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, Matthew Zalichin and Michael Friedman

Flexible Dates
From February 15 to 23, 2025, immerse yourself in our annual Tibetan Near Year's 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. We invite you to take this opportunity to collectively gather merit and engage in purification, whether you choose to participate in person or online.   Retreat Focus: We will delve into the Four Foundations, or…
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Samye Institute Summer Immersion: The Five Fields of Buddhist Knowledge

With Phakchok Rinpoche, Tulku Migmar Tsering, John Makransky, Hilary Herdman, Oriane Lavole, Seth Auster-Rosen and Tawni Tidwell

June 16 - July 26, 2025
Samye Hermitage New York
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.   What You'll Learn   Rooted in centuries-old training methods from India and Tibet, this program introduces participants to the foundational Buddhist wisdom that balances theoretical knowledge with practical application. Over six weeks,…
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Thirty-Five Day Retreat on the Tukdrup Barché Kunsel

With Tulku Migmar Tsering

August 3 - September 6, 2025
Samye Hermitage New York
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 Kyabgön 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 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 Jamgön Kongtrul Lodro Thaye. The chief…
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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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