Providence, RI



You have to enter into meditation and make the mind stay quiet and calm, like a lake without waves, perfectly tranquil. One has to go beyond the mind to be able to perceive Peace, Light and Bliss.
    – Sri Chinmoy


Free Meditation Classes

We offer meditation instruction free of charge around Rhode Island in various towns such as Providence, Pawtucket, East Providence, Cranston, Cumberland and also just over the state border in neighboring Seekonk, Massachusetts.

The objective of our meditation workshops is to show you how to meditate and inspire you to do it. The classes offer practical guidance and inspiration for making meditation a daily habit. They are designed for both beginners as well as those looking to brush up on incorporating meditation more deeply into their daily life. 


To learn more about our meditation classes in Rhode Island, or the Sri Chinmoy Centre in an area near you, kindly go to: rimeditation.org, or

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Members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre Who Give Meditation Classes

khipraRI.jpgKhipra Nichols is a professor at the Rhode Island School of Design, having studied there for his undergraduate degree as well. He has studied meditation for over 30 years and became a student of Sri Chinmoy in 1978. He offers classes in meditation, leads art and spirituality workshops and teaches meditation not only in Rhode Island but New York City, Philadelphia,  and Japan as well.


What Do Our Meditation Classes Include?

  • Techniques for quieting the mind and improving concentration.
  • Visualization and Meditation Exercises.
  • Suggestions for Setting Up Your Own Meditation Practice.
  • Opening the Spiritual Heart.
  • Exploration of the Spiritual Teachings of Sri Chinmoy. 

What Type of Meditation is it?

  • The meditation classes are taught by experienced meditation students of Sri Chinmoy and draw upon his writings, music and art. Several members of the Rhode Island Sri Chinmoy Centre have been practising meditation and teaching workshops for the last 30 years.
  • Sri Chinmoy recommends meditating to open our own spiritual heart.
  • Techniques include candle flame concentration, pranayama breathing, guided meditations, meditation aided by soulful music - all with the goal of achieving a still mind and deeper self-awareness.
  • Sri Chinmoy traveled the world teaching the unity of all religions and the value of each individual's quest for Truth and spiritual growth.

Meditation Workshop FAQ

Q. What type of meditation do you teach?

A. We offer  “heart center” meditation. This a method wherein we calm the mind using proven meditation techniques  in order to enter the spiritual heart. It is one of the fastest ways of making spiritual progress. More …


Meditation Links

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Online Meditation Resources
Simple Meditation Exercises


Providence Sri Chinmoy Centre

The Providence, Rhode Island Sri Chinmoy Centre was founded in 1978 and has been offering meditation instruction as community service during that entire time.  Read more ...