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 Power of Slowing Down

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

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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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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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Creating Your Best Life

Saturday, May 24
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q*A
with Edwin Tubb

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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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Labor Day 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.