Upcoming Courses and Practice Days
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 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.
The Triratna NY-NJ Sangha holds monthly in-person practice days in New York City, and November’s theme is The Perfection of Generosity. Join us at NY Zendo Shobo-ji for a morning of practice and community.
Past Courses and Practice Days
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
July’s Monday night drop-in classes will follow the theme of “The Wheel of Life.” In this 4-week span, we will come together to learn more about this fascinating symbol from Tibetan Buddhism and — crucially — how you get off the wheel.
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.
June’s Monday night drop-in classes will follow the theme of “The Four Noble Truths.” In this 4-week span, we will come together to explore themes of the Dharma teachings from the Buddha.
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.
May’s Monday night drop-in classes will follow the theme of “Meditating With Receptivity.” In this 4-week span, we will learn to sit with our experience with spaciousness, clarity, and sensitivity.
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.
Join us for this four-week course as we explore how we all have the potential for transformation! Part of our essential meditation guide for everyone series.
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.
Everyone has insight. We all have had a “vision of how things are” to some degree at some point in our life. Insight meditation can help us take this vision further and understand some of the deeper forces at play in our lives and in the world.
During this course, you’ll learn in-depth and proven techniques to reflect on insight in your meditation and in everyday life. You will have the support of others on this journey.
Our February NYC in-person practice day will celebrate Parinirvana Day at Manhattan’s Lucid Body House. Join us for meditation, discussion, and community!
In this course, we will look at what kindness actually is, how we put kindness into practice in our daily lives, and a range of meditation techniques for cultivating kindness.
Through this course, you will develop a greater capacity to respond to difficult experiences with kindly awareness — leading to resilience, confidence, and calm.
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.
Mindfulness meditation can help us learn how to face uncertain times with less anxiety and stress, developing resilience and energy.
In this course, you’ll learn in-depth and proven techniques in mindfulness and how to apply them to everyday life. These include mindfulness meditation, movement, and self-reflection. You will have the support of others on this journey.