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.

Christmas Eve Compassion Prayers

Wednesday, December 24
6:00 – 7:00pm
Everyone welcome!

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The Healing Power of Meditation

Saturday, December 27
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Natalia Darialova

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New Year’s Eve Meditation & Celebration

Wednesday, December 31
9:00pm – midnight
with Kadam Morten

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January City Retreats 2026

Offered Throughout January
January 1-29
with Kadam Morten

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Inner Protection for Difficult Times

Saturday, January 3
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

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Everything is Mind

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

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How Tantric Meditation Works

Saturday, January 17
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

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Special Event & 5-Week Series: True Happiness is Within Your Reach

Starts Monday January 5
7:00 – 8:30pm
with Kadam Morten

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Chakras, Channels and the Mind of Great Bliss

Saturday, January 24
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

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Learn the Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation

Saturday, January 31
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Edwin Tubb

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Transforming Depression

Saturday, February 7
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Natalia Darialova

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Love That Lasts

Saturday, February 14
10:30am – 1:30pm
with Heather Chernack

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Everything is Boundless

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

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Freedom From Insecurity

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

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Silence is Golden

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

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The 35 Confession Buddhas Practice

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

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Swift Wisdom, Swift Action

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

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The Life of a Bodhisattva

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

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US National Festival

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

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Spring Festival 2026

May 22-27
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Center
Ulverston, UK

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Summer Festival 2026

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

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Fall Festival 2026

October 9-15
Kadampa Meditation Center Spain
Malaga, Spain

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Country Retreat 2026

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

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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.