Meditation in Connecticut

Odiyana Buddhist Center

Tel: 860 268 7251
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Welcome to Odiyana Meditation Center!

The place to meditate in Connecticut and Upstate New York.

Geshe Kelsang GyatsoLiving a stress-free and meaningful life has never been closer to your fingertips. Througn meditation, which is a method to acquaint our mind with causes of happiness, we can gain a better understanding of how to achieve the lasting peace we all long for.

Odiyana Meditation Center is a non-profit organization based in South Windsor, Connecticut. Established in 1996, Odiyana Meditation Center is a Member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union. This tradition is an international Mahayana Buddhist organization founded by Buddhist Master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. The Center offers the study and meditation programs of Kadampa Buddhism, under the guidance of our Resident Teacher, Eve Arias

Buddhist communityOdiyana Meditation Center, holding classes throughout Connecticut and Upstate New York, was founded on the knowledge that it is possible for everyone to cultivate positive states of mind that will lead to calmness and inner peace. We strive to provide a conducive environment for people in Connecticut and Upstate New York to deepen their understanding and experience of meditation practice and Buddhist studies. Meditation is the heart of Buddhist practice. Through meditation, we can gain deep insight into how to be happy and deal with life’s challenges successfully.

Through consistent meditation practice, we can complete all the stages of the path to enlightenment and attain indestructible inner peace. The Center offers many ways to integrate our spiritual understanding into our daily life. Everyone is welcome.


What's on today

Events Calendar


Upcoming Special Events
Love, Desire and Attachment Day Course
- Join us March 20th for a day discussing Buddha's teachings on love!


Movie Night at Odiyana Center
- Its movie night at Odiyana on March 26th with our first screening of the movie 'The Life of Buddha.' All are welcome!

Support Our Center
Odiyana is a 501(c)(3) organization

Tharpa Publications

Books and Audio on
Buddhism and Meditation


Weekly Drop-in Classes

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Odiyana Meditation Center

279 Oakland Road, South Windsor, CT. 06074
Tel: (860) 268-7251 / Email:

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A member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union.

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