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

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Silence is Golden

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

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Bathing in Blessings

Saturday, June 7
10:00am – 4:00pm
with Kadam Morten

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Learn the Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation

Saturday, June 14
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Natalia Darialova

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Special Advice of the Wisdom Buddha

Saturday, June 21
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

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Dakini Yoga Retreat

Saturday, June 28
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Michelle Valladares

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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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Labor Day Weekend Country Retreat

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

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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.