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An 8-day Vipassana (Insight) Meditation Course conducted by Bhante U. Prajnadip Mahathero. The course runs from July 12 to July 19, 2026 at Bangladesh Buddhist Vihara of New York, 102-22 87th Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY 11418. The daily program includes an opening ceremony with precept-taking and Paritta Sutta recitation, short meditation practice from 6:00–7:00 PM, and a Dhamma Discourse at 7:00 PM each evening. Daily donation for meditators: breakfast $100, lunch $150, beverages $50 (total $300/day). Meditators are asked to bring personal necessities and bedding if possible. For registration contact: Bhante Muditaratna Bhikkhu (347) 876-4009, Bhante Munindravangsha Bhikkhu (323) 747-2714, or Bhante Bishuddivangsha Bhikkhu (929) 393-2347.

The Bengali New Year was celebrated with traditional cultural programs, special prayers, and a communal feast. Members of the Bangladeshi community joined together to welcome the new year with joy and devotion.

A weekend silent meditation retreat guided by our resident monks. Participants practiced mindfulness of breathing, walking meditation, and loving-kindness meditation in a serene environment.