FAQ

What is the IDP?

The Interdependence Project (IDP) is a meditation group dedicated to bringing mindfulness to activism and the arts. You can learn more in our about page, history page, and you can even meet the staff online

So it’s a meditation group?

Yes, but a meditation group dedicated to doing something with the mindfulness that comes from meditation. We offer meditation classes, arts programs and we have some very active social action programs.

What are your upcoming events and classes?

We have events and classes in the New York City Area as well as some in Portland, OR and well as Austin, TX. You can see all of the upcoming events in your area by going to the calendar and choosing your location. You can also go to the classes page for information on our regularly occurring classes.

What is meditation all about?

By now, meditation has been scientifically demonstrated to have great benefits for happiness, health and wellbeing. But it’s not enough to do it once or twice – meditation is a practice that must be brought into a regular routine over time to understand how it reduces anxiety and stress, increases focus and listening skills, brings out our natural compassion, and generally makes us more awake and available to the world around us. More information on Meditation is available on our About Meditation Page.

How do I make a donation?

The easiest way is through to the donation page . Follow the instructions there Or if you don’t feel comfortable with Pay Pal you can make a check out to The Interdependence Project and mail it to:

The Interdependence Project
302 Bowery
NY, NY 10012

Please include a note with information about what the payment is for!

How can I get involved in your Integral Activism Projects?

Our Activism Projects are ongoing and ever changing. We have monthly Integral Activism Meetings as well as days of planned action in our community. Please check the Activism Page or the Calendar to find the next upcoming Activism Event!

I’m having trouble downloading your podcast, what do I do?

In order to download the podcast you will need a computer operating system and internet connection that can handle mp3 downloads and playback. We recommend you use a program like iTunes or VLC Media Player to playback the podcast. A full list of mp3 players is available here.

Is Buddhism a Religion?

Good question, IDP Teacher Juan Carlos Castro tackles it in an episode of the ID Project Podcast, downloadable here.

What is Sit Down, Rise Up?

The core idea of our meditation group is engaging in the world with any benefits that come from meditation. So we “Sit Down” to work with our mind during meditation and then “Rise Up” to engage in the world.

Still have questions? Contact us!