The Advaita Meditation Center is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to promoting meditation and spiritual inquiry. Since 1970 thousands of participants from throughout New England have explored how to live more consciously and joyfully in the midst of life's complexities and challenges.
Our Community
We welcome you. We hope you will come and experience our community for yourself. You can sample our programs, take an occasional course or become a regular participant. We host weekly discussion groups, instruction in meditation, workshops, weekend retreats and other activities -- all led by gifted, empathetic teachers. Learn more
Principles
All our activities are guided by key principles which govern the conduct of courses, the mutual responsibilities of participants and teachers, and respect for self-determination and openness. Learn more
History
The Center began offering discussion groups and meditation in 1970, incorporated as a nonprofit in 1976, became affiliated with the Sringeri Math in India in 2005 and became the Advaita Meditation Center in 2008. Learn more
Locations
Our two locations are ideally suited for classes, meditation and reflection. Each is wheelchair-accessible and has ample parking. Our courses are generally held in Waltham a mile off Route 128/95, and our retreats and some workshops take place at our residential facility in Plymouth, about an hour's drive from Boston. Learn more
Frequently Asked Questions
We've summarized some questions you might have and directed you to the answers on this site. Go to FAQs
For more information on meditation at the Advaita Meditation Center, please contact us at 781-647-0020 or info@advaitameditation.org.
