Day of Meditation and Awareness

Rigpa Hudson Valley

Day of Meditation and Awareness

Join us for a special day of guided meditation and meditation instruction as we learn to develop and practice mindfulness and awareness as taught in the Nyingma tradition.

This one-day program is open to everyone, beginning meditators and anyone who wishes to refresh or deepen their practice. The program takes place at the Mariandale Center, a retreat center with beautiful lands on the shore of the Hudson River.

This day of teachings and meditation, led by Rigpa Hudson Valley teacher Tom Andrews, will include a vegetarian lunch, and time to stroll the grounds and trails in silence. 

The practice of meditation leads us to being more present in ourselves, resting in the present moment, allowing the mind to come home. Through meditation, we connect with ourselves, we are more true to ourselves, we see our interconnectedness with others and all things, and we find our own nature of love and compassion. As a result, we can be kinder, more caring, loving, and compassionate human beings. This one-day retreat gives us an opportunity to open a door to this understanding and experience.

Dates: Sunday April 5, 2025

Time: 9:30 pm - 4:00 pm, includes continental breakfast and vegetarian lunch

Location: Mariandale Retreat Center, 299 North Highland Ave, Ossining, NY 10562

Audience: Open to All

Led by Tom Andrews

Bio: Tom Andrews met Sogyal Rinpoche in 1999. While he was Rigpa US Teaching Services Director, he helped to develop courses, facilitate retreats, coordinated events with various lamas, and oversaw programming with local Rigpa groups. He attended retreats with Rinpoche over many years including in the US, France, and Germany. He is the Rigpa US Public Courses Coordinator, and he established Rigpa Hudson Valley in 2022 where he regularly teaches.

Event Fee: $75

If you have any questions about the course, don’t hesitate to contact us at events.us@rigpa.org