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.

Silence is Golden

Saturday, March 14
10:00am – 2:00pm (includes Q&A)
with Alex Bonano

Puja and Pot Luck – Saturday March 21

We are exceedingly happy that our puja and potlucks are back! This is a wonderful opportunity to gather together for a short Wishfulfilling Jewel puja with tsog offering, with a…

The 35 Confession Buddhas Practice

Saturday, March 21
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Julia Strohm

Swift Wisdom, Swift Action

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

The Power of Meditation

Saturday, April 4
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Tracy OShaughnessy

The Life of a Bodhisattva

Saturday, April 11
10:00am-1:30pm + Q&A
with Gen Samten Kelsang

Bliss of Inner Stillness (Queens Branch) – Saturday April 12

In this half-day silent retreat, we’ll take a gentle pause from the hustle and bustle of daily life and learn to settle our mind like a still ocean. Our root…

Buddha’s Enlightenment Day Two-Day Fasting Retreat

April 17 & 18
7:00am start
(Mahayana Precepts)

US National Festival

April 24-29
Temple for World Peace, Glen Spey
New York

Learn the Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation

Saturday, May 16
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Sanna Tasala

The Art of Acceptance

Saturday, May 23
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Daniel Koren

Spring Festival 2026

May 22-27
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Center
Ulverston, UK

Summer Festival 2026

July 24-August 8
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Center
Ulverston, UK

The Annual Northeast Dharma Celebration

September 4 – 7, 2026
Temple for World Peace, Glen Spey
with Kadam Morten

Fall Festival 2026

October 9-15
Kadampa Meditation Center Spain
Malaga, Spain

Country Retreat 2026

Friday, November 6-Monday, November 9
Temple for World Peace, Glen Spey
with Kadam Morten

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.