Introduction

The purpose of this website is to tell of the various Buddhist temples and practices that can be found in New York. It will also give some guide to the legends of Buddism, as well as the main themes and beliefs of the Buddhist spirtual tradition.

It will also inform those who do not know anything of Buddism by giving a brief history and progression of Buddism throughout the world focusing on the West.

The three yanas ("vehicles", or "schools") of Buddhism teach a similar approach to enlightenment. It consists of morality, concentration, and wisdom. They differ in the emphasis placed on these areas and also on the level of reality that is primarily worked with. The main goal and result of each school is moving beyond identification with the personal ego.