SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Courses and Retreats

We offer Buddhist meditation courses and retreats for all levels of interest. From gentle weekend retreats to in-depth courses on various topics, these events are designed to help you develop a meaningful meditation practice and deeper understanding of Buddhist teachings. Explore our complete calendar and find the perfect course for you.

Everyone welcome!


Perfect for Locals and Beginners

Food For Thought


Meditation and Meal

Meditation Workshops


Saturdays · 10am-1pm

Catskills Getaway


Gentle Weekend Away

Meditation Retreats


Guided Weekends


Special Events

Offering of Our Faith

June 3 & 4
Annual Retreat

woman meditating in a group

Finding Peace in a Fast-Paced World

July 10 - 14
Beginner Silent Retreat

Healing the World Course

October 23 - 28
w/Gen Samten
& Kadam Kyle Davis

fun fair with Temple in the background

16th Annual Fun Fair

Sunday, July 5th
FREE ADMISSION

Family Getaway Weekend

August 21 - 23
MEDITATION & FUN

Northeast Dharma Celebration

September 4 - 7
w/Kadam Morten

In-Depth Retreats and Courses

The Psychology of Realizing Emptiness


In-Depth Course w/Gen Samten

June 19 - 24

Inner Protection of Refuge

Refuge Preliminary Retreat w/Gen Samten

September 18 - 23

Gen Samten granting an empowerment in the temple

December Empowerment


Manjushri Empowerment
with Gen Samten

December 26 - 29

Winter Retreats 2027


The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra · Six Weeks

January 8 - March 18

What’s Coming Up

Live Nearby?

KMC New York offers weekly classes at the World Peace Temple as well as branch locations around the Tri-state area.