• Photo of the outside of the World Peace Temple as the sun is setting

    Visit KMC New York

    Enjoy the nature trails, go for a coffee in the World Peace Cafe, visit the Temple and it’s bookstore & giftshop.

    Plan my visit
  • A group of people meditating in the World Peace Temple

    Find Peace in the Catskills

    From day events, to weekend retreats, to several weeks, there are many ways to relax.

    Find the retreat for you
  • image of the World Peace Temple during the Fun Fair

    Summer Fun Fair

    Our annual celebration of everything fun! Live music, food, games, crafts, guided tours, trails. Sunday, July 5.

    Join the fun!
  • Kadam Morten Clausen teaching to a large audience at the Northeast Dharma Celebration

    Upcoming Special Event

    The Northeast Dharma Celebration with Kadam Morten, September 4 - 7 is not to be missed!

    Join the celebration
  • Woman gardening outside smiling

    Experience Life in a Buddhist Community

    Volunteering locally or staying at KMC New York is a great way to experience an amazing spiritual community

    See volunteer opportunities

Kadampa Meditation Center New York

Welcome to our US National Temple! We are a part of a worldwide network of Kadampa Buddhist centers in more than 40 countries. Founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, KMC New York and its community show by example how world peace is possible. Whether coming for an introduction to Buddhist meditation, our in-depth courses and retreats, or to simply stroll our 82 acres of natural woodland on a day trip, we offer an enjoyable experience to all who visit.

Woman sitting in meditation at Kadampa Center weekly class

Local to the Area?

Join us at the Temple for weekly classes or find a branch class  closer to home. Our monthly Friday night “Food for Thought” is a popular event. Our World Peace Cafe offers yummy drinks and home-baked goods. If you have time to share, come volunteer and make new friends!

Visitor smiling outdoors on the Kadampa Center grounds

Day Trips & Weekends

Come for a Saturday workshop or stay onsite for a weekend retreat. We’ve got several hiking trails that are beautiful any time of year, a variety of accommodations and delicious vegetarian/vegan meals. Meet the residents and locals at our cafe, and don’t forget to visit our bookstore/gift shop too!

Guest relaxing in the garden at Kadampa Meditation Center

Spend Awhile Here

We have various retreats all year, many suitable to beginners, so you can find the time and topic that works for you. Our annual winter retreat is a great way to immerse in the teachings, whether you stay for a week or for the whole six! With our volunteer visitors program you can put your compassion into action.

Woman reading Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life

Want to Learn More?

Meet our New Kadampa Lineage, our Founder Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and our Center teachers! You can download free e-Books from Tharpa Publications, our charitable publishing company. Visit our online library of Buddhist topics to learn more about meditation, karma and more!

Kadampa Meditation Center NYC branch in Brooklyn

Find a Center Near You!

To make the precious teachings of Buddha available equally to everyone in the world, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche envisioned a Kadampa center in every major city. If you are not from this area, you can use this link to find your nearest location.

Poster promoting Kadampa Buddhism worldwide, featuring an elderly monk with glasses, wearing orange robes, with flowers in the background. Text highlights Buddha's teachings as a method for solving human problems and mentions an international program of festivals and Dharma celebrations.

Download the 2026 Kadampa Buddhism Worldwide Brochure(PDF) for a complete listing of National Festivals and Dharma Celebrations taking place in Kadampa centers throughout the world this year.

Weekly Classes at the Temple