Dharma NYC

Happenings in the NYC Buddhist Community

prospect park long meadow — Relaxing in the Rat Race Living in New York City can sometimes feel like running a race that never ends. With obligation after obligation, there’s always somewhere to go, something to do or someone to meet. The harried New Yorker may be a stereotype, but there’s certainly truth to that […]

Five Places to Chill Out in New York City

Hudson River — New York Insight Eco Sangha A Budding Community for Spiritual Practice and Environmental Action Meeting in the heart of New York City every Wednesday night, New York Insight’s Eco Sangha provides a refuge for people who seek to connect their spiritual practice with environmental and social action. As someone who […]

New York Insight Gains a New Eco Sangha

nyc subway platform — The Daily Grind Every city has its own version of commuter hell. Let’s face it, getting to and from work is frustrating the world over. London, Paris and Milan are listed among the top ten worst traffic cities in the world. New York City doesn’t even make the cut. How […]

NYC MTA = Dukkha? Commuting through Samsara

To Whom Does Buddhism Offer Refuge? As Buddhists, we take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. These three refuges, referred to as the ‘Triple Gem,’ protect us and provide succor from the difficulties in life. However, do we, as practitioners, have an obligation to offer this same […]

Immigration, Race and Dharma