All Events
Upcoming Meditation Drop in Courses
Upcoming Monthly Sangha Night Courses
Upcoming Multi-week Courses
Upcoming Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Courses
On the last Sunday of every month, we’ll be holding an online BIPOC gathering for people at any stage of practicing the Dharma.
Exploring addiction and recovery through the lens of Buddhism.
Seven days of meditation, soulful exploration, and strong, supportive friendship: a safe space to go deeper into experience and practice.
A Home Retreat led by Paramananda, in collaboration with Melbourne Buddhist Centre.
Five days of meditation, soulful exploration, and strong, supportive friendship: a safe space to go deeper into experience and practice.
A Meditation Home Retreat led by Dhammarati.
Drawing on an approach developed by Vidyamala over many years of teaching at Taraloka, this weekend retreat invites you to train as a compassionate warrior — courageous, tender, and open-hearted.
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and July’s theme is '“Ratnasambhava’s Creative Force and the Four Gifts.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and September’s theme is “Entering the Lotus-Born Realm: Padmasambhava Day.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.
Our Fall 2026 retreat will engage with the theme of the Wisdom Buddha Figure associated with the element earth and the Wisdom of Equality, Ratnasambhava, through imagination and creativity, meditation, warm-heartedness, connection with community and the natural world, embodied practice, music, rituals and movement. There will be periods of silence as well as space for mindful conversation.
Our Triratna NY-NJ Sangha hosts monthly New Jersey in-person practice days, and the theme of October’s practice day is the Celebration of Dr. Ambedkar and Sangha Day.
Upcoming Breathworks Courses
On the last Sunday of every month, we’ll be holding an online BIPOC gathering for people at any stage of practicing the Dharma.
Exploring addiction and recovery through the lens of Buddhism.
Seven days of meditation, soulful exploration, and strong, supportive friendship: a safe space to go deeper into experience and practice.
A Home Retreat led by Paramananda, in collaboration with Melbourne Buddhist Centre.
Five days of meditation, soulful exploration, and strong, supportive friendship: a safe space to go deeper into experience and practice.
A Meditation Home Retreat led by Dhammarati.
Drawing on an approach developed by Vidyamala over many years of teaching at Taraloka, this weekend retreat invites you to train as a compassionate warrior — courageous, tender, and open-hearted.
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and July’s theme is '“Ratnasambhava’s Creative Force and the Four Gifts.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and September’s theme is “Entering the Lotus-Born Realm: Padmasambhava Day.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.
Our Fall 2026 retreat will engage with the theme of the Wisdom Buddha Figure associated with the element earth and the Wisdom of Equality, Ratnasambhava, through imagination and creativity, meditation, warm-heartedness, connection with community and the natural world, embodied practice, music, rituals and movement. There will be periods of silence as well as space for mindful conversation.
Our Triratna NY-NJ Sangha hosts monthly New Jersey in-person practice days, and the theme of October’s practice day is the Celebration of Dr. Ambedkar and Sangha Day.
Upcoming Events for Young People
On the last Sunday of every month, we’ll be holding an online BIPOC gathering for people at any stage of practicing the Dharma.
Exploring addiction and recovery through the lens of Buddhism.
Seven days of meditation, soulful exploration, and strong, supportive friendship: a safe space to go deeper into experience and practice.
A Home Retreat led by Paramananda, in collaboration with Melbourne Buddhist Centre.
Five days of meditation, soulful exploration, and strong, supportive friendship: a safe space to go deeper into experience and practice.
A Meditation Home Retreat led by Dhammarati.
Drawing on an approach developed by Vidyamala over many years of teaching at Taraloka, this weekend retreat invites you to train as a compassionate warrior — courageous, tender, and open-hearted.
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and July’s theme is '“Ratnasambhava’s Creative Force and the Four Gifts.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and September’s theme is “Entering the Lotus-Born Realm: Padmasambhava Day.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.
Our Fall 2026 retreat will engage with the theme of the Wisdom Buddha Figure associated with the element earth and the Wisdom of Equality, Ratnasambhava, through imagination and creativity, meditation, warm-heartedness, connection with community and the natural world, embodied practice, music, rituals and movement. There will be periods of silence as well as space for mindful conversation.
Our Triratna NY-NJ Sangha hosts monthly New Jersey in-person practice days, and the theme of October’s practice day is the Celebration of Dr. Ambedkar and Sangha Day.
Upcoming Special Events and Festivals
On the last Sunday of every month, we’ll be holding an online BIPOC gathering for people at any stage of practicing the Dharma.
Exploring addiction and recovery through the lens of Buddhism.
Seven days of meditation, soulful exploration, and strong, supportive friendship: a safe space to go deeper into experience and practice.
A Home Retreat led by Paramananda, in collaboration with Melbourne Buddhist Centre.
Five days of meditation, soulful exploration, and strong, supportive friendship: a safe space to go deeper into experience and practice.
A Meditation Home Retreat led by Dhammarati.
Drawing on an approach developed by Vidyamala over many years of teaching at Taraloka, this weekend retreat invites you to train as a compassionate warrior — courageous, tender, and open-hearted.
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and July’s theme is '“Ratnasambhava’s Creative Force and the Four Gifts.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and September’s theme is “Entering the Lotus-Born Realm: Padmasambhava Day.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.
Our Fall 2026 retreat will engage with the theme of the Wisdom Buddha Figure associated with the element earth and the Wisdom of Equality, Ratnasambhava, through imagination and creativity, meditation, warm-heartedness, connection with community and the natural world, embodied practice, music, rituals and movement. There will be periods of silence as well as space for mindful conversation.
Our Triratna NY-NJ Sangha hosts monthly New Jersey in-person practice days, and the theme of October’s practice day is the Celebration of Dr. Ambedkar and Sangha Day.
Upcoming Affinity Group Gatherings
On the last Sunday of every month, we’ll be holding an online BIPOC gathering for people at any stage of practicing the Dharma.
Exploring addiction and recovery through the lens of Buddhism.
Seven days of meditation, soulful exploration, and strong, supportive friendship: a safe space to go deeper into experience and practice.
A Home Retreat led by Paramananda, in collaboration with Melbourne Buddhist Centre.
Five days of meditation, soulful exploration, and strong, supportive friendship: a safe space to go deeper into experience and practice.
A Meditation Home Retreat led by Dhammarati.
Drawing on an approach developed by Vidyamala over many years of teaching at Taraloka, this weekend retreat invites you to train as a compassionate warrior — courageous, tender, and open-hearted.
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and July’s theme is '“Ratnasambhava’s Creative Force and the Four Gifts.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and September’s theme is “Entering the Lotus-Born Realm: Padmasambhava Day.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.
Our Fall 2026 retreat will engage with the theme of the Wisdom Buddha Figure associated with the element earth and the Wisdom of Equality, Ratnasambhava, through imagination and creativity, meditation, warm-heartedness, connection with community and the natural world, embodied practice, music, rituals and movement. There will be periods of silence as well as space for mindful conversation.
Our Triratna NY-NJ Sangha hosts monthly New Jersey in-person practice days, and the theme of October’s practice day is the Celebration of Dr. Ambedkar and Sangha Day.
Upcoming Retreats
On the last Sunday of every month, we’ll be holding an online BIPOC gathering for people at any stage of practicing the Dharma.
Exploring addiction and recovery through the lens of Buddhism.
Seven days of meditation, soulful exploration, and strong, supportive friendship: a safe space to go deeper into experience and practice.
A Home Retreat led by Paramananda, in collaboration with Melbourne Buddhist Centre.
Five days of meditation, soulful exploration, and strong, supportive friendship: a safe space to go deeper into experience and practice.
A Meditation Home Retreat led by Dhammarati.
Drawing on an approach developed by Vidyamala over many years of teaching at Taraloka, this weekend retreat invites you to train as a compassionate warrior — courageous, tender, and open-hearted.
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and July’s theme is '“Ratnasambhava’s Creative Force and the Four Gifts.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and September’s theme is “Entering the Lotus-Born Realm: Padmasambhava Day.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.
Our Fall 2026 retreat will engage with the theme of the Wisdom Buddha Figure associated with the element earth and the Wisdom of Equality, Ratnasambhava, through imagination and creativity, meditation, warm-heartedness, connection with community and the natural world, embodied practice, music, rituals and movement. There will be periods of silence as well as space for mindful conversation.
Our Triratna NY-NJ Sangha hosts monthly New Jersey in-person practice days, and the theme of October’s practice day is the Celebration of Dr. Ambedkar and Sangha Day.
Upcoming Global Events
On the last Sunday of every month, we’ll be holding an online BIPOC gathering for people at any stage of practicing the Dharma.
Exploring addiction and recovery through the lens of Buddhism.
Seven days of meditation, soulful exploration, and strong, supportive friendship: a safe space to go deeper into experience and practice.
A Home Retreat led by Paramananda, in collaboration with Melbourne Buddhist Centre.
Five days of meditation, soulful exploration, and strong, supportive friendship: a safe space to go deeper into experience and practice.
A Meditation Home Retreat led by Dhammarati.
Drawing on an approach developed by Vidyamala over many years of teaching at Taraloka, this weekend retreat invites you to train as a compassionate warrior — courageous, tender, and open-hearted.
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and July’s theme is '“Ratnasambhava’s Creative Force and the Four Gifts.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and September’s theme is “Entering the Lotus-Born Realm: Padmasambhava Day.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.
Our Fall 2026 retreat will engage with the theme of the Wisdom Buddha Figure associated with the element earth and the Wisdom of Equality, Ratnasambhava, through imagination and creativity, meditation, warm-heartedness, connection with community and the natural world, embodied practice, music, rituals and movement. There will be periods of silence as well as space for mindful conversation.
Our Triratna NY-NJ Sangha hosts monthly New Jersey in-person practice days, and the theme of October’s practice day is the Celebration of Dr. Ambedkar and Sangha Day.
Past Events
Our July 2026 Sangha Night will be held online. Join us for an evening of community with the theme of “The Poison of Pride.”
Our Triratna NY-NJ Sangha hosts monthly New Jersey in-person practice days, and the theme of June’s practice day is the Dharma as Inspiration.
Join us in a collective exploration of our moment-by-moment embodied experience and the potential for freedom inherent there.
Many people come to mindfulness seeking relief from stress, pain, or emotional overwhelm—only to find that simply “watching the mind” isn’t always enough. This weekend retreat offers a restorative and practical approach to mindfulness as an emotion regulation strategy, drawing on both contemplative wisdom and evidence-based, trauma-sensitive practices.
Our June 2026 Sangha Night will be held online. Join us for an evening of community with the theme of “The Buddha’s Last Journey.”
The Four Noble Truths were the Buddha’s first teaching, yet they never grow old. Each time we return to them with fresh eyes, they meet us exactly where we are. Just as in the Buddha’s time, there is suffering in our lives—stress, fear, confusion —that we can do something about.
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and May 2026’s theme is “Buddha Day Celebration with Reflection on Generosity.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.
Connecting to creativity and the imagination through art, mindfulness and nature.
Discover the Imagination as a source of deep enrichment and how it can be a path of awakening into an expansive, loving and insightful awareness.
Our May 2026 Sangha Night will be held online. Join us for an evening of community with the theme of “The Dharma of Star Wars.”
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and April 2026’s theme is “The Heart that Can Hold: A Metta Practice Day.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.