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.

Focus & Flow

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

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Learn the Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation

Saturday, January 18
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Michelle Valadares

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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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Love, Attachment and Desire According to Buddhism

Saturday, February 15
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Edwin Tubb

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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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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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International Kadampa Fall Festival 2025

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

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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.