Who we are:

Dharmachakra Buddhist Center is a Buddhist meditation center in northern New Jersey. We offer instruction in meditation and Buddhist spiritual practice. We envision a world based upon compassion and inner peace, where anyone who wishes can travel the path to enlightenment. We are building this world one mind at a time.

We are dedicated to helping you find happiness from within your own heart and real solutions to your problems through Buddha’s advice.

We provide instruction in Buddhist meditation and we promote the teachings and ideals of Kadampa Buddhism in northern New Jersey.

We can help you gain experience of Buddhist spiritual practice and accomplish lasting inner transformation.

We seek to create a bodhisattva community, founded upon cherishing others, that transcends regional boundaries, cultural and economic divisions.

The New Kadampa Tradition is a lineage of Buddhism that is practiced worldwide and is independent of any Asian culture. This lineage was first introduced to the West in 1976 and since then has spread to more than 36 countries and 600 centers worldwide. This lineage originated in India and Tibet, and is presented in contemporary form by the life and works of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Over nineteen books written by this prolific meditation master constitute the core teachings of contemporary Kadampa Buddhism. These works are unique and authoritative presentations of Buddhist practice as it has been handed down over the centuries from Indian and Tibetan masters.

Meditation is for everyone, from those who seek relaxation to those who wish to follow the Buddhist spiritual path.

Buddhist teachings are for everyone, regardless of spiritual background, and you do not need to be Buddhist to benefit from them. Buddhism is not evangelical.

Buddhist teachings are intended as practical advice to solve inner problems and benefit others.

Bodhisattvas are those who are motivated by compassion to develop their own highest potential. We strive to embody the ideals and examples of such extraordinary individuals.

A bodhisattva community will come into being when each of us learns to cherish others deeply and without exception.

Serving Berkeley Heights, Brick Church, Chatham, Cranford, East Orange, Elizabeth, Glen Rock, Irvington, Madison, Maplewood, Millburn, Montclair, Newark, New Providence, Orange, Short Hills, South Orange, Springfield, Summit, Union, Westfield and surrounding areas.

Meditation classes are available in Maplewood, South Orange and Summit.