Thoughts without a Thinker: Revisiting the Classic
Join author and psychiatrist Mark Epstein for a discussion about his recently re-released landmark book “Thoughts without a Thinker: Psychotherapy from a Buddhist Perspective.”
Virtual Events and Retreats
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Upcoming Events
A Buddhist Response to AI: Studying Samsara, Practicing Kindness: A Workshop
Join Buddhist priest and meditation teacher Lewis Richmond for discussion on how Buddhists, dedicated to awakening and the practice of compassion, should view and interact with this technology.
A Buddhist Response to AI: Studying Samsara, Practicing Kindness
Join this 11-day email series of reflections and contemplative practices for how Buddhist values can help us respond wisely to AI.
Buddhism in America Across Generations
Join us in person for a conversation about the challenges and benefits of Buddhism in America today with Tricycle founder Helen Tworkov.
Tricycle’s Meditation Group
Tricycle’s Meditation Group for subscribers offers weekly meditations and small group discussions with leading Buddhist teachers.
Mindful Cooking with Eric Ripert
Join the chef and longtime practicing Buddhist to hear about his new cookbook and how to bring mindfulness into the kitchen.
Pilgrimage to Sri Lanka 2027
Immerse yourself in the cultural and spiritual heritage of the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” on this Buddhist pilgrimage from February 27–March 13, 2027.
Pilgrimage to Ladakh, India 2027
Join us on this Buddhist Pilgrimage to Ladakh, India, and immerse yourself in Tibetan Buddhism on the rooftop of the world during this all-inclusive, small group journey.
May 24–June 5, 2027
Past Events
Preparing for Death and Dying: Naming Fears, Finding Peace
Join Soto Zen priest and palliative care nurse Sallie Tisdale in a discussion on fears around dying—how to hold them and release them.
Meditation in Early Buddhism: Challenging the Status Quo
Before meditation, there was a way of life. Join Scholar Grzegorz Polak to explore what Chan Buddhism and the earliest Buddhist texts have in common, and what modern meditation cultures have left out.
Ghost Photography in 20th Century China: Seeing the Unseen
Join us for a spooky conversation just in time for Halloween about the use of visual media to preserve and reimagine cultural heritage.
Miya Ando’s Rain Drawings: A Night at Sundaram Tagore Gallery
Join us in person to view and hear about multidisciplinary artist Miya Ando’s new collection, visual interpretations inspired by her dictionary of Japanese words for rain.
Thich Nhat Hanh: Poet, Author, Scholar
You know Thich Nhat Hanh as a teacher and peace activist, but in honor of his 100th continuation day, learn more about the late Vietnamese Zen master’s literary legacy.
From Carbon Footprint to Carbon Wave
Join us on October 7 for a free virtual event on rethinking our approach to the climate with professor and practicing Buddhist Leah Stokes.
Three Takes on Emptiness
Learn about the core Buddhist concept of emptiness from three different points of view during this Premium event.
The Bodhisattva’s Path of Meditation
Join our 28-day meditation program with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche to learn about the path of the bodhisattva and the cultivation of compassion for all beings.
A Practitioner’s Translation of the Diamond Sutra
Get closer to one of Buddhism’s most important texts, said to cut through conceptual thinking.
Deepen Your Faith: A Workshop with Sharon Salzberg
Join author and meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg to learn about living with confidence, purpose, and heart.
Readings of ‘The Gateless Barrier’
Scholars Jimmy Yu and Natasha Heller discuss representations of women in the famous thirteenth-century Chan collection.
Can AI Help Your Practice? (And Should It?)
Join Dolma Gunther, Sessei Meg McNeil, Ben Rubin, and Jay Vidyarthi to discuss AI and Buddhist practice.
Tricycle’s Summer Poetry Reading
Join us in Brooklyn for poetry and discussion featuring leading contemporary Chinese-speaking poets, including Wang Jiaxin, Lan Lan, Jami Proctor Xu, and Jiaoyang Li.
A Way of Belonging: Using Haiku to Unite with the Natural World
Join Clark Strand for a two-day retreat at Garrison Institute from July 10–12, 2026 to practice using haiku to unite with the natural world.
Tricycle’s Buddhist Film Festival 2026
Tricycle’s third annual Buddhist Film Festival from June 16–30 offers five feature films and five short films from around the Buddhist world.
The Foundation of Jhana: A Workshop with Sarah Shaw
Join a workshop on recognizing and cultivating the skillful mind that makes way for jhana.
Shedding Light on Dark Retreat: A Premium Event with Justin von Bujdoss
American Buddhist teacher Justin von Bujdoss discusses the advanced Vajrayana Buddhist technique.
The Enduring Impact of the Flower Garland Sutra: A Premium Event with Ben Connelly
Soto Zen teacher Ben Connelly explains the profound influence of Huayan Buddhism on Chan, Zen, and engaged Buddhism.
Right Action in Divisive Times: A Workshop on Cultivating Kindness with Andrew Olendzki
Join a workshop for exploring intention and kindness as a starting place for social action.
Pilgrimage to Ladakh, India 2026
Join us on this Buddhist Pilgrimage to Ladakh, India, and immerse yourself in Tibetan Buddhism on the rooftop of the world during this all-inclusive, small group journey.
May 1-13, 2026.
The Buddhism and Ecology Summit: A Sense of Belonging
Join us for Tricycle’s Fifth Annual Buddhism & Ecology Summit, a donation-based, virtual event series featuring conversations with Buddhist teachers, environmentalists, and writers exploring how sensory perception can restore our relationship with the earth.
What Is Tantra? A Premium Event with Richard K. Payne
Join professor Richard K. Payne to learn about this evolving tradition, including why it’s so hard to define.
Pilgrimage to India & Nepal 2026
Join us on this Buddhist Pilgrimage to India & Nepal and explore what the Buddha said were the four sites that every committed dharma practitioner should visit.
March 8-21, 2026
Exploring Right Relationship with AI
Join us for a panel discussion co-sponsored by the Buddhism & AI Initiative.