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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 Michael Friedman

Flexible Dates
As we approach the close of this Tibetan lunar year, we welcome all who wish to engage in focused spiritual practice to join our annual Tibetan New Year's Retreat. This is a precious opportunity to clear away negative patterns of thought, word, and deed, and to make space for our wisdom, love, and dignity to manfiest in the year ahead.   Traditionally, actions performed in these final days of the lunar year are considered to carry special potency, making this an auspicious time for deepening one’s Dharma practice. Whether you are new to these essential practices or looking to strengthen…
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Samye Institute Summer Immersion: The Buddhist Arts & Sciences

With Phakchok Rinpoche, Tulku Migmar Tsering, Ven. Wangchuk Dorjee Negi, John Makransky, Hilary Herdman, Oriane Lavole, Seth Auster-Rosen, Tawni Tidwell and Tenzin Loden

June 16 - July 26, 2025
This 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 of knowledge—Buddhist philosophy and meditative practices—with the outer fields of knowledge, such as logic, medicine, language, artisanry, astrology, and geomancy. These teachings are delivered by accomplished Tibetan masters and academically-trained scholar-practitioners, fostering a holistic learning experience. Apply here for a summer to remember.   CLICK HERE to visit the Samye Institute Summer Immersion website for more details.   What You'll Learn   Rooted in centuries-old training methods from India…
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Mahamudra Retreat: Instructions from the Mahayana & Mahasiddha Traditions

With Phakchok Rinpoche

July 7 - 11, 2025
On-site
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…
Registration opens: Feb 23, 2025

The Trinley Nyingpo: Teachings & Empowerment

With Phakchok Rinpoche

July 12 - 13, 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…
Registration opens: Feb 23, 2025

Thirty-Five Day Retreat on the Trinlé Nyingpo

With Tulku Migmar Tsering

August 3 - September 6, 2025
For practitioners of the Guru Padmasambhava's heart practice—Tukdrup Barché Kunsel (Dispeller of All Obstacles)—the Thirty-Five Day Retreat is renowned for its effectiveness in evoking the profound blessings of this practice. On Phakchok Rinpoche's advice, Tulku Migmar Tsering will lead a select group of practitioners through this sequence of practice, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the key points of the Vajrayana, and the Trinlé Nyingpo (Essential Activity) sadhana drawn from Tukdrup Barché Kunsel in particular.   The Tukdrup Barché Kunsel was discovered by the Great Tertön Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa in the 19th century, with the support of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo and…
Registration opens: Feb 23, 2025

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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