Buddhist Monastery in Carmel NY |Chuang Yen Monastery 莊嚴寺 Chuang Yen Monastery 莊嚴寺 is in Carmel, NY just about 60 miles North of New York City., is a great place to go for a day trip. 200 scenic acres in Putnam County, house the largest Buddha statue in the United States. There are Dharma Study programs on Saturday and Sunday meditation. Their website http://www.baus.org