The World Peace Temple at Kadampa Meditation Center New York is open, free to the public on Christmas Eve 2020. Temple Grounds and Nature Walking Trails are open 9:00 AM - Dusk. Stroll around the Kadampa Buddhist World Peace Temple. Buddhists believe that walking around a Temple that houses a statue of Buddha brings great good fortune. It is called ‘circumambulating’ and is usually done in a clockwise direction. FREE Temple Tours from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM. The Buddhist Bookstore, Gift Shop and World Peace Cafe Coffee shop with outdoors ordering are also open. 845-856-9000 KadampaNewYork.org Families, Pets Welcome.