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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Make Others Happy

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

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Prayers of Compassion For World Peace

Tuesday, December 24
5:30 – 6:30pm
Everybody welcome!

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Awakening the Heart

Saturday, December 28
10:00 – 11:30am
with Natalia Darialova

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New Year’s Eve 2025

Tuesday, December 31
9:00pm – Midnight
with Kadam Morten

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Guest Teacher Kadam Lucy James

January 4-25
Special Guest Teacher
Kadam Lucy James

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3-Week Refuge Retreat with Guest Teacher, Kadam Lucy

Jan 4-23
Multiple Sessions Each Day
with Kadam Lucy

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The Spiritual Foundation of Freedom & Joy

Saturday, January 4
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Lucy

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The Karma Code

A Four-Week Sunday Series
Starts January 5
with Kadam Lucy and Julia Strohm

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Transforming Difficult Times into Inner Strength

Monday Special Event & 5-Week Series
(Repeated on Tuesdays at 11:15am)
January 6 – February 10
with Kadam Lucy, Kadam Morten & Kadam Matthew

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Focus & Flow

Saturday, January 11
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Lucy

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How to Actually Make a Difference

Saturday, January 25
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Lucy & Kadam Kyle

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Blissful Path Retreat

Saturday, February 8
10:00am-1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

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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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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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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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International Kadampa Fall Festival 2025

Dorje Shugden Empowerment & Teachings
October 3-9
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong