The Resident Community
Buddhist Community at the Kadampa Meditation Center
Residing at Kadampa Meditation Center New York is the best way to learn how to apply Buddha’s teachings to our daily life.
Lay and ordained residents live together as a harmonious community in four houses on the grounds. Residents have a strong daily meditation practice, study the teachings of Buddha under the guidance of Resident Teacher Gen-la Dekyong within the framework of Teacher Training or Foundation Study Programs, engage in meaningful volunteer work in a variety of areas, and use the teachings to the best of our ability in service to others.
KMC-NY offers residence to suitable candidates who have successfully completed an interview and application process on a space-available basis. Applicants must have completed at least one working visit and enroll in one of the three Kadampa Study Programs.
All residents are responsible to cover the expense of rent, meals, study program and other fees and to maintain rules and conditions of residency meant to ensure harmony within the comunity.
If you are interested in living at Kadampa Meditation Center New York, please contact our Administrative Director for further details.
Benefits
Living at the center has many benefits. It provides wonderful opportunities to attend the full program of courses on a daily basis, engage in regular retreat, take part in the many auspicious projects based here, or volunteer to help with the day-to-day running of the center.
Residents enjoy all the benefits of living in a smoke-free, alcohol-free spiritual environment in good-quality accommodation with 80 acres of tranquil grounds in which to relax.
Work
Residents typically support themselves by working locally, working from the center, or by other independent means. For those who need to visit the city on a regular basis there is even a train link with New York from Port Jervis, which is just a 15 minute drive from the center.
Working visits
If you are considering becoming a resident, a good way to sample life at the center is to come on a working visit.
For more information call (845) 856 9000 (1.877.KADAMPA - toll free) or e-mail: info@kadampaus.org.