RETREATOne-Day Retreat
Deepen your meditation practice with a full day of intensive sitting, movement, and walking meditati...
New York, NY

Dharma Drum Meditation Center is a serene and welcoming sanctuary nestled in the heart of New York City, offering a peaceful retreat from the energy and pace of urban life. Located in Midtown Manhattan, this center is dedicated to fostering mindfulness, inner calm, and spiritual well-being through the timeless teachings of Chan Buddhism.
The center provides a warm, inclusive environment where practitioners of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to explore meditation and contemplative practice. Whether someone is new to sitting meditation or has been walking a spiritual path for years, Dharma Drum Meditation Center offers guidance and community to support every step of the journey.
With a perfect five-star rating from its community of visitors, the center has earned a reputation for genuine care, authentic teachings, and a deeply nurturing atmosphere. Instructors bring both knowledge and compassion to their work, helping participants cultivate presence, clarity, and a sense of inner peace that extends well beyond the meditation cushion.
Dharma Drum Meditation Center stands as a cherished resource for New Yorkers and visitors alike who are seeking stillness, connection, and a meaningful wellness practice in one of the world's busiest cities. Its dedication to accessible, heart-centered teaching makes it a truly special place within the broader New York wellness community.
This is a new outpost location of Dharma Drum Retreat Center in Pinebush, Upstate New York. They offer short term meditation sessions, classes for beginners, art activities, and walking meditation in the nearby parks. The space is still under construction. I can’t wait to see the final results! They have wonderful teachers and Chan practitioners. They really lived up to the standards of the legacy of our Chan master/founder Shengyen. Don’t forgot to visit the Chan Meditation Center in Queens, New York City. You won’t regret it!
Wonderful satellite of DDRC that offers regularly scheduled meditation and dharma talks for our city-dwelling friends!
CLASSExplore "The 37 Aids to Awakening"—essential Buddhist qualities like mindfulness, concentration, and...
New York, NY
CLASSRefresh your evening in one hour of guided sitting meditation, suitable for both newcomers and exper...
New York, NY
CLASSJoin the Tuesday evening dharma talk via Zoom as part of Dharma Drum's regular practice series. Stud...
Manhattan, New York
CLASSFind a quiet sanctuary in the middle of your day with this drop-in meditation session offering pure ...
New York, NY
CLASSJoin Evening Meditation at 6:00 PM for guided sitting practice designed to refresh you after work. S...
New York, NY
CLASSFind peace in the middle of your Wednesday workday with this drop-in meditation session. Arrive anyt...
New York, NY
CLASSUnwind after work with Evening Meditation at 5:00 PM, a gentle practice session suitable for all exp...
New York, NY
CLASSDrop in Thursday midday for silent meditation in the heart of Manhattan. Like other midday sessions,...
New York, NY
CLASSFind your midday sanctuary on Tuesday with this drop-in silent meditation session. Arrive anytime be...
New York, NY
CLASSUnwind after work with this Happy Hour-style meditation session featuring two guided sittings and op...
New York, NY
RETREATStart your weekend with this monthly half-day retreat offering multiple meditation periods, gentle m...
New York, NY
CLASSJoin David Listen, a former monk and mental health counselor, for weekly Sunday group meditation wit...
New York, NY
CLASSLearn how the simple act of walking can become a powerful meditation practice accessible anytime, an...
New York, NY
CLASSDrop in anytime during your lunch break for a restorative meditation session in the heart of Manhatt...
New York, NY
CLASSBlend meditation practice with enriching dharma teachings from Harry Miller, drawing on decades of s...
New York, NY