
What we’re about
Welcome to Dharma Drink!
A great way to get Dharma connected in New York!
- Connect people to people
- Connect pople to Buddhist centers
We are doing both IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL events. Please check the meetup schedules.
- - - - - Prior to Rubin Museum’s closure of the physical space on 17th street - - - - -
Dharma Drink is now Self Service!
The table is always reserved in the same spot - just show up and see what happens - just like if you were hanging out meeting other Buddhists and travelers randomly in Kathamandu, India, Japan, Korea... And don't take the RSVP too seriously - people are coming now who don't RSVP. The word is getting out....
Everyone is invited! Dharma Drink is all about building community amongst the Buddhist and like minded crowd in New York City. Greg, the founder, was inspired to start Dharma Drink by hanging out with all of the great students of all of the different lamas in Kathmandu - Kagyu, Nyingma, Sakya, Gelug - totally Rimey (also Zen, Thai, Theravadan, yoga travelers, and the curious - just about everyone!). Everyone became great friends and learned from each other. We're there every Friday night - see you there.
Motivation: To make the Rubin Museum Lounge on Friday night the Buddhist and like-minded hang-out spot in New York. If you like Buddhas or to meditate - then you'll love the Rubin!
Who: ALL ARE INVITED. Feel free to spread the word. The more, the merrier.
[ - - NOTE as of 2025: We are not meeting every Friday at Rubin as the physical museum has closed - - ]
Time: 6:30-?pm
Date: Every Friday - like clockwork
Place: Rubin Museum Lounge, 17th Street and 7th Avenue
How to find us: Look for a table with the small sign "Dharma Drink" + Lounge staff will know where we are.
www.dharmadrink.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Exhibitions + Dinner @ NYPL and Le BotanisteNew York Public Library, NY, NY
Dear Dharma Drink friends,
New York Public Library (NYPL) has two wonderful exhibits currently in their main library – Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Let us go check out those exhibits, followed by dinner at a vegan establishment nearby.
Meetup details:
Date: March 29, 2025 (Saturday)
Exhibits Time: 3 pm – 5 pm
Dinner time: 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
Exhibits Location: Fifth Avenue and 42nd street (NYPL - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building)
Dinner location: Le Botaniste (near Bryant Park – 11 West 42nd street)Note: Meet us at the entrance to the NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman building at 3 pm. We will go in as a group sharp at 3:20 pm. If you arrive late, please find us at the galleries.
The two exhibits we will see are (in that order):
A Century of The New Yorker: “The New York Public Library's new major exhibition A Century of The New Yorker draws on NYPL's collections, including the magazine's voluminous archives and the papers of many of its contributors, to bring to life the people, stories, and ideas that made The New Yorker.Over the past 100 years, The New Yorker has created a world of its own. Guided by the founding vision of Harold Ross and Jane Grant, and built upon by generations of staff, the magazine has set the bar for effortless style, thought-provoking prose, journalistic rigor, and playful art—delivered with a dash of snootiness, and a wink.
In ways we see and don’t see, The New Yorker has informed our understanding of almost every aspect of society: war and violence, race and gender, the environmental movement, the distinctiveness of American fiction writing, and more. In its contributors and its content, the magazine has reflected both the lofty ideals and the profound inequalities that have defined the American experience in ways that continue to shape our social and political landscape today.”
From Panama to New York: The Musical Journey of Ruben Blades: “The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts joins Lincoln Center in celebrating the life and work of Panamanian singer, songwriter, actor, and political figure Rubén Blades with three case displays on our third floor. Blades is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important figures in Latin music, particularly in the salsa genre. While his contributions span multiple fields—including music, film, and politics—this display combines archival artifacts found in the Music and Recorded Sound Division at the Library with items on loan from the artist with a special emphasis on his musical output. This case displays invite visitors to discover the passion, creativity, and activism that define Blades’ extraordinary musical journey and explore the enduring impact of his cultural contributions worldwide.
Blades is known for revolutionizing salsa music in the 1970s and ‘80s. In that period, he worked with major salsa musicians and bands, particularly with Fania Records, the famous New York-based salsa label. He pioneered a poetic and socially conscious strain of salsa, and his ability to fuse Afro-Caribbean rhythms with meaningful storytelling made him one of the most respected figures in music.
Blades’ commitment to equality and justice extends beyond the message in his music. His thoughtful and socially aware lyrics address poverty, freedom, and political corruption, with his narrative style often painting vivid pictures of urban life and political struggles.”
Hope you will join us.
Websites:
https://www.nypl.org/events/exhibitions/new-yorker-100
https://www.nypl.org/events/exhibitions/panama-new-york-musical-journey-ruben-blades
https://lebotaniste.us/locations/ - Dinner @ UWS - Massawa (Ethiopian/Eritrean) - Vegan Friendly, near Columbia UMassawa, New York, NY
Dear Dharma Drink friends,
Join us as we head to a beautiful Ethiopian/Eritean restaurant on April 1st (Tuesday) in Morningside Heights. The restaurant has both meat and vegan options.
Restaurant name: Massawa
Location: 1239 Amsterdam Ave (between 120th street and George Carlin Way). This is close to Columbia University.
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Directions: Take the 1 train to 116th street. 10 minutes walk from that stop.
Website: https://www.massawanyc.com/
Hope you will join us for a nice dinner, meet wonderful people and have friendly conversations.