Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

Join Venerable SooSeong for a beginner-friendly introduction to mindfulness meditation. This class will include simple instruction, guided meditation, and practical ways to bring mindful awareness into everyday life. All are welcome, including those with no prior meditation experience.

Instructor Bio
Venerable SooSeong is a Zen Buddhist monk and experienced meditation teacher. He currently serves as the Buddhist Chaplain at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and as a guiding meditation teacher at BulKwang Zen Center in Tappan. Before entering monastic life, he served for 20 years as a U.S. Army officer, including combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. His teaching brings together Buddhist practice, real-world experience, and a clear, practical approach to mindfulness, stress reduction, and inner calm.