Change Your Mind,

Change Your World

Buddhism is the science of how to create authentic happiness

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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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Modern Buddhism and Meditation

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

Puja & Potluck

Friday, July 4
4:30 – 8:00pm
with Kadam Morten

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How to Create a Better World Half-day Retreat

Saturday, July 5
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

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The Perfect Path to Freedom

Saturday, July 12
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Henry Green

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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

Kadam Morten

Resident Teacher, Kadampa Meditation Center NYC and National Spiritual Director, the New Kadampa Tradition

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Classes offered throughout New York City

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