O monks! Go on for the good of the people, for happiness of the many, out of compassion to the world, for the good and well-being and happiness gods and human. O monks! Preach the Dhamma good at the beginning, good at the middle, good at the end. Proclaim the pure noble life with meaningful completely.
It is a quotation uttered by the Buddha when there were 60 enlightened ones in the world before 2600 years ago in India. Today, here in the U.S.A. and all over the world the same words should be uttered and put into practice.
My whole life has being dedicated for the Dhamma. I see more and more people seeking the Dhamma unlike before. Out of compassion for the world we should establish and maintain more and more Viharas, Meditation Centers and Monasteries. For that purpose we, both the Maha Sangha as well as laymen should work hard and dedicate our time and energy towards this goal.
My sincere blessings for those who offer services at the Hudson Valley Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center. May you be able to plant the seeds of Dhamma, love and friendliness in the hearts of the children, so that there would be a peaceful world in the future than before.
May all living beings be well and happy!
Kurunegoda Sri Piyatissa Maha Nayaka Thero
The Late Chief Incumbent of the New York Buddhist Vihara
Please note: All hours are Eastern Standard Time. The hours and days are subject to change, especially on special occasions and events.
Check often to ensure accurate schedules and other information.
To ensure someone is available to welcome you, please contact the Vihara by phone (+1 (845) 559-4217) prior to your visit.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Temple is open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Excluding special events, the following is the regular temple schedule:
Guided Meditation Session
Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 7:30PM at the Temple
Meditation Session with Yoga
Saturday from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (from May 2026 to November 2026)
Dhamma Discussion in Sinhala:
Friday from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Zoom
🔹 Meeting ID: 850 9598 0882
🔹 Passcode: Dhamma
Please contact us for more information
Dhamma School for Children:
Sunday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Please contact the temple for registration
Special Notice
Our Dhamma school is moving online. See our news page for up to date details on the Vihara and the Community.
Hudson Valley Buddhist Vihara Poya Program (Sil Observance)
- January 11 – Sunday
- February 08 – Sunday
- March 08 – Sunday
- April 04 – Saturday
- May 03 – Sunday
- June 28 – Sunday
- July 26 – Sunday
- August 30 – Sunday
- September 26 – Saturday
- October 31 – Sunday
- November 29 – Sunday
- December 27 – Sunday
Daily Activities
8:30 AM: Pirith chanting and meditation in the temple. This can be attended in person or through Zoom (link available).
6:30 PM: Normal daily Buddha Puja, open for in-person participation.