Tuesday

Evening

Meditation

at KMC New York

Contentment, Craving, and Inner Peace

Why can’t we just be happy? Our mind would naturally be peaceful if we didn’t always wish for life to be different than it is. Our craving for new positions, possessions, people, and experiences make us feel dissatisfied with where we are at. The solution isn’t to simply push away these things we desire or to obsessively follow them.

Instead, we can cultivate peace and contentment through the practice of meditation. Through developing this peace, we will be satisfied with our life regardless if we can or can’t have the newst, best thing. We will organically live in a healthier, more wholesome way which help us and help those around us.

Over this eight week course, we will look at various ways to understand where craving comes from, how to let go of it, how to increase our contentment, and how meditation can allow us to transform our life.

Feel free to drop in to any class, or join the series as a whole. Everyone welcome!

Schedule

March 5 – How to Get Out of Your Head
March 12- Contentment vs Craving
March 19- Dealing with Dissatisfaction
March 26- Living in the Moment
April 2- Overcoming Perfectionism
April 9- Embracing Change
April 16- Creating Healthier Relationships
April 23- Habits for a Peaceful Mind

woman meditating in garden

 Fees

Tuesday Class 7-8pm  $7
dinner: Taco Tuesday 6-6:45 pm  $7
pre-booked for both: $12

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Share a Meal

We invite you to share a meal with us and meet our Kadampa Buddhist community! For only $7$ (or $5 pre-booked), you can enjoy a delicious meal with our residential community (including ordained Buddhist monks and nuns) and other class attendees and enjoy meaningful conversations with like-minded people.

All of our meals are vegetarian with vegan and wheat-free options. We use fresh and local products as much as possible. These meals include a main dish, side dish and green salad and are serve-yourself. Our meals are lovingly cooked by volunteers.

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Kadam Kyle Davis

Kadam Kyle Davis

Kadam Kyle is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Brooklyn, as well as the Second Resident Teacher at KMC New York.

Kadam Kyle has engaged in in-depth study at both the Temple in New York and on the Special Teacher Training Program at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre. His joyful and sincere example in daily life, and his clear and practical approach in teachings, have inspired many people in their spiritual life.

Frequently Asked Questions

I’ve never been to a meditation class/workshop before.

I've never been to a meditation class before what should I expect?
Our meditation classes are very accessible. You do not need to bring any mats or wear any special clothing. We provide both cushions and chairs, and there is no physical exercise, yoga, or stretching involved.
How should I dress?
Feel free to come however you are comfortable. We ask people to remove shoes and hats when you enter the meditation room.
Do I need to bring anything?
Nothing in particular, but some people like to take notes so you may wish to bring a notepad and pen.
If I’m a complete beginner, should I attend this class?
Yes, our meditation workshops are perfect for everyone. This course, in particular is a great way to begin a meditation practice – no previous experience is necessary.
Do I need to be Buddhist to attend?
No, our meditation workshops are presented in a way that is accessible to everyone, and no religious obligation is required.
What are some benefits of attending meditation classes?
Through sincerely training in meditation on the teachings given in these classes you will attain spiritual realizations, which lead you to permanent liberation from all the sufferings of this life and countless future lives. There is no greater meaning than this. Even temporarily, whenever you experience problems, unpleasant feelings, depression or unhappiness you can solve these problems immediately by transforming your mind into peace through your meditation practice. The benefits of meditation are immeasurable.

Contact Us

Email

info@kadampanewyork.org

Phone

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

Location

47 Sweeney Rd
Glen Spey, NY 12737