Change Your Mind,

Change Your World

Buddhism is the science of how to create authentic happiness

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Timeless Buddhist wisdom in the heart of NYC

Buddha’s most profound insight into the nature of the mind remains as revolutionary in our modern world as it was 2500 years ago: the mind is the source of all happiness and suffering. All of it.

At KMC NYC, this is what we learn - in a very practical way. So that through meditation, we can cultivate authentic happiness, and actualize our greatest potential, and help others do the same.

...and we do it all right here in New York City, thanks to the extraordinary teachings of our founder, Buddhist meditation master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Everyone is welcome at KMC NYC and other Kadampa Centers around the world! We do not discriminate based on race, gender, background, age, religion, politics, sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Modern Buddhism and Meditation

Join any of our 30+ drop-in classes offered each week (in-person and online). It's in these classes that Buddha's methods for cultivating deep inner peace and happiness are explored.

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Upcoming Courses, Retreats and Special Events

How to Change Your Karma

Saturday, July 11
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

Summer Party! (Chelsea Center)

Saturday July 11, 4:00 – 8:00pm

Learning to Love Wisely

Saturday, July 18
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Janna Bilski

Quiet New York City

Where can you go in New York City when you need to just sit and enjoy some quiet time or some personal meditation?

Our atrium is the perfect place to take a breather and is available any time we're open. Use it for reflection time, reading, or simply catching back up with yourself. Our downstairs meditation room is also available to you any time class is out.

Meet our Teachers

Kadam Morten

Kadam Morten

Resident Teacher, Kadampa Meditation Center NYC and Eastern National Spiritual Director, the New Kadampa Tradition

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Classes offered throughout New York City

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Take a virtual tour of our center in Chelsea