This event occurs in the past. See below for our upcoming courses, retreats and special events.

Join KMC NYC at the Sound Mind Music Festival

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Kadampa Meditation Center NYC will be partnering with Sound Mind Live for the Sound Mind Music Festival.

Sound Mind describes this event as the ultimate street party with:

  • Full sets from Iron & Wine, Langhorne Slim, Hiss Golden Messenger and more!
  • DJ set dance party in partnership with House of Yes
  • Mental health panels in partnership with 20+ mental health organizations
  • Holistic wellness programming including yoga, sound baths, meditations, breathwork, and more!

Join Us at the Festival

At 1:00 pm, Kadam Morten will give a 5-minute talk at the main stage
At 3:00 pm, Kadam Morten will lead a meditation in the Onyx Room side stage (8 Wykoff)
Reserve your free tickets now at soundmindlive.org
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UPCOMING COURSES, RETREAT AND SPECIAL EVENTS

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Learn the Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation

Saturday, August 23
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Sanna Tasala

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Labor Day Weekend Country Retreat

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

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Positive Empathy

Saturday, September 6
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Heather Chernack

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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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How to Understand the Mind

Saturday, September 20
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

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Meditation on the Nature of the Mind

Saturday, September 27
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

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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!