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.

How to Live Fully in the Moment

Saturday, July 27
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Cesar Puello

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Harnessing the Power of Intention

Saturday, August 3
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Natalia Darialova

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International Kadampa Summer Festival 2024

Profound Teachings from Buddha’s Heart
July 26 – August 10
with Gen-la Dekyong and Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

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Developing a Beautiful Mind

Saturday, August 10
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Woo Jung Cho

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From Concentration Comes Peace

Saturday, August 17
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Doug Cuomo

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Learning to Live Lightly

Saturday, August 24
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Maria Rapetskaya

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Country Retreat 2024

Labor Day Weekend Country Retreat
August 30 – September 2
with Kadam Morten

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Meditation, Buddha Nature, and the Spiritual Path

Saturday, September 7
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

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Transforming Anger and Hurt into Spiritual Power

A Monday/Tuesday General Program Series
Starts September 9 & 10
with Kadam Morten

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The Wisdom Buddha

Saturday, September 14
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

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Learn the Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation

Saturday, September 21
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Tim Cockey

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US National Festival 2024

Fearless Heart
September 20-25
IKRC Grand Canyon

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International Kadampa Fall Festival 2024

The Gateway to Highest Yoga Tantra
October 25 – November 1
with Gen-la Dekyong

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From Buddha Nature to Actual Buddha

December 7 – 8
with Kadam Morten
Everybody welcome!

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Guest Teacher Kadam Lucy James

January 4-25
Special Guest Teacher
Kadam Lucy James

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Guest Teacher Gen Samten Kelsang

March 7 – 9
Special Guest Teacher
Gen Samten Kelsang

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Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo

March 29-30
Special Guest Teacher
Gen Kelsang Demo

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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.