SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Courses and Retreats
We offer Buddhist meditation courses and retreats for all levels of interest. From gentle weekend retreats to in-depth courses on various topics, these events are designed to help you develop a meaningful meditation practice and deeper understanding of Buddhist teachings. Explore our complete calendar and find the perfect course for you.
Everyone welcome!
DROP-INS & DAY VISITS | WEEKEND RETREATS & GETAWAYS | SPECIAL EVENTS & IN-DEPTH RETREATS | WINTER RETREAT 2027
Drop-ins and Day Visits
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![Plate with grilled asparagus, tofu topped with herbs and black pepper, side of creamy mashed potatoes, and a second plate in the background with dessert topped with cream.]()
Food for Thought
Meditation and Meal
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![Man Listening is a Temple filled with People]()
Meditation Workshops
Saturdays · 10am-1pm
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![World Peace Temple with Fun Fair lettering and families around]()
Summer Fun Fair
Sunday, July 5 · 11am - 5pm
Retreats and Getaways
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![Rebecca Rehorn Guiding Meditation in the World Peace Temple]()
Catskills Getaway Weekend
Light and Relaxing Weekend
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![Man Meditating in World Peace Temple]()
Weekend Meditation Retreats
Guided meditations led by senior teachers
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![People Meditating in the World Peace Temple in a Group]()
Beginner Silent Retreat
July 10 - 14
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![Milanda guiding meditation to a group of families in the World Peace Temple]()
Family Fun Weekend
August 21 - 23
Special Events & In-Depth Retreats
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![People Meditating in the World Peace Temple in a Group]()
The Psychology of Realizing Emptiness
Meditative Course with Gen Samten
June 19 - 24 -
![Kadam Morten Clausen teaching in the Tempe to a large audience]()
Northeast Dharma Celebration
Buddha Shakyamuni Empowerment with Kadam Morten Clausen
September 4 - 7 -
![Buddha Shakyamuni]()
Inner Protection of Refuge
Refuge Preliminary Retreat with Gen Samten
September 18 - 23 -
![Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in front of the World Peace Temple]()
Healing the World
Anniversary Course with Gen Samten & Kadam Kyle
October 23 - 26 -
![Kadam Morten teaching to a large audience in the World Peace Temple]()
NYC Country Retreat
Annual Weekend Retreat with Kadam Morten Clausen
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![Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka]()
Creating a Living Relationship with Your Spiritual Guide
Guru Yoga Preliminary Retreat with Gen Samten
December 4 - 9
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![Gen Samten granting an empowerment in the World Peace Temple]()
Manjushri Empowerment
and Teachings on the Seven Wisdoms with Gen Samten
December 26 - 29
Year at a Glance
Live Nearby?
KMC New York offers weekly classes at the World Peace Temple as well as branch locations around the Tri-state area.