Intergenerational
Sangha Day

Saturday May 30th, 10am - 4pm

Tibet House, New York City

Dharma Gates warmly invites you to a special gathering: an intergenerational day of practice, connection, and conversation.

Buddhist traditions have always been sustained through living relationships across generations. From older teacher to younger student, held in a vast web of the greater sangha. This is the only way the teachings have survived. Intergenerational relationship is critical and fundamental to a healthy and robust community of practitioners.

This day brings together Buddhist teachers, young adult practitioners (Dharma Gates alumni), Dharma Gates staff, and practitioners from older generations to create a shared field of practice and fun.

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Schedule for the Day

  • 10:00 - 10:15am Arrival, Welcome, and Tea

  • 10:15 - 10:30am Vision of Dharma Gates

  • 10:30 - 11:00am Meditation Practice

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm Moderated Panel Discussion
    The Future of Dharma in the West
    with Panelists Megan Mook and Koshin Paley Ellison
    Moderated by Dharma Gates Executive Director, Aaron Stryker

  • 12:00-12:15pm Opportunities to Support Dharma Gates

  • 12:15-1:45pm Lunch (provided for participants)

  • 2:00 - 3:30pm Break Out Groups (Choose your own adventure!)

    • Relational Practice with Miles Bukiet

    • Tea Ceremony with Lyndsey Harrington

    • Intergenerational Conversation hosted by Dharma Gates

  • 3:45 - 4:00pm Closing Contemplation

Who This Is For

This gathering is for:

  • Dharma Gates retreat alumni and community members

  • Buddhist teachers

  • Older Buddhist practitioners excited to connect with younger folks and hear about the Dharma Gates movement.

We’re especially excited to bring together different generations of practitioners and connect with you as part of the living Dharma Gates sangha. We encourage you to join for the full day if you’re able, while also understanding if you prefer to drop in for a specific part of the day.

Participant Voices

“Dharma Gates is, without a doubt, changing lives across this country — and I am one of them. When I arrived at the retreat, which was my first ever weeklong silent retreat, I was in a state of complete burnout: emotionally drained, spiritually disconnected, and relentlessly self-critical. By the end of the retreat, the teachings had found a lasting home in my heart. The constant irritation with external distractions softened, and for the first time in months, I slept deeply and restfully. Meditation became something I eagerly anticipated each day. Through the service of Dharma Gates, I have received real, embodied transmissions of Peace, Compassion, and Devotion.”

- Lumin

“Incredible. I feel a great amount of confidence was built. All the retreat managers were highly supportive. This was my first retreat and it was amazing.” - Chris

“The most notable aspect, aside from experiences in my personal practice, was the community. It is enriching and invigorating to have an age & culturally relevant community to practice with. I didn't know how important this was to me until now. I had sort of given up on merging social, friend, and everyday community with spiritual community. This is where I want to be.” - Spencer

“I felt deeply inspired by the teachings and encouragement of this retreat. My practice and trust in my capacity to develop as a spiritual practitioner deepened so much. The care and love that Jogen (the teacher), the cooks and retreat managers poured into the container were so powerful and palpable. I feel deeply grateful.” -Rebecca