Year at a Glance

Date	Description
2012
25 − 2 March	Refuge Retreat RETREAT SCHEDULE: Sat 25 7:30pm - Introduction Sun 26 7:30am - Session 1 11:00am - PWP 2:00pm - WFJ Puja 4:30pm - Session 2 (main house) 7:30pm - Session 3 (main house) Mon 27 7:30am - Session 1 11:30am - Session 2 5:30pm - Kangso Tues 28 7:30am Session 1 11:30am Session 2 2:15pm WFJ Puja 4:30pm Session 3 7:30pm Session 4 Weds 29 7:30am Session 1 11:30am Session 2 2:15pm WFJ Puja 4:30pm Session 3 7:30pm Modern Buddhism Thurs 1 7:30am Session 1 11:30am Session 2 2:15pm WFJ Puja 4:30pm Session 3 7:30pm Session 4 Fri 2 7:30am Session 1 11:30am Session 2 2:15pm WFJ Puja 4:30pm Session 3 7:30pm Session 4 more details...
9 March	Peace of Mind Retreat Introductory Meditation Retreat Retreat Weekend Schedule: FRIDAY - The retreat begins with an intro talk on how to meditate at 8pm. SATURDAY - A guided meditation starts at 8:30am, talks and meditations are led throughout the day. SUNDAY - The weekend includes the Prayers for World Peace class and ends Sunday afternoon. more details...
16 March	Food for Thought 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. Seating is limited. more details...
17 March	Learn to Meditate Meditation enables us to reduce feelings of stress and unhappiness while increasing our natural sense of well-being. Learn how to meditate and how to use your experience of meditation to improve your daily life. more details...
5 April	Food for Thought 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. Seating is limited. more details...
7 April	Forgiveness Blame has become epidemic in our society, at work and at home. But by dwelling on past harm done to us and blaming others, we continue to harm ourselves. Buddha teaches us how to identify the real objects of blame. In this course we will learn methods for profound acceptance, forgiveness and compassion to solve these inner problems. Through this we can learn to forgive others, let go of the past, and move in the direction of health, loving relationships and a happy life. more details...
13 − 15 April	Fasting and Purification Retreat During our annual Spring weekend purification retreat, we open our hearts with joy and humility to receive the purifying blessings of 1000 armed Avalokiteshvara. Through fasting, singing melodious prayers, and making beautiful offerings, prostrations and requests, we are guided to draw close to the Buddha of Compassion. more details...
11 − 13 May	Peace of Mind Retreat Introductory Meditation Retreat Retreat Weekend Schedule: FRIDAY - The retreat begins with an intro talk at 8pm. SATURDAY - A guided meditation starts at 8:30am, talks and meditations are led throughout the day. SUNDAY - The weekend includes the Prayers for World Peace class and ends Sunday afternoon. more details...
15 − 17 June	Living Lightly - The Practice of Emptiness This weekend course will explore the ultimate nature of ourself and the people we relate to. Using seven special points of contemplation called “Chandrakirti’s seven-fold reasoning” we can destroy the three poisons of self-grasping, attachment and anger and become liberated from all the suffering they produce. By combining Geshe-la’s instructions in Ocean of Nectar and Modern Buddhism, this practical and in-depth course will help us to live lightly and joyfully in contemporary society. Course schedule: (subject to minor changes) Friday 6/15 8-9:15pm Introduction Sat 6/16 9-10:30am Teaching & meditation 11:30-1pm Teaching & meditation 4:30-6pm Teaching & meditation 7:30-9pm Discussion & Q&A Sun 6/17 8:30-10am Teaching & meditation 11-12:30pm Prayers for World Peace 1:30pm Informal Q&A - dining room more details...
23 June	Learn to Meditate Meditation enables us to reduce feelings of stress and unhappiness while increasing our natural sense of well-being. Learn how to meditate and how to use your experience of meditation to improve your daily life. more details...
30 June	Annual Summer Fair Let's celebrate summer fun together at this popular FREE community event. Enjoy the talent of local musicians and dance groups. Find bargains at our giant flea market. Take a Temple tour while the kids enjoy activities and crafts. Browse artist's booths, the bookstore and gift shop, and educational displays. Eat one (or more) of the best veggie burgers in New York, and delight in a delectable dessert from the World Peace Cafe. This is a perfect outing for the whole family! more details...
6 − 9 July	Summer Camp Take a break from daily life and enjoy this weekend away. Take part in guided meditations and Dharma activities for both adults and children but still have the time and space to immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of KMC New York’s Temple and grounds. more details...
17 August	Food for Thought 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. Seating is limited. more details...
18 August	Learn to Meditate Meditation enables us to reduce feelings of stress and unhappiness while increasing our natural sense of well-being. Learn how to meditate and how to use your experience of meditation to improve your daily life. more details...
31 August	Concentration Weekend Course This special weekend course will focus on how we can develop tranquil abiding in modern day society. Even a slight improvement in our ability to concentrate will greatly improve our meditation practice. On this foundation we can learn how to master progressively deeper, subtler, and more powerful levels of concentration. These will come to fruition as the experience of tranquil abiding - a state which will enable us to gain spontaneous realization of all the stages to the path to enlightenment. more details...
14 − 16 September	Peace of Mind Retreat Introductory Meditation Retreat Retreat Weekend Schedule: FRIDAY - The retreat begins with an intro talk on how to meditate at 8pm. SATURDAY - A guided meditation starts at 8:30am, talks and meditations are led throughout the day. SUNDAY - The weekend includes the Prayers for World Peace class and ends Sunday afternoon. more details...
28 − 30 September	Northeast Dharma Celebration Empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni and commentary to the Liberating Prayer  with Gen Jampa, US National Spiritual Director and Resident Teacher of KMC Texas. more details...
3 November	Confidence We all want to feel good about ourselves. In this course learn how to develop inner confidence and happiness by relating to our extraordinary potential rather than our limitations and viewing ourself in a positive way. more details...
9 − 11 November	Peace of Mind Retreat Introductory Meditation Retreat Retreat Weekend Schedule: FRIDAY - The retreat begins with an intro talk on how to meditate at 8pm. SATURDAY - A guided meditation starts at 8:30am, talks and meditations are led throughout the day. SUNDAY - The weekend includes the Prayers for World Peace class and ends Sunday afternoon. more details...
24 November	Amitayus Empowerment
13 December	Food for Thought 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. Seating is limited. more details...
15 December	A Day of Healing - Medicine Buddha practice SCHEDULE Saturday, December 15 9:00–10:30am “Healing Ourselves” 11:30–1:00pm “Healing Our Friends” 3:00–4:30pm “Healing the World” 7:30pm Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja more details...
26 − 31 December	Concentration Retreat This retreat is a follow-up to the teachings given by Gen Samten and Kadam Morten at the Concentration Weekend Course, August 31-September 3. more details...