Kadampa Meditation Center
New York
Welcome to Kadampa Meditation Center New York in Glen Spey
You can drop in for a relaxing meditation class, stroll the 82 acres of natural woodlands, enjoy a Saturday workshop, or give yourself a whole weekend to find inner peace at the World Peace Temple. Located at 47 Sweeney Road in Glen Spey, NY, just two hours outside of New York City in the Sullivan Catskills, our year-round program of courses and retreats cater to people at all levels, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners.
As the US National Temple, we are 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 a day trip, an introduction to Buddhist meditation, or in-depth courses and retreats, KMC New York offers an enjoyable experience to all who visit.
Visiting the Temple
WORLD PEACE CAFÉ
Friday-Monday: 10am-4pm
TEMPLE VISITING HOURS & TOURS
Friday, Saturday, & Monday: 1:30-4pm
Sunday: 12:30-4pm
GIFT SHOP & BOOKSTORE
Friday, Saturday, & Monday: 1:30-4pm
Sunday: 12:30-4pm
GROUNDS & WALKING TRAILS
Everyday 9am to dusk
Healing Ourselves and Others
December 1-3 with Neil Toyota
Dorje Shugden Empowerment and Retreat
December 26-31 with Gen Samten Kelsang
Beginner Silent Retreat
January 5-10 with Gen Kelsang Rigpa
Temple Meditation Classes
Sunday Prayers for World Peace
Sundays · 11am-12:30pm
Prayers for World Peace is a by-donation meditation class that gives us the opportunity to develop a warm and loving heart. Classes include two guided meditations a talk and inspiring prayers for world peace.
Class fee: Free
Monday Lamrim Class
Mondays · 12-1pm
In this class, we will go one-by-one through the Lamrim, drawing out how we can personally use these meditations and create our own meditation practice. There will be a special emphasis on the art of meditation and how to really make our meditations effective.
Class fee: $7 or free for members
Tuesday Evening Class
Tuesdays · 7-8:30pm
Weekly meditation class with Second Resident Teacher, Kadam Kyle Davis. This class is perfect for everyone and includes two guided meditations and a teaching based on Buddha’s ancient wisdom.
Class fee: $10 or free for members
Wednesday Evening Class
Wednesdays · 7-8:30pm
Weekly meditation class with Resident Teacher, Gen Samten Kelsang. This class is perfect for everyone and includes two guided meditations and a teaching based on Buddha’s ancient wisdom.
Class fee: $10 or free for members
Become a member
Commit to your own spiritual growth by becoming a member of KMC New York. If you regularly attend classes and events and want the most economical option, or if you want to take your meditation practice to another level, sign up for a membership plan!
Branch Meditation Classes
Monday Sparta Class
Mondays · 7-8:30pm with Sarah Schaffer
Venue: Sparta Train Creative, 30 Station Road, Sparta Township NJ
Class fee: $10 or free for members
Tuesday Scranton Class
Tuesdays · 7:15-8:30pm with Zoe Greenbaum
Venue: Heart Space Yoga 4 Meadow Ave, Scranton, PA
Class fee: $10 or free for members
Tuesday Saratoga Springs Class
Tuesdays · 7-8:30pm with Charlie Stuart
Venue: Senior Center – 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs, NY
Class fee: $10 or free for members
Tuesday Warwick Class
Tuesdays · 7-8:30pm with Rebecca Rehorn
Venue: Vastu Health Center – 38 Ronald Reagan Boulevard – Warwick, NY
Class fee: $10 or free for members
Beacon Class 1x month
Thursdays · 7-8:30pm with Christian
Venue: Howland Cultural Center – 477 Main St. Beacon, NY
Class fee: $10 or free for members
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About Buddhism
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Public Talks
Public TalksThe Path to Contentment and Peace with Gen Samten Kelsang Friday, November 24th, 2023 · 7-8:30pm Spend Black Friday away from the mall at Kadampa Meditation Center New York and discover a transformative journey towards contentment and inner peace...
What is Karma?
Karma means actions: the actions of our body, speech and mind. This subject is very meaningful. Throughout our life we have to experience various kinds of suffering and problems without choice. This is because we do not understand what actions we need to abandon and what actions we need to practice. If we had this knowledge and put it into practice there would be no basis for experiencing suffering and problems.
About Buddha
Buddha Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, showed the manner of accomplishing the ultimate goal of living beings, the attainment of enlightenment, at Bodh Gaya in India in 589 BC.
About Dharma
Dharma means “protection.” By practicing Buddha’s teachings we protect ourself from suffering and problems. All the problems we experience during daily life originate in ignorance, and the method for eliminating ignorance is to practice Dharma.
How to Meditate
Meditation is an ancient technology that has been used for thousands of years by people wishing to deepen their spiritual understanding and grow on the spiritual path.
The Four Noble Truths
What are the Four Noble Truths? These are first teachings Buddha gave after he attained enlightenment which explain the entire path to enlightenment.
Buddhist Beliefs
Buddha taught how to examine our mind and see which states produce misery and confusion and which states produce health and happiness. He taught how to overcome the compulsively non-virtuous minds that confine us to states of discontent and misery, and how to cultivate the virtuous minds that liberate us from pain and lead us to the bliss of full enlightenment.
About Tantra
Different people have different capacities for spiritual understanding and practice. For this reason, out of his compassion, Buddha Shakyamuni gave teachings at many levels, just as a skillful doctor administers a variety of remedies to treat different types of sick people.
Contact Us
Phone
(845) 856-9000
9am-5pm Monday - Friday
Location
47 Sweeney Rd
Glen Spey, NY 12737