The Kadampa World Peace Temple - Glen Spey, NY
Buddhist Meditation Temple in New York
The American Kadampa World Peace Temple at KMC-NY arose from the pure intention and vision of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Spiritual Director, and is dedicated to the happiness and freedom from suffering of every living being.
It is the second traditional Kadampa Temple built as part of the International Temples Project.
The Temple was designed and built under Geshe Kelsang’s guidance to represent the celestial palace of Buddha Heruka, the Buddha of Compassion. It was constructed largely by volunteer practitioners – artists, craftsmen and builders from around the world.
View the archive of photo-newsletters chronicling the construction work.
Deep spiritual meaning
The symbolic architecture of the Temple and its original art endow it with a tranquil beauty that soothes our minds and has deep spiritual meaning. The Temple is treasured by Kadampa practitioners as a holy object that inspires us to attain inner and outer peace.
“Just looking at the Temple with a happy mind brings inner peace.” Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Visiting the Temple
The Temple is open for tours 7 days a week 2:00-5:00pm and at other hours by appointment. Everyone is welcome.
For more information call (845) 856 9000 (1.877.KADAMPA - toll free) or e-mail: info@kadampaus.org.