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Buddhist Meditation Center in Huntington, NY
Kadampa Meditation Center Long Island is a modern Buddhist temple dedicated to helping individuals cultivate inner peace through meditation and the application of Buddha's timeless wisdom. Established as part of the New Kadampa Tradition, our center provides accessible teachings rooted in a lineage of realized masters spanning thousands of years. Our experienced teachers offer weekly classes, workshops, and retreats that integrate ancient Buddhist practices with contemporary life challenges. We emphasize practical methods for overcoming daily stress, developing compassion, and achieving lasting happiness through systematic study and meditation. As a volunteer-run nonprofit, we maintain a welcoming community where individuals of all backgrounds can explore spiritual growth in a supportive environment.Our programs include guided meditations, philosophical discussions, and in-depth study courses designed for both beginners and advanced practitioners. With multiple locations across Long Island, we strive to make authentic Buddhist teachings accessible to diverse communities while maintaining strict adherence to traditional principles. Through our global connection to over 1400 centers worldwide, we offer a consistent framework for spiritual development grounded in 21st-century accessibility.
Services
Meditation Classes
Workshops
Retreats
Study Programs
Special Events
Prayer Practices
Community Events
Highlights and features
- We offer weekly meditation classes led by experienced teachers trained in the New Kadampa Tradition
- Our programs combine ancient Buddhist wisdom with practical modern applications
- We provide structured study programs for deeper spiritual development
- Our center maintains global connections while serving local Long Island communities
- Our volunteer-run nonprofit model ensures accessibility for all practitioners
Services
Meditation Classes
Weekly meditation sessions combine guided practice with practical teachings on cultivating inner peace. Our classes incorporate Buddhist wisdom for addressing modern life challenges through systematic meditation techniques. Each session includes structured instruction, group meditation, and discussion components for comprehensive learning.
Workshops
Thematic workshops explore specific aspects of Buddhist practice through extended sessions. These programs offer deeper exploration of topics like mindfulness, compassion development, and overcoming emotional obstacles through meditation-based approaches. Participants engage in both theoretical study and practical application.
Study Programs
Structured curriculum programs provide progressive learning paths for serious practitioners. Our study courses cover foundational Buddhist principles through advanced meditation techniques, following traditional teaching frameworks adapted for contemporary understanding. These programs include both group study and personal practice components.
Prayer Practices
Guided prayer sessions focus on cultivating compassion and world peace through traditional Buddhist practices. These gatherings emphasize collective intention and spiritual connection through structured prayer formats. Participants learn to apply prayer practices for personal and global benefit within the Kadampa tradition.
Community Events
Social gatherings create supportive environments for spiritual growth through shared experiences. Our community events foster connections between practitioners while exploring practical applications of Buddhist principles. These activities include discussion groups, service projects, and informal meditation meetups.
People
Kadam Holly McGregor
Teacher
Experienced meditation instructor specializing in Kadampa Buddhist practices with extensive teaching experience across Long Island locations.
Eric Shyman
Teacher
Certified Buddhist teacher focusing on fear transformation and mental fortitude through meditation practices in weekly sessions.
Kevin Potente
Teacher
Meditation specialist guiding clarity practices through structured sessions on mind nature exploration and awareness development.
Paige Polisner
Teacher
Spiritual guide offering enlightenment-focused meditations that explore karmic patterns and intentional living practices.
Edgar Mills
Teacher
Instructor providing silent meditation sessions and Mahamudra practice guidance for advanced practitioners seeking deeper spiritual development.
Questions
What meditation experience is needed for your classes?
All classes welcome all experience levels with no prerequisites required for participation.
Are your meditation practices religious?
While rooted in Buddhist tradition, our practices focus on universal principles accessible to all backgrounds.
What should I bring to a meditation class?
No special equipment needed - just comfortable clothing and an open mind for learning new techniques.
Do you offer online meditation options?
Some programs available online with in-person attendance recommended for optimal learning experience.
How can I get involved with the community?
Volunteer opportunities and membership programs available for those wishing to deepen their involvement.
What makes Kadampa meditation unique?
Our approach combines ancient Buddhist wisdom with modern practicality through structured, accessible methods.
Reviews (6)
Antonia Fthenakis
Feb 04, 2022
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The New Years Vipasana mediation was extremely peaceful and grounding experience, the lovingly made good food during lunch and kind people made it an even more special experience.
Lynda Rice
Feb 20, 2021
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Absolutely beautiful inside and out. There's a large meditation room, and a gift and bookstore. Very inviting building and friendly welcoming people.
Liana Rosado
Oct 19, 2019
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LOVE LOVE LOVE Kadampa Meditation Center! The staff is so warm, I love the conversations we have and the safety I feel. This is my home away from home. I wasn't one to really enjoy meditation much but I've learned to love it. It doesn't matter your background, whether you are religious, spiritual, what have you, the center welcomes you with open arms which is why I am so drawn to the meditation center. They have many classes to offer at various locations too which make it flexible for me to attend a class. And it's by donation, no one is turned away for not having the suggestion donation.
Karen Childers
Jul 16, 2017
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Kadam Holly teaches with clarity, humor, and easy to practice instructions. She is a wonderful example of love and compassion in action. The community is warm and welcoming and the classes are beneficial for anyone at any level of experience. everyone is welcome.
Dillon Lee
Jun 16, 2017
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I came in, surprised to find a piece of Tibet in New York, only to have a lovely and impromptu time speaking with Holly. It was an extraordinarily auspicious happenstance, and I'm especially honored that she and her students took so much of their time late in the evening to be with me. Another plentiful helping of gratitude to you all for your patience. May your own journeys be likewise blessed by strangers, that you realize the warmth struck in my heart.
Julia Howard
Jun 05, 2016
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I owe my now healthy life to all my beautiful, caring Sangha and my loving teacher! Fortuitously finding Dipamkara at a later stage of life has provided me with much needed encouragement regarding spirituality!
