Dharma Day
Led By: Suryapala and Ananta
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
10 am - 1 pm
In person at New York Zendo Shobo-ji
223 East 67th Street
New York, NY 10065
Event Description:
Come to the Zendo as we celebrate Dharma Day in community! Dharma Day honors the first teaching of the Buddha after he attained enlightenment. It marks the beginning of Buddhism, which is a cause for celebration!
Join us at the New York Zendo (223 E 67th St, New York, NY 10065) for a morning of meditation, discussion, ritual, and connecting with community, followed by lunch at 1:15 p.m. @Le Botaniste UES, which serves 100% organic, plant-based food. You can find it at 833 Lexington Avenue (between 63rd & 64th St).
This event is OPEN TO ALL—all are welcome.
Agenda:
Gathering and check-in
Meditation
Programming
Meditation
Check-out
Light Lunch: Participants bring your own to enjoy and/or share OR participate in a lunch and cultural outing
About the Leader:
Suryapala is an Ordained Buddhist in the Triratna Buddhist Community and has been practicing meditation regularly for six years. He began his Buddhist journey in the United Kingdom and for the last several years has been an active member of the New York/New Jersey sangha.
Ananta has practiced within the Triratna Buddhist Community for 25 years. He has spent over three years on retreat. He was Ordained in 2007 and is a leading teacher of Triratna New York and of the Triratna US & Canada Men’s ordination training team.
He is the CEO of Karuna USA, a Buddhist-inspired international nonprofit tackling poverty and discrimination in South Asia, and formerly led global youth empowerment initiatives with the United Nations. He is a certified Mindfulness teacher with Brown University.
Registration:
Please complete the Google Form below.
Payment:
Suggested donation of $25-40.