Religions of Asia

Location: Secaucus, NJ
Local landmark of Hindu architecture.

Location: Flushing, Queens
Local landmark of Hindu architecture.

Location: Staten Island, NY
The New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden is a must see attraction that adds new dimension to our understanding of life in ancient China and serves as a unique setting for a host of multi-cultural events. It features unique rockery that resemble mountains that used to inspire the poetry and paintings of Confucian, Buddhist and Taoist monks and scholars. Visitors can explore eight pavilions, a bamboo forest path, waterfalls, a Koi-filled pond, Chinese calligraphy and a variety of Ghongshi scholar's rocks including a fifteen-foot tall formation that towers over the central courtyard.

Location: Staten Island, NY
Nestled into the side of Lighthouse Hill, Staten Island, NY, the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art is a uniquely peaceful retreat. The Museum presents the art and culture of Tibet and the Himalayas to a world audience in order to educate and inspire others in the value of this significant cultural heritage.

Location: New York, NY
The Met has a replica of a Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 C.E.) Chinese scholar’s garden in the Astor Court of the Asian Wing, modeled on the “Master of the Nets” Garden in the silk city of Suzhou, the beautiful “Venice of the East” – this is a garden exhibit that is entirely indoors.
Also, the Museum's timeline for Chinese art: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=06

Location: Newark, NJ
This museum houses Tibetan altars.

Location: New York, NY
This museum houses Tibetan altars.

Location: Philadelphia, PA
This museum has a wonderful series of Chinese and Japanese rooms.

Location: Bronx, NY
Japanese architectural forms can be experienced at the NY Botanical Garden, in the Bronx, especially during the Fall Kikku Festival of Chrysanthemums.

Location: Newark, NJ
There are some Japanese gardens can be found in the region – in the springtime, don’t miss the Cherry Blossoms in Newark’s own Branch Brook Park.

Location: New York, NY
The American Museum of Natural History Hall of Asian Peoples includes the origami holiday tree and origami decorations after Thanksgiving. See the Website: www.origamiusa.org

Location: New York, NY
Asia Society is the leading educational organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among peoples, leaders and institutions of Asia and the United States in a global context. Across the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, the Society provides insight, generates ideas, and promotes collaboration to address present challenges and create a shared future.

Location: New York, NY
Japan Society is the leading U.S. organization committed to deepening mutual understanding between the United States and Japan in a global context. Now in its second century, the Society serves audiences across the United States and abroad through innovative programs in arts and culture, public policy, business, language and education.

Location: New York, NY
Tibet House US aims to promote and preserve Tibetan culture by serving as both a cultural center in New York City and an online global resource for those interested in Tibetan civilization.

Location: New York, NY
The Nicholas Roerich Museum is dedicated to the works of Nicholas Roerich, a Russian-born artist whose work focused on nature scenes from the Himalayas.

Location: New York, NY
This is the NY office of the International Shinto Foundation, a UN NGO, and it includes a shrine. There are free public programs offered there during the year. See their Website for more information and to make a reservation. Call ahead in order to make an appointment to visit the ISF Center at other times. Ask for Reverend Nakanishi, and send him greetings from your professor.

Location: New York, NY
The NYBC has been serving the New York community since 1938, and was founded by Rev. Hozen Seki with the assistance of his wife, Satomi, and concerned lay people. They all wished to share the Buddha-Dharma in America's most populous city, which then had no center for Jodoshinshu Buddhism. Their wishes have flourished as today we continue to share the Buddha-Dharma here in New York.
***Note the proximity to the Nicholas Roerich Museum

Location: New York, NY
The Village Zendo is a Zen community in the heart of downtown New York City. Serving as a sanctuary in busy Manhattan, they offer meditation, services, retreats, workshops and study groups. Participation is open to all.

Location: New York, NY
Note that currently, Thursdays are free admission from 11:00am to 9:00pm, with special events sponsored by Target). This is the one of the newest museum facilities in New York.

Location: New York, NY
Events and communities can be identified and visited with the help of the Interfaith Center of New York, 475 Riverside Drive, NYC, 10115, 212-870-3510, www.interfaithcenter.org. They sponsor many events and exhibits and serve as an information clearing house for faith communities from a wide variety of traditions.

Location: Jersey City, NJ
Govinda Mandir sponsors the Navratri Festival celebration in India Square. Across the street you can visit the storefront Shiva Mandir, also on Newark Avenue, Jersey City.

Location: Jersey City, NJ
Sikh temple in Jersey City: 1080 West Side
Avenue (behind Puccini’s Restaurant) – main entrance on Corbin Avenue. See Website for directions and times: http://nnjgurudwara.com/. Know that you are definitely going to be invited to eat, and that both genders wear head coverings.

Location: Jersey City, NJ
Morning Star Zendo grew out of the ministry of a Jesuit priest at Saint Peter’s College, Reverend Robert Kennedy Roshi, S.J.

Location: Edison/Iselin, NJ
Oak Tree Road is a major commercial and cultural hub of the diverse South Asian “Desi” community in the United States. See this Website to locate a great variety of restaurants, Hindu temples, events, shopping, and many other possibilities.

Location: Blairstown, NJ
The first Jain Tirth, or Temple, outside of India, located in Blairstown, NJ, near the Pocono Mountains.

Location: Queens, NY
This is a new Jain temple in Elmhurst, Queens.
Phone: (718) 478-9141
Email: info@nyjca.org
Call ahead & email to arrange visits.