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

Sustainable Compassion and Wisdom Training

With Tulku Migmar Tsering, John Makransky and Hilary Herdman

June 16 - 20, 2025
Join us for Week 1 of the Samye Institute Summer Immersion Program! In this first week, we are joined by Prof. John Makransky, who will lead us into a deeper understanding of how to develop sustainable compassion and wisdom. These daily sessions will be complemented by daily teachings with Tulku Migmar Tsering, and supported throughout by Hilary Herdman, PhD.   Sustainable Compassion and Wisdom Training (SCT) is a method derived from Tibetan Buddhism to help us realize a power of unconditional love and wisdom from within that can be deeply healing and sustaining, make us more fully present to ourselves…
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Logical Reasoning: Knowing the Mind, Knowing the World

With Tulku Migmar Tsering, Seth Auster-Rosen and Alex Yiannopoulos

June 23 - 27, 2025
Join us for Week 2 of the Samye Institute Summer Immersion Program! In this second week, we are joined by Seth Auster-Rosen and Alexander Yiannopolous, PhD, who will lead us into a deeper understanding of key philosophical insights from the four major Buddhist schools, linking observation with introspection.These daily sessions will be complemented by daily teachings with Tulku Migmar Tsering, and supported throughout by Hilary Herdman, PhD.   The Samye Summer Institute Immersion in the Buddhist Arts & Sciences is an immersive six-week program offers a unique opportunity to delve into the timeless wisdom of the Buddhist tradition. Combining intellectual…
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Artisanry & Craftsmanship: Evoking the Environment of Awakening

With Tulku Migmar Tsering and Urgyen Gyalpo

June 30 - July 4, 2025
Join us for Week 3 of the Samye Institute Summer Immersion Program! In this third week, we are joined by traditioanl Tibetan thangka painter Urgyen Gyalpo, who will lead us into a deeper understanding of how Tibetan iconography can evoke an environmental of awakening. These daily sessions will be complemented by daily teachings with Tulku Migmar Tsering, and supported throughout by Hilary Herdman, PhD.   The Samye Summer Institute Immersion in the Buddhist Arts & Sciences is an immersive six-week program offers a unique opportunity to delve into the timeless wisdom of the Buddhist tradition. Combining intellectual exploration with personal…
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Awakening Dignity: A Weekend Retreat

With Phakchok Rinpoche and Sophie (Shu-chin) Wu

July 4 - 6, 2025
We are delighted to offer a first-of-its-kind weekend retreat based on Awakening Dignity: A Guide to Living a Life of Deep Fulfillment, led by co-authors Phakchok Rinpoche and Sophie (Shu-chin) Wu. This retreat marks the beginning of Phakchok Rinpoche’s summer teaching series at Samye Hermitage New York, welcoming both absolute beginners and seasoned students. The Path of Dignity serves as an essential foundation for those interested in the Path of Transformation and the Path of Realization.   The concept of dignity is central to living a meaningful and fulfilling life, particularly in today’s world, where many struggle with self-doubt, low…
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Medicine & Wellness: Crafting Inner-Outer Harmony

With Tulku Migmar Tsering and Tawni Tidwell

July 7 - 11, 2025
Join us for Week 4 of the Samye Institute Summer Immersion Program! In this fourth week, we are joined by Tawni Tidwell, TMD, PhD, who will help us engage practical life-skills for living in harmony with your environment and community. These daily sessions will be complemented by daily teachings with Tulku Migmar Tsering, and supported throughout by Hilary Herdman, PhD.   The Samye Summer Institute Immersion in the Buddhist Arts & Sciences is an immersive six-week program offers a unique opportunity to delve into the timeless wisdom of the Buddhist tradition. Combining intellectual exploration with personal transformation, it integrates teachings…
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Mahamudra Retreat: Instructions from the Mahayana & Mahasiddha Traditions

With Phakchok Rinpoche

July 7 - 11, 2025
We are delighted that Phakchok Rinpoche will return this summer to Samye Hermitage New York, his North American seat, to lead a masterclass in the practice of Mahamadura meditation, the profound path to realizing the very nature of our minds. During this week-long retreat, Phakchok Rinpoche will guide participants through the ground, path and the fruition of Mahamudra meditation, using both personal and practical guidance for participants. As a foundation for this transformative journey, Rinpoche will present fresh insights from the Noble Wisdom at the Time of Death Sutra. This revered Mahayana teaching of Buddha Shakyamuni explores the essence of…
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The Trinley Nyingpo: Teachings & Empowerment

With Phakchok Rinpoche

July 11 - 12, 2025
Samye Hermitage New York
We are honored that Phakchok Rinpoche will conclude his series of masterclass teachings this summer with an introduction to the Path of Realization. This path, as taught by the great Mahaguru Padmasambhava, leads students through the traditional Vajrayana journey of practice.   Entering this path begins with taking refuge and receiving empowerment. On this transformative path, practitioners focus on the Buddha’s teaching to “tame your own mind” while training in the two aspects of bodhicitta: relative and ultimate. Through accumulating preliminary practices (ngöndro) and engaging in sadhana practices, students cultivate devotion and pure perception—the supreme Vajrayana methods for unveiling our…
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Calculations: Astrology, Geomancy & Finances

With Tulku Migmar Tsering and Tenzin Loden

July 14 - 18, 2025
Join us for Week 5 of the Samye Institute Summer Immersion Program! In this fifth week, we are joined by Tenzin Loden, who will help us explore traditional sciences that connect time, space, and personal livelihood. These daily sessions will be complemented by daily teachings with Tulku Migmar Tsering, and supported throughout by Hilary Herdman, PhD.   The Samye Summer Institute Immersion in the Buddhist Arts & Sciences is an immersive six-week program offers a unique opportunity to delve into the timeless wisdom of the Buddhist tradition. Combining intellectual exploration with personal transformation, it integrates teachings on the inner fields…
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Integrating Buddhist Arts & Sciences in Daily Life

With Tulku Migmar Tsering and Hilary Herdman

July 21 - 25, 2025
Join us for Week 6 of the Samye Institute Summer Immersion Program! In this sixth week, we are joined by Hilary Herdman, PhD, and Robert Offner, who will help us bring it all together with guided mentorship and planning for your life, home, and community. These daily sessions will be complemented by daily teachings with Tulku Migmar Tsering.   The Samye Summer Institute Immersion in the Buddhist Arts & Sciences is an immersive six-week program offers a unique opportunity to delve into the timeless wisdom of the Buddhist tradition. Combining intellectual exploration with personal transformation, it integrates teachings on the…
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  1. Saturdays, 11 am - 12 pm
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  2. Saturdays, 3 - 4:30 pm
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  3. Sundays, 11 am - 1 pm
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