This event occurs in the past. See below for our upcoming courses, retreats and special events.

Join Us During Our 25th Anniversary Celebration Week!

25 years ago, Kadampa Buddhism arrived in New York City. Come help us celebrate and thank Venerable Geshe-la for our Center!

Friday, October 25th / 6:45pm: Special Je Tsongkhapa Day OSG Puja

Tuesday, October 29th / 5:30pm: Special Melodious Drum Puja

Saturday November 2 – Sunday, November 3: Empowerment of Buddha Manjushri weekend

Sunday November 3 / 1:00pm: 25th Anniversary Party (concludes our empowerment weekend)

Learn more about the incredible journey we’ve taken since arriving in NYC in 1994.

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UPCOMING COURSES, RETREAT AND SPECIAL EVENTS

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The Perfect Path to Freedom

Saturday, July 12
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Henry Green

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How to Live Lightly

Saturday, July 19
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Natalia Darialova

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The Power of Meditation

Saturday, July 26
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Janna Bilski

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Overcoming Adversity

Saturday, August 2
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Bill Mabe

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International Kadampa Summer Festival 2025

Green Tara Empowerment & Teachings
July 25-August 9
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong and Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

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Discovering the Wonder of the Mind

Saturday, August 9
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Alex Bonano

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The Art of Letting Go

Saturday, August 16
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Edwin Tubb

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Learn the Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation

Saturday, August 23
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Sanna Tasala

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Labor Day Weekend Country Retreat

Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1
with Kadam Morten
Everybody welcome!

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Positive Empathy

Saturday, September 6
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Heather Chernack

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A Life Beyond Fear with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Thursday, September 11
7:00 – 8:30pm at the Town Hall
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

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International Kadampa Fall Festival 2025

Dorje Shugden Empowerment & Teachings
October 3-9
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

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The Empowerment of Long-Life Buddha Tara

Saturday – Sunday, November 8-9
with Kadam Morten
Everybody welcome!