Group & School Visits

Our tours and meditations are suitable for people of all ages, backgrounds, and capacities.

Standard Visit Includes:

  • Group tours focusing on the imagery and symbolism contained within the Temple, a brief history of Buddha’s life and an explanation of how the Temple and its grounds are used by people seeking peace and spiritual inspiration

  • Practical explanation of how to meditate and the benefits of meditation

  • 15-minute beginner-friendly guided meditation that will give your group a chance to experience meditation that they can then take into their daily life if they wish

  • A teaching and group discussion on how meditation and Buddhism relate to modern day life
    Time to enjoy the World Peace Café, gift shop and bookstore and 82 acres of nature trails and peaceful gardens

  • The time in the Temple is about 1.5 hours. If you have any specific requests for the teaching and group discussion, please let us know.

Pricing:

SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY VISITS
$5 per person – Students ages 5-18 (including chaperones) or $250 for groups of 50 students or more
$10 per person – Students ages 19+ or $500 for groups of 50 students or more
Optional: vegetarian lunch with our community | $10/per person
Students are also welcome to bring packed lunches.

GROUP VISITS
$10 per person or $500 for groups of 50+ people
Optional: vegetarian lunch with our community | $10/per person

Lunch must be booked in advance. All of our meals are vegetarian, with vegan and wheat free options available. Meals may include dairy, eggs and gluten and are prepared in a kitchen where tree nuts are used.

We Can Come to You!

We can also come to your organization to teach meditation and give a teaching on meditation and Buddhist thought in daily life. The same pricing applies as above.

How to Book:

Group visits must be booked in advance. For questions or scheduling, please email outreach@kadampanewyork.org or call (845) 856-9000. We’ll provide you an invoice with the cost of the visit and terms and conditions. A 25% deposit is required to confirm the visit. If you are interested in an overnight visit and an expanded program, please email us.