DHARMA FRIENDS
Creating Spiritual Community through Art, Meditation, Dharma and Embodiment Practices
Join us for Seasonal Gatherings In-Person at Tibet House NYC + Online with resident Dharma Teachers Megan Mook and Kevin Townley — plus exciting special guests!
Each DHARMA FRIENDS gathering features down-to-earth Tibetan Buddhist teachings and meditation, coupled with an artistic component, in a warm and welcoming environment.
Free / By Donation for Ages 18 -35 through Dharma Gates
Don’t Miss the November
DHARMA FRIENDS
How Not To Lose It Over the Holidays
Wed, Nov 19
6:30 - 8:30 PM ET
Tibet House NYC | Streaming
Timely Dharma Teachings • Somatic Experiencing • Sketch Comedy • Live Music • Dharma Gift Market
Join resident Dharma teachers Megan Mook, Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer and Kevin Townley for down-to-earth Dharma teachings about navigating the collective lunacy of the holidays.
Featuring a special somatic-experiencing exercise with Dharma teacher and Somatic Practitioner® Kathy Cherry to help regulate the nervous system plus holiday-themed sketch comedy with comedians Neil D'Astolfo and Isabel Renner!
After the event, mingle and browse a curated selection of discounted Dharma gifts and books while our resident musician Rob Ward delights us with ambient viola (online participants are warmly invited to stay for the music!).
Free / By Donation for Ages 18 -35 through Dharma Gates. Register online for tickets.
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Dharma Gates is thrilled to partner with DHARMA FRIENDS to foster vibrant community through art, compassion, and Tibetan Buddhist-inspired practice.
Dharma Gates sponsors all young adults ages 18-35 to attend Dharma Friends ticketed events for free / by donation. Simply select "Dharma Gates Ticket" when you register. Each in-person event is live-streamed and recorded.
In-Person Events at:
Tibet House
22 W 15 Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 807-0563
Tibet House is a Tibetan art and cultural center founded at the request of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama.
Come visit this extraordinary and sacred place in the heart of NYC!
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. All experience levels are welcome, including beginners.
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Nope. You do not have to be Buddhist to participate in DHARMA FRIENDS events. All are welcome.
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All young adults can attend Dharma Friends gatherings (in-person and Zoom) free of charge. You are encouraged to make a donation if you feel called!
Sliding scale tickets anyone over 35. -
Dharma Gates wholeheartedly welcomes people of all cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. There will be gender neutral bathrooms available and we may be able to provide single rooms if that would make you more comfortable. Our aim is to make retreat practice accessible to all young people—if there’s something we can to do help you feel comfortable to attending, please do not hesitate to reach out to us (team@dharma-gates.org.)