Free things to do in Sullivan County NY with kids at Kadampa World Peace Temple

Free Temple Tours and Nature Trails at Kadampa Meditation Center New York.
Free tours every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 1:30PM - 4:00PM.
Stroll around the Kadampa Buddhist World Peace Temple. Buddhists believe that walking around a Temple that houses a statue of Buddha brings great good fortune. It is called ‘circumambulating’ and is usually done in a clockwise direction.
The Temple is one of five Kadampa Temples around the world. The Temple’s unique design is based on the celestial palace of Heruka, the Buddha of Compassion. The design also represents all the stages of the spiritual path.
Just seeing it reminds us that we have the potential to improve our human nature and qualities through developing the capacity of our mind.

Accommodations & vegetarian meals available at additional cost, contact registration for rates, call 845-856-9000 or visit KadampaNewYork.org Buddhist Bookstore & Gift Shop, and World Peace Cafe Coffee shop. and Vegetarian Meals with the Buddhist Community.

Kadampa Meditation Center New York is in the Sullivan County Catskills in Glen Spey, NY. The Kadampa World Peace Temple is only 15 minutes from Tri-States Monument Historic Site - (aka Tri-State Rock - Port Jervis, NY) which is on the northern end of New Jersey's boundary with Pennsylvania, and the northwest end of the New York/ New Jersey boundary line- where the Neversink and Delaware Rivers converge.
The Kadampa Temple is also only 4 miles from Hawk's Nest Highway - iconic New York State 97 - Upper Delaware Scenic Byway.

Getting to Kadampa Meditation Center in Upstate NY is easy from NYC! By car, you can arrive from New York City in about 2 hours depending on traffic. Getting here by public transit is another good option. Both train and bus options are available from NYC and other major transportation hubs. See our website to explore your travel options.

TEMPLE GROUNDS AND HIKING NATURE TRAILS are open free DAILY from 9:00 AM - Dusk at Kadampa Meditation Center New York World Peace Temple in Sullivan County Catskills Upstate NY.  Explore our 82 acres of natural woodlands or the charm of Catskills, including tranquil spots to sit and contemplate in nature, photo-worthy views of the World Peace Temple, and hiking trails in the woodlands. Enjoy walking on the grounds, including easy nature trail walks, a pond, garden, streams and soft springy moss. Outdoor seating areas, picnic tables and hidden nature benches.
Kids, families & pets on a leash welcome!

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