Buddhist Prayers for Peace Services Sundays in 2026 at Kadampa Meditation Center New York Upstate
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Buddhist Prayers for World Peace Classes
Sundays 2-3PM at Kadampa Meditation Center, Glen Spey, NY
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace. Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace.
Before or after the class, feel free to visit our World Peace Café for fresh baked goods and specialty drinks, peruse our bookstore for unique items, and enjoy our beautiful grounds and trails. Everyone welcome.
Class is by donation | No Registration required
For more information call 845-856-9000 KadampaNewYork.org
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
Come for the day and enjoy all that Kadampa Meditation Center New York has to offer — visit the Temple and the shop, enjoy the grounds and our cafe, or grab a community meal.
Opening times can vary during courses and retreats, so please always confirm with our online calendar.
Kadampa Meditation Center New York in Sullivan County Catskills at 47 Sweeney Road, Glen Spey, NY 12737 is only 2 hours from NYC. Getting here by car, bus or train is simple.
The Meditaion Center offers in person and online meditation classes, meditation retreats and meditation workshops for all levels of interest and experience, beginner friendly meditation classes, silent retreats and Buddhism courses. Free Buddhist prayers, chanted in English, offered daily and open to everyone.
Temple Tours, Buddhist Bookstore & Gift Shop, and World Peace Cafe Coffee shop and Vegetarian Meals with the Buddhist Community.
TEMPLE GROUNDS AND HIKING NATURE TRAILS are open free DAILY from 9:00 AM - Dusk at Kadampa Meditation Center New York World Peace Temple in Sullivan County Catskills Upstate NY.
Kids, families & pets on a leash welcome!
For more information call 845-856-9000 or KadampaNewYork.org
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