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SUMMARY:Commemoration of Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche’s Parinirvana
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe resident sangha of PTC will be commemorating the anniversary of our root lama Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche‘s parinirvana — the day he left his body and entered the Pure Realms. \n  \nSchedule of events: \n6:30am | Thousandfold Lamp Offering (Tong Chö) \nA traditional Tong Chö of 1\,000 butter lamps\, 1\,000 bowls of saffron water and 300 bowls filled with rice\, incense and flowers is offered weekly\, accompanied by chanting of the Chenrezig practice. \n\nThe next chanting session is being offered remotely on Zoom. For information on how to join us via ZOOM\, please click here. \n10:00am | Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga)\, followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro) \nChanting of the Monlam Choga\, a practice of offering and aspiration prayers compiled by Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche. This is followed by the short liturgy of Shitro (Peaceful and Wrathful Deities)\, a profound practice from the cycle of teachings and meditations of the Tibetan Book of the Dead. We dedicate this practice to the deceased in order to purify negativities\, avert obstacles in the bardo\, and establish a connection with the deities that will ripen in future lives. \n  \nThere are many ways to share in the merit of these activities through sponsoring the chanting\, the tea served during the chanting\, meals\, and the offering of butter lamps. 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. \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever.\nWe look forward to your visit when you feel better. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/commemoration-of-dorje-chang-kalu-rinpoches-parinirvana/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chenrezig\, Bodhisattva of Compassion: Lama Zangmo Teaching in Richmond\, Virginia
DESCRIPTION:At the request of Richmond-based Palpung Shenpen Tharchin sangha\, Lama Zangmo of Palpung Thubten Choling will lead an in-person teaching and practice weekend May 6 & 7 on Chenrezig\, the Bodhisattva of compassion. Sessions will also be live-streamed via Zoom and recorded. \nFrom Lama Zangmo: “We will discuss and practice the Chenrezig sadhana and compassion itself in terms of view\, meditation\, and application. The view is our perspective and approach to the practice. Meditation includes deity meditation as a technique and how it relates to other dharma practices such as calm abiding and insight. Application relates the view and meditation to our daily lives.” \nPractice sessions will include teaching\, chanting (in Tibetan and English)\, mantra recitation and Q&A as needed. For those attending in person\, individual meetings with Lama Zangmo will be available upon request and as time allows. \n  \nMay 6 & 7 (Saturday & Sunday): 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n  \nAttend in person in Richmond or online via Zoom \nPlease join us in person at the Coalition Theatre\n8 W. Broad Street in Richmond\, VA 23220\nor\ndigitally on Zoom here. \n  \nLama Zangmo is a practitioner in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with over 20 years of experience. From 2008-2020 they completed three consecutive 3-year retreats at Palpung Thubten Choling monastery in upstate New York under the guidance of Lama Norlha Rinpoche and Kenting Tai Situ Rinpoche in both the Mahamudra and Dzogchen system.  They have joined the Richmond sangha virtually for several Thursday night sessions and Inclusivity Committee discussions. \n  \nIn order to support the teachings\, PST suggests a donation of $20 per session\, which can be made online at our website by clicking the donate button or in person via cash or check. Please make checks payable to PST. Our mailing address is: \n3411 Grove Ave\nRichmond\,Virginia\, 23221 \nNo one will be turned away for a lack of funds. \nIf you would like to additionally sponsor flowers\, tea\, meals\, or travel for Lama Zangmo\, please use the same link and enter in the memo what you would like to sponsor for the event. Thank you for your generosity! \nPlease email PST with any questions. \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/chenrezig-bodhisattva-of-compassion-lama-zangmo-teaching-in-richmond-virginia/
LOCATION:Coalition Theatre\, 8 W. Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
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SUMMARY:Commemoration of Mother's Day
DESCRIPTION:This event will take place in the main house shrine room. \n  \nTo honor all mothers (past\, present\, and future!) we will be chanting the short practice of Green Tara\, who is often referred to as “The Mother of Liberation\,” and is known for her swift activity in dispelling fears\, obstacles and illness. The merit accumulated through participating in this inspiring practice will be dedicated to the countless beings who have been our mothers since beginningless time. \n\n1:30 pm | Chanting of Green Tara  \n  \nTo join us via ZOOM\, please click here. \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever.\nWe look forward to your visit when you feel better. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/commemoration-of-mothers-day-2023/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig
DESCRIPTION:The resident sangha of PTC will be practicing 5 consecutive sets of Nyungne (the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig). This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Sakadawa\, the month commemorating the birth\, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that\, during this time\, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100\,000 times. \nThe Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig.  The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers\, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days\, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon\, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit. \nChenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms\, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen. \n  \nThe dates for each set are as follows:\n\nSet 1   Begins May 23 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am.  Ends May 25 (Thursday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 2   Begins May 25 (Thursday) at 5:00 am.  Ends May 27 (Saturday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 3   Begins May 27 (Saturday) at 5:00 am.  Ends May 29 (Monday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 4   Begins May 29 (Monday) at 5:00 am.  Ends May 31 (Wednesday) about 8:00 am.\n
Set 5   Begins May 31 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am.  Ends June 2 (Friday) about 8:00 am. \n  \nThis event is in-person only.  It will not be accessible remotely. \n \nGuests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note – it is necessary to arrive at PTC by 8:00 pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5:00 am every day throughout the retreat. \nGuests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Dechi before doing this practice. Please contact her by email or call 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you). \nWe do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set\, but if that is not practical\, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way\, please follow the contact instructions above. \n  \nPlease note that accommodations are only open to program participants. \n  \nThe price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set and per person are:\n \nType of Accommodation                                      Non-Member / Member \nDormitory                                                                   $50 / $30\nDouble Occupancy Room Guest House                   $70 / $50\nPrivate Room Guest House                                       $90 / $70\nDouble Occupancy Room Maitreya Center               $110 / $90\nPrivate Room Maitreya Center                                  $130 / $110 \n  \nTO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE \nDeadline for Registration is May 15 \n  \nThere are many ways to share in the merit of this retreat through sponsoring the chanting\, and meals or the tea served on non-fasting days.   Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly. \nYou may also 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. \nPlease 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  \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\n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/nyungne-retreat-the-fasting-ritual-and-meditation-of-thousand-armed-chenrezig-5-2023/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
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