Palpung New York

2025 Year-End Chanting Practices
2025-12-29 08:30 - 2026-01-01 11:30 (America/New_York) | Palpung Thubten Chöling, 245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States
The PTC Sangha will be chanting practices for averting obstacles, sickness, war, and disasters, bringing all auspicious conditions for the coming year.
法林寺除旧迎新法會

To join us via Zoom please click here.

December 29 – 31, Monday – Wednesday | Druptab, the extended version of the Six-Armed Chadrupa practice.
These extended Mahakala prayers are performed to clear away obstacles.
There will be two chanting sessions each day starting at 8:30 am & 1:30 pm

January 1, Thursday (10:00 am) | Sang, Morning Fire Offering Ceremony
Sang is a special morning purification fire ceremony. It is an offering to all worldly gods and the 4 guests: Buddhas & Bodhisattvas; Protectors; sentient beings; and those with whom we have karmic debts. This practice pacifies war, encourages peace and averts sickness. It also creates merit and concludes the year-end chanting by purifying any remaining obstacles.

There are many ways to share in the merit of these activities through sponsoring meals, fire offering ceremonies, or the tea served during the chanting. Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly.
You may also simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Palpung Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please 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.
As 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.

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 through wearing masks and washing hands.
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!

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· 法林寺除旧迎新法會
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
12/29-31六臂大黑天除障法 每天8:30am及1:30pm开始
去除內外障礙，防止惡緣、災障、疾病等；增加善業、福報、壽命、智慧、運勢、財福；令您閤家身心康寧，家宅平順、福慧增長。
1/1/25 元旦（周四）火供桑 10am 开始
此法平息戰爭、增進和平、回遮疾病。為施主及眾生增福德淨災障。
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中文查詢： 邁可師兄 917-731-6130 微信號: MICHAEL6130
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Teachings on Gampopa's A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path
2026-01-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-12 10:00 - 12:00
Our Retreat Master, Lama Tsering Dakpa is offering a series of teachings on Gampopa’s A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path. This text is one of Gampopa’s masterworks on how to practice effectively and remove obstacles on the path to awakening.

This class is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please click here.

There is no fee for attending this teaching; donations are welcome. For this teaching series, we will be providing Tibetan to English translation. To help support the costs of translation services, please click below:

Translation Support

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 through protection such as wearing a mask indoors and washing hands.
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!

Songs of Tseringma
2026-01-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-08 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-14 14:00 - 15:30
Lama Depa, a resident of PTC who has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat, will share selections from the songs and stories of the Goddess Tseringma, the revered disciple of the great yogi and lineage holder, Jetsun Milarepa.

This session is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please use our online event registration form.
There is no charge for attending this teaching – donations are welcome.

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 through wearing masks and washing hands.
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!

Chanting to Avert Obstacles and Bring Auspicious Conditions
2026-02-14 08:30 - 2026-02-16 17:00
The PTC Sangha will be chanting practices for averting obstacles, sickness, war, and disasters, bringing all auspicious conditions for the coming year.

Join us in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please click here.

February 14, 15 & 16 (Saturday, Sunday & Monday)
8:30 am | Mahakala Chanting (Tsendring, the extended version of the Protector Bernachen practice)

February 16 (Monday) | Long Life Ritual (Chiblu) inserted inside Mahakala chanting
This vajrayana ritual is a profound means to avert obstacles to long life.

For those who wish to sponsor the chanting, donations can be made towards meals or the tea served during the chanting. General contributions towards these special practices are also welcome. Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly.

You may donate any amount and provide us with the names for dedication (both living and deceased). To make these dedications, download the donation form in English and Chinese.

You may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Palpung Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC.
As 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.

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 through wearing masks and washing hands.
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!

大黑天除障法會
2月14日至16日

法林寺將舉行法會，平息災障、疫情戰爭，為來年帶來吉祥緣起。

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2月14日至16日（週六、週日及週一）
上午 8:30 | 大黑天除障法（ 加長儀軌）
2月16日（週一）
上午 8:30 |大黑天除障法（ 加長儀軌）
修大黑天時加插“除佈”法，此法是囘遮死神、祛除壽障、延壽的密法。
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Chinese New Year Festivities
2026-02-17 09:30 - 15:00
Year of the Fire Horse – Clearing Obstacles for the New Year
下面是中文

9:30 am |

Torma and Incense Offering, Buddha Bathing Ceremony, Lighting of 500 Butterlamps
Chanting Practices and Prayers for long life and auspicious conditions for the new year followed by a Fire Offering (Sang) and the recitation of the Butterlamp Aspiration Prayer (Marme Monlam)
Offering of gifts by PTC (Red Envelope, Protection Cord and Blessing Pills)
Vegetarian Lunch.

This event is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please use our online event registration form.

There are many ways to share in the merit of these activities through sponsoring meals, fire offering ceremonies, or the tea served during the chanting. Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly.

You may also simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Palpung Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC.
As 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.
May everyone enjoy abundance, peace, health, safety, and the accomplishment of all aims!

法林寺2026新春除障祈福法會

2/17 年初一 (星期二) 上午9:30
· 上新年頭香，點5百盞光明酥油燈（含花、燈、米、水）、浴佛
· 共修勾招福、祿、壽、康、財運、滿願及消災法（備中文法本）
· 火供-增福祿壽康財消災 誦供燈祈願吉祥平安文
· 佛堂贈與會大眾護身金剛結繩、壓歲錢、甘露丸
· 共進新春素宴
以上時程或會變更。敬請留意本寺網站https://palpungny.org/更新法訊！
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小巴/法會報名:黃邁可師兄 917-731-6130 微信號: MICHAEL6130
Morgan陳 646-322-3119
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願大家富足安康，心想事成！

Losar (Tibetan New Year)
2026-02-18 06:30 - 13:00
Please join us in celebration of the Tibetan New Year of the Fire Horse!

February 18 (Wednesday) | Losar Day – First Day of the Tibetan New Year
6:30 am | Welcome in the New Year with the traditional playing of instruments
7:00 am | Morning Fire Offering (Sang)
9:00 am | Lighting of 500 Butterlamps
9:30 am | Prayers for long life and auspicious conditions for the new year.
12:00 noon | Lunch

To join us via Zoom please click here.

For those who wish to sponsor the chanting, donations can be made towards meals, fire offering ceremonies, or the tea served during the chanting. General contributions towards these special practices are also welcome. Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly.
You may also simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Palpung Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC.
As 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.

Please do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever.
We look forward to your visit when you feel better.

歡迎參加藏歷火馬年法會！

2月18日（星期三），藏曆新年第一天
6:30am| 奏樂迎新年法會
7:00am| 火供“桑”消災除障
9:00am| 供酥油燈5百盞
9:30am| 祈禱健康長壽、國泰民安、新年如意吉祥。
12:00pm| 午宴

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Celebration of the 73nd Birthday of Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa
2026-02-22 09:30 - 13:00
All are invited to join us as we celebrate the 73rd birthday of Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa.
Join us in person and on Zoom. To join remotely, please click here.

9:30 am | Prayers for long life and auspicious conditions

Special morning purification fire ceremony (Gelek Trinpung)
Prayer to the Sixteen Arhats
Offering of a Ku Sung Tuk ceremony (the symbols of enlightened body, speech and mind). The assembly can offer katas following the Ku Sung Tuk.
Birthday cake for all!

12 noon | Vegetarian Lunch

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 through wearing masks and washing hands.
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!

慶祝金剛總持廣定大司徒仁波切73歲華誕

2月22日（星期日）上午9:30 -下午1:00
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9:30 | 長壽吉祥祈願文
· 特別的早晨淨化火供
· 十六阿羅漢祈請文
· 獻供聖身、語、意的象徵，隨後大衆獻哈達
· 享用生日蛋糕！
12:00 | 共進素宴

若您感到不適和/或發燒，請勿造訪本寺！
本寺敦促所有參與者小心防範流行病毒，請戴口罩並洗手。
所有入口處均提供口罩和潔手液。
非常感謝大家的支持，確保本次活動安全！

Commemoration of Chotrul Duchen and the Anniversary of Milarepa
2026-03-03 06:30 - 16:00
The anniversary of Milarepa auspiciously coincides with Chotrul Duchen, the ‘Festival of Miracles’ which occurs on the full moon of the first Tibetan month, and commemorates the Buddha performing fifteen days of miracles in order to inspire devotion in his disciples. On Chotrul Duchen, all positive and negative actions are said to be multiplied 10 million times.
Milarepa is the most beloved yogi and poet of Tibet and one of the forefathers of the Kagyu lineage revered for his inspirational life story and profound songs of realization. The Guru Yoga of Milarepa is an essential practice of the Kagyu lineage in which the transmission of devotion becomes the basis of Mahamudra.

6:30 am | Thousandfold Lamp Offering (Tong Chö)
A traditional Tong Chö of 1,000 butter lamps, 1,000 bowls of saffron water and 300 bowls filled with rice, incense and flowers accompanied by chanting of the Chenrezig practice.
The following sessions will also be available on Zoom. To join remotely, please click here.
10:00 am | Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga), followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
Chanting 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
1:30 pm | Chanting of Milarepa Practice with Feast Offering (Tsok)

There 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.
You may also simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Palpung Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC.

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 through wearing masks indoors and washing hands.
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!

Amitabha Chanting for Liberating the Deceased and Benefiting Beings (Qing Ming) - 清明節法會
2026-04-05 10:00 - 17:00
清明節法會功德金表 (Qing Ming 2026)
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The sangha of PTC will be making prayers and offerings for our parents, ancestors, and the deceased through a special recitation of the Amitabha sadhana with tsok offerings and aspiration prayers for the well being of ourselves and all other beings, especially those to whom we dedicate the practice by name, both living and deceased.
The practice entitled ‘Jangchok’ will be included within the chanting of the Amitabha sadhana. Jangchok is done for the benefit of the recently deceased to achieve liberation. For persons who may have passed away a long time ago the Jangchok practice will still bring great blessings to the deceased and create the causes and conditions for the liberation of the person. For the living, it is said that once their karmic debtors are liberated through this practice, the person will have less obstacles. For all beings, this practice will help to create favorable conditions and enhance their well-being.
During the chanting Lama Tsering Dakpa will bless and burn all the names of the deceased to symbolize purification of their defilements, obscurities and negative karma by the fire of wisdom, ripening their merit to be reborn in Amitabha’s pureland of Dewachen. Also included will be a dedication of merit to all sponsors and their designated names for blessing.
You may donate any amount and provide us with the names for dedication (both living and deceased). To make these dedications, download the Amitabha Sadhana Dedication Form in Chinese and English.

There will be two sessions: 10:00am and 1:30pm.
This event is also being offered on Zoom. If you would like to participate, please click here.

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 through protection such as wearing a mask indoors and washing hands.
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!

法林寺清明節法會
PTC Monastery, 245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
2026年4月5日（周日）
上午10:00-下午5:00
均可提供迴向名單清明節法會

在清明節之時，法林寺將隆重舉行法會，修【阿彌陀佛天法】及薈供, 超度祖先過世父母亡者，加持功德主及其他生者，特别是加持您提供指定的亡者及生者名字。
在修【阿彌陀佛天法】時, 將加修消災除障 “將除法”. 此法加持力巨大，迅速救度最近或已過世很久的祖先亡者。超度生者的怨親債主，而令災障、逆緣、惡業、身心疾病祛除。在法會中, 喇嘛慈寧將加持及焚燒亡者名單，象徵以智慧之火，祛除亡者惡業障礙逆緣，圓滿其往生阿彌陀佛淨土的福報。而且囘向功德給施主及加持名單。
西藏生死書］作者索甲仁波切說：幫助亡者絕對不會嫌晚，不管其去世多久。你要幫助的人也許過世一百年，但他們仍會獲得佛法利益。

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Commemoration of Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche’s Parinirvana
2026-05-10 06:30 - 12:00
The 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.
Schedule of events:
6:30 am | Thousandfold Lamp Offering (Tong Chö)
A 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.

The next chanting session is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please use our online event registration form.
10:00 am | Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga), followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
Chanting 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.
To join the chanting please download Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga).

There 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.
You may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Palpung Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC.

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 through protection such as wearing masks and washing hands.
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!

Commemoration of Mother's Day
2026-05-10 13:30 - 14:30
To 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.
This chanting session is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please use our online event registration form.

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 through protection such wearing masks and washing hands.
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!

Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig
2026-05-16 05:30 - 2026-06-01 08:00
The resident sangha of PTC will be practicing 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne (the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig). This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Saga Dawa, 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.
The 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.
Chenrezig 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.

The dates for each set are as follows:

Set 1 Begins May 16 (Saturday) at 5:30 am. Ends May 18 (Monday) about 8:00 am.
Set 2 Begins May 18 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends May 20 (Wednesday) about 8:00 am.
Set 3 Begins May 20 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends May 22 (Friday) about 8:00 am.
Set 4 Begins May 22 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends May 24 (Sunday) about 8:00 am.
Set 5 Begins May 24 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends May 26 (Tuesday) about 8:00 am.
Set 6 Begins May 26 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends May 28 (Thursday) about 8:00 am.
Set 7 Begins May 28 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends May 30 (Saturday) about 8:00 am.
Set 8 Begins May 30 (Saturday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 1 (Monday) about 8:00 am.

This event is in-person only. It will not be accessible remotely.

Guests 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.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Lhadrun 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).
We 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.

Please note that accommodations are only open to program participants.

The price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set and per person are:

Type of Accommodation Non-Member / Member
Dormitory $50 / $30
Double Occupancy Room Guest House $70 / $50
Private Room Guest House $90 / $70
Double Occupancy Room Maitreya Center $110 / $90
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The Nyungne retreat involves powerful practices of purification such as periods of fasting, prostrations, and silence. Because these practices are physically demanding, we request anyone with health concerns to consult their doctor before participating. Participants are kindly asked to monitor their own physical condition throughout the retreat.
Participation is entirely voluntary and by choosing to take part, participants acknowledge and accept responsibility for the physical demands and potential risks involved. PTC is not responsible for any health consequences related to participation.
Thank you for being part of this sacred practice and for caring for yourself with mindfulness throughout the retreat.

REGISTER HERE

There 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.
You may also simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Palpung Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC.
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.

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 wearing masks and washing hands.
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!

Gya Shi, The Practice of the Four Hundred Offerings
2026-06-20 13:30 - 17:00
To 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).

This in-person event is also being offered on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please click here.

For 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.
You may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Palpung Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC.
As 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.

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 through wearing masks and washing hands.
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!

Commemoration of Father's Day - Sherab Nyingpo, a practice based on the Heart Sutra
2026-06-21 09:00 - 17:00
The 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.
As this is also Father’s Day, the merit accumulated through participating in this practice will be dedicated to the countless beings who have been our fathers since beginningless time.
Chanting Sessions | 9:00 am & 1:30 pm

This in-person event is also being offered on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please click here.

For 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.
You may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Palpung Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC.
As 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.

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 through wearing masks and washing hands.
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!

Drolma Yuldok, a practice based on the 21 Taras and Sür, Evening Fire Offering Ceremony
2026-06-26 09:00 - 2026-06-28 17:00
June 26 – 28, Friday – Sunday | Drolma Yuldok, a practice based on the 21 Taras
This three-day practice based on the 21 Taras, known as Drolma Yuldok, is chanted to remove obstacles and bring about auspicious conditions. The central content of the chanting is the 21 Praises of Tara repeated with various offerings and prayers.
Chanting Schedule:
Friday & Saturday | 9:00 am & 1:30 pm
Sunday | 9:00 am

June 28, Sunday (following Drolma Yuldok chanting) | Sür, Evening Fire Offering Ceremony
Sür (an evening fire offering ceremony) is an offering to the four guests: the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, the Protector deities, sentient beings, and those with whom we have karmic debts. It averts obstacles and sickness and is dedicated to those who are dying, to beings in the Bardo, and to beings with whom we have karmic debts.

This in-person event is also being offered on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please click here.

For 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.
You may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Palpung Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC.
As 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.

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 through wearing masks and washing hands.
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!

World Cleansing Smoke Offering (Dzamling Chisang)
2026-06-29 10:00 - 11:00
On this full moon day we will honor a vast mandala of local deities and protectors with a traditional morning fire ceremony (Sang) to bring renewed balance and energy to the world.

This event is taking place in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please use our online event registration form.

For 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.
You may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Palpung Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC.
As 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.

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 through protection such as wearing masks and washing hands.
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!

Commemoration of Chökor Duchen
2026-07-18 06:30 - 12:00
The PTC sangha will be commemorating Chökor Duchen, the day that Buddha Shakyamuni first turned the Wheel of Dharma, teaching the Four Noble Truths.
After the Buddha realized awakening beneath the Bodhi tree, he remained in contemplation. At first he was reluctant to teach, fearing that people would not understand his message. Finally, encouraged by Indra and Brahma, he shared his discovery of the truth in his first teaching. This auspicious day is a “multiplying day” on which karmic results are said to be multiplied by one hundred million, so we make this a joyful opportunity to practice extra virtue.

6:30am | Thousandfold Lamp Offering (Tong Chö)
A 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.

The following chanting session is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please click here.

10:00am | Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga), followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
Chanting 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.

For 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.
You may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Palpung Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please 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.
As 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.

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 through wearing a good-quality mask and washing hands.
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!

Songs of Sukhasiddhi
2026-07-19 14:00 - 15:30
Lama Depa, a resident of PTC who has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat, will share the story and song of realization of Sukhasiddhi, the great enlightened dakini, who with Niguma was the source of the Shangpa lineage.

This session is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please use our online event registration form.
There is no charge for attending this teaching – donations are welcome.

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 through wearing masks and washing hands.
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!

Teachings on Gampopa's A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path - CANCELLED
2026-07-26 10:00 - 12:00

Discovering the Buddha Within Level 2
2026-08-19 08:00 - 2026-08-23 13:00
EVENT REGISTRATION: Discovering The Buddha Within
Level II, Awakened Heart
August 19-23, 2026
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Discovering the Buddha Within is an experiential learning program of the Buddha Dharma created as part of the vast vision of Guru Vajradhara His Holiness the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa.
The three-year program consists of three levels: Level I, Inner Peace, Level 2, Awakened Heart, and Level 3, Original Purity.
In level 2 students will discover their inner goodness through meditations on loving kindness, compassion, joy, equanimity, and so forth, students will learn to connect with their awakened heart and discover their innate goodness, further enriching the calm state of mind and deepening their meditation through recognition of emptiness, which is the essence of the Mahayana.
Eligibility Requirements for Level 2:
● Having attended DBW Level 1 in person
● Or, Having completed the Joy of Living 1 program via Tergar
● Or, Attending the Mahamudra Transmission by Guru Vajradhara His Holiness the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa
For those new to Buddhism, the practice commitment is to practice at least 10 minutes every day for a minimum of 30 consecutive days. For those who are already practicing the Buddha Dharma, their actual practice will work as the commitment.
For Chinese translation in-person: Please bring your own devices (smartphones or tablets) with headphones and Zoom app installed. Those devices with no cellular service may connect to the guest WiFi. Please bring a power bank or juice box if needed.

Please Note:
Pre-Registration is required. Attendance is IN-PERSON ONLY and participants are required to attend all sessions.
Click here to download the 5-Day Program Schedule
Seminar cost includes lunch and dinner for the 4 seminar days, August 19-22, and the empowerment on August 23. Breakfast will be available to volunteers and overnight guests.
Please 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.
Seminar cost: $400 (Non-member)/ $375 (Members in good standing)
Refund Policy:

On or before August 12: Full Refund
From August 13 and after: No Refund

Each attendee must fill out this Registration Form

Message Regarding Accommodations
We appreciate everyone’s interest in the upcoming Discovering the Buddha Within Level 2 program scheduled for August 19-23, 2026. We very much hope you can join us for this event, the second year of Guru Vajradhara Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa’s three-year curriculum, to be taught by His Eminence Chungpo Gyalton Rinpoche.
Since we will not know until much closer to the event what accommodations will be available at the monastery, we strongly recommend that everyone who plans to attend the DBW program at PTC act now to book hotel or vacation rental accommodations, because by summer it may be difficult to find them in the Poughkeepsie-Wappingers Falls-Fishkill area. You may even consider connecting with other sangha members to share accommodations and costs.

Click here for transportation and hotel information

Below is the video link to learn more about the Discovering the Buddha Within program:
https://palpungdharmachakra.org/discovering-the-buddha-within/

課程報名：《開啟內在之佛》
第二階，覺醒之心
2026年8月19-23日

《開啟內在之佛》是由第十二世法王大司徒仁波切創立的直接體驗佛法的課程，是他宏偉願景的一部分。
此為期三年的課程包含三階：第一: 內心寧靜, 第二階: 覺醒之心, 第三階: 本然清淨.
第二階‧覺醒的心：透過禪修慈、悲、喜、捨等，學子們將會學到如何喚醒自心，發現内心本善。透過認出大乘的精髓 -空性，而令心更加寂静與禪修更上一层楼。
第二階課程資格要求：
● 曾親身參加『開啟內在之佛』第一階課程
● 或，已完成德噶明覺的「開心禪」第一階課程
● 或，正在參加由金剛上師第十二世法王大司徒仁波切的大手印傳承傳授
對於新進佛門之人，修行承諾是每天至少禪修10分鐘，連續至少30天。對於已在修持佛法者，其現行的實修可算是承諾的功課。
聆聽現場中文翻譯者：請攜帶自己的設備（智慧型手機或平板電腦），耳機和預先裝好Zoom。無行動通信的設備可連至訪客 WiFi。有必要時，請攜帶行動電源或果汁盒充电器。

請注意
需要預先報名。僅限現場參加，並必須全程參加。
點此下載五日課程表

費用包含8月19日至22日四天的午餐和晚餐，以及8月23日的灌頂法會。志工和住宿客人可享用早餐。
請注意，我們提供的餐點可能含有常見過敏原，包括大豆、小麥、堅果、種子、牛奶和蛋製品。很抱歉，我們無法滿足特殊飲食需求。
費用：400 美元（非會員）/ 350 美元（現時有效的會員）
退款政策：
● 8 月 12 日或前：全額退款
● 8 月 13 日及之後：不予退款

每位學員 須填此註冊表

關於住宿
我們感謝大家對即將於2026年8月19日至23日舉行的『開啟內在之佛』第二階課程課程的關注。我們非常希望您能參加這場活動，這是金剛持昌貢肯廷泰錫度巴大師三年課程的第二年，由尊貴的鐘波嘉爾頓仁波切授課。
由於非到臨近課程開始時，本寺才會知道哪些房間可供租用。因此本寺強烈建議有意參加者：立刻行動預訂可取消的酒店或度假屋。因為一到夏季本寺周邊地區Poughkeepsie、 Wappingers Falls、Fishkill可能會一房難求。您或可與他人商討分擔住宿和費用。請務必預訂可取消的住處！

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Chenrezig Empowerment & Bodhisattva Vow
2026-08-23 10:30 - 12:00
His Eminence Chungpo Gyalton Rinpoche will bestow the Chenrezig Empowerment followed by the Bodhisattva Vow.
10:30 am | Chenrezig Empowerment & Bodhisattva Vow
The deity Chenrezig is the embodiment of compassion, and represents the intention of bodhicitta that leads to awakening. Practicing the profound sadhana of Chenrezig with awareness, we can attain Chenrezig’s enlightened body, speech, and mind.
Taking the Bodhisattva Vow reinforces our commitment to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. Please note that it is customary to make offerings to the Buddha when receiving the Bodhisattva Vow. Offerings of fruit, incense, flowers or other traditional shrine offerings are welcomed. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony to set up your offerings with the help of the shrine attendant.
A kata (white offering scarf) may be offered to Rinpoche after the conclusion of the ceremony as thanks for having received the empowerment and Bodhisattva Vow.
Rinpoche will give Refuge to those who have not yet received it during this session.
For Chinese translation in-person: Please bring your own devices (smartphones or tablets) with headphones and Zoom app installed. Those devices with no cellular service may connect to the guest WiFi. Please bring a power bank or juice box if needed.
Donations are appreciated but not required to attend this events.
This event is In-Person Only. There is no on-line registration.
Due to a private retreat that will be in progress, overnight accommodation will not be available. The doors for the empowerment will open at 9:00 am. Unless you are part of the private retreat, please do not arrive at the monastery prior to Sunday at 9:00 am.

About H.E. Chungpo Gyalton Rinpoche
In 1983, His Holiness the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa enthroned Gyalton Tulku Rinpoche of Rumtek Monastery. After finishing his university studies, Rinpoche returned to Palpung Sherabling to study under the guidance of Kenting Tai Situpa and other gurus. HE Gyalton Rinpoche is a close disciple and heart son of HH Tai Situpa, and has taught at Palpung centers in Asia, Europe, and North America. He is one of the main teachers of the Palpung study and practice program Discovering the Buddha Within. Currently, Rinpoche resides at Palpung Sherabling.

觀世音菩薩灌頂及菩薩戒
8月23日 上午10:30 – 12:00

法王子瓊波·賈敦仁波切將在恩賜觀世音菩薩灌頂後，再賜菩薩戒。
觀世音菩薩是慈悲的化身，代表走向正等覺的菩提心。以菩提心修習觀世音菩薩的深奧法門，可以成就菩薩的身、語、意。
受持菩薩戒能強化為利一切眾而成佛的決心。請注意，受持菩薩戒時，通常需供養佛陀。歡迎大家供養水果、香、花或其他傳統佛堂供品。請至少提前 30 分鐘到達，以便在佛龕侍者的協助下擺放供品。
儀式結束後，可向仁波切供奉哈達，以示獲得灌頂和菩薩戒之謝意。
仁波切將在本次法會中為尚未皈依者授予皈依戒。
聆聽現場中文翻譯者：請攜帶自己的設備（智慧型手機或平板電腦），耳機和預先裝好Zoom。無行動通信的設備可連至訪客 WiFi。有必要時，請攜帶行動電源或果汁盒充电器。
非常感謝隨緣樂捐，但這非參加法會之必需條件。
法會僅限現場參加，不能線上參加。
由於私人閉關正在進行中，寺院不提供過夜住宿。灌頂場地將於上午9:00才開門。非參加私人閉關者，請勿在周日上午9:00之前抵達寺院。

關於尊貴的法王子瓊波·賈敦仁波切
1983年，法王第十二世廣定大司徒巴為隆德寺的賈敦仁波切轉世舉行坐床典禮。在大學畢業後，賈敦仁波切回到八蚌智慧林，在廣定大司徒巴等上師座下受教。賈敦仁波切是法王大司徒巴的入室弟子和心子，曾在亞洲、歐洲和北美洲的八蚌中心弘法。他是八蚌學修課程『開啟內在之佛』的主要老師之一, 目前駐錫在八蚌智慧林。

Commemoration of Buddha Joyful Day
2026-08-23 14:00 - 17:00
2:00 pm | Amitabha Sadhana and Jangchok Purification Ritual
In commemoration of Buddha Joyful Day, we are honored to have H.E. Chungpo Gyalton Rinpoche preside over this sacred ceremony.
Please join us in a special recitation of the Amitabha sadhana, with tsok (feast offering), dedicated to our loved ones, both living and deceased.
The Jangchok ritual is especially performed to help the recently deceased achieve liberation. During the ceremony, the names of the deceased are blessed and burned to symbolize purification of their defilements, obscurities and negative karma by the fire of wisdom, ripening their merit to be reborn in Amitabha’s pureland of Dewachen.
The practice also brings blessings and auspicious connections for loved ones who passed away a long time ago, as well as the living. If you would like to include your loved ones’ names for dedication (both living and deceased) please download the Amitabha Sadhana Dedication Form in Chinese and English. You may donate any amount. Please send forms in by August 16.

For Chinese translation in-person: Please bring your own devices (smartphones or tablets) with headphones and Zoom app installed. Those devices with no cellular service may connect to the guest WiFi. Please bring a power bank or juice box if needed.
Donations are appreciated but not required to attend this event.
This event is In-Person Only. There is no on-line registration.
Due to a private retreat that will be in progress, overnight accommodation will not be available.

About H.E. Chungpo Gyalton Rinpoche
In 1983, His Holiness the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa enthroned Gyalton Tulku Rinpoche of Rumtek Monastery. After finishing his university studies, Rinpoche returned to Palpung Sherabling to study under the guidance of Kenting Tai Situpa and other gurus. HE Gyalton Rinpoche is a close disciple and heart son of HH Tai Situpa, and has taught at Palpung centers in Asia, Europe, and North America. He is one of the main teachers of the Palpung study and practice program Discovering the Buddha Within. Currently, Rinpoche resides at Palpung Sherabling.

盂蘭節祈福度亡法會
8月23日 下午2:00 – 5:00

下午2:00 | | 阿彌陀佛天法長軌，消災淨障“將除”法， 荟供
值此盂蘭節之際，本寺榮幸地邀請法王子瓊波·賈敦仁波切主持這場聖會。
請大家一起修誦阿彌陀佛天法，並參加荟供，為所有在世和已故的亲朋好友祈禱。
這場特別加修的消災除障法“將除”，其巨大加持力，迅速救度最近過世，或已過世很久的祖先亡者。法會將超度並焚燒亡者名單，象徵以智慧之火，祛除亡者惡業障礙逆緣，圓滿其福報而往生阿彌陀佛淨土。同時亦為功德主及生者名單加持、祈福消災、超度怨親債主、祛除惡業而身心健康，清淨障礙逆緣而平安，增加順緣福報。
如果您想加持亲朋好友（包括在世和已故的）的名字，請下載中或英文版的《阿彌陀佛天法功德金表》。功德金隨喜。請於8月16日前提交表格。

聆聽現場中文翻譯者：請攜帶自己的設備（智慧型手機或平板電腦），耳機和預先裝好Zoom。無行動通信的設備可連至訪客 WiFi。有必要時，請攜帶行動電源或果汁盒充电器。
非常感謝隨緣樂捐，但這非參加法會之必需條件。
法會僅限現場參加，不能線上參加。
由於私人閉關正在進行中，寺院不供住宿。灌頂場地將於上午9:00才開門。非參加私人閉關者，請勿在周日上午9:00之前抵達寺院。

關於尊貴的法王子瓊波·賈敦仁波切
1983年，法王第十二世廣定大司徒巴為隆德寺的賈敦仁波切轉世舉行坐床典禮。在大學畢業後，賈敦仁波切回到八蚌智慧林，在廣定大司徒巴等上師座下受教。賈敦仁波切是法王大司徒巴的入室弟子和心子，曾在亞洲、歐洲和北美洲的八蚌中心弘法。他是八蚌學修課程『開啟內在之佛』的主要老師之一, 目前駐錫在八蚌智慧林。
