River's Edge Meditation Group

02/01/2026

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"In meditation, there is wisdom and there is method. Wisdom allows you to see the true matter. Through wisdom you know what panic is; you see that panic is impermanence. But with method, meditation, you don’t even have to ask the cause. You feel the panic and transform it—panic into shamatha, panic into lovingkindness and compassion, panic into emptiness. So you don’t have to ask why. It just transforms directly."

-Mingyur Rinpoche

(excerpted fromInterview with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche: Transformation and Compassion, Inquiring Mind)

11/14/2025

It’s all in how we approach life!

08/27/2025

It took a long year to study and learn this material to share with my community of friends (old and new) in Elmira. This is a 5 week course that teaches skills to meditate anywhere, anytime.
It's not as hard as you think! Come join us Mondays 6-7:30PM on Sept. 8, Sept.15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. At Steele Memorial Library. Greatest investment you can make in yourself. Free and open to the public. Questions or register at RiversEdgeMeditation@gmail.com (or just show up).

07/28/2025

WE ARE DOING IT AGAIN IN AUGUST! EVERY TUESDAY IN AUGUST!
Starts this Tuesday 8/5 at 11am! Drop in for a few deep breaths with me and other meditators from River's Edge Meditation Group. Learn a few skills to stay present, find your calm, and train the monkey mind! Come once, come a few or come every Tuesday in August. Good opportunity to ask questions, learn a few skills, and meditate with others. Whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, all are welcome! Free and open!
Let's find some calm!

06/21/2025

Join us for a 1-week global meditation initiative to unite our hearts and minds for world peace. Together, let's create a powerful wave of compassion.
Join River's Edge in this endeavor on Wednesday, June 25, 6:30-7:30PM at Heart To Heart Yoga at 315 W. Water, Elmira. Or joins by zoom! (DM us for link)
On June 25, a live zoom session will be holding an international meeting to begin the meditation for peace initiative. at 9 a.m. EST
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Join us for this rare event with Mingyur Rinpoche to receive the reading transmission of his new meditation manual!

06/09/2025

Save the dates!
We will be offering meditation on Tuesdays at 11am in the month of July at Steele Memorial Library. In these sessions, you’ll learn a few simple, effective meditation techniques—no prior experience needed. We’ll explore how to gently bring your attention to the present moment using breath, body awareness, and kind curiosity. After a brief overview, you’ll be guided through a relaxed, accessible meditation so you can experience it for yourself. You'll leave with tools you can begin using right away to bring more calm, clarity, and resilience into your everyday life. Come for one, some or all available dates. FREE! No registration required. Just show up!