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Our mission is to establish a permanent home for modern Buddhism in New York City, a home that will offer refuge, wisdom, and community for generations to come. As we approach the end of 2025, we’re asking you to be a part of making that vision real.
Change Your Mind,
Change Your World
Buddhism is the science of how to create authentic happiness
Timeless Buddhist wisdom in the heart of NYC
Buddha’s most profound insight into the nature of the mind remains as revolutionary in our modern world as it was 2500 years ago: the mind is the source of all happiness and suffering. All of it.
At KMC NYC, this is what we learn - in a very practical way. So that through meditation, we can cultivate authentic happiness, and actualize our greatest potential, and help others do the same.
...and we do it all right here in New York City, thanks to the extraordinary teachings of our founder, Buddhist meditation master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Everyone is welcome at KMC NYC and other Kadampa Centers around the world! We do not discriminate based on race, gender, background, age, religion, politics, sexual orientation, or otherwise.
Meet our Sangha Community
Bliem: The Quest to Count 10 Million Mantras
Bliem and his journey to counting 10 million mantras!
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Sharon: Learning to Let Go of Anxiety
Sharon’s journey to learning how to overcome intense anxiety
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Joseph: A Life Centered Around Dharma
Joseph shares his journey from discovering Buddha’s teachings as a teenager to learning how to love meditation
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Marcela: I Love Kadampa Festivals!
Marcela’s discovery of the magical world of Kadampa festivals and retreats
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Jonathan: The Reminder to Keep Going Deeper
Jonathan’s “loving shake” from Buddha that led him to reprioritize
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Marcia: With Dharma Life Makes Sense
Marcia’s journey to discovering the real purpose of her life
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Naimah: Moment by Moment, Learning and Exploring
Naimah’s commitment to helping others realize their inner potential
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Michelle: Experiencing Everything with Wisdom
Michelle’s experience of the beauty of Buddha’s teachings on emptiness
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Tim: Transformation Through Meditation
The role of meditation in Dharma practice: Tim shares his perspective
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Manale: Living from the Inside Out
Manale’s journey to finding what she had always longed for
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Join any of our 30+ drop-in classes offered each week (in-person and online). It's in these classes that Buddha's methods for cultivating deep inner peace and happiness are explored.
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Upcoming Courses, Retreats and Special Events
Make Others Happy
Saturday, December 20
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Tim Cockey
Christmas Eve Compassion Prayers
Wednesday, December 24
6:00 – 7:00pm
Everyone welcome!
The Healing Power of Meditation
Saturday, December 27
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Natalia Darialova
Quiet New York City
Where can you go in New York City when you need to just sit and enjoy some quiet time or some personal meditation?
Our atrium is the perfect place to take a breather and is available any time we're open. Use it for reflection time, reading, or simply catching back up with yourself. Our downstairs meditation room is also available to you any time class is out.
Meet our Teachers
Kadam Morten
Resident Teacher, Kadampa Meditation Center NYC and National Spiritual Director, the New Kadampa Tradition
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