This event occurs in the past. See below for our upcoming courses, retreats and special events.
The Joy of Pure Freedom
When it comes to finding happiness, we are all in the habit of seeking it from things outside of ourselves, such as relationships, power, possessions, etc. But these things never provide lasting happiness and often enough, they even give rise to disappointment, conflict and unhappiness. Yet we keep trying to find happiness in this ordinary way which keeps us trapped in a cycle of suffering, always seeking but never finding what we long for.
According to Buddha we’re stuck in this never ending cycle due to a misunderstanding of where happiness comes from. We all have within our minds the potential to experience limitless joy and freedom from unhappiness, and we can begin cultivating this now. What we need to do is learn how to tap into our reservoir of inner peace, which gives us a taste of our true potential. From there, we can easily deepen our understanding of where real freedom lies and then continue to experience it more and more until a sense of boundless possibility pervades us all of the time.
Join us for this half day retreat with Adrienne Weiss where she will guide us in how we can begin cultivating the experience of the pure, unadulterated joy and freedom that lies within.
UPCOMING COURSES, RETREAT AND SPECIAL EVENTS
International Kadampa Spring Festival 2024
Accomplishing the Great Wisdom Protection
May 24-29
with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
A Special OSG Puja Celebrating Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Tuesday, June 4
6:45 – 9:00pm
Everybody welcome!
International Kadampa Summer Festival 2024
Profound Teachings from Buddha’s Heart
July 26 – August 10
with Gen-la Dekyong and Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
KMC NYC Annual Country Retreat, with Kadam Morten
Friday, August 30 – Monday, September 2
Temple for World Peace, Glen Spey
with Kadam Morten