Meditation Workshops

Meditation Workshops Offered at SJPL

San José Public Library proudly presents a series of virtual workshops on various topics of meditation presented by professionals from around the country.

All workshops are free and available on Zoom. Learn more about Zoom at zoom.us.

Registration required. All registrants will receive a Zoom link to log in at least 30 minutes before start time.

Find a Workshop that Works for You!

Here are the workshops currently on the schedule:

Wednesday, September 17, 6-7 pm - Dealing with Grief and Other Emotional Challenges Through Meditation
Many people are turning to meditation to help cope with the intense and overwhelming emotions that we face in the world today. From the pain of grief from losing a loved one, to the pandemic, a difficult coworker, to an unexpected bill, to other life circumstances. Please join Jim Rose, M. Ed Rutgers University long-time meditator and learn a simple meditation technique that can be life changing. More details & registration.
Wednesday, October 22, 6:30 – 7:30 pm - Beyond Death, Medical Facts and Meditation
Since the 1980s when near death experiences (NDE) became part of the public consciousness, they have held endless attraction for people. Join Dr. Matthew Raider, a physician specializing in geriatrics, to hear the latest medical research and discover a simple, natural way to connect with the inner light talked about by those who’ve experienced a NDE. He then gives the audience an opportunity to learn and practice a simple meditation technique that can enable them to experience the peace and the Light that people who have had NDEs talk about. Dr. Matthew Raider received his M.D. degree with honors from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1979. He has had a long interest in meditation going back over 50 years. He is also a contributing author to Meditation as Medication for the Soul by Rajinder Singh. More details & registration.
Wednesday, November 12, 6-7 pm - Seven Scientific Reasons to Meditate Now
Join us this evening for a program filled with insights on the topic of meditation. Dr. Saggar will provide data from recent neuroscientific studies on how regular meditation practices improve our physical, mental, and emotional health. He will also discuss how, by focusing one's attention (during meditation), we can gain happiness and harmony. Manish Saggar PhD, is an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. More details & registration.
Wednesday, December 17, 6:30 – 7:30 pm - Find Inner Peace This Holiday Season Through Meditation
Join Bruce Faithwick, long time meditator as he discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation. He will also present a simple, yet powerful meditation technique that will be explained and practiced during the session. This can enrich one’s life on many levels and help with seasonal stress. Bruce Faithwick is a successful business consultant in the software industry. He has been meditating for over 40 years and now focuses much of his time on his own personal development and in helping others who wish to do the same. If you have ever attended one of Bruce's workshops, you know how special they are. More details & registration.
Wednesday, January 14, 6-7pm - Begin the New Year with the Healing Power of Meditation
Start the New Year on the right track and learn how meditation can improve our physical, mental and spiritual health. This evening you will have a chance to practice this simple technique that can reduce stress, enhance relaxation and promote inner growth. Join John Bednarik for this engaging program. John M. Bednarik, OHST is a recently retired Assistant Area Director at the Long Island Area Osha Office in Westbury, NY. John is certified as an Occupational Safety & Health Technologist and is trained both in Safety & Industrial Hygiene. He has been practicing mediation for over 30 years, and will introduce you to basic mediation technique that can improve the quality of everyday life, by reducing stress, improving health, and looking at life…. possibly in a different way. More details & registration.
Wednesday, February 11, 6-7 pm - Connecting to the Love Within Through Meditation
Join long-time meditator Ankaj Goel as he offers this engaging workshop on how to use the practice of meditation to incorporate more love and peace in your life which in turn will have a profound transformation on your overall well-being. Ankaj Goel is a Director of Quality Assurance in the Healthcare Industry and has many years of experience in problem solving and quality assurance. He has been meditating for over 15 years and is very impressed with the results he has experienced personally. For the past 10 years Ankaj has been conducting meditation workshops where he discusses the benefits of meditation and how to incorporate this practice into one's daily routine. More details & registration.
Wednesday, March 11, 6-7 pm - Meditation As a Healing Practice
Meditation has been valued in the East for centuries as beneficial to physical, mental, and spiritual health. Now, Western medicine, through research-based studies is recognizing the efficacy of meditation for improving wellness. Join Dr. Matthew Raider long time meditator for this informative program. There will even be a chance to try this meditation practice. Dr. Matthew Raider received his M.D. degree with honors from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1979. He has had a long interest in meditation going back over 50 years. He is also a contributing author to Meditation as Medication for the Soul by Rajinder Singh. More details & registration.