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SUMMARY:Cultivating Wisdom and Compassion: Meditation and Chenrezig Retreat Weekend
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that Lama Norgyal will teach and lead a shamatha meditation and Chenrezig practice retreat the first weekend of October (beginning Friday evening\, September 30). It will include meditation and visualization instruction by Lama Norgyal; group practice sessions and Q&A; and opportunities to chant Chenrezig\, Green Tara\, and Medicine Buddha together. This retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. There are no prerequisites. \nRetreat fees: \nIn-Person:\n$100 members\n$125 non-members \n(Cost of accommodations not included.)  \nStreaming via Zoom:\n$60 members\n$75 non-members \nTO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE \nDeadline for registration is September 25 \n  \nPlease note that accommodations are only open to program participants. Please review the options for daily rates below. These rates include vegetarian meals. They do not include teachings/seminar fees. \nType of Accommodation                                      Non-Member / Member \nDormitory                                                                   $40 / $30\nDouble Occupancy Room Guest House                   $50 / $40\nPrivate Room Guest House                                       $60 / $50\nDouble Occupancy Room Maitreya Center               $70 / $60\nPrivate Room Maitreya Center                                  $80 / $70 \nTent Camping ($25 first person\, $20 each additional) \n  \nTO MAKE A RESERVATION FOR ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE CLICK HERE \nDeadline for making reservations is September 25 \n  \nDay Guests: The suggested donation for Breakfast is $5\, Lunch is $10\, Dinner is $5. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals. \nPlease note our meal offerings may contain common allergens including soy\, wheat\, tree nuts\, seeds\, milk\, and egg products. We are sorry that we are unable to accommodate special dietary needs. \n  \nRetreat Schedule: \nFriday\, September 30\n7:00 pm-8:30 pm: Teaching by Lama Norgyal \nSaturday\, October 1\n6:30 am -7:45 am: Short Tara Practice\n9:30 am – 10:15 am: Teaching by Lama Norgyal\n10:45 am – 11:45 am: Review and Practice Session\n2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Teaching by Lama Norgyal\n4:00 pm – 5:15 pm: Review and Practice Session\n7:15 pm – 8:30 pm: Chenrezig Practice Session led by Lama Norgyal \nSunday\, October 2\n6:30 am -7:45 am: Medicine Buddha Practice\n9:30 am – 10:15 am: Teaching by Lama Norgyal\n10:45 am – 11:45 am: Review and Practice session\n2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Teaching by Lama Norgyal \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe 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. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/meditation-retreat-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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SUMMARY:Gya Shi\, The Practice of the Four Hundred Offerings
DESCRIPTION:The monastery is now open. All visitors are required to wear masks. Please note that accommodations remain closed to the public. \nTo help dispel obstacles and bring about auspicious conditions the resident sangha of PTC will be chanting Gya Shi\, the Practice of the Four Hundred Offerings. This practice\, which involves the offerings of 100 tsa-tsas\, 100 butterlamps\, 100 tormas\, 100 chambu (effigies)\, is a means to purify obstacles created by the four maras (mental afflictions\, attachment to happiness\, clinging to the five skandhas\, death). \n\nTo participate via Zoom please click here. \n  \nFor those who wish to sponsor the chanting\, donations can be made toward meals and the tea served during the chanting. General contributions toward these special practices are also welcome. Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly. \nYou may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to: \nPalpung Thubten Chöling\nAttn: Office\n245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY 12590. \nPlease make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC. For credit card payments\, fax your credit card number (VISA or MasterCard only)\, along with the expiration date and signature and the amount you would like to charge to (845) 297-5761. For your protection\, please do not email your credit card information. \nAs we are not able to check email during chanting events\, please send your prayer request and sponsorship information 48 hours before the first day of chanting to guarantee that we receive it in time to announce your prayer. If you are not able to do that\, please leave a short but clear message of your prayer on  845-297-2500  and we will do our best to have your prayer announced. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/gya-shi-the-practice-of-the-four-hundred-offerings/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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SUMMARY:Sherab Nyingpo\, a practice based on the Heart Sutra
DESCRIPTION:The monastery is now open. All visitors are required to wear masks. Please note that accommodations remain closed to the public. \nThe resident sangha of PTC will be chanting Sherab Nyingpo\, a practice based on the Heart Sutra. Sherab Nyingpo is an obstacle-averting practice that dispels unfavorable circumstances and promotes good conditions. The Heart Sutra is recited repeatedly as a means to purify obstacles created by the four maras (mental afflictions\, attachment to happiness\, clinging to the five skandhas\, death). The practice invokes the blessings of Prajnaparamita\, the Mother of all Buddhas. \nChanting Sessions | 10:00 am & 1:30 pm \n  \nTo participate via Zoom please click here. \n  \nFor those who wish to sponsor the chanting\, donations can be made toward meals or the tea served during the chanting. General contributions toward these special practices are also welcome. Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly. \nYou may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to: \nPalpung Thubten Chöling\nAttn: Office\n245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY 12590. \nPlease make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC. For credit card payments\, fax your credit card number (VISA or MasterCard only)\, along with the expiration date and signature and the amount you would like to charge to (845) 297-5761. For your protection\, please do not email your credit card information. \nAs we are not able to check email during chanting events\, please send your prayer request and sponsorship information 48 hours before the first day of chanting to guarantee that we receive it in time to announce your prayer. If you are not able to do that\, please leave a short but clear message of your prayer on  845-297-2500  and we will do our best to have your prayer announced. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/sherab-nyingpo-a-practice-based-on-the-heart-sutra-10-2022/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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SUMMARY:Intro to Tibetan Buddhism: Lama Norgyal Teaching in Richmond\, Virginia
DESCRIPTION:At the request of affiliated center Palpung Shenpen Tharchin\, Lama Norgyal will be teaching in Richmond\, Virginia\, Saturday and Sunday\, October 29-30. This will be a hybrid event\, with both in-person attendance in Richmond and livestreaming through Zoom. All are welcome to join the Richmond sangha for any or all of the teachings. \nWeekend Schedule: \nOctober 29\, Saturday (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm) | Path of Imagination: Working with Deity Practices\n\nOctober 30\, Sunday:\n11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Meditation Instruction and Practice\n1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Foundations of Buddhist Practice (includes opportunity to formally take refuge)\n \n  \nAttend in person in Richmond or online via Zoom \nPlease join us in person at Unity of Richmond Church\, 800 Blanton Avenue\, Richmond VA 23221: or online at the Zoom link on this page. \n  \nA suggested donation of $10 per session is appreciated to help support the costs of hosting these teachings. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. If you wish to donate online for the event\, please use the donate link on PST’s website. If you’d like to make a donation to Palpung Thubten Choling Monastery you can do that here. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/intro-to-tibetan-buddhism-lama-norgyal-teaching-in-richmond-virginia/
LOCATION:Unity of Richmond Church\, 800 Blanton Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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