Courses, Retreats, and Special Events

Most weekends in the year, we hold courses and retreats, usually on Saturday mornings but sometimes extending throughout the entire weekend.

For those interested in extended retreat opportunities as well as retreats outside of New York City, be sure to check out our World Peace Temple in Glen Spey.

To see all upcoming events, visit this week's classes.

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!

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Past Courses and Retreats

At KMC NYC, we offer a range of half-day, day-long, and week-long retreats on various Buddhist topics throughout the year. Check out our past courses and retreats to see some of our recent offerings.