Very beautiful and serene temple. The property is large and peaceful. It is free to come here and…read moreyou're welcome to walk around the entire territory. Would highly recommend making a stop here if you're in the neighborhood.

Such a gem off the beaten path! I am appreciative they allow visitors to peruse the grounds and…read moretheir beautiful buildings. Very pretty landscape, so quiet and peaceful. I visited here after visiting the FDR home and library in Hyde Park. This little piece of paradise is free to enter. Each temple is unique and full of beautiful Buddhist figures. Please wear socks and be prepared to remove shoes upon entering each individual building. I enjoyed the restful escape offered by this literal Buddhist retreat. It has inspired me to learn more about their practices. And the drive along the backroads of the Catskills during the fall was one of the prettiest I've ever taken!

This Buddhist center is a wonderful place of learning, meditation and community. Unlike stated in…read morean earlier review it is not Zen. The center is Tendai, a Japanese Buddhist school that Zen developed from. Everybody is made welcome at the center. The sangha (community) has been a source of comfort and support to me in times of loss.​​

This is a really beautiful Zen center, with a very lovely evening meditation service (usually…read moreWednesday evenings) followed by a potluck dinner. They have special events, too. It is very low-key and welcoming, and the meditations are held in a beautiful converted old barn. Very nice atmosphere and beautiful Japanese-style ritual.

These folks are committed to their Buddhist practices. They live their faith, and they welcome…read morevisitors who want to understand how they live. They don't proselytize; they simply demonstrate their practices and their way of life. I'm not a Buddhist, but I gained a new respect for them through a visit.

Great place to heal yourself. It's a place to go within as…read morewe are our own healer . The grounds are beautiful.

A very serene and beautiful place that is just a ten minute ride up the mountain from Woodstock's…read morecenter. The peace and quiet were immediately noticeable upon walking up to the grounds. Flags hung from the trees, peaceful walking paths surrounded the grounds, and we were welcomed with open arms. A bookstore is available for you to purchase any and all information related to Tibetan Buddhism. The shrine was beautiful and breathtaking. A retreat was taking place, but we were given permission to visit the shrine as they were on break. We were so appreciative and grateful for that opportunity. We were immensely interested in learning what takes place at the shrine, as well as more about Buddhism in general. A very serene and fascinating experience!

Nestled up in the Catskill Mountains houses Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD for short) Thank the…read moregood Lord for 3 letter acronyms. This is a beautiful Tibetan Buddhist monastery offering a peaceful retreat from daily life. The monastery is not huge as compared to others I have visited in the past, but the architecture and colorful interior designs make it a perfect place to find inner peace, meditation and self reflection. I can't comment on the teachings or programs they offer since I'm not a practitioner, but there is a book store where visitors can purchase books to educate in the monastery teachings and beliefs. They also sell T-shirts, hoodies and sculptures. I passed a kitchen with a huge dining area but these are reserved for people who are participating in spiritual retreats and other programs offered here. The resident monks walking around are quiet, and in their own silence give off a profound welcoming if that makes any sense. Remember, you don't need to be a believer or practitioner to enjoy the monastery. After leaving here you will feel a sense of calm and as silly as it may sound a sense of enlightening and empowerment. Definitely worth the visit when you're in the Woodstock area.

You are home here. Meditate, center, enjoy the beauty of the monastery and the grounds.read more

It's a beautiful place for peace and prayer . The people who work there are kind . They have free…read morebooks to guide you through Buddhism . I love it here .

The monastery was founded by Venerable Lama Norhla under the direction of Kalu Rinpoche and the…read moreKarmapa. I was one of his first students and an early trustee, when the building you see now was just a two space garage waiting to be developed. The buildings were developed mostly by Lama Norhla, his students and practitioners. This monastery was the first in the US, back in 1980 or so, to carry through the authentic three year retreat of Tibetan Buddhism by which a person can become a Lama. A number of Lamas now well known went through the first three year retreat here. You will find the authentic holders of Tibetan Buddhism here. You can not find a more complete monastery, anywhere. This is well worth all efforts to visit and to do a retreat. You will discover the roots of what is now called mindfulness, began here in this tradition. And there is as well so much more...... Mindfulness and Compassion.

Welcoming, Peaceful, a respite from the clanging of the world... love the little shrine room down…read moreby the river especially...

This is a very peaceful spot to just enjoy being outside, spend some time reflecting, and enjoy the…read moregeneral sense of spirituality the location brings!

What a peaceful place. If in the area make a detour to this place. Nice place to…read morespend less than an hour.

A great school! All 4 of my children graduated from this school. They each had great teachers and…read moregreat experiences. I would recommend this private school to anyone who is fed up with public school education.

From the owner: Committed to providing a quality Christian education to our community for over 20 years!read more