATURDAY, AUG 15

Daylong Silent Retreat

Led by Visiting Teacher

A full day of guided and silent practice, focusing on breath awareness, insight meditation, and cultivating loving-kindness in a supportive container.

WEDNESDAYS, 7PM

Dharma Study Group

In-person & Zoom

Exploring the foundational teachings of Buddhism and sharing personal insights on how we integrate classical mindfulness in our busy modern lives.

SUNDAYS, 9AM

Mindful Movement

In-person Only

A gentle morning session integrating light yoga, mindful stretching, and breathing techniques to prepare both body and mind for silent contemplation.

Regular Rhythm

Sunday Evening Hybrid Sitting

Center opens 6:30 PM, meditation begins 7:00 PM. Two 30-minute silent sittings separated by 15 minutes of walking meditation, with tea and conversation after the second sit.

Sunday Evening Hybrid Sitting: Meeting access is provided on request — email the center to receive the current Zoom link. Email the center

SUPPORT THE CENTER

Help PMC remain alive and vibrant

PMC runs on donations and membership support, not tuition or fees. Become a supporting member or give what you can.

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ALSO AT PMC

Beyond the regular sittings

Meditation and Recovery

“Sober. Clear. Mindful.”

Our weekly meetings integrate Buddhist mindfulness practices with recovery pathways. These sessions explore how the teachings of the Buddha can support healing from addiction, behavioral patterns, and emotional distress.

Contact: recovery@philameditation.org

All pathways of recovery and all levels of meditation experience are warmly welcome to join.

Shakuhachi Lessons

The shakuhachi is the traditional Japanese bamboo flute, historically played by Zen Buddhist monks of the Fuke sect as a form of active breathing meditation (suizen).

At PMC, individual and group lessons are periodically offered to help practitioners explore the deep connection between breath, sound, and presence.

Inquiries:
Kurt: kurt@philameditation.org
Robert: robert@philameditation.org

Jewel Heart Courses

Discover structured Tibetan Buddhist courses hosted in collaboration with Jewel Heart. These programs provide a systematic path of study, based on the classic Gelek Rimpoche curriculum.

Courses cover foundational subjects like the Lamrim (Graduated Path to Enlightenment), compassion practices, and analytic meditation methods.

Inquiries & Registration:
Email: courses@jewelheart.org
Phone: (215) 555-0199

New to meditation, or wondering what any of this actually involves?