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

Learn the Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation

If you are curious about the very basics of Buddhism – what is it? how might it apply to your life? – and you also wish to either learn about meditation in general or improve on your current meditation practice, join us for our monthly Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation course where we will lay it all out for you.

Session 1: Introduction to Buddhism 10:00 – 11:15 am
In Part I of the course you will learn the fundamentals of Buddhist view and how applying these insights in your daily life will increase your ability to navigate relationships skillfully, remain calm even in the face of turbulence, and to enjoy a deeper sense of well-being and happiness.

Session 2: Introduction to Meditation – a Workshop 12:15 – 1:30 pm
In Part II we will explain the basic nuts and bolts of meditation, from why we would want to meditate to the “technical” matters of how to do it. What do we focus on? How long do we meditate? What are some techniques to help us overcome distractions? We guarantee you will emerge from the Workshop a wiser and more skilled meditator!

The workshop includes guided meditations and plenty of time for questions.

Everyone is welcome.

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UPCOMING COURSES, RETREAT AND SPECIAL EVENTS

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Vajrayogini Half-day Retreat

Saturday, April 5
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

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Special Sunday Series with Kadam Matthew

Eight Sundays Over March, April and May
3:30 – 5:00pm
with Kadam Matthew

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Buddha’s Enlightenment Day Two-Day Fasting Retreat

April 11 & 12
7:00am start
(Mahayana Precepts)

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The Power of Slowing Down

Saturday, April 19
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Tim Cockey

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The Annual Northeast Dharma Celebration

April 25-27
Temple for World Peace, Glen Spey
with Kadam Morten

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How Not to Take Things Personally

Special Event & 5-Week Series
Mondays at 7:00pm and Tuesdays at 11:15am
April 28 – June 3
with Kadam Morten & Kadam Matthew

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Healing the World Within Retreat

Saturday, May 3
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with France Roy

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International Kadampa Spring Festival 2025

Empowerment and Commentary to the Practice of Buddha Maitreya
May 23-28
with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

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Silence is Golden

Saturday, May 31
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Alex Bonano

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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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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!