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.
International Kadampa Spring Festival 2025
Empowerment and Commentary to the Practice of Buddha Maitreya
May 23-28
with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
Silence is Golden
Saturday, May 31
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Alex Bonano
Bathing in Blessings
Saturday, June 7
10:00am – 4:00pm
with Kadam Morten
Learn the Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation
Saturday, June 14
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Natalia Darialova
Special Advice of the Wisdom Buddha
Saturday, June 21
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten
Dakini Yoga Retreat
Saturday, June 28
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Michelle Valladares
International Kadampa Summer Festival 2025
Green Tara Empowerment & Teachings
July 25-August 9
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong and Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
Labor Day Weekend Country Retreat
Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1
with Kadam Morten
Everybody welcome!
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
International Kadampa Fall Festival 2025
Dorje Shugden Empowerment & Teachings
October 3-9
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
The Empowerment of Long-Life Buddha Tara
Saturday – Sunday, November 8-9
with Kadam Morten
Everybody welcome!
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.