Boston Buddhist Cultural Center

Before you book your next ticket to Taiwan, consider curing your Ivy League stress closer to home. Free group meditation services are held Su 11am-noon, while walk-ins are welcome Tu-F 3-5pm for those in need of a midweek pick-me-up. The “Buddhist giftshop” and bookstore offers everything from Buddha statues to Zen literature and CDs; 1½hr classes on meditation, tai chi, yoga, vegetarian cooking, and Chinese painting also available. A wealth of candlelit ceremonies, Buddha's birthday celebrations, and various festivals complement the weekly “Thank Buddha it's Friday” meditation celebration. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.