Sri Chinmoy Centre of Seattle

Upcoming events

Meditation: A free four-part course

October 19, 20, 22, 23; 7pm to 8:30pm at the Sri Chinmoy Centre

Learn effective techniques to focus and silence the mind
Open the inner door to deeper meaning in life
Establish your own daily meditation practice
For beginners and those who already meditate and seek to find new inspiration and community

The course will be led by Aparajita, a student of Sri Chinmoy since 1980 who has taught meditation in 40 countries around the world.

This series will guide you from the ABC’s of meditation to learning how to make meditation the foundation of a richer, more fulfilling life. Each night will build on what you learned in the previous night, so please register only if you can make at least three out of the four nights.

The course is free, but space is limited, so please click “Sign up for classes” above or call 747-217-3223 to register.

We are located at 2730 Westlake Ave N in Seattle.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Autumn 2026 Sunday mornings drop-in meditations

September 13th and 27th
October 4th, 18th and 25th
All 10am to 11am – (please arrive before 10:00am).

Less structured, quiet time; registration not needed, but please be on time. We are located at 2730 Westlake Ave N in Seattle.

Check back often for more classes to come…

For more up to date information about the Sri Chinmoy Centre please call 747-217-3223 or use the contact form below. We look forward to meeting you!

About us

We practice meditation and spirituality according to the teachings of Sri Chinmoy.

Sri Chinmoy felt that meditating on the heart – is the fastest way to make real progress in meditation.

Erected in Seattle in 2010, this statue installation depicting Peace Run founder Sri Chinmoy holding a Peace Torch is a much-loved landmark, where residents, visitors and casual walkers can sit and find a moment’s peace.

Meet our classgivers

Daulot first began meditating as a forest worker in Eastern Washington over twenty years ago and has been offering classes on meditation and conscious living ever since. An electrician by trade, he is also an enthusiastic runner, having run many marathons and ultra-marathons.

Brian has lived in Seattle for the past 17 years, and has been organizing and leading meditation classes for more than a decade. He has a down-to-earth, encouraging style that focuses on finding your own best meditation experience. An engineer by training, Brian recognizes the need to go beyond the mind and bring one’s attention into the spiritual heart.

Vidushi lives in Seattle and has been meditating for over 40 years and has taught many seekers to meditate. She is now a retired small business owner.

Dan has been meditating for over 13 years under Sri Chinmoy’s guidance and loves teaching meditation classes. When he is not working at Transformation-Surprise Laundromat in Ballard, he enjoys running, hiking, cross-county skiing as well as good bakery and laughter

Ravipriya, from Olympia, loves sharing her peaceful meditative experiences with others. She also volunteers with Heart-Light Distributors, a non-profit on-line bookstore dedicated to spreading the spiritual wisdom of Sri Chinmoy. For fun she can be found biking the Chehalis-Western Trail.

Frequently asked questions

What style of meditation do you teach?

We teach the kind of meditation that our teacher Sri Chinmoy taught us: meditation on the heart centre, the place in the middle of our chest where we can feel the core of our existence. When we are inside our heart, we feel a tremendous sense of connection to the universe, a sense of well-being and connectedness to our fellow human beings.

All the practices of meditation we do – silent meditation, mantra, visualisations, music – all have this goal of connecting you to the heart.

What should I bring to classes?

You don’t need to bring any special equipment; light, loose-fitting clothes are good. Try to arrive a little early so you can settle in.

Is this religious?

No, this is not associated with any kind of religion, and people of all religions and none are welcome to come.
However, meditation on the heart centre is definitely a spiritual practice – it connects you with your own inner divinity.

How long are the courses?

Typically there are 4-6 classes once or twice a week, and each class is typically 70-90 minutes.

Will this type of meditation suit me?

If you have some feeling deep inside that you are looking for more inner peace, self discovery and self growth, then this kind of meditation might very well suit you.

Are the courses really free?

Yes. We feel that the peace that meditation can bring is everyone’s birthright, not a commercial commodity. For us, giving these classes is also an extension of our own spiritual practice – sharing the gift of meditation is a powerful way to keep our own practice alive and spontaneous.

Do I have to sit on the floor?

No, we do have chairs you can sit on. Of course, we also do have cushions, so you are welcome to try sitting on the floor too!