Weekly & Monthly Offerings

Each Sunday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, our sangha gathers for a morning of meditation, discussion, and Dharma study. Sundays at Samye offer a welcoming space to deepen practice and explore the Buddhist path together.   About the Current Course: The Practical Bodhisattva Guided by Lama Michael Friedman, this course explores the Bodhisattva path through meditation, engagement with essential texts, and group dialogue. The atmosphere is informal, and the meditation is simple and accessible. While some familiarity with the Dharma can be helpful, it is not required — a sincere practitioner always cultivates beginner’s mind. This cycle draws on…

The Buddhist Studies Circle is a weekly, discussion-based group for anyone interested in exploring how Buddhist teachings function both in their historical depth and in the context of modern life. The Circle offers a welcoming space for shared inquiry, thoughtful reading, and conversation, open to practitioners and non-practitioners alike. Meetings are offered in person at Samye Hermitage New York and online via Zoom.     Spring 2026 Theme: Shravakayana — The Foundation of the Buddhist Path   January 15–May 14Weekly · Thursdays, 6:00–7:30 pm   The Spring 2026 cycle begins with an open orientation session on January 15, offering an…

We warmly welcome you to the Awakening Dignity Practice Group, a weekly meditation gathering inspired by the teachings of Phakchok Rinpoche and connected with the global Awakening Dignity Across the Globe practice community hosted by Samye Institute.   This group offers a supportive local space to practice meditation together while participating in a six-month international journey of reflection, meditation, and personal growth. Practitioners around the world are exploring how to ground their lives in basic goodness, work skillfully with difficult emotions, and meet life’s challenges with stability, clarity, and kindness.   Drawing on the Tibetan Buddhist contemplative tradition, our weekly…