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Affordable Thanksgiving Getaway in Upstate NY 2024


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 12/01/2024
Enjoy a relaxing and meaningful Thanksgiving Day in the company of the kind community at Kadampa Meditation Center World Peace New York. Start with a talk and guided meditation on finding peace within. Enjoy a tasty, home-style, vegetarian Thanksgiving meal with the Buddhist Community. Over the course of the weekend there is be a variety of events. Accommodations available. Families and kids welcome!

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Affordable Thanksgiving weekend Getaway in Upstate New York Sullivan Catskills 2023.
Start with a relaxing and meaningful Thanksgiving Day in the company of a kind community at the Kadampa World Peace Temple at Kadampa Meditation Center New York. Enjoy a guided meditation on gratitude and prayers for peace and happiness in the world. Then dine with the community at a tasty, home-style, vegetarian Thanksgiving meal.
Meal is $20 per person, reghistration is needed.  Thanksgiving Meditation is free and open to the public.
*Thanksgiving Feast - November 23, 2024

Interested in an easy and affordable Weekend Getaway in Upstate Ny Sullivan Catskills?
Over the course of the 2023 Thanksgiving weekend, we offer a variety of classes and events that provide a structured yet relaxed stay. Free temple tours and nature trails Friday.  On Saturday, spend the morning at our Half-Day Meditation Workshops. The course is followed by a vegetarian lunch with the community and a quiet afternoon to enjoy the World Peace Café and bookstore. In the evening we will have our regular chanted prayers which you are welcome to attend free of charge. On Sunday morning join our Beginner friendly Meditation Class - Prayers for World Peace. Nature Trails, Temple Tours, Buddhist bookstore & gift shop and World Peace Cafe Coffee-shop are open!

Schedule

Thanksgiving Day,Thursday, November 28, 2024
1-2pm: Thanksgiving Talk with Buddhist Monk Gen Samten  (FREE)
2:30pm: Thanksgiving Feast ($20 per person, pre-registration required)

Friday, November 29, 2024
7-8:30pm: Free Public Talk with Gen Samten: Live with Love, Speak with Kindness  (FREE)

Saturday, November 25th
10am-1:00PM:  Digital Dextox Workshop ($20)


Sunday, December 1, 2024
11am-12:30pm: Sunday Meditations for a Happy Life, Free Public Class with Prayers for World Peace

Accommodations available, contact registration for rates or please see accommodations and food and dining pages for more information.
Location: Kadampa Meditation Center New York, 47 Sweeney Road, Glen Spey, NY 12737
For more information Kadampanewyork.org call (845) 856-9000

Featured in Forbes’ article: “Escape New York City for a Peaceful Meditation Retreat in the Catskills”, and ranked #1 of their 10 Dreamy Meditation Retreats by GoodHousekeeping.com , the Kadampa World Peace Temple New York’s mission is to offer meditation courses and retreats to help everyone face the busyness of their life with the ability to step back and relax.

Located in Glen Spey, New York, on the edge of Orange County and Sullivan County and less than 2 hours from New York City, getting here is easy and affordable. Kadampa Meditation Center New York World Peace Temple in Sullivan County Catskills in Upstate NY is open to the Public. Tour the Buddhist World Peace Temple, Hike, Walk Nature Trails, Buddhist Book Store, Gift Shop and Outdoor Cafe Coffee shop, Tea, Snacks and locally homemade baked goods. Families & Pets on a leash welcome.

 

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The modern Buddhist Temple at Kadampa Meditation Center New York offers meditation classes, day courses, retreats, silent retreats, Buddhist prayers chanted in English and a chance to learn more about the Buddhist way of life. The classes and courses are designed to help those who wish to deepen their understanding of basic Buddhist thought and practice, as well as for those who wish to start a meditation practice or to meditate in a group setting. The purpose of the center is to help people learn practical methods to solve their daily problems and to live a happy and meaningful life.

The Meditation Center offers group & corporate visits, meditation workshops & presentations, silent retreats, personal retreats, day trips, kids meditation, school field trips and community outreach. The Kadampa World Peace Temple also houses a World Peace Cafe & espresso bar including locally baked goods and vegetarian fare, a bookstore and gift shop which carries a range of unique gifts, spiritual inspirations, cards, meditation accessories, Buddhist art, and books on Buddhism and meditation. Open to the public, stop in an enjoy the peace of the Temple and nature trails. Weekly Meditation Classes offered in Scranton PA, Milford PA, Sparta NJ, Beacon NY, Port Jerivs NY, Saratoga Springs NY & Warwick, NY


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Location:

47 Sweeney Rd Off of Sullivan County Route 31, just 4 miles from iconic Hawk's Nest Highway
Glen Spey, NY, 12737
United States

Phone:

845-856-9000
Contact name: 
Registation Office
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
12/01/2024
Time: 
1:00 PM
Price: 
Thanksgiving Day Meal $20 per person, Accommodations and meals available at additional cost (if needed)

Ages

Adults & kids together Adults without kids