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March 2024 by Maria Florencia
A shelter of peace and quiet, which offers beautiful activities such as meditation classes, courses and retreats, among others.
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February 2024 by Elena Behar Lazarova
An island of serenity in the midst of the craziness of Manhattan.
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February 2024 by Florian Meisenberg
Wonderful Meditation class for children❤️?❤️
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February 2024 by Suzan Marciona
An amazing center for learning meditation and finding peace. The fellowship of other attendees was immensely supportive and comforting. Highly recommend
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January 2024 by Gilberto R. Arribas
The experience for anyone looking to learn about Dharma and discover peace
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December 2023 by Scott Sukovich
Meditation, Dharma and community. A wonderful oasis of calm in a hectic city.
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October 2023 by Rick R.
It's about centering, strengthening your inner self, alleviating suffering, and increasing compassion for self and all around you. What's not to appreciate?
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August 2023 by AVB
I attended a two-night Catskills Weekend Getaway and had a largely peaceful, introspective experience. The building I stayed in is newly-constructed, and the room was tastefully furnished and spotless. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The vegetarian food provided was inventive and largely tasted great. If I have one complaint it's that the main temple wasn't open/available often for silent, individual meditation on our own time. After finding the temple was locked a couple times, I inquired and was told that the "public hours for the Temple are Friday-Monday from 1:30-4pm" and that it was otherwise open during classes/prayers only. I had anticipated having more access to the meditation area. The room was also a bit warm during the classes. That said, I did enjoy both classes; the teachers seemed genuine and I felt re-inspired to take up a more consistent meditation practice. Luckily we had great weather, so I was able to take advantage of lovely grounds and various walking trails. Overall I had a nice time, and I left with a sense of appreciation for the weekend getaway.
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July 2023 by Amanda
Kmc is my favorite place to spend time. Teachings, teachers & community are welcoming. It’s like jumping into a bath of peace each class. It’s a miracle that NYrs can find peace of mind right in the city! I always walk away with practical ways to apply the teachings.
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July 2023 by Alexis Tenenbaum
This place is my refuge from all the craziness! I never thought I’d find a place that made me feel so included and supported. The teachings are unbelievable and the people are my extended family! If you never thought true happiness was possible, this place will prove you wrong!
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June 2023 by David W
A great place to visit for learning to see life from a new and freer perspective. Glad I stopped by for a class, and I am looking forward to seeing more from their center. The instructor was superb!
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June 2023 by AnaMaria Taylor
Great place to take meditation classes. Friendly staff, awesome lessons, really though provoking conversations and wonderful guided meditation. the center is very quiet, decorated beautifully and kept in great condition. couldn’t recommend this more for anyone practicing mindfulness or just curious!
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May 2023 by David
A great place to visit for learning to see life from a new and freer perspective. Glad I stopped by for a class, and I am looking forward to seeing more from their center. The instructor was superb!
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April 2023 by M S
After reading a review response from the center that the atrium (open space) was indeed open (and reasoned that the person must have come during renovation), I attempted to visit the atrium and was not only denied access but was treated with condescending, sarcastic, and hostile behavior by three women at the desk who seemed to enjoy the sense of bullying.When offering to share the review response stating that the atrium was opened, the main woman interrupted to claim that it doesn’t matter what the center said, she’s the one running the show today and that she’s not going to “argue.”When leaving, all three women said “have a great day” waving their hands sarcastically, emphasizing the rhetoric behavior intended as hostility.After this experience, I echo what a previous review has mentioned. They clearly only care about making money and have lost the sense of meaning in a meditation center. Ego is running this show, and I would not recommend anyone, including those paying for classes, to attend this center if you’re attempting growth in enlightenment.In a city that needs an open space for clarity, spirituality, love, and belonging, this center is anything but.
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February 2023 by N L.
I went to this center to learn about happiness a while back. It was a multi-part series. About halfway through the class, it turns out that Geshe Kelsang (the founder) had died. Anyway, that made me read his obituary and go on a deep dive to research this organization. It turns out that this organization (as well as Shambhala) are cults. Please do your homework before going here. I believe they are dangerous. Suffice it to say I never went back after my last class.
