Dharma Punx NYC is a secular Buddhist community led by guiding teacher and Buddhist Pastor Josh Korda. It is respectful of other lineages and institutions, though wholly unaffiliated and entirely self-sustaining through your contributions.

Join us on zoom every tuesday at 7pm

1st Tuesday of each month join us in person
at 105 Grand Street Williamsburg!

More information & Registration HERE

Remember summer camp—the sense of discovery, new friends, fresh country air, and nights under the stars? We're bringing that spirit to a long weekend of Buddhist-inspired practice.

Think less "strict retreat" and more "come as you are"—a relaxed space for meditation, meaningful conversations, and a splash of camp-style fun.

Josh Korda and Kathy Cherry weave timeless Buddhist teachings with contemporary psychological tools for self-understanding and nervous-system resilience, offering practical ways to bring mindfulness, compassion, and embodied awareness into daily life.

Expect guided meditations, contemplative and somatic practices, breathwork, silly games, and campfire-style storytelling—plus time to wander in the woods, rest in the sun, and notice how awareness shows up everywhere: in laughter, in silence, and in connection.

Whether you’re new or seasoned, if you're ready to unplug, ignore your inbox, and reconnect with spaciousness and wonder, this retreat is for you.

Registration Info HERE

Beyond Calm: The Intelligence of Presence June 26-27, 2026 at Garrison Institute

This weekend retreat with Kathy Cherry explores the intersection of Buddhist Insight Meditation practices and Somatic Experiencing.

Drawing on both traditions, we’ll explore well-being not as a static state but an ongoing collaboration between the body and mind. Rather than striving to become calm or free from discomfort, we’ll learn to trust our nervous system’s ability to move, settle, mobilize, and restore in response to changing conditions.

This is an in-person retreat appropriate for both new and experienced practitioners.

Registration info HERE

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Dharma Punx NYC is a secular Buddhist community led by guiding teacher Josh Korda, along with meditation teacher Kathy Cherry. It is respectful of other lineages and institutions, though wholly unaffiliated and entirely self-sustaining through your contributions

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