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October 2025
Every Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm at
Heart to Heart Yoga & Healing 315 West Water Street, Elmira, NY 14901
In-Person and Zoom Meetings!
Open to public, everyone is welcome
https://www.yogahearttoheart.com
Morning Zoom Meditations
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 6:30-6:52am
Open to public, everyone is welcome
A monthly opportunity for a deeper dive into spiritual practice! Usually led by Seamus.*Please note that the monthly Long Practice is in-person only, there will be no Zoom participation.* The Long Practice is limited to 8 participants, so please contact Seamus to register or for more information: seamuskennedy@gmail.com or (607) 846-0600
The long practice is a bit more formal than our other gatherings, to support our intentions, and is regarded as a micro-retreat. While we will rely on our Tergar practice generally, our discussions are not limited to Buddhism. Integral approaches and perspectives are always welcome!
8:45am - arrive and settle in9:00 - half-hour of physical practice including 5-element qigong, stretching and basic pranayama
9:30 - dharma reading for context and inspiration
9:45 - chanting the Buddhist mantra ‘om mani padme hum’
10:00 - full-hour silent sitting meditation
11:00 - tea break and discussion
11:20 - walking meditation
11:35 - chanting the Buddhist mantra ‘om mani padme hum’
11:45 - death meditation
11:50 - Metta and dedication of merit
12:00 - 1:00pm potluck lunch and social time!
Margie Rodgers and Migyur Rinpoche
After one year of studying, Margie has completed Anywhere, Anytime Meditation teacher Training with Tergar International. This is what she has to say:
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"This has been an amazing experience to learn this meditation training. 96 of us from around the world studied together - only about 1/4 from the US! The curriculum included teachings by Mingyur RInpoche and other amazing teachers from scientists to activists. Mingyur has distilled many complex teachings into easy to understand lessons that can speak to both new and seasoned meditators.
I'm looking forward to teaching more Mediation for Beginners along with this new 5 week curriculum that goes with the Anywhere Anytime Meditations."
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Evanna Koska, Margie Rodgers, Kell Julliard, and Seamus Kennedy met with Mingyur Rinpoche in Boston in 2022.
May 2025 Retreat
A Path Inward
Deepening Your Meditation Practice
Take some time to spend with yourself, your mind and heart. This weekend retreat will help you calm your mind and deepen your relationship with yourself and the world.
This weekend-long retreat is a wonderful opportunity for inner exploration and peace. By dedicating time to meditate and reflect, you’ll likely experience a deeper sense of calm and connection, both with yourself and with the world around you.
While rooted in Buddhist teachings and practices, this meditation retreat is compatible with all spiritual and philosophical perspectives. It serves to remove distractions and allows individuals to focus on their inner landscapes. This can help participants cultivate mindfulness, equanimity, compassion, and a greater understanding of the nature of their thoughts and emotions. Whether you're looking to deepen your spiritual practice or spend some time in stillness, this retreat offers a nourishing environment for self-discovery.
Meditation retreats are part of the spiritual path, helping us remove the clutter and noise of the world to live more fully from our authentic selves.
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Light On The Hill Retreat Center is located in the beautiful hills of Upstate New York on 236 acres of woods, streams, gorges, labyrinth, walking paths, and offers panoramic views as distant as Pennsylvania.
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When: May 2, Friday (3PM) til Sunday, May 4, 1:30pm
Where: Light On The Hill Retreat Center
209 BLAKE HILL ROAD
VAN ETTEN, NEW YORK 14889
Who: Led by Kell Julliard, Senior Tergar Teacher
assisted by Margie Rodgers
Cost: $400, (includes meals and lodging) until 2/28/25
$450 after 3/1/2025
Sponsor Rate: $550
Sponsor Opportunity: Please consider donating any amount that helps us provide scholarships for those who need financial assistance.
Vegetarian Meals will be provided. Lodging has 18 private rooms and 4 double rooms. Enrollment is limited to 28 people.
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If you need financial assistance, please inquire by emailing margierodgers@gmail.com
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Some key aspects that will be involved:
~Guided Meditations: Sessions led Kell Julliard and Margie Rogers to help participants stay focused and dive deeper into their practice.
~Silent Periods: Silence is often observed during parts of the retreat, allowing you to remain present with your thoughts without external distractions.
~Mindfulness Practices: Beyond sitting meditation, there will be mindful walking, eating, or other activities that keep you grounded in the present moment.
~Community Connection: Even in silence, being in a group of like-minded individuals can provide support and a sense of shared experience.
~Discussions and individual interviews: Kell and Margie will lead explorations of key topics of meditation and offer individuals a chance to discuss their practice one on one.
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Tergar Mondays'
All Tergar study groups are free of charge.
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Monday Tergar Study Group:
We will be studying the book “No Self, No Problem” by Anum Thubten
Both Seamus and Margie found great inspiration in this book. Some of our community has gone to retreats with Anum Thubten and find him a warm and wise teacher. He also happens to be a friend of Pema’s!
October 21- Nov.11
6-7:30PM
Seamus’ house at
421 W. Clinton St
Elmira
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Elmira Community Kitchen
Last Friday of Every Month 9am-1pm
For anyone intersted in joining us contact Michelle Kudva (607)873-4806
Providing a delicious meal, free of charge to anyone hungry. 160 High Street, Elmira, NY 14901