Aim

Dedicate to the preservation and fostering of Tibet's unique Buddhist cultural and spiritual tradition to the Tibetan community and the general public; provide and make available to the Tibetan community and the general public a wide range of programmes on Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhist culture, Tibetan language and meditation instruction; organise religious services, cultural performances, religious ceremonies for the Tibetan community and the general public; organise public events, interfaith services, public talk, dialogue with different religious faiths and exchange programmes with educational and academic institutions in the United States and internationally; engage in charitable activities in support of Sera Jey Monastic University and Tibetan refugee community in India.

History

In October 2006, Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Palden, former Abbot of Sera Jey Monastic University visited New York City along with representatives of Sera Jey administration. Khensur Rinpoche met with members of Sera Jey residing in New York area and suggested starting a project to establish Sera Jey Center in the USA. Officially, the Center started in October 2009. Incorporated in 2009 in New York State and received a tax-exempt status on 2011.