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.

Our Triratna NY-NJ Sangha hosts monthly New Jersey in-person practice days, and the theme of October’s practice day is The Liberating Wisdom of Equality.

The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and February 2026’s theme is “Parinirvana Day with Reflections on Ratnasambhava.” 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 January 2026’s theme is “The Golden Buddha and the Wish-Fulfilling Jewel.” 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 2025’s theme is '“Padmasambhava Day.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.

Paramabodhi, an experienced Order Member and artist living in London, will be giving Sangha members a deep dive at the Met in NYC. In particular, he will visit the Dutch section and focus on Rembrandt. He will also discuss his take on a Buddhist approach to art.

The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and May’s will be a day retreat with senior order members. Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a day of practice and community.

Please join us for a full day of practice with Viveka, a Senior Order Member in Triratna, and the President of the NY-NJ Sangha. Viveka brings a wealth of experience with Buddhist practice, teaching, and guiding groups to every event she facilitates. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a Sangha and community to enjoy a day of reflection and connection.

The Young Buddhist Initiative is a welcoming space for folks 35 and under to gather in community for an introduction to Buddhism and Buddhist meditation. 

We will explore the theme of What is the Dharma? And learn how mindfulness can support both personal and professional development. 

The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and July’s theme is '“Dharma Day.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.

Our Triratna NY-NJ Sangha hosts monthly New Jersey in-person practice days, and the theme of June’s practice day is Radiant Unshakability.

The Young Buddhist Initiative is a welcoming space for folks 35 and under to gather in community for an introduction to Buddhism and Buddhist meditation. 

We will explore the theme of “It's not about being good: Karma and how it's crucial for a happy life” and learn how mindfulness can support both personal and professional development. 

Buddha Day is one of the most important holidays to Buddhists. It is a celebration of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death. Join us for this opportunity to marvel at the gift the Buddha bestowed upon humanity as we gather in community to commemorate his legacy.

We will celebrate through meditation, reflection, ritual and embodiment exercises.

The Young Buddhist Initiative is a welcoming space for folks 35 and under to gather in community for an introduction to Buddhism and Buddhist meditation. 

We will explore “Mindfulness for Growth” and learn how mindfulness can support both personal and professional development. 

The Young Buddhist Initiative is a welcoming space for folks 35 and under to gather in community for an introduction to Buddhism and Buddhist meditation. 

We will explore “Mindfulness for Growth” and learn how mindfulness can support both personal and professional development. 

The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and April’s theme is '“Dr. Ambedkar and Celebration of Dalit History Month.” Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.

The Young Buddhist Initiative is a welcoming space for folks 35 and under to gather in community in New York City for an introduction to Buddhism and Buddhist meditation. 

We will explore “Mindfulness for Growth” and learn how mindfulness can support both personal and professional development. 

All are welcome regardless of experience with Buddhism or meditation.

Our Triratna NY-NJ Sangha hosts monthly New Jersey in-person practice days, and the theme of March’s practice day is Joy and Blessings. We will focus on the quality of “joy” in relation to our year’s theme of the Buddha Akshobhya and his Pure Land Abhirati “The Joyous.”

Join us for the Buddhist Forum 2025, where Buddhist teachers, leaders, and seasoned practitioners will come together to explore how Buddhist insights can help us navigate life’s transitions and the uncertainties of our ever-changing world.

Our February NYC in-person practice day will celebrate Parinirvana Day at Manhattan’s Lucid Body House. Join us for meditation, discussion, and community!

Throughout 2025,our sangha will have a focus on Akshobhya, the Blue Buddha of the East. 

Ananta will lead a practice morning introducing the figure and his significance in the context of our everyday practice. Who is Akshobhya? Why is he blue? What is that thing he holds in his hand? How is he relevant to my life? 

Join us at the New York Zendo for meditation, discussion, ritual, and connecting with community, followed by lunch.

Join the Triratna NY NJ community for our December In-Person Practice Day at NY Zendo Shobo-ji. We’ll be practicing in community and celebrating the joy and beauty of being totally present in our lives. Join us for lunch after!

Come join Triratna NY NJ for our October 2024 In-Person Practice Day in NYC! We’ll be meeting at Lucid Body House from 12:30 to 5:30 pm to gather in community and discuss the healing power of loving kindness.

Join Triratna NY | NJ for an in-person practice day: a celebration of Padmasambhava, an important figure in the Buddhist tradition and in the Triratna Buddhist Community.

Join us on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, for one of our NYC In-Person Practice Days, followed by lunch and a cultural excursion. We’ll be celebrating Dharma Day — all are welcome, no experience necessary.

The theme of this New Jersey in-person practice day is Boundless Heart, where the focus will be the cultivation of contentment by inquiry into the ‘bonds’ that cause suffering and meditations that encourage us to cultivate and rest in a simple contentment.

Join the Buddhist Council of New York for their cherished annual Vesak celebration under the theme “Peace in Action: Living the Teachings of the Buddha.” Vesak is a revered Buddhist holiday that commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and pari-nirvana. This significant gathering is set for May 18th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at the esteemed Rubin Museum, which, in a bittersweet note, will be closing its doors this fall.

Our next NYC In-Person Practice Day will be held at the Lucid Body House on April 28, 2024. The theme of the practice day will be Mindful Presence.

This day retreat from Triratna NY-NJ complements the 8-week, Monday evening course, and is accompanied by another day retreat in April. It can be attended in conjunction with the course, or as a stand-alone event.

This in-person practice day in NYC is brought to you by Triratna NY-NJ. We’ll be celebrating Parinirvana Day at Lucid Body House in Manhattan — we hope you can join!