This event occurs in the past. See below for our upcoming courses, retreats and special events.

Why We Need A Spiritual Guide

In general we acknowledge the need for a teacher in order to learn a new skill, or a therapist to help us with our issues. But many people hesitate when it comes to recognizing the need for a spiritual guide.

How important is it in our study and practice of Buddha’s teachings that we identify and follow the guidance of a spiritual guide? Understanding its importance, how do we recognize who is a valid spiritual guide for us? How can we develop that relationship and how can we ensure that it is authentic, healthy and truly nurturing of our extraordinary inner potential.

The spiritual path is one that will definitely take us into some unfamiliar terrain within our own mind.  This terrain is fascinating, sometimes challenging, and ultimately transcendent, eventually culminating in full enlightenment for the benefit of all. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have someone who has already taken this journey give us guidance along the way?

In this half-day course Kadam Morten will delve into the purpose and qualifications of a spiritual guide, and will guide meditations on how to rely with wisdom and maturity on a qualified spiritual guide. Sharing stories from practitioners of the past, as well as reflections on his own spiritual guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Kadam Morten will help us to appreciate and deepen our experience of this most meaningful relationship.

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UPCOMING COURSES, RETREAT AND SPECIAL EVENTS

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Refuge Retreat

Saturday, March 30
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Julia Strohm

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Discovering Deep Solutions

Saturday, April 6
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Matthew

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Buddha’s Enlightenment Two-Day Fasting Retreat

April 12 & 13
7:00am start
(Mahayana Precepts)

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The Magical Power of Blessings

Saturday, April 20
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Natalia Darialova

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The Annual Northeast Dharma Celebration

April 26-28
Temple for World Peace, Glen Spey
with Kadam Morten

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Heart Jewel Retreat

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

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How Best to Die

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

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How Not to Stress

Saturday, May 18
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kelly Goedert

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Living lightly and Joyfully

Saturday, May 25
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Woo Jung Cho

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International Kadampa Spring Festival 2024

Accomplishing the Great Wisdom Protection
May 24-29
with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

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A Special OSG Puja Celebrating Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Tuesday, June 4
6:45 – 9:00pm
Everybody welcome!

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International Kadampa Summer Festival 2024

Profound Teachings from Buddha’s Heart
July 26 – August 10
with Gen-la Dekyong and Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

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KMC NYC Annual Country Retreat, with Kadam Morten

Friday, August 30 – Monday, September 2
Temple for World Peace, Glen Spey
with Kadam Morten

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US National Festival 2024

Fearless Heart
September 20-25
IKRC Grand Canyon

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International Kadampa Fall Festival 2024

The Gateway to Highest Yoga Tantra
October 25 – November 1
with Gen-la Dekyong

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Empowerment Weekend

December 7 – 8
with Kadam Morten
Everybody welcome!