Monday Night Meditation with Noah Hoffeld
A weekly live class that bridges the Bhakti path and Buddhist meditation β the same territory Ram Dass spent his life exploring. Silence, dharma, and devotion, taught by one of his longtime personal students. Join from wherever you are.
See how to join What to expectAn hour to come back to yourself
I started teaching this class the way I was taught to sit β as a way of caring for my own mind and heart. Monday nights are when a small group of us log on from wherever we happen to be, put our concerns down for an hour, and remember what it feels like to be quiet together.
I was a personal student of Ram Dass, and I still draw on what he taught me every time I sit down at the front of this class. He spent his whole life moving between two homes β the devotional heart of Bhakti and the clear-eyed discipline of Buddhist meditation. Some weeks we sit in silence the way a Buddhist teacher might guide it. Other weeks we lean more toward the heart, toward surrender and love as the practice itself. Most weeks it's both.
This class is for anyone drawn to a contemplative approach to meditation, wherever you land on that spectrum β whether you've been practicing for decades or you're just starting to get curious about what happens when you stop for a minute.
"The quieter you get, the more you can hear." β Ram Dass
Arrive
A few minutes to land and settle in
Teaching
A dharma talk moving between Bhakti and Buddhist thought
Sit
Guided silent meditation
Close
Questions and quiet goodbyes
About Noah
Noah Hoffeld is a Juilliard-trained cellist, meditation teacher, and author. He was a direct personal student of Ram Dass, and he has spent years touring and performing alongside Krishna Das. He lives in the Catskills, where he teaches, writes, and plays.
- Personal student of Ram Dass
- Performs regularly with Krishna Das
- Juilliard-trained cellist
- Author of a forthcoming memoir/teaching guide on life with Ram Dass, foreword by Krishna Das
Ways to sit with us
Choose the level that fits β you can change or cancel anytime.
Single class
- One live Monday class
- No commitment
- Good way to try it first
Community
- All live Monday classes
- Access to the community
- Cancel anytime
Devoted
- Everything in Community
- Full class recording archive
- Monthly written reflection
Close practice
- Everything in Devoted
- Small-group monthly Q&A
- First access to workshops
Before you join
Do I need meditation experience?
No. This class works for complete beginners and for people who've been sitting for years. I teach to whoever's in the room.
What if I can't make it live?
Every class is recorded and posted for subscribers, so you can sit with it whenever your Monday actually looks like.
Is this a specific religious tradition?
The class moves between the Bhakti path and Buddhist meditation β the same ground Ram Dass spent his life exploring. You don't need any particular belief to be here. Come as you are.
Can I switch plans later?
Yes, anytime. Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel from your account β no need to ask permission.
What do I need to join?
Just a quiet spot and a computer or phone with Zoom. A cushion or chair helps, but your desk chair works fine too.
