Meditation in Westchester

Vajra Light Kadampa Buddhist Center is a non-profit Buddhist meditation center in Westchester, NY. We offer instruction in meditation and Buddhist spiritual practice through meditation classes, retreats and special events. Taught by qualified Western teachers, Vajra Light's meditation classes are very easy to understand and apply to our daily lives. The classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners. Everyone welcome!

Where to Start

All of the classes listed below are a great place to start for both beginners and experienced meditators.

Classes are especially designed to help busy, modern people find more inner peace and happiness. No prior experience with Buddhism or meditation is necessary. Everyone is welcome! Please follow the links to individual class pages for more details about the current topics and pricing.

Sunday Mornings
10:30am -12:00pm

From Concentration Comes Peace 

WITH kadam donna campanelli

VAJRA LIGHT KADAMPA BUDDHIST CENTER
875 MAMARONECK AVENUE
SUITE 205
MAMARONECK, NY 10543

This series gives us the opportunity to develop or deepen a meditation practice and train in concentration, mindfulness and alertness. We can develop the ability to quiet the noise, the clutter, and the busyness in our mind, and allow our mind to gradually settle into a deep feeling of inner peace. We will learn to identify and tame our personal meditation obstacles by exploring tried and tested ancient Buddhist techniques for developing and improving our meditation and concentration thereby cultivating a feeling of contentment and well-being that will remain with us in our daily lives.

Everyone welcome; suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators.

Wednesday Evenings
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Training Our Mind In Challenging Times

with kadam Donna Campanelli

Vajra Light kadampa Buddhist Center
875 Mamaroneck Avenue
Suite 205
Mamaroneck, NY 10543

Buddha presented a special set of practices known as ‘training the mind”. These meditations are especially powerful in these spiritually challenging times. The heart of the practice is learning to transform adverse conditions into our spiritual training, and responding to difficulties with a special wisdom and skill, so that we let go of our self-centered, small-minded fearful mind. Instead, we open our heart with love and compassion and in this way learn to live confidently and fearlessly.



Based on the thousand year old famous Buddhist poem, Eight Verses of Training the Mind, in this course, Kadam Donna will take us on a step-by-step journey to expanding our heart and experiences of authentic, peaceful, and stable happiness.



Everyone welcome; suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators.

Special Events

Strengthening Our Spiritual Power
Empowerment Weekend of Buddha Vajrapani

March 8 - 9, 2025
With Kadam Donna Campanelli

Seating is limited, pre-registration required.

Vajra Light Buddhist Center
875 Mamaroneck Avenue
Suite 205
Mamaroneck, NY 10543

Fear and anxiety plague our world. As we deal with everything from minor insecurities to concerns about major world events, it’s hard to find a sense of safety and tranquility. Even worse, our fears often stop us from doing what’s right for ourselves and others. During this Empowerment, we will discover how to develop a spiritual power by relying on Buddha Vajrapani that will help us break out of this fearful state into a courageous, empowered attitude. 

Buddha Vajrapani is the Buddha of spiritual power, sometimes referred to as the Buddha of skillful means. Although his nature is love, his aspect is fierce to emphasize his ability to empower us to abandon our delusions and negativity and pacify all obstacles and help others do the same. 

Become a Vajra Light Member! 

When you become a Member of Vajra Light Kadampa Buddhist Center you're actively supporting the flourishing of Dharma in Westchester and throughout the world.

General Membership includes:
· Unlimited General Program (GP) classes at Vajra Light
· Unlimited day courses, workshops and retreats at Vajra Light
· Live-stream availability for Sunday ONLY General Program classes
· 50% off empowerments at Vajra Light
· Three guest passes per year to GP in-person classes at VLKBC.