Kadampa Meditation Center New York

UPCOMING EVENTS at KMC NY

Universal Compassion
With Guest Teacher Kelsang Jampa > August 15-18

Following the Thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara empowerment
and teachings on Universal Compassion given by Venerable Geshe-la at the International Summer Festival in England,
Kelsang Jampa will guide us to deepen our experience of these instructions.
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Dharma for Kids (and Parents) Weekend Camp
Friday, Aug 22 – Sunday, Aug 24

This camp is a special opportunity for families to enjoy the beautiful Temple and grounds at KMC NY together, and make new spiritual friends.

Teachings, crafts, short meditations and fun outdoor activities are organized around simple Buddhist themes, such as the practice of giving and kindness to all living beings. This event will enable children to feel confident and happy acting from their good hearts

Recommended for ages 6-10. A Kinder Camp for ages 3-5 will be held at the same time if there is sufficient registration. Teachers include Buddhist monks and nuns.
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Food for Thought – An Evening of Delicious Inspiration
Practical Advice, Relaxing Meditation and 3-Course Meal

June 19, July 3 and August 28
Thursday nights, 6:30 – 8:30pm > $15

Enjoy a brief relaxing meditation and practical advice on developing lasting peace within our hearts in the extraordinary environment of the Kadampa Temple. then treat yourself to a delicious three-course vegetarian meal served in the adjacent World Peace Cafe, overlooking woodlands, streams and gardens.

Please make reservations in advance at 845-856-9000.

Kadampa Meditation Center New York

Everyone is welcome into this serene and blessed environment, site of the US Kadampa World Peace Temple. Visitors from all backgrounds come to find rest and refuge from the difficulties of busy modern life, and draw inspiration from spiritual friends, including western Buddhist monks and nuns.

Ongoing Buddhist meditation classes, study programs and meditation retreats at the Kadampa Meditation Center offer us the opportunity to discover our innate capacities for wisdom and compassion. The Buddhist practices taught here are suitable for every person. Letting this special advice touch our hearts, we learn to become happy and to lead meaningful lives that have the power to greatly benefit others.

The Kadampa Meditation Center and World Peace Temple have arisen from the pure intention and vision of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Buddhist Union (NKT – IKBU), and are dedicated so that everyone may be happy and free from suffering.

The Kadampa Temple is treasured by Kadampa practitioners as a holy object that inspires us to attain outer and inner peace.

The Kadampa Meditation Center and Temple are located on 82 acres in Glen Spey, New York, in the beautiful Delaware River Valley, approximately a two hour drive from New York City, just minutes from the New Jersey and Pennsylvania borders.

Tharpa Publications, a major Buddhist publisher distributing Buddhist books and artwork throughout the US, is located onsite.

A Buddhist book and audio store, gift shop and World Peace Café are situated in the verandas of the Temple.

Everyone is welcome to visit and enjoy.

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