Welcome to
Odiyana Buddhist Center,
the place to meditate
in New England
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire and Vermont

Living a stress-free and meaningful life has never been closer to your fingertips. Meditation is a method to acquaint our mind with causes of happiness.  Learn meditation in the company of good friends.  

Odiyana Buddhist Center is a non-profit organization based in Manchester, Connecticut; established in 1996. Odiyana Buddhist 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, Gen Kelsang Tenzin.

Odiyana Buddhist Center, holding classes throughout New England - Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont, 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, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont 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.