What we’re about
Welcome to Dharma Drink!
A great way to get Dharma connected in New York!
- Connect people to people
- Connect pople to Buddhist centers
We are doing both IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL events. Please check the meetup schedules.
- - - - - Prior to Rubin Museum’s closure of the physical space on 17th street - - - - -
Dharma Drink is now Self Service!
The table is always reserved in the same spot - just show up and see what happens - just like if you were hanging out meeting other Buddhists and travelers randomly in Kathamandu, India, Japan, Korea... And don't take the RSVP too seriously - people are coming now who don't RSVP. The word is getting out....
Everyone is invited! Dharma Drink is all about building community amongst the Buddhist and like minded crowd in New York City. Greg, the founder, was inspired to start Dharma Drink by hanging out with all of the great students of all of the different lamas in Kathmandu - Kagyu, Nyingma, Sakya, Gelug - totally Rimey (also Zen, Thai, Theravadan, yoga travelers, and the curious - just about everyone!). Everyone became great friends and learned from each other. We're there every Friday night - see you there.
Motivation: To make the Rubin Museum Lounge on Friday night the Buddhist and like-minded hang-out spot in New York. If you like Buddhas or to meditate - then you'll love the Rubin!
Who: ALL ARE INVITED. Feel free to spread the word. The more, the merrier.
[ - - NOTE as of 2025: We are not meeting every Friday at Rubin as the physical museum has closed - - ]
Time: 6:30-?pm
Date: Every Friday - like clockwork
Place: Rubin Museum Lounge, 17th Street and 7th Avenue
How to find us: Look for a table with the small sign "Dharma Drink" + Lounge staff will know where we are.
www.dharmadrink.com
Dear Dharma Drink friends,
Let's celebrate Vesak with various NYC Buddhist sanghas at Columbia University's Union Theological Seminary ("UTS").
Details:
12:40pm - Meet in front of James Chapel, UTS
1:00pm - Vesak Celebration
4:00pm - Mingle with fellow Buddhist friends and maybe head to dinner nearby.
UTS: Join us in community as we gather to celebrate Vesak, a sacred day commemorating the birth, awakening, and Parinibbana of the Buddha. We welcome you to this special occasion—a time to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and peace in the heart of New York City.
UTS: Program Highlights:
- Bathing of the Buddha
- Offering Chants and Prayers
- Short Dharma Talks.
This celebration is co-sponsored by the Thích Nhất Hạnh Program for Engaged Buddhism, the Buddhist Council of New York, and the Columbia University Buddhist Association.
All are welcome. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Please also RSVP with the sponsoring organization to help the organizer manage.
< - - - RSVP with Sponsors - - - >
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- - - VESAK - - -
Per UN: "'Vesak"' the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was born. It was also on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment, and it was on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha in his eightieth year passed away."
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Cherry Blossoms @ Brooklyn Botanical Garden + Dinner at Dao Palate150 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY
Dear Dharma Drink friends,
Lets go to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) followed by an early dinner at Dao Palate.
After a long winter, the leaves are springing back to new life on the trees. It will be beautiful at the BBG. Let’s go look at the Cherry Blossoms.
Meetup details:
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Dao Palate (329 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn)[Ticket Link: Please choose accordingly]
BBG: "Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiosity while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environment.."
Brooklyn Magazine one Dao Palate: "Similar to Wild Ginger, but in Prospect Heights, and frequented by our very own Henry Stewart. ... he says. “It was dark and empty and delicious and romantic.” A rave review if ever there was."
- - - - Links - - - -
BBG Link
Dao PalateTicket Link - https://www.showclix.com/event/brooklyn-botanic-garden-admission-2025yvlzacd
- NYC Vesak Celebration @ Columbia University (Multi-Sanghas - Thera, Maha, Vajra)James Chapel, New York, NY
Dear Dharma Drink friends,
Let's celebrate Vesak with various NYC Buddhist sanghas at Columbia University's Union Theological Seminary ("UTS").
Details:
12:40pm - Meet in front of James Chapel, UTS
1:00pm - Vesak Celebration
4:00pm - Mingle with fellow Buddhist friends and maybe head to dinner nearby.UTS: Join us in community as we gather to celebrate Vesak, a sacred day commemorating the birth, awakening, and Parinibbana of the Buddha. We welcome you to this special occasion—a time to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and peace in the heart of New York City.
UTS: Program Highlights:
- Bathing of the Buddha
- Offering Chants and Prayers
- Short Dharma Talks.
This celebration is co-sponsored by the Thích Nhất Hạnh Program for Engaged Buddhism, the Buddhist Council of New York, and the Columbia University Buddhist Association.
All are welcome. We look forward to celebrating with you!Please also RSVP with the sponsoring organization to help the organizer manage.
< - - - RSVP with Sponsors - - - >/|\
- - - VESAK - - -
Per UN: "'Vesak"' the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was born. It was also on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment, and it was on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha in his eightieth year passed away."
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