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The following Teachers, Therapist and Facilities may charge money for their goods and services. The teachings of the Buddha are founded upon friendship and generosity. Some of these teachers ask for money as a fee and also ask for donations. In Thailand, there are some bookstores that charge for books, but any of those dhamma books can be found for free at various Temples and also online for free. OSF does not promote the charging of money but does list those places for completeness sake and let the user be aware that some of these places do not follow the actual teachings of the Buddha that all should be given freely as we are all friends.


	3 Jewels Yoga Sangha New York NY		Hi. We are a 501c3 nonprofit that was started in 1996 by the main students of the first American Geshe Geshe Michael Roach in the Gelugpa lineage of the Buddhist tradition. We began as a simple bookstore where people would gather to hear Buddhist dharma and drink tea. What started as a bookstore has grown into a large community space with a comprehensive meditation and yoga program rooted in authentic Tibetan Buddhism. We also offer a free course curriculum training in the major texts of Buddhism by The Asian Classics Institute. We are not just a yoga studio we are a space where people gather and train and support one another on the quest to achieve Enlightenment. And yes we really believe in that stuff. You’ll notice that many of our staff are volunteer staff. They contribute their time in the practice of karma yoga which is a spiritual practice to develop unconditional love. Ask them about it!

	Adrian Baker Koh Samui Surat		Adrian Baker is a psychedelic preparation and integration coach whose approach to Ayahuasca and the Ayahuasca analogue Soma draws heavily on his study and practice in nondual Buddhist and Hindu Tantra. In simple terms for those who are not yoga and meditation nerds (definitely not a requirement!) he believes that a contemplative approach to psychedelics (meditation mantra yoga the study of mythology to explore the unconscious) is an equally vital approach to psychedelic preparation and integration as the psycho therapeutic approach. Adrian became interested in Dharma (Buddhism) yoga and meditation when he moved to Thailand in 2010. After graduating from university in 2005 Adrian worked at the investment bank Goldman Sachs and then in political fundraising in DC before burning out and moving to Southeast Asia in hopes of finding a fresh start. Adrian Baker is a psychedelic preparation and integration coach whose approach to Ayahuasca and the Ayahuasca analogue Soma draws heavily on his study and practice in nondual Buddhist and Hindu Tantra. In simple terms for those who are not yoga and meditation nerds (definitely not a requirement!) he believes that a contemplative approach to psychedelics (meditation mantra yoga the study of mythology to explore the unconscious) is an equally vital approach to psychedelic preparation and integration as the psycho therapeutic approach. Adrian became interested in Dharma (Buddhism) yoga and meditation when he moved to Thailand in 2010. After graduating from university in 2005 Adrian worked at the investment bank Goldman Sachs and then in political fundraising in DC before burning out and moving to Southeast Asia in hopes of finding a fresh start.

	Aine Marron Rowville VIC		olistic Counsellor Aine is an Holistic Counsellor and Mindfulness/Meditation teacher who hails originally from Dublin Ireland. Resigning from a corporate career in her mid-thirties she worked at The Gawler Foundation and sought a psycho-spiritual/holistic approach to the healing of a major health condition more than twenty years ago.

	Amy Dyer Ormiston QLD		Amy Dyer Careers Guidance Counsellor Opportunities for parents of school aged students: Opportunity for parents and students to gain clarity regarding senior pathway options. What is the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and how to successfully achieve this certification. What is the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) and how do I ensure I am eligible for an ATAR What if I don’t receive the ATAR required for university entry what options do I have? Vocational pathways and how they can provide direct access to university pathways. Amy is a teacher and careers counsellor with over 19 years experience working with senior school students. Her aim is to empower students and parents to make informed decisions regarding senior schooling vocational and tertiary pathways. She is passionate about working with students to ensure their senior pathway (year 10 – 12) is suited to their future needs and allows students to remain engaged in their learning through to year 12. She is also passionate about helping disengaged students to find a path through school or in the workforce that allows them to regain motivation and purpose. Whether you are headed to university looking for a traineeship or apprenticeship while at school or keen to make some changes to your current timetable she is committed to help. Amy recognises the importance of parents understanding the opportunities available for their student. Clarity of the process allows parents to work with their student to make collaborative choices regarding pathway outcomes.

	Ananda Buddha Vihara Trust Secunderabad		“Beautiful & peaceful Buddhist temple on a hill” Feb 2019 Really beautiful temple on a hill. You can see lot of Buddhist monks also here. Meditation was awesome.It was nice to see many monks and general people meditating here.It was peeacefulaway from hectic daily city life. It's must visit for every one who wants to be peaceful. “Peace” Nov 2019 I visited this place with my friends to get peace of mind. Why because it is very peaceful and calm l but it's not must see location Suggest edits to improve what we show.

	Ananda Buddhist Meditation Inst Falls Church VA		n/a

	Anant Gyan Trust		Gyan Anant Vidyalaya was conceptualized and realized in 2020 as one of the two educational projects by the Mobius Foundation group to impart knowledge in an environmentally sustainable approach. Located in the rural area of Hapur near Village Atrouli the school boasts a diverse design. The school reflects its unique aim of instilling inspiring and addressing the crucial yet arduous task of environmental responsibility. Gyan Anant Vidyalaya instills education in rural areas by raising awareness about environmental issues. A school is a place that inculcates values and skills to ensure a well-rounded and holistic development in children. Taking an example from nature it sows new ideas that germinate and develop roots growing tall and sturdy in the face of adversity. It is a one-of-a-kind space that encompasses the entire universe of knowledge. School addresses an environment in which creative minds congregate interact with one another and construct visions of new realities. Many notions of truth and wisdom are challenged and imbibed in this pursuit of knowledge. Contact us for admission at +91 88829 19433-34-35-36 or mail us at info@gyananantvidyalaya.org www.gyananantvidyalaya.org

	Association Zen Internationale PARIS		Rev. Doko Triet

	Chandra-Easton Berkeley CA		CHANDRA EASTON is a teacher scholar practitioner and translator of Tibetan Buddhism. She is the Vajra Teacher (Dorje Lopön) at Tara Mandala Retreat Center under the guidance of Lama Tsultrim Allione. She studied Buddhism and Tibetan language in Dharamsala India and at UCSB’s religious studies department

	Christopher-Titmass Totnes Devon		I have been living primarily chargin high fees and also want money as donations (dana in the Buddhist tradition) since 1970 when I ordained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand. All teachings are offered on a donation basis. If you wish, you might like to become a paid monthly subscriber. Your paid subscription will go directly to support the teachings, the office expenses and support for the family and myself.

	Ealing Kadampa Buddhist Meditat Ealing London		Ealing Quaker Meeting House £10 per person – drop in classes (course discounts available) In our weekly classes you can learn proven techniques for calming the mind, becoming more positive and focused, and reducing stress. Each class begins with simple guided meditation (such as breathing meditation), followed by a practical talk on a topic such as how to make our mind peaceful, how to let go of anger, or how to develop a good heart towards others. In particular, the class will explain a particular method for practically solving our daily problems and improving our relationships with others. Then, the class will conclude with a second meditation on that topic and time for questions and discussion. <a href="http://www.meditateinlondon.org.uk/meditation-classes-london.php">Find meditation classes in London</a> or find out <a href="http://www.meditateinlondon.org.uk/meditation-class-what-to-expect.php">what to expect at a class</a>. The weekly meditation classes at our London venues include guided meditations, explanations of Buddha's teachings, and informal discussions. They focus on how to apply meditation to day-to-day life. Beginners are welcome.

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	Insight Meditation Center Barre MA		Ran by Joseph Goldstein and Sharen Salzburg whit many new teachers added over the years

	Jack-Kornfield Woodacre CA		Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, India, and Burma. He was ordained only a few months. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. He is one of the key teachers to introduce mindfulness practice to the West, has taught internationally since 1974, and is the author of 16 books which have sold 2 million copies. He is the most expensive teacher.

	Joseph-Goldstien Barre MA		Joseph Goldstein has been leading insight and lovingkindness meditation retreats worldwide since 1974. He is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, where he is on the guiding teachers’ Founders Council. In 1989, together with several other teachers and students of insight meditation, he helped establish the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. Joseph first became interested in Buddhism as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand in 1965. Since 1967 he has studied and practiced different forms of Buddhist meditation under eminent teachers from India, Burma and Tibet. He is the author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism, Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom, The Experience of Insight, and co-author of Seeking the Heart of Wisdom and Insight Meditation: A Correspondence Course.

	Kansas City Zen Group Kansas City

	Kenneth-Folk Huntsville, AL		Private Instruction: I am pleased to offer one-on-one personal dharma training and meditation coaching on a fee-for-service basis. Sessions are 45 minutes, audio only. My fee is USD $185 per session. I prefer weekly sessions but also offer biweekly, monthly, and ad hoc scheduling. I am just now easing back into work after almost two years of retirement, so I have space on my calendar for now, but this is unlikely to last; if you’re interested in private sessions, now is a good time to lock down a time slot. Please contact me at kennethfolkdharma at gmail dot com for scheduling, or for more information. Looking forward to hearing from you,

	Leigh-Brasington		Leigh Brasington's Bio. Leigh Brasington has been practicing meditation since 1985 and is the senior American student of the late Ven. Ayya Khema. Leigh began assisting Ven. Ayya Khemma in 1994, and began teaching retreats on his on in 1997. He is also authorized to teach by Jack Kornfield.

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	Manzanita Village - Ordinary Dh Warner Springs CA		Rural Retreat Center. Ordinary Dharma-Manzanita Village is a Buddhist Community. Based on Buddhist Mindfulness Practices Vipassana Meditation Zen Practice Deep Ecology and Nonviolence--for the Celebration and Healing of the Individual Society and the Earth. Classes Study Groups Retreats and ongoing meditation groups in Los Angeles and San Diego. https://www.fivechanges.com/#

	Mindful Mindz Naples FL		Life Is Busy. Mindfulness Can Help. Not many of us can escape the demands of work, caregiving, pressures at school or fast-paced culture. The inherent stress of our lifestyle, expectations and responsibilities can take a toll on our health and emotional well-being. We can find ourselves overwhelmed, sleep-deprived and anxious trying to keep up. Mindfulness meditation is a proven way to help reduce stress, improve focus, restore balance and enhance well-being. What Is Mindfulness Meditation? Mindfulness is the ability to sustain attention to what is happening in the present moment without judgement. Simple, but not easy. You may have noticed that your mind is constantly running with thoughts. It's estimated that we have 60,000 to 70,000 thousand thoughts per day - that's about 48 thoughts per waking minute! And, according to a recent study published by Harvard University, we are only aware of what we are thinking about half of the time.

	One Tree Zen Carson City NV		About Zen Leaf Carson City Welcome to Zen Leaf, Carson City’s premier destination for both medical and recreational cannabis. Our dispensary is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for users in Carson City, NV, and surrounding areas. With a focus on quality, education, and customer service, our team of experienced cannabis advisors is here to guide you through your cannabis journey. Join us Thursday nights at 7:00 PM for Soto Zen Meditation practice. Everyone and anyone who is interested may attend. We ask that beginners please show up 15-20 minutes early for a brief orientation.

	Padma Center Belvidere IL		Chagdud Gonpa is an international Nyingma Buddhist organization, founded by <a href="http://www.tibetantreasures.com/tthtml/ctr2.htm">H.E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche</a>, who was a highly realized meditation master, artist and Tibetan physician. Chagdud Rinpoche fled his native land in 1959. After coming to the US in 1979, he founded Chagdud Gonpa Foundation. He attained parinirvana on November 17, 2002.

	Phoenix Rising Vipassana Medita Tempe AZ		Weekly meditation group based on the teachings of Jack Kornfield and the Insight Meditation Society.

	Portage Path Zendo Akron OH

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	Rev. Helen Cummings Meadow Vista CA		Helen Cummings 91 of Scranton died Sunday November 26 The Feast of Christ the King after an illness at Regional Hospital of Scranton. She was the widow of Robert D. Cummings who died October 26 1999. Helen was very much in love with her husband Bob (RD) from the moment she met him. They married and went on to start a family and have a beautiful life together for 47 years until his passing 24 years and 1 month ago to the day. She was the daughter of the late James and Mary Joyce Tierney. Helen was a stay at home mom in her early days who later started her organist career playing occasionally at Immaculate Conception Church Taylor eventually taking over the organist position at St. Ann’s; music was her life. She was also a member of St. Ann’s Choir playing at the Monday Novena to St. Ann and the solemn Novena in July every summer for 49 years. She played for countless weddings and funerals of family and good friends of hers and of course those she didn’t know. She was a member of St. Ann’s Basilica and devoted to her ministry where she found great joy in serving the Passionists the members of St. Ann Basilica Parish and the clients of St. Ann’s Novena. She never dreamed of retiring but with a heavy heart stepped down a few months after her 90th birthday. She wanted everyone at St. Ann’s to know how grateful she was to be able to share her talents with them. Helen enjoyed and loved every family gathering with her children and grandchildren and most recently her great granddaughter McKenzie. She enjoyed trips to the casino but also just sitting on her porch enjoying a nice summer evening with Nancy and family and any neighbors who would stop by and join for great conversations and many laughs. She was a member of LAOH as their historian who always ended the meeting with a hilarious Irish joke that left the woman in stitches. She loved her Irish heritage as she could be seen in her Irish sweaters or tops and always with an Irish pin whether shamrock or claddagh. Helen loved God her faith her children grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by one son Joseph P. Cummings and wife Joann Clark’s Summit one daughter and caregiver Nancy J. Tierney and husband Bill Scranton five grandchildren Mark Cummings Jr. Daniel and Patrick Dalrymple Meghan Dixon Ciara Fowler three great grandchildren Dylan and Jordan Cummings McKenzie Dixon and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sons Mark R. Cummings and infants Brian and Robert one daughter Mary Dalrymple an infant daughter four sisters Alice McLaughlin Ann Pervish Elizabeth Higgins and Mary Tierney five brothers Rev. Berard Tierney C.P. James Eugene Joseph and Aloysius Tierney. A special thank you to Patty Duguay her caregiver at home of ten months. The family would like to thank the loving staff of doctors and nurses at Regional Hospital who were at her side and comforted and prayed with her as she passed. The funeral will be Monday with mass of Christian burial at 10 am in St. Ann’s Basilica. Interment Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 5 to 8 Sunday from 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 at the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home 1240 St. Ann’s Street Scranton. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Ann’s Basilica.

	Richard Barre MA		Deep respect and an appreciation of the profundity and transformative significance of the Buddhist tradition, critical examination, and comparative perspective each find expression in the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies’ Insight Journal, published since 1994. Explore and experience key insights of Buddhist inquiry in this freely offered, online resource. Browse all articles by author or volume.

	Sharon Salzberg Barre, MA		Born in New York City in 1952, Sharon Salzberg experienced a childhood involving considerable loss and turmoil. An early realization of the power of meditation to overcome personal suffering determined her life direction. Her teaching and writing now communicates that power to a worldwide audience of practitioners. She offers non-sectarian retreat and study opportunities for participants from widely diverse backgrounds. Sharon first encountered Buddhism in 1969, in an Asian philosophy course at the State University of New York, Buffalo. The course sparked an interest that, in 1970, took her to India, for an independent study program. Sharon traveled motivated by “an intuition that the methods of meditation would bring me some clarity and peace.” In 1971, in Bodh Gaya, India, Sharon attended her first intensive meditation course. She spent the next years engaged in intensive study with highly respected meditation teachers. She returned to America in 1974 and began teaching vipassana (insight) meditation. Vintage Sharon SalzbergIn 1976, she established, together with Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield, the Insight Meditation

	Spirit Rock - An Insight Medita Woodacre, CA		People come to Spirit Rock for many reasons, but they all amount to essentially the same thing — wanting a more easeful relationship with life. The spaciousness and stillness of Spirit Rock and the caring teachers, staff and volunteers, create a supportive environment for turning inward and letting go of the struggles that get in the way of experiencing the freedom and joy that are inherent in every moment of life.

	Sundara Sangha Austin TX		Sundara Sangha is a non-sectarian, come-as-you-are weekly meditation group in northwest Austin, Texas. We meditate together each Sunday morning from 10am to 11am. Basic meditation instruction is available beginning at 9:45am to those who want it. SS meets at Sundara Yoga Therapy, located at 12636 Research Blvd., Austin, Texas 78759.

	Tara Brach Bethesda MD		Tara Brach, Ph.D. is a meditation teacher, psychologist and author of several books including international bestselling Radical Acceptance, Radical Compassion and Trusting the Gold. Her teaching blends Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices, mindful attention to our inner life, and a full, compassionate engagement with our world. Tara is the founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington and, together with Jack Kornfield, has co-founded Cloud Sangha and the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Program, which serves participants from 74 countries around the world.

	Terry Ray Weekly Meditation and Events

	The Spartanburg Community of Mi Spartanburg SC		Inspired by the teachings of Vietnamese Buddhist monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, the Spartanburg Community of Mindfulness formed in 2009. We study and practice mindfulness and meditation in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. Through practicing together, we aspire to cultivate our ability to live deeply and compassionately every moment of daily life and to nourish these seeds in each other. Our one-hour time together on Sunday afternoons will consist of silent sitting meditation, gentle walking meditation, readings, and dharma talks and sharing. Our Sangha will be proactive in the community by taking contributions on a weekly basis and donating to a local charity at the end of each month.

	Toronto Meditation Guide Toronto Ontari		Toronto boasts a thriving meditation community representing many cultures and traditions. The Toronto Meditation Guide provides a central place to explore and interact with Toronto's diverse meditation community.

	Vallecitos Mountain Ranch Taos NM		The Vallecitos Mountain Ranch is a wilderness ranch and contemplative center that supports and empowers citizens to be strong and effective change makers and social entrepreneurs in our society. At Vallecitos, we recognize the power and responsibility of all people to be agents of change, and offer an array of innovative retreats and trainings based on the power of awareness, contemplative practice, and experiencing the solitude of the deep woods and wilderness. Change makers are trained in mindfulness, the art of self-knowledge, and critical core competencies of leadership. They are provided practical tools and skills for personal, workplace and movement transformation. Vallecitos hosts a schedule of meditation and other retreats open to everyone each year, taught by diverse faculty. Unless otherwise noted, all retreats are suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners. Please see our Retreat Schedule for our complete list of offerings, descriptions and registratiopplication information.

	Wisdom Audio Visual Exchange W. Kuala Lumpur		Contact: Mr Lim Tay Poh

	Wisdom Publications Sommerville MA		Wisdom Publications Plays it from both side they are a Business that sells Buddhist related goods, and they actively seek donations. This organization is associated wit the Bari Center where customers are charged high prices to do retreats and they also actively seek donations. This group needs to be turned to the ISR for tax fraud.

	Zen at Studio Yoga Madison NJ		The Zen Buddhist Tradition Embodied in American Spirit

	Zen Forest Refuge Hot Springs CA

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