KMC New York Membership

Three Types of Membership

$30 Per Month
3 month minimum

Benefits include
Free entry to all General Program (GP) classes offered by KMC NY and its branches

50% off Half-Day Courses & Day Courses

$60 Per Month
3 month minimum

Benefits include

  • Free entry to all General Program (GP) classes offered by KMC NY and its branches
  • 50% off most KMC New York events
  • Optional entry to Foundation Program* *Must enroll into FP by contacting education@kadampanewyork.org

$80 Per Month
3 month minimum

Benefits include

PLEASE READ BEFORE BECOMING A MEMBER

Terms & Conditions: These memberships are intended for regional students only. This includes people who live in upstate New York, Vermont and in the areas in PA and NJ local to KMC New York. If you aren’t sure if you qualify for membership with us, please contact us at membership@kadampanewyork.org. If you do not live in our area, we will cancel and refund your membership. 

Trial Basic Membership: If you would like to sign up for a one-month trial basic membership to try out a basic membership, please sign up for a basic membership. If you do not wish to continue after one month, please email membership@kadampanewyork.org to cancel the trial membership. Renewal is assumed unless we hear from you. 

Standard and Plus Memberships: Due to the nature of these memberships, we require a three-month minimum commitment (renewal is assumed unless we hear from you). If you register for a Plus Membership to attend the Oral Instructions of Mahamudra Retreat, you are required to keep a minimum six-month membership commitment. You can cancel by emailing membership@kadampanewyork.org. 

Cancellations will be effective on the next renewal after the date of your email. In the event that your membership wasn’t canceled by us in a timely manner, you will be refunded any months charged in error. However, once you cancel your membership, you will need to wait three months before you can reinstate your membership. For more information contact membership@kadampanewyork.org 

Some livestream classes and Saturday workshops are available only to members of KMC New York. These classes are available online:

Please note that our membership program is generally only available for people in our region. If you attend or live close to another Kadampa Center, please inquire about their membership program.  Basic memberships are only available to those who live in upstate NY, Vermont and in the areas in PA and NJ local to KMC New York. 

Per New Kadampa Tradition livestream guidelines, our weekly livestreamed classes are only available to members (at any membership level) who live in upstate NY, Vermont and in the areas in PA and NJ local to KMC New York.

Q) How do I sign up for a membership?

A) You can sign up online by using the sign-up buttons above. You can also call us at (845) 856-9000, or when visiting KMC NY, ask our Receptionist to help you sign up.

Q) When does my membership begin?

A) You can use your membership to attend classes and sign up for upcoming events as soon as you register.

Q) How do I pay my monthly membership fees?

A) Once you sign-up, your membership will automatically renew each month using the credit card you registered with. Cash and checks are not accepted. For more information, email membership@kadampanewyork.org

Q) Can I share my membership?

A) No. Membership benefits apply to one adult member only and are not transferable.

Q) Can I use my membership to attend other Kadampa Centers?

A) No. KMC NY is part of a global organization and we have many Kadampa Centers worldwide. Each of our Centers are independently registered organizations, so your KMC NY membership only covers classes and events directly affiliated with and organized by KMC NY.

Q) How do I cancel my membership?

A) For Basic memberships, we offer a one-month trial (renewal is assumed unless we hear from you). For Standard and Plus memberships, we request a three-month minimum commitment (renewal is assumed unless we hear from you). Membership can be cancelled by emailing membership@kadampanewyork.org. If you cancel your membership, you will need to wait three months before you can renew your membership.

Q) Is my membership to KMC NY tax-deductible?

A) No, membership at KMC NY is not tax-deductible. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation visit https://www.kadampanewyork.org/donation/ or email treasurer@kadampanewyork.org

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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!

Support Temples Worldwide

KMC New York is a 501(c)3 non-profit religious organization. Our Center is completely volunteer-run and all activities are dedicated to the development of world peace. All funds raised through our classes and events go into the International Temples Project Fund (ITP), an international charity that supports the development of Temples and Centers, like KMC New York, around the world.

Sign-Up!

Becoming a Member is quick and easy. Just sign up online, over the phone or at the Center. Decide which membership is right for you, then use the “Become a member” buttons above, or call (845) 856-9000.

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Contact Us

Phone

(845) 856-9000
9am-5pm Monday - Friday

Location

47 Sweeney Rd
Glen Spey, NY 12737