2026 at a Glance

January 1, 2026

The Power to Change:
Guided Meditation Retreat

January 3, 2026

The Perfect Path to Freedom Retreat, Part 1

January 10, 2026

Imagination, Wisdom & Bliss:
An Introduction to Tantra

January 17, 2026

The Perfect Path to Freedom Retreat, Part 2

January 24, 2026

Teaching Skills Workshop

January 31, 2026

The Perfect Path to Freedom Retreat, Part 3

February 8, 2026

Introduction to Foundation Program

February 10, 2026

Introduction to Foundation Program

February 13, 2026

Valentine's Dinner & Meditation

February 14, 2026

All You Need is Love: Guided Meditation Retreat

February 21, 2026

Amitayus Long-Life Retreat

February 27, 2026

Weekend Getaway Retreat:
Boundless Peace & Purity

March 7, 2026

Mantras, Malas & Inner Peace

March 14, 2026

Hope & Healing in Troubled Times

March 20, 2026

NKT Midwest Dharma Celebration

March 28, 2026

Solve Your Anger Problem

April 4, 2026

Clarity of Mind Retreat

April 5, 2026

Refuge from the Storm

April 11, 2026

CANCELLED: Family Fun Day

April 11, 2026

Creating World Peace: Guided Meditation Retreat

April 14, 2026

Nyungnay Compassion & Fasting Retreat

April 16, 2026

Improve All Your Relationships

April 18, 2026

Letting Go of Perfect

April 18, 2026

All You Need is Love

April 24, 2026

US National Festival

May 2, 2026

Freedom from Painful Emotions

May 8, 2026

Liberation from Sorrow Retreat

May 10, 2026

Special Mother's Day Talk & Meditation

May 16, 2026

What Happens When We Die?

May 22, 2026

NKT International Spring Festival

May 30, 2026

Open House Day

June 4, 2026

Offering our Faith Retreat: Celebrating Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

June 13, 2026

How to Rely Upon a Spiritual Guide

June 14, 2026

Guru Yoga Mandala Offering Retreat

June 21, 2026

Walk for World Peace

June 27, 2026

Finding Balance Guided Retreat

July 11, 2026

Relax & Be Happy: Silent Meditation Retreat

July 19, 2026

Summer Soiree

July 24, 2026

NKT International Summer Festival

August 22, 2026

Free Meditation on the Beach

August 30, 2026

Introduction to Foundation Program (Oak Park)

September 1, 2026

Introduction to Foundation Program (Wicker Park)

September 12, 2026

Peaceful Mind in a Stressful World

September 12, 2026

Overcoming Attachment & Addiction

September 19, 2026

The Blissful Path: Becoming Vajrayogini

September 20, 2026

Vajrasattva Purification Retreat

September 26, 2026

Freedom from Painful Emotions

September 27, 2026

Heal Your Mind with Wisdom

October 3, 2026

Stop Overthinking: Discover Peace Within (Meditation Retreat)

October 3, 2026

The Peace of Concentration

October 9, 2026

NKT International Fall Festival

October 17, 2026

The Art of Acceptance

October 22, 2026

How Can I Stop Overthinking?

October 24, 2026

Understanding Karma

October 25, 2026

Guru Yoga Mandala Offering Retreat

October 31, 2026

Heart Jewel Retreat: The Essential Practice of Kadampa Buddhism

November 7, 2026

A Life Beyond Worry

November 14, 2026

Pathway to the Pure Land: Vajrayogini Retreat

November 21, 2026

Calm & Clear Mind Retreat

November 30, 2026

More November events to come

December 5, 2026

Medicine Buddha Blessing Empowerment

December 6, 2026

The Healing Power of Prayer

December 31, 2026

More December events to come