


Meditate With A Monk
August 16, 2025
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Middlesex County 4-H Center

Carried out by an experienced Buddhist monk
New Jersey Mahamevnawa Meditation Center
Highlights
- Diverse Meditation Techniques
- Inclusive and Supportive Environment
- Guided by Experienced Buddhist Monk
- Opportunity for Reflection and Connection
Details
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from our inner peace. The purpose of this program is to provide you with a tranquil space where you can step away from the chaos and embrace the stillness within.
Meditation helps reduce stress, improve focus, and build emotional balance. It brings inner peace and strengthens the mind-body connection for better overall well-being.

Cultivating a Peaceful Mind
Let go of regrets, stress, and anxiety. Embrace the present with clarity and calmness. A peaceful mind thrives on self-care, positivity, and courage. Choose serenity, heal, grow, and find joy in life’s simple moments.

Embracing Happiness
Cultivate mindfulness to find true happiness in the present. Through awareness, gratitude, and inner peace, let go of negativity, reduce stress, and embrace clarity. Happiness is not a destination but a way of being.

Mental Strength
Boost your mental strength by releasing negativity and embracing positivity. Through mindfulness and self-care, cultivate resilience, reduce stress, and find clarity. Choose growth, confidence, and inner peace.
Schedule for This Session
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Introduction
5:15 PM - 5:25 PM
Present Moment Awareness
5:25 PM - 5:40 PM
Contemplation impermanence of thoughts
5:40 PM - 6:00 PM
Body Scanning + Breathing Meditation
6:00 P - 6:15 PM
Short Talk
6:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Loving-kindness Meditation
Meditation Methods
Present Moment Awareness
Delve into the power of your breath as a focal point for cultivating deep relaxation and mental clarity. Through focused breathing techniques, you will learn to anchor your awareness in the present moment, fostering a sense of calm and inner peace.
Breathing Meditation
Delve into the power of your breath as a focal point for cultivating deep relaxation and mental clarity. Through focused breathing techniques, you will learn to anchor your awareness in the present moment, fostering a sense of calm and inner peace.
Body Relaxation
Immerse yourself in a guided meditation that gently guides you to release tension and embrace profound relaxation. This practice involves systematically scanning your body, releasing physical and mental stress, and experiencing a state of deep tranquility.
Loving-Kindness Meditation
Immerse yourself in a guided meditation that gently guides you to release tension and embrace profound relaxation. This practice involves systematically scanning your body, releasing physical and mental stress, and experiencing a state of deep tranquility.
Impermanence Meditation
Embrace the wisdom of impermanence, recognizing the transient nature of all things. This guides you to let go of thoughts, emotions, and sensations without attachment, fostering a sense of equanimity and acceptance of life's ever-changing nature.In this letting go, you create space for clarity, peace, and presence to arise.
Location
645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick 08816


Cost
Suggested Donation: $10
Terms and conditions
- Health and Medical Conditions: If you have any health or medical conditions, please consult with your physician to determine if the retreat is suitable for you. Please inform the retreat organizers of any health or medical conditions when signing up and at the beginning of the retreat. Be sure to bring any medications you regularly take when attending the retreat.
- Code of Conduct: We expect all attendees to treat others and the retreat environment with respect. Any disruptive or disrespectful behavior may result in being asked to leave the retreat.
- Liability and Waiver: By participating in the retreat, you acknowledge the physical activities involved and assume all associated risks. You are responsible for your own safety and well-being during the retreat. You release the retreat organizers, instructors, and hosts from any liability for injuries or harm that may occur.
- Photography and Media: Please note that the retreat organizers may take photographs or videos during the retreat for educational purposes and social media. By attending the retreat, you grant permission to use your likeness and photographs for such purposes.
- Please be advised that food prepared by our devotees may contain or come into contact with milk, eggs, soybeans, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. Food is offered voluntarily as a practice of generosity. If you have any food allergies, please bring your own food
- By participating in this meditation program, you acknowledge and accept full responsibility for your own dietary needs and any food-related allergies or sensitivities. While we strive to accommodate dietary preferences where possible, the organizers and staff are not liable for any adverse reactions, allergic responses, or health issues that may result from the consumption of food or beverages provided during the retreat. It is your responsibility to inform us of any known allergies and to make appropriate personal choices regarding your diet.