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Vajradhara Meditation Center

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Vajradhara Meditation Center is a serene and welcoming sanctuary nestled in the heart of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, offering a deeply grounding space for those seeking clarity, calm, and inner transformation. Rooted in authentic meditation traditions, the center provides a nurturing environment where both beginners and experienced practitioners can explore the profound benefits of mindfulness and contemplative practice.

Located along Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, Vajradhara Meditation Center brings together a warm community of seekers dedicated to personal growth and spiritual well-being. The center draws on time-honored teachings to guide students through a range of meditation programs, classes, and retreats designed to support every stage of the inner journey. Whether someone is taking their very first steps on the path or deepening a long-standing practice, they will find knowledgeable, compassionate guidance here.

The atmosphere at Vajradhara is intentionally peaceful and inclusive, welcoming people of all backgrounds and experience levels with open arms. The teachers and staff are committed to making authentic meditation accessible and meaningful for the modern practitioner, blending traditional wisdom with the realities of everyday life in New York City. For anyone looking to reduce stress, cultivate mindfulness, or simply find a quiet moment of stillness amid the bustle of Brooklyn, Vajradhara Meditation Center stands as a true refuge for the mind, body, and spirit.

Events

Happening Now5 events
Self Care: The Balance Between Selfish and ShellfishCLASS
1 Apr 202630 Apr 2026

Self Care: The Balance Between Selfish and Shellfish

Navigate the balance between genuine self-care and healthy interdependence in Self Care: The Balance...

Brooklyn, NY

The Art + Beauty Of Joyful InsignificanceCLASS
1 Apr 202630 Apr 2026

The Art + Beauty Of Joyful Insignificance

Challenge your sense of self-importance and unlock spiritual progress in The Art + Beauty Of Joyful ...

Brooklyn, NY

Uplift your Mind!: How to Get Your Confidence BackCLASS
1 Apr 202630 Apr 2026

Uplift your Mind!: How to Get Your Confidence Back

Rebuild your self-assurance and inner strength in Uplift your Mind!: How to Get Your Confidence Back...

Brooklyn, NY

When Life Gives You Lemons Practice Lo JongCLASS
1 Apr 202630 Apr 2026

When Life Gives You Lemons Practice Lo Jong

Transform life's challenges into spiritual growth during April with When Life Gives You Lemons Pract...

Brooklyn, NY

Tending the Garden of Our MindCLASS
1 Apr 202630 Apr 2026

Tending the Garden of Our Mind

Create conditions for genuine inner transformation in Tending the Garden of Our Mind, an April Bay R...

Brooklyn, NY

Upcoming

4 events
US National Festival 2026FESTIVAL
24 Apr 202629 Apr 2026

US National Festival 2026

Join spiritual practitioners from across the nation at the US National Festival 2026, a multi-day ga...

International Kadampa Spring FestivalFESTIVAL
22 May 202627 May 2026

International Kadampa Spring Festival

Experience transformative practice with Kadampa Buddhists worldwide at the International Kadampa Spr...

Brooklyn, New York

International Kadampa Summer FestivalFESTIVAL
24 July 20268 Aug 2026

International Kadampa Summer Festival

Deepen your practice during an extended Buddhist retreat at the International Kadampa Summer Festiva...

Brooklyn, New York

International Kadampa Fall FestivalFESTIVAL
9 Oct 202615 Oct 2026

International Kadampa Fall Festival

Gather with Kadampa Buddhists worldwide at the International Kadampa Fall Festival, October 9-15, 20...

Brooklyn, New York

Events

15 events
Buddhism for BeginnersCLASS

Buddhism for Beginners

Start your meditation journey with Buddhism for Beginners at Kadampa Meditation Center Brooklyn, a w...

Brooklyn, NY

Friday Night InCLASS

Friday Night In

Join a welcoming community for accessible meditation and Buddhist teachings at Brooklyn Meditation C...

Brooklyn, NY

Foundation ProgramCOURSE

Foundation Program

Commit to a rigorous yet supportive deep study program at Kadampa Meditation Center Brooklyn's Found...

Brooklyn, NY

Teacher Training ProgramTRAINING

Teacher Training Program

Prepare to teach Buddhism meaningfully in the Teacher Training Program, Kadampa Meditation Center Br...

Brooklyn, NY

Meditation ToolkitCOURSE

Meditation Toolkit

Build a practical toolkit of meditation and Buddhist techniques at Brooklyn Meditation Center. This ...

Brooklyn, NY

Escaping the Busyness Trap: How to Relax Body and Mind - March SeriesCLASS

Escaping the Busyness Trap: How to Relax Body and Mind - March Series

Escape the overwhelm and learn practical techniques to relax both body and mind in this March series...

Brooklyn, NY

Escaping the Busyness Trap: How to Relax Body and Mind - April Series: Uplift your Mind!: How to Get Your Confidence BacCLASS

Escaping the Busyness Trap: How to Relax Body and Mind - April Series: Uplift your Mind!: How to Get Your Confidence Bac

Rebuild your confidence and inner strength through Buddhist practice in this April "Escaping the Bus...

Brooklyn, NY

Bay Ridge - March Series: Protecting our ProgressCLASS

Bay Ridge - March Series: Protecting our Progress

Learn protective practices to sustain your spiritual progress at this Bay Ridge branch class in Broo...

Brooklyn, NY

Bay Ridge - April Series: Tending the Garden of Our MindCLASS

Bay Ridge - April Series: Tending the Garden of Our Mind

Cultivate inner growth by creating the right conditions for change at this Bay Ridge branch class in...

Brooklyn, NY

Bed-Stuy - March Series: Take Control of Your Mind, Take Control of Your LifeCLASS

Bed-Stuy - March Series: Take Control of Your Mind, Take Control of Your Life

Master your mind and transform your life at this Bed-Stuy branch class in Brooklyn. This March serie...

Brooklyn, NY

Bed-Stuy - April Series: When Life Gives You lemons Make Lo JongCLASS

Bed-Stuy - April Series: When Life Gives You lemons Make Lo Jong

Transform hardship into wisdom through Lojong practice at this Bed-Stuy branch class in Brooklyn. Ap...

Brooklyn, NY

Buddhism for Beginners - March Series: Pure Moral Discipline—Who's In?CLASS

Buddhism for Beginners - March Series: Pure Moral Discipline—Who's In?

Explore foundational Buddhist teachings on moral discipline in this beginner-friendly March series a...

Brooklyn, NY

Buddhism for Beginners - April Series: The Art + Beauty Of Joyful InsignificanceCLASS

Buddhism for Beginners - April Series: The Art + Beauty Of Joyful Insignificance

Explore your self-importance and spiritual pride in this April "Buddhism for Beginners" series at Br...

Brooklyn, NY

Deepen Your Practice: Not Just Calm but Flourishing - March SeriesCLASS

Deepen Your Practice: Not Just Calm but Flourishing - March Series

Move beyond surface calm to profound spiritual transformation in this March series at Brooklyn Medit...

Brooklyn, NY

Deepen Your Practice: Not Just Calm but Flourishing - April Series: When Life Gives You Lemons Practice Lo JongCLASS

Deepen Your Practice: Not Just Calm but Flourishing - April Series: When Life Gives You Lemons Practice Lo Jong

Transform life's hardships into opportunities for spiritual growth in this April "Deepen Your Practi...

Brooklyn, NY

Past Events

5 events
Take Control of Your Mind, Take Control of Your LifeCLASS
1 Mar 202631 Mar 2026

Take Control of Your Mind, Take Control of Your Life

Harness the power of your mind to create a joyful life at Take Control of Your Mind, Take Control of...

Brooklyn, NY

Protecting our ProgressCLASS
1 Mar 202631 Mar 2026

Protecting our Progress

Maintain your spiritual gains and prevent backsliding in Protecting our Progress, a March Bay Ridge ...

Brooklyn, NY

Deepen Your Practice: Not Just Calm but FlourishingCLASS
1 Mar 202631 Mar 2026

Deepen Your Practice: Not Just Calm but Flourishing

Go beyond basic calm to unlock meditation's full potential in Deepen Your Practice: Not Just Calm bu...

Brooklyn, NY

Escaping the Busyness Trap: How to Relax Body and MindCLASS
1 Mar 202631 Mar 2026

Escaping the Busyness Trap: How to Relax Body and Mind

Escape the relentless pace of modern life in Escaping the Busyness Trap: How to Relax Body and Mind,...

Brooklyn, NY

Pure Moral Discipline—Who's In?CLASS
1 Mar 202631 Mar 2026

Pure Moral Discipline—Who's In?

Discover how moral discipline creates profound spiritual progress in this five-week online series ex...

Brooklyn, NY