Name: Free outdoor meditation @ Boston Public Garden
Start: 2026-06-05T18:30:00-04:00
Location: Public Garden

Public Garden

Curious about meditation and mindfulness?
Join in for a free outdoor meditation in the beautiful surroundings of the Boston Public Garden. Take a break at the end of the week, enjoy the fresh air, and discover simple techniques to feel calmer, think more clearly, and reconnect with a sense of ease.
Friday Reset in the Public Garden.
Enjoy a guided meditation by the lagoon and learn practical tools you can use anytime, anywhere. Relax, reset, and connect with others (30-50 people most times) in a welcoming, friendly environment.
🧘Free meditation. Fresh air. Good people.
Dates: Friday, June 5 and more all summer! 
Time: 6:30–7:15pm 
Location: Boston Public Garden, Lagoon Edge (Boylston side)
Weather plan: 
If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll update this page and notify everyone who RSVP’d.
About the teacher: 
Gen Kelsang Khedrub has over 30 years of experience teaching meditation and Buddhist practice. His teachings are clear, practical, and easy to apply in daily life.

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