DBC 15 Year Anniversary

There can be no world peace without inner peace. Yet where can we find methods for developing inner peace?

Our meditation classes began in South Orange, New Jersey and at the South Orange-Maplewood Adult School in 2002. We advertised them with flyers at first. Peter started posting, and gradually others joined in. In those early days, we posted thousands and thousands of flyers! Slowly, slowly, they began to have an impact.

Many people pitched in. The center was formally established in 2005 within the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union. We moved to our current main location in the Millburn Mall in 2009. Since then, each year we have offered over 400 meditation classes and other events throughout New Jersey!

The road to today has not always been easy. In 2011, our premises were flooded by Hurricane Irene and we had to rebuild. Then the next year, Hurricane Sandy battered New Jersey. We survived each obstacle by coming together and serving the community. We continue to transform adversity such as the coronavirus pandemic. We hold online events and this special fundraiser.

Realizing that we had found something special, our lives began to transform. Some of us traveled abroad for special events - to Europe, Asia and South America. Some of us joined with our families. Others became ordained or became teachers, volunteers and managers. Some of us moved far away, but still remained connected. 

Today we continue to offer classes and events where people can find practical solutions to everyday problems. We enjoy helping others find meaning, purpose, inspiration and happiness from within.  We are bringing a path to enlightenment in New Jersey. How wonderful!