Welcome to Samye

Samye New York is a center for the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism. Situated on 26 acres in the rolling hills of Upstate New York, the natural beauty of our surroundings provides a perfect backdrop for the integration of this precious wisdom tradition.

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Upcoming Retreats

The Four Foundations: Tibetan New Year’s Retreat

With Tulku Migmar Tsering and Matthew Zalichin

Flexible Dates
Samye Hermitage New York
As the Tibetan lunar year draws to a close, immerse yourself in a retreat on the Four Foundations of the Dharma, a powerful way to purify and let go of negative karma and habits in preparation for the year ahead. According to tradition, actions performed during these final days of the year carry special potency, making this a uniquely auspicious time for spiritual practice. From February 15 to 23, 2025, invite you to take this opportunity to collectively gather merit and engage in purification, whether you choose to participate in person or online. Flexible Residential Attendance and Online Access: For…
Registration opens December 15, 2024

Nekhor Pilgrimage 2025: The Sacred Sites of Guru Padmasambhava in the Kathmandu Valley

March 7 - 15, 2025
Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Nekhor is delighted to announce a pilgrimage to the sacred sites of Guru Rinpoche in Nepal, happening this March 2025 in alignment with Chötrul Duchen, the Great Festival of Miracles. These first fifteen days of the Tibetan lunar new year are an auspicious time, with the virtuous actions of visiting sacred places and making offerings being multiplied hundreds of thousands of times in power.   Join us on March 7th at the great Boudha Stupa, where our week-long journey begins. Guided by senior lamas from Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery and our dedicated Nekhor team, we will explore the sacred sites…
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Weekly Classes


  1. Tuesdays, 6 - 6:45 pm
    Online via Zoom

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  2. Thursdays, 6 - 7:15 pm
    Online via Zoom

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  3. Sundays, 11 am - 12:30 pm
    Onsite at Samye NY

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