Oneness-Heart Centre in Jamaica, Queens
Several years ago the Oneness- Heart Centre was established for seekers in Jamaica, Queens and introductory meditation classes are taught in Bengali, English and Spanish. Follow-up courses are also offered for those in search of deepening their meditation practice. Seekers from Manhattan also travel to the Oneness-Heart Centre for weekend meditation sessions. More ...
"A Miracle in Jamaica"
Seekers meet weekly for group meditation, singing and just plain fun at a small centre uniquely established just for them a few blocks from the Queens Centre headquarters. Visits to local vegetarian cafes and restaurants are a definate must, along with attending meditation events at our medtation garden, or cheering on runners at our local Self-Transcendence races, from the 2-miler every Saturday, to the annual 3,100 mile race.
Members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre Who Give Meditation Classes
While Queens residents can attend the large workshops in New York City, smaller-scale, personalized classes are offered in Jamaica, Queens in Bengali, English and Spanish.
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Shantishri McGrath hails from Scotland where she established the Glasgow Sri Chinmoy Centre in the 1970s. An avid graphic designer, Shantishri has been involved in the formation of the Queens Oneness-Heart Centre. |
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Mahatapa Palit hails from Bengal and teaches business marketing at Queensborough Community College. She has worked closely with the local Queens Bengali community and programmes, and offers meditation classses specifically for them at the Oneness-Heart Centre |
