Join us as we learn to recognize, work with, and liberate ourselves from three unwholesome attitudes or afflictions that are at the root of all suffering. Known as the ‘three poisons’ and also referred to as; for me, against me, and don’t care. Learn to cultivate a practice in meeting these states of mind with wisdom, clarity and compassion. Open to new and skilled practitioners. Followed with a Q&A.

This event will take place in-person at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, NJ

Venue: 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527

This program is free for members of the public.

Registration is required. To register please call OCL Jackson Branch at  732-928-4400

Awakening joy is a practice, and setting a sincere intention to cultivate wellbeing is the key to opening oneself to a beautiful and embodied healing experience. As we navigate through today’s challenging world, self-care practices like meditation can ease stress and strengthen the immune system. Join us as we meditate with mindful presence to notice joy in our daily life. This practice is open to novice and experienced practitioners. Followed with Q&A.

This is a 60 minute event and is being offered live In-person & Virtual via Zoom on the same date and time. This program is free for members of the public.

Registration is required. To register please call 609-267-9660. Or click on the following link to register: In-Person: https://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/events/10466
Virtual: https://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/events/10464

Venue: Burlington County Library: 5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060

Note: Registration opens two weeks before the event.

As spring approaches there’s a natural leaning toward nature. We witness the closing of one season and the birth of new life in our changing landscape. Join us and experience the nurturing and grounding essence of trees in this beautiful meditation. This is a compassion-based practice. Followed by Q&A. Open to new and experienced practitioners.

This event will take place in-person at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, NJ

Venue: 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731

This program is free for members of the public.

Registration is required. To register please call OCL Lacey Branch at  609-693-8566

Join us for a deep immersion in the harmonic and healing frequencies of Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls. Made with 99.992% pure quartz crystal and embedded with minerals and semi-precious natural stones, that emit a powerful resonance of vibrations and allow the body's energy flow to harmonize, balance and expedite healing. For optimum relaxation, this session is best experienced lying down. Please bring a mat, pillow and blanket. Chairs will also be provided.

This event will take place in-person at the Burlington County Library at 5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060

This program is free for members of the public.

Registration is required. Registration opens on Thursday, February 29 at 9 a.m
To register please call BCL at 609-267-9660.

Mindfulness of Acceptance simply means ‘accepting things as they are in the present moment, without judgment.’ Mindfulness Meditation helps cultivate acceptance, and rewires the brain to recognize resistance as it arises. Join us in this beautiful practice of  letting go; allowing, and non-judgment of present moment experiences and learn to relax into the healing and liberating space of acceptance. Open to new and experienced practitioners. Followed with Q&A.

This event will take place in-person & online via zoom.

In-person event will take place at the Burlington County Library at 5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060

This program is free for members of the public.

Registration is required. To register please call BCL at 609-267-9660.

All things end, even trees, rocks and great dynasties. The word ‘mortal’ comes from the Latin ‘mort’ which means death. To be mortal is to walk hand in hand with death itself. Death holds both endings and beginnings, it is the force and mystery behind liberation from fear and ignorance. Buddhist philosophical teachings encourage us to contemplate, deeply investigate and directly understand death ourselves through meditation. Join us in this beautiful practice with an open mind and courageous heart. Open to new and experienced practitioners. Followed with Q&A.

This event will take place in-person & online via zoom.

In-person event will take place at the Burlington County Library at 5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060

This program is free for members of the public.

Registration is required. To register please call BCL at 609-267-9660.

Join us in this beautiful meditation practice as we surrender into the Grace of Aging. We will examine through a body scan the impermanence of our constantly evolving mind and changing body. Studies have shown that older adults are more open to aspects of mindfulness. They experience better emotional well-being, and emotion regulation than younger adults and have a higher tendency to hold present moment awareness. Open to new and experienced practitioners. Followed with Q&A.

This event will take place in-person & online via zoom.

In-person event will take place at the Burlington County Library at 5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060

This program is free for members of the public.

Registration is required. To register please call BCL at 609-267-9660.

Our thoughts impact our mental and physical health. Learn to work with thoughts; observe and let go of unproductive thoughts through guided meditations. Reclaim peace, presence and clarity. Followed with Q&A. Open to new and skilled practitioners.

This is an in-person event being held at: Ocean County Library Point Pleasant Beach Branch - 710 McClean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

This program is free for members of the public.

Registration is required. To register please call OCL Point Pleasant Beach Branch at 732-892-4575

Join us in this 60 minute meditation session with certified practitioner and mindfulness meditation teacher Shazia Zaman. Learn about mindfulness and its many benefits. This practice will offer an opportunity to relax, experience clarity and calmness, and increased resilience. A quiet space is recommended for the duration of this program. Followed with Q&A. Open to new and skilled practitioners.

This is an in-person event being held at: Ocean County Library Jackson Branch - 2 Jackson Dr., Jackson, NJ 08527

This program is free for members of the public.

Registration is required. To register please call OCL Jackson Branch at 732-928-4400

The key to overcome difficult emotions and feelings is through mindfulness, and to embody that experience is through meditation. Join us and learn to recognize, acknowledge, investigate and release unproductive emotions and feelings through guided meditations. Work with mindfulness techniques and reclaim peace, presence and clarity. Followed with Q&A. Open to new and skilled practitioners.

This event will take place in-person at the Ocean County Library Plumsted Branch at - 119 Evergreen Rd., New Egypt, NJ 08533

This program is free for members of the public.

Registration is required. To register please call OCL Plumsted Branch at 609-758-7888

Lovingkindness meditation is a great way to develop compassion and cultivate our propensity for kindness. It allows a deeper connection to others and increases joy and positivity. Practice includes some guided imagery. Followed with Q&A. Open to novice and advanced practitioners.

This event will take place in-person at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch at - 10 East Lacey Rd., Forked River, 08731

This program is free for members of the public.

Registration is required. To register please call OCL Lacey Branch at 609-693-8566

Join us in this 60 minute meditation session with certified practitioner and mindfulness meditation teacher Shazia Zaman. Learn about mindfulness and its many benefits. This practice will offer an opportunity to relax, experience clarity and calmness, and increased resilience. A quiet space is recommended for the duration of this program. Followed with Q&A. Open to new and skilled practitioners.

This event will take place in-person at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch at - 112 Main St., Waretown, NJ 08758

This program is free for members of the public.

Registration is required. To register please call OCL Waretown Branch at 609-693-5133

Do you find yourself caught in a constant stream of thinking? Our thoughts impact our mental and physical health. Learn to work with thoughts; observe and let go of unproductive thoughts through guided meditations. Reclaim peace, presence and clarity. Followed with Q&A. Open to new and skilled practitioners.

This is an in-person event being held at: Ocean County Library Brick Branch - 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., Brick, NJ 08723

This program is free for members of the public.

Registration is required. To register please call OCL Brick Branch at 732-477-4513

Do you find yourself caught in a constant stream of thinking? Our thoughts impact our mental and physical health. Learn to work with thoughts; observe and let go of unproductive thoughts through guided meditations. Reclaim peace, presence and clarity. Followed with Q&A. Open to new and skilled practitioners.

This is an in-person event being held at: Ocean County Library Point Pleasant Beach Branch - 710 Mclean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

This program is free for members of the public.

Registration is required. To register please call OCL Point Pleasant Beach Branch at 732-892-4575

Join us for a deep immersion in the harmonic and healing frequencies of Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls. Made with 99.992% pure quartz crystal and embedded with minerals and semi-precious natural stones, the bowls emit a powerful resonance of vibrations that allow the body's energy flow to harmonize and balance. For optimum relaxation, this session is best experienced lying down. Please bring a mat, pillow and blanket. Chairs will also be provided.

This is a free In-Person event, hosted by the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch Venue: 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527

Registration is required. To register please call (732) 928-4400

Questions: meditatewithshazia@gmail.com

Join us for a deep immersion in the harmonic and healing frequencies of Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls. Made with 99.992% pure quartz crystal and embedded with minerals and semi-precious natural stones, the bowls emit a powerful resonance of vibrations that allow the body's energy flow to harmonize and balance. For optimum relaxation, this session is best experienced lying down. Please bring a mat, pillow and blanket. Chairs will also be provided.

This is a free In-Person event, hosted by the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch Venue: 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527

Registration is required. To register please call (732) 928-4400

Questions: meditatewithshazia@gmail.com

Join us in a beautiful practice of gratitude. Experience well being, inner peace, calmness and clarity as we embody the art of appreciation. Open to novice and skilled practitioners. Practice includes informational teachings, and guided meditation. Followed by Q&A.

This is a free In-Person event, hosted by the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch Venue: 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527

Registration is required. To register please call (732) 928-4400

Questions: meditatewithshazia@gmail.com

Join us as we navigate the three basic causes of suffering in this compassion based meditation. Learn to use different mindfulness tools to explore and address with care, patience, persistence and deep compassion what lies at the root of these inflictions. Open to new and skilled practitioners. Followed with Q&A.

This is a free In-Person event, hosted by the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch Venue: 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527

Registration is required. To register please call (732) 928-4400

Questions: meditatewithshazia@gmail.com

The body scan is a technique to consciously connect with body sensations, and soften the meeting of the mind and body. Mindfulness teaches one to notice what's arising in each moment with equanimity and kindness. Join us in this beautiful meditation practice, and learn to engage, and befriend the body. You will de-stress, enhance presence and clarity through these simple techniques. Open to new and skilled practitioners. Followed with a Q&A.

This is a free In-Person event, hosted by the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch Venue: 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527

Registration is required. To register please call (732) 928-4400

Questions: meditatewithshazia@gmail.com

Dealing with chronic and emotional pain can be a struggle, join us as we ground in present moment awareness and navigate the gentle art of healing through guided meditation. Bring an open mind and heart to this practice. Followed with Q&A. Open to novice and skilled practitioners.

This is a free In-Person event, hosted by the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch Venue: 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527

Registration is required. To register please call (732) 928-4400

Questions: meditatewithshazia@gmail.com

Learn the art of paying attention, and join us to practice with RAIN, an acronym that identifies qualities of attention that make up a complete moment of mindfulness. Bring an open mind and heart to this practice, empower yourself in navigating emotions with calm, compassion and wisdom. Open to new and experienced practitioners. Followed by Q&A.

This is a free In-Person event, hosted by the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch Venue: 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527

Registration is required. To register please call (732) 928-4400

Questions: meditatewithshazia@gmail.com

Do you find yourself caught in a constant stream of endless thinking? Our thoughts impact our mental and physical health. Learn to work with thoughts; observe and let go of unproductive thoughts through guided meditations. Reclaim peace, presence and clarity. Followed with Q&A. Open to new and skilled practitioners.

This free event is offered In-Person & Live on Zoom. Registration is required for one format only. To register, please call 609-267-9660

Venue For In-Person Event: 5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060

Questions: meditatewithshazia@gmail.com

Join us for a deep immersion in the harmonic and healing frequencies of Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls. Made with 99.992% pure quartz crystal and embedded with minerals and semi-precious natural stones, the bowls emit a powerful resonance of vibrations that allow the body's energy flow to harmonize and balance. For optimum relaxation, this session is best experienced lying down. Please bring a mat, pillow and blanket. Chairs will also be provided.

Venue: The Ocean County Library Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 710 McLean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

This is a free event and registration is required. To register please call 732-892-4575

Questions: meditatewithshazia@gmail.com

Learn this gentle technique of self-compassion, a helpful way to address difficult periods in your life. Giving self-compassion is no different to giving compassion to others. Through this guided meditation reclaim peace, presence and clarity. Followed with Q&A. Open to new and skilled practitioners.

This free In-Person event is hosted by the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch. Venue: 21 Colonial Dr., Manchester, NJ 08759

Registration is required. To register please call (732) 657-7600

Questions: meditatewithshazia@gmail.com

In turbulent times, one can feel off-centered. Join us in a meditation experience to regain equilibrium. Learn and practice with mindfulness tools that can help bring balance, clarity and wisdom in the midst of unease and uncertainty. Open to new and experienced practitioners. Followed by Q&A.

This event is hosted live on Zoom by the Burlington County Library System, NJ

This event is free and registration is required. To register go to https://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/events/1964 or call 609-267-9660

For Questions Email: meditatewithshazia@gmail.com

Join us in this beautiful practice of Letting Go. Learn to release with compassion all that no longer serves you. Work with mindfulness techniques and reclaim peace, presence and clarity. Open to new and skilled practitioners. Followed with Q&A

This In-Person event is offered at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch. Venue Address: 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson Township, NJ 08527

Registration is free. To register please go to https://theoceancountylibrary.org/events Or call 732-928-4400

For questions, please reach out to meditatewithshazia@gmail.com

Join us as we explore guided imagery in meditation. Learn about mind-body connection through symbols that bring insight and clarity. Explore the hidden dimensions with an open heart and curiosity in this beautiful session. Some meditation experience required. Followed by Q&A

This event is offered virtually via Zoom by the Burlington County Library System.

Registration is free. To register please go to https://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/events/960

For questions, please reach out to meditatewithshazia@gmail.com

This past year has brought changes and challenges for many. Worry and stress impacts our mental and physical well-being. Join us in some quiet time for self-care to experience and embody mindfulness through a guided meditation. Learn the art of present moment awareness and reclaim peace, clarity and the simple pleasure of slowing down. Learn about mindfulness and its many benefits. This practice will offer an opportunity to work with different mindfulness tools such as breath, body awareness, sensations and sounds. This is a compassion based practice, please bring an open heart and be ready to relax and rejuvenate. Followed by Q&A. Open to new and experienced practitioners.

This in-person event will take place at the Cherry Hill Public Library, New Jersey Located at :1100 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Registration is required. To register please call 856-667-0300

Fear separates us from our loving heart. Join us as we learn to work with fear through the lens of compassion, turn obstacles into opportunities, and liberate the mind. Open to new and experienced practitioners. Followed by Q&A.

This event is offered virtually via Zoom by the Burlington County Library System.

Registration is free. To register please go to https://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/events/959

For questions, please reach out to meditatewithshazia@gmail.com

Join us in a gentle exploration on the breath and body in this compassion based practice. Learn to connect, recognize and engage with the present moment through simple mindfulness techniques, that can help to relax and rejuvenate the nervous system. Followed by Q&A. Open to new and experienced practitioners.

This virtual event is live on Zoom. It is hosted by the Ocean County Library, Jackson Branch, New Jersey

It is free for members of the public Registration is required. To register for free, please call (732) 928-4400

Questions: meditatewithshazia@gmail.com