Kongshan Monastery June Open Day — Registration Now Open: Step Into a Peaceful Sanctuary in the Hudson Valley

Looking to step away from the busy pace of life and give yourself a quiet afternoon?

Kongshan Monastery is located in Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley of Upstate New York — a place of open meadows, woodland, lakes, and wide-open sky. When you walk through the monastery gates, your steps naturally slow, and the mind finds a chance to settle.

Each month, Kongshan Monastery holds an Open Day, inviting the public to enter this mountain sanctuary, learn about Buddhism and monastic life, and experience a moment of stillness through simple meditation practice.

This event will be guided by a monastic or monastery volunteer, who will introduce Kongshan's environment, its founding story, and the community's life of study and practice. Participants will also have the opportunity, during the meditation session, to bring their attention back to the breath and the present moment — setting aside, for a little while, the rush and noise of everyday life.

The event concludes with free-form exploration. You are welcome to wander through the monastery at your own pace — along the forest trail, across the meadow, and down to the lakeshore — taking in the openness and quiet of the Hudson Valley landscape.

Whether or not you have a background in Buddhism or any experience with meditation, you are warmly welcome to come with an open and relaxed heart.

This is not an event where you need to hurry to understand anything, nor is it meant to be busy or eventful. It is simply an afternoon to come back to yourself — and back to nature.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Kongshan Monastery, New YorkCapacity: 30 participants — registration required

Schedule

2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. — Monastery Introduction & Presentation

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Guided Meditation

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Free Exploration

Spots are limited. We encourage you to plan ahead — and you are welcome to invite family and friends to join you for a peaceful, refreshing afternoon in the Hudson Valley at Kongshan Monastery.

Registration link (closes June 27 at 9:00 p.m.):https://www.kongshan.org/event-details/kong-shan-si6yueopen-day-kongshan-temple-june-open-day/