Cultivating Wisdom and Compassion:
Meditation and Chenrezig Retreat Weekend
Meditation and Chenrezig Retreat Weekend
Please use the form below to make your reservation for the event.
Deadline for Making Reservations is September 25
Please note that accommodations are only open to program participants. Daily rates include vegetarian meals. They do not include teachings/seminar fees.
Visitors are encouraged to bring warm clothes in cool weather, appropriate shoes and/or boots, a flashlight, alarm clock, and phone card. Personal meditation cushions are only needed for large seminars. If you are planning to be outdoors, you may wish to also bring insect repellent/tick repellent, a hat and socks.
If you need assistance with making your reservation, please email reservations@kagyu.com.
Re-opening of the Palpung Thubten Choling Monastery Grounds
We are pleased to announce that the Maitreya Shrine Room is now open.. All visitors are required to wear masks. Please note that accommodations remain closed to the public.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here.
Please check our calendar and event pages for online teaching and chanting events.
Please do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever.
All visitors are required to wear a mask indoors. Children 12 years old and younger must be supervised. No pets please.
Many thanks to all of you for your support during our extended pandemic closure. Please check our website, Facebook page, and enews for further updates.
Please stay safe and well!
Shrine Room Rules and Etiquette
Basic Rules:
- The shrine room is open for practice from 6 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. (except during seminars when hours will be posted).
- Wear proper attire in the shrine room (i.e., no shorts, open or low cut shirts, or short skirts).
- No food or beverage is permitted in the shrine room during teachings or empowerments.
- At the start of each teaching session, perform three prostrations after Rinpoche and the Lamas are seated. When there are no Lamas in attendance, perform three prostrations along with the Umzay (chanting master).
- Maintain silence in the shrine room at all times. When it is necessary to speak, please whisper.
- Note that practitioners do not talk during Tsokpa (chanting assemblies).
- Do not step over pecha tables or place chanting texts on the floor.
Other Courtesies:
- Cushions are limited, please use only one cushion when there are many people in attendance. After the session, please return your cushion to the back of the shrine room.
- Transliterations of the opening and dedication prayers are available upon request.
- Chairs can be provided upon request. Inform the registrar if you need one.
- For more information about Tsokpa (chanting assembly), please speak with the Chöpön (person in charge of the shrine) between chanting services.
- Take all personal belongings (except chanting texts) with you after each teaching and chanting session. Personal belongings left in the shrine room will be removed to the lost and found.
- In the event that children become restless or begin to cry, parents are requested to take them downstairs, where the teachings can be heard via speakers.
Policy and Rules
- No drugs or alcohol.
- No smoking on the property.
- No candles or incense in any of the guest rooms.
- Camping by permission only.
- No pets on the property.
Local Hotels and Motels
There are a number of hotels and motels in the area. To get you started in your search, unless otherwise noted, the motels listed below are all located on Route 9 (within 10 minutes of Palpung Thubten Chöling). Prices vary. Some of these motels offer discounts to seniors, members of AAA, AARP or government employees. Please call the motel directly for rates in effect during your planned visit.
Ramada Inn:
Fishkill (845) 896-4995
Poughkeepsie (845) 462-4600
Days Inn:
(845) 454-1010
Note: 20 minutes from Palpung Thubten Chöling
Courtyard by Marriott:
Fishkill (845) 897-2400
Poughkeepsie (845) 485-6336
Courtyard by Mariot Nationwide reservations:
(800) 321-2211
Holiday Inn Express:
Poughkeepsie
(845) 473-1151
www.poughkeepsiehi.com.
Holiday Inn:
Fishkill
(845) 896-6281
Wellesley Inn:
Fishkill
(845) 896-4995
Wellesley Inn Nationwide reservations:
(800) 444-8888 Hampton Inn and Suites
Poughkeepsie
Please do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever.
We urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID-19 through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations, wearing a good-quality mask indoors, washing hands and maintaining physical distance.
Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways.
Many thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!
Shrine Room Rules and Etiquette
Basic Rules:
- The shrine room is open for practice from 6 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. (except during seminars when hours will be posted).
- Wear proper attire in the shrine room (i.e., no shorts, open or low cut shirts, or short skirts).
- No food or beverage is permitted in the shrine room during teachings or empowerments.
- At the start of each teaching session, perform three prostrations after Rinpoche and the Lamas are seated. When there are no Lamas in attendance, perform three prostrations along with the Umzay (chanting master).
- Maintain silence in the shrine room at all times. When it is necessary to speak, please whisper.
- Note that practitioners do not talk during Tsokpa (chanting assemblies).
- Do not step over pecha tables or place chanting texts on the floor.
Other Courtesies:
- Cushions are limited, please use only one cushion when there are many people in attendance. After the session, please return your cushion to the back of the shrine room.
- Transliterations of the opening and dedication prayers are available upon request.
- Chairs can be provided upon request. Inform the registrar if you need one.
- For more information about Tsokpa (chanting assembly), please speak with the Chöpön (person in charge of the shrine) between chanting services.
- Take all personal belongings (except chanting texts) with you after each teaching and chanting session. Personal belongings left in the shrine room will be removed to the lost and found.
- In the event that children become restless or begin to cry, parents are requested to take them downstairs, where the teachings can be heard via speakers.
Policy and Rules
- No drugs or alcohol.
- No smoking on the property.
- No candles or incense in any of the guest rooms.
- Camping by permission only.
- No pets on the property.
Local Hotels and Motels
There are a number of hotels and motels in the area. To get you started in your search, unless otherwise noted, the motels listed below are all located on Route 9 (within 10 minutes of Palpung Thubten Chöling). Prices vary. Some of these motels offer discounts to seniors, members of AAA, AARP or government employees. Please call the motel directly for rates in effect during your planned visit.
Ramada Inn:
Fishkill (845) 896-4995
Poughkeepsie (845) 462-4600
Days Inn:
(845) 454-1010
Note: 20 minutes from Palpung Thubten Chöling
Courtyard by Marriott:
Fishkill (845) 897-2400
Poughkeepsie (845) 485-6336
Courtyard by Mariot Nationwide reservations:
(800) 321-2211
Holiday Inn Express:
Poughkeepsie
(845) 473-1151
www.poughkeepsiehi.com.
Holiday Inn:
Fishkill
(845) 896-6281
Wellesley Inn:
Fishkill
(845) 896-4995
Wellesley Inn Nationwide reservations:
(800) 444-8888 Hampton Inn and Suites
Poughkeepsie
