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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Festival of Miracles (Chötrul Duchen): a Teaching by Lama Norgyal
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a teaching by our Resident Lama\, Lama Norgyal. Chötrul Duchen is celebrated on the full moon of the Month of the Buddha’s Miracles when\, for fifteen days\, the Buddha displayed miracles. On this very auspicious day your merit will be multiplied 10 million times\, which happens only 4 times per year. \nThis class is being offered in person and on Zoom.  If you would like to participate remotely\, please click here. \n\n\nThere is no fee for attending this teaching; donations are welcome.\n \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 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/introduction-to-the-festival-of-miracles-chotrul-duchen-a-teaching-by-lama-norgyal/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T120000
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SUMMARY:Dorje Phurba (Vajrakilaya) - Teaching Series led by Lama Lekshe Dorje
DESCRIPTION:These teachings are restricted to those who have received the empowerment.\n \nLama Lekshe Dorje will be leading a series of teachings on the Dorje Phurba (Vajrakilaya) practice. Dorje Phurba is a powerful deity relied on by Guru Rinpoche to dispel obstacles to the realization of Mahamudra. The sadhana of Dorje Phurba is chanted daily at PTC and these teachings are a special opportunity to explore its meaning in depth. \nLama Lekshe Dorje. a resident of PTC\, has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat. \n  \nThese teaching sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \nProviding accurate translations is an important function in our teaching series. If you would like to donate and help to support our translation efforts\, please use the form or the Text Translation Donation Window. \n    \n    \n    \n     \n\n        Translation Support\n       \n  \nIf you prefer\, you can also support textual translation by using the form offered below \n \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 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/dorje-phurba-vajrakilaya-teaching-series-led-by-lama-lekshe-dorje/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
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SUMMARY:Settling the Mind - the Practice of Calm Abiding
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a guided meditation session led by Lama Depa.   The session is being held in the main shrine room of the Maitreya Center and will include meditation instructions\, both sitting and walking meditation\, and time for questions about the practice. \nLama Depa. a resident of PTC\, has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat. \n  \nThis session is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \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 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/settling-the-mind-the-practice-of-calm-abiding/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
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SUMMARY:Dorje Phurba (Vajrakilaya) - Teaching Series led by Lama Lekshe Dorje
DESCRIPTION:These teachings are restricted to those who have received the empowerment.\n \nLama Lekshe Dorje will be leading a series of teachings on the Dorje Phurba (Vajrakilaya) practice. Dorje Phurba is a powerful deity relied on by Guru Rinpoche to dispel obstacles to the realization of Mahamudra. The sadhana of Dorje Phurba is chanted daily at PTC and these teachings are a special opportunity to explore its meaning in depth. \nLama Lekshe Dorje. a resident of PTC\, has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat. \n  \nThese teaching sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \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 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/dorje-phurba-vajrakilaya-teaching-series-led-by-lama-lekshe-dorje-2/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T170000
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SUMMARY:Amitabha Chanting for Liberating the Deceased and Benefiting Beings (Qing Ming) - 清明節法會
DESCRIPTION:清明節法會\n  \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nDuring 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. \nYou 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. \n\nThere will be two sessions: 10:00am and 1:30pm.  \n  \nThis event is also being offered on Zoom. If you would like to participate\, please click here. \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 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  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/amitabha-chanting-for-liberating-the-deceased-and-benefiting-beings-qing-ming-%e6%b8%85%e6%98%8e%e7%af%80%e6%b3%95%e6%9c%83-2024/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
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SUMMARY:Dorje Phurba (Vajrakilaya) - Teaching Series led by Lama Lekshe Dorje
DESCRIPTION:These teachings are restricted to those who have received the empowerment.\n \nLama Lekshe Dorje will be leading a series of teachings on the Dorje Phurba (Vajrakilaya) practice. Dorje Phurba is a powerful deity relied on by Guru Rinpoche to dispel obstacles to the realization of Mahamudra. The sadhana of Dorje Phurba is chanted daily at PTC and these teachings are a special opportunity to explore its meaning in depth. \nLama Lekshe Dorje. a resident of PTC\, has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat. \n  \nThese teaching sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \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 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/dorje-phurba-vajrakilaya-teaching-series-led-by-lama-lekshe-dorje-3/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240322T205934Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhism: a Teaching Series by Lama Norgyal
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a series of teachings by our Resident Lama\, Lama Norgyal. \nThis class is being offered in person and on Zoom.  If you would like to participate remotely\, please click here. \n\n\nThere 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: \n\n \n\nTranslation Support\n \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 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/introduction-to-buddhism-a-teaching-series-by-lama-norgyal/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
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SUMMARY:Settling the Mind - the Practice of Calm Abiding
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a guided meditation session led by Lama Depa.   The session is being held in the Mahayana shrine room and will include meditation instructions\, both sitting and walking meditation\, and time for questions about the practice. \nLama Depa\, a resident of PTC\, has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat. \n  \nThis session is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \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 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/settling-the-mind-the-practice-of-calm-abiding-2/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240313T130542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T193948Z
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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 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. \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 8 (Wednesday) at 5:30 am.  Ends May 10 (Friday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 2   Begins May 10 (Friday) at 5:00 am.  Ends May 12 (Sunday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 3   Begins May 12 (Sunday) at 5:00 am.  Ends May 14 (Tuesday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 4   Begins May 14 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am.  Ends May 16 (Thursday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 5   Begins May 16 (Thursday) at 5:00 am.  Ends May 18 (Saturday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 6   Begins May 18 (Saturday) at 5:00 am.  Ends May 20 (Monday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 7   Begins May 20 (Monday) at 5:00 am.  Ends May 22 (Wednesday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 8   Begins May 22 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am.  Ends May 24 (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 1 \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. \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-3/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
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SUMMARY:Orientation to Nyungne Practice - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig
DESCRIPTION:Nyungne meditation is a fasting practice and centers on Thousand-Armed Chenrezig\, the embodiment of enlightened loving kindness and compassion. This extremely powerful practice nurtures compassion and purifies negative karma\, and the merit and joy associated with this practice are immeasurable! \nLama Zangmo\, a graduate of 3 three-year retreats at Palpung Thubten Choling will be teaching on the practice. \n  \nAttend in person in or online via Zoom.  If you would like to participate please click here.  \nPlease note that the zoom link is associated with Palpung Shenpen Tharchin\, our affiliated center in Richmond\, Virginia. \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/orientation-to-nyungne-practice-the-fasting-ritual-and-meditation-of-thousand-armed-chenrezig/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240322T212845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T224626Z
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SUMMARY:Commemoration of Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche’s Parinirvana
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSchedule of events: \n6:30 am | 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 will take place in the main house shrine room. It is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form.   \nPlease note new starting time: \n9:30 am | 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. \nTo join the chanting please download Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga). \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. \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 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/commemoration-of-dorje-chang-kalu-rinpoches-parinirvana-2/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240322T211615Z
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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. \nThis chanting session is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \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 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/commemoration-of-mothers-day/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240525T003943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T003943Z
UID:10003454-1717336800-1717342200@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Settling the Mind - the Practice of Calm Abiding
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a guided meditation session led by Lama Depa.   The session is being held in the Mahayana shrine room and will include meditation instructions\, both sitting and walking meditation\, and time for questions about the practice. \nLama Depa\, a resident of PTC\, has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat. \n  \nThis session is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \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 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/settling-the-mind-the-practice-of-calm-abiding-3/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240329T165218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T190911Z
UID:10003433-1717336800-1717344000@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Teachings on Gampopa's A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Our Retreat Master\, Lama Tsering Dakpa is offering a series of teachings on Gampopa’s A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path. The text that Lama Tsering will be referring to is entitled Instructions of Gampopa and is based on a teaching series by Khenpo Kharthar Rinpoche and is translated by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso. \n  \nThis class is being offered in person and on Zoom.  If you would like to participate remotely\, please click here. \n\n\nThere is no fee for attending this teaching; donations are welcome.\n \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 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/teachings-on-gampopas-a-precious-garland-of-the-supreme-path/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240429T214038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T140250Z
UID:10003435-1718132400-1718224200@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Ringu Tulku Rinpoche - Teachings on Transforming Adversity and The Four Seals
DESCRIPTION:Teaching Schedule: \nJune 11 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm  |  Transforming Adversity into Awakening\nWhen things go wrong in our lives\, from minor annoyances to full-blown tragedies\, our habitual patterns tend to kick in automatically and trigger emotional reactivity\, digging us deeper into the self-perpetuating cycle of samsara. Drawing from the classic text The Great Path of Awakening by Jamgon Kongtrul\, based on the seven points of mind training\, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will show us how we might instead recognize adversity as an opportunity to awaken\, and bring whatever happens to us onto the path of practice. \nJune 12 (Wednesday) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm &  7:00 pm – 8:30 pm | The Four Seals\nRinpoche will discuss the four basic principles that define Buddhism: \n\nAll compounded things are impermanent.\nAll contaminated things are suffering.\nAll phenomena are empty and selfless.\nNirvana is true peace.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFee for Teaching Sessions (total of 3 sessions). Cost of accommodations not included.  \nIn-Person and Zoom/Live Stream:\nMembers $30/session ($90 for all 3 sessions)\nNon-Members $35/session ($105 for all 3 sessions) \nFor those registering to participate via Zoom\, a link unique to these teachings will be sent. It will be a different link than the one used to access our weekly public classes and chanting sessions. \n  \nPLEASE REGISTER BY JUNE 3 \nTO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE \n  \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. \nWe have limited accommodations; private rooms are not available. \nType of Accommodation  (Per Person)                Non-Member / Member \nDormitory                                                                   $35 / $30\nDouble Occupancy Room Guest House                   $70 / $50\nDouble Occupancy Room Maitreya Center               $85 / $70 \nTent Camping ($25 first person\, $20 each additional) \n  \nTO MAKE A RESERVATION FOR ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE CLICK HERE \n  \nDay Guests: The suggested donation for meals: \n\nBreakfast – $5\nLunch – $10\nDinner – $5\n\nPlease 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  \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 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/ringu-tulku-rinpoche-teachings-on-transforming-adversity-and-the-four-seals/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240322T215640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T215640Z
UID:10003163-1718544600-1718548200@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Commemoration of Father's Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in honoring all fathers through chanting the short practice of Chenrezig\, the deity who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas\, followed by recitation of Guru Rinpoche’s Seven Line Prayer. \nThe merit accumulated through participating in these inspiring practices will be dedicated to the countless beings who have been our fathers since beginningless time. \nThis chanting session is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \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 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/commemoration-of-fathers-day-3/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240322T214240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T214609Z
UID:10003162-1719050400-1719054000@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:World Cleansing Smoke Offering (Dzamling Chisang)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThis event is taking place in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \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. \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  \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 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/world-cleansing-smoke-offering-dzamling-chisang-3/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20230607T184430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T223419Z
UID:10002257-1720506600-1720526400@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Commemoration of Chökor Duchen
DESCRIPTION:The PTC sangha will be commemorating Chökor Duchen\, the day that Buddha Shakyamuni first turned the Wheel of Dharma\, teaching the Four Noble Truths. \nAfter 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. \n\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 following chanting session will take place in the main house shrine room. Please note – we are not able to live stream this session. \n  \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  \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  \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 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/commemoration-of-chokor-duchen-2/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240324T183109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T174703Z
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SUMMARY:Gya Shi\, The Practice of the Four Hundred Offerings
DESCRIPTION: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). \n\nThis in-person event is also being offered on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please click here.\n \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. \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  \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 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!
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/gya-shi-the-practice-of-the-four-hundred-offerings-4/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240324T184243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T175326Z
UID:10003428-1721552400-1721581200@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Sherab Nyingpo\, a practice based on the Heart Sutra
DESCRIPTION: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. \nChanting Sessions | 9:00 am & 1:30 pm \n  \nThis in-person event is also being offered on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please click here.\n \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. \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  \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 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 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/sherab-nyingpo-a-practice-based-on-the-heart-sutra-3/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240525T141513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T141513Z
UID:10003455-1722175200-1722182400@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhism: a Teaching Series by Lama Norgyal
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a series of teachings by our Resident Lama\, Lama Norgyal. \nThis class is being offered in person and on Zoom.  If you would like to participate remotely\, please click here. \n\n\nThere 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: \n\n \n\nTranslation Support\n \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 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/introduction-to-buddhism-a-teaching-series-by-lama-norgyal-2/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240324T190357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T180349Z
UID:10003431-1722589200-1722790800@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Drolma Yuldok\, a practice based on the 21 Taras and Sür\, Evening Fire Offering Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:August 2 – 4\, Friday – Sunday | Drolma Yuldok\, a practice based on the 21 Taras \nThis 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. \nChanting Schedule:\nFriday & Saturday | 9:00 am & 2:00 pm \nSunday | 9:00 am \n  \nAugust 4\, Sunday (following Drolma Yuldok chanting) | Sür\, Evening Fire Offering Ceremony\nSür (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. \n  \nThis in-person event is also being offered on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please click here.\n \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. \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  \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 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 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/drolma-yuldok-a-practice-based-on-the-21-taras-and-sur-evening-fire-offering-ceremony-4/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240324T191629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T180910Z
UID:10003432-1722852000-1722855600@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Sang\, Morning Fire Offering Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Sang (a special morning purification fire ceremony) 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. \n  \nThis in-person event is also being offered on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please click here.\n \n  \nFor those who wish to sponsor the chanting\, donations can be made toward meals\, fire offering ceremonies\, 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. \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  \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 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/sang-morning-fire-offering-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
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SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Explained: Teaching and Practice Led by Lama Zangmo
DESCRIPTION:Lama Zangmo will guide us through the meaning and the traditional chanting practice of Medicine Buddha. These teachings\, taking place at PTC monastery\, are sponsored by Palpung Drupgyu Chodzong\, our affiliated center in Washington\, DC.  The text will be screen shared and you can also ask for a PDF of the pecha by emailing Marilyn. \nLama Zangmo is a meditation practitioner and teacher in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.  They completed three consecutive three-year retreats at Palpung Thubten Choling and now reside there as a member of the monastic community.  They are currently pursuing a masters degree in Buddhist philosophy and meditation at Tergar Institute in Kathmandu\, Nepal with an emphasis on education methodology and group facilitation. \n  \nThis in-person event is also being offered on Zoom.  \nIf you would like to participate remotely\, please click here. (Washington\, DC center’s Zoom information) \n  \nThe schedule is as follows: \nAugust 10\, Saturday | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm\nAugust 17\, Saturday | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm \n  \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 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 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/medicine-buddha-explained-teaching-and-practice-led-by-lama-zangmo/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
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SUMMARY:Commemoration of Buddha's Joyful Day
DESCRIPTION:Wearing masks is strongly recommended. \nThe observance of Buddha’s Joyful Day on the full moon day of the seventh lunar month is based on the story of Maudgalyayana\, a disciple of the Buddha\, who discovered through his meditative powers that his mother had been reborn as a hungry ghost. Distressed\, he approached the Buddha for help\, who then advised him to make offerings to the Sangha\, as the merit from doing so would help relieve the suffering of his mother and other beings in the lower realms. Buddha’s Joyful Day is observed by making offerings of necessities to monastics\, reciting sūtras and performing acts of generosity. The merit from these deeds is dedicated to all beings\, especially to relieve the suffering of the deceased. \n  \nAugust 17 (Saturday) \n6:00 am | 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. \nThe following chanting session is being offered remotely. To participate via Zoom please click here. \n10:00 am | Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga)\, followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)\nMonlam Choga\, is 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. \nTo join the chanting please download Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga) \n  \n\nAugust 18 (Sunday) \nPlease join us as we make prayers and offerings for our parents\, ancestors\, and the deceased through a special recitation of the Amitabha sadhana with tsok offerings\, a fire puja for the deceased\, and aspiration prayers for the well being of us and all other beings\, especially those to whom we dedicate the practice by name\, both living and deceased. \n10:00 am | Chanting of Long Amitabha Sadhana\n1:30 pm | Continuation of chanting of Long Amitabha Sadhana with Tsok\, Jangchok Sadhana\, followed by Sür (special fire offering ceremony) \nTo participate via Zoom please click here. \n\nThe 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. \nIt is said that\, “no matter how long ago your deceased dear ones or relatives have passed away\, it is still very vital to make prayers and offerings for them to increase their merit.” \nDuring the chanting of the Long Amitabha and Jangchok sadhanas all the names of the deceased will be 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. Also included will be a dedication of merit to all sponsors and their designated names for blessing.  As it is taught in the Ullambana Sūtra\, the merit of making these offerings will bring excellent health\, long life\, removal of obstacles from the donor’s dharma practice and work\, and rebirth of the deceased in Dewachen.  The merit will also be dedicated to world peace and the liberation of all sentient beings.  May the Dharma continue to flourish. \nYou 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. \n  \n  \n法林寺盂蘭節祈福度亡法會 \n20243年8月17-18日 (周六\,日) \n  \n農曆七月為佛教孝道月，而七月十五為盂蘭節，也是佛歡喜日。此日以供齋、供光明燈、放生、供佛像、及供養法會等善行，令功德主為父母及闔府親朋延壽祈福消災; 祛除身心疾病、工作事業修行等障礙逆緣; 超度祖先及三塗群生一切亡者\, 特別是因新冠疫情、烏克蘭戰爭喪生的衆生，而報四重宏恩，令亡靈早日往生阿彌陀佛淨土; 並迴向佛法昌盛，世界和平，疫情平息\, 眾生速得暫時永遠的大安樂！ \n  \n8月17日 (周六) \n6:00 am |    供光明燈千盏 \n每周必供的一千盞酥油燈，一千杯藏红花水，三百碗米，三百朵鮮花，三百支香。 \n10:00 am | 吉祥祈願文及文武百尊法 \n念誦由卡盧仁波切編纂【吉祥祈願文】，修文武百尊法。此法門源于[西藏生死書]，極其殊勝。此功德囘向超度亡者，淨化亡者中陰身者惡業障礙，令其與百尊結緣，在未來世成熟成就。 \n參與誦經者，請點擊此處下載【吉祥祈願文】 \n法會也將在Zoom 轉播。請點擊此鏈接 \n  \n8月18日 (周日) \n10:00 am |   阿彌陀佛天法長軌 \n1:30 pm |     阿彌陀佛天法長軌 (繼續)\,  消災“將除”\, 火供“餗”含山林煙供 \n通過Zoom 參加者，请點擊此處. \n法會功德利益 \n在修阿彌陀佛天法時\, 將加修消災除障法“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、祛除惡業身心疾病，清淨障礙逆緣，增加順緣福報。 \n修火供“餗”（含山林煙供），上供佛菩薩本尊護法、及下施三途六道眾生，如天神土地諸神，惡魔鬼魅等，怨親債主。亡者因惡業障礙祛除而得到超度；而生者則因障礙逆緣祛除\,而病痛痊愈及順緣福報增加。 \n  \n［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，但他們仍會獲得修法利益。 \n  \n法會免費參加。如蒙樂捐，请點擊此處 \n  \n中文查詢：黃邁可師兄  917-731-6130  微信號: MICHAEL6130 \n曾瑪琍：      646-285-8833  mzeng11355@yahoo.com \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/commemoration-of-buddhas-joyful-day-2/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T153000
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SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Explained: Teaching and Practice Led by Lama Zangmo
DESCRIPTION:Lama Zangmo will guide us through the meaning and the traditional chanting practice of Medicine Buddha.  These teachings\, taking place at PTC monastery\, are sponsored by Palpung Drupgyu Chodzong\, our affiliated center in Washington\, DC.  The text will be screen shared and you can also ask for a PDF of the pecha by emailing Marilyn. \nLama Zangmo is a meditation practitioner and teacher in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.  They completed three consecutive three-year retreats at Palpung Thubten Choling and now reside there as a member of the monastic community.  They are currently pursuing a masters degree in Buddhist philosophy and meditation at Tergar Institute in Kathmandu\, Nepal with an emphasis on education methodology and group facilitation. \n  \nThis in-person event is also being offered on Zoom.  \nIf you would like to participate remotely\, please click here. (Washington\, DC center’s Zoom information) \n  \nThe schedule is as follows: \nAugust 10\, Saturday | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm\nAugust 17\, Saturday | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm \n  \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 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 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/medicine-buddha-explained-teaching-and-practice-led-by-lama-zangmo-2/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
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SUMMARY:Teachings on Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche's Aspiration Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Lama Lekshe Dorje will be leading a series of teachings on Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche’s Aspiration Prayer.  This prayer includes pith instructions for practicing the path to liberation from beginning to end.  To follow along in the text\, please download Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga) and scroll to pages 130 – 142. (If you are coming to the monastery\, please bring these pages with you.) \nLama Lekshe Dorje\, a resident of PTC\, has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat. \nThese teaching sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \nThe teachings are free–donations are welcome. \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 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 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/teachings-on-dorje-chang-kalu-rinpoches-aspiration-prayer/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240809T171049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T171049Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhism: a Teaching Series by Lama Norgyal
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a series of teachings by our Resident Lama\, Lama Norgyal. \nThis class is being offered in person and on Zoom.  If you would like to participate remotely\, please click here. \n\n\nThere 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: \n\n \n\nTranslation Support\n \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 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/introduction-to-buddhism-a-teaching-series-by-lama-norgyal-3/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240820T204645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T175800Z
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SUMMARY:Teachings on Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche's Aspiration Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Lama Lekshe Dorje will be leading a series of teachings on Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche’s Aspiration Prayer.  This prayer includes pith instructions for practicing the path to liberation from beginning to end.  To follow along in the text\, please download Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga) and scroll to pages 130 – 142. (If you are coming to the monastery\, please bring these pages with you.) \nLama Lekshe Dorje\, a resident of PTC\, has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat. \nThese teaching sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \nThe teachings are free–donations are welcome. \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 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 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/teachings-on-dorje-chang-kalu-rinpoches-aspiration-prayer-2/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T215520
CREATED:20240911T140143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T140143Z
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SUMMARY:A Kiss Of Peace For the Earth – A Walking Meditation
DESCRIPTION:  \nPTC is happy to host a walking meditation sponsored by the Dutchess County Interfaith Council. For more information please visit the DCIC website. \n  \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 wearing masks and washing hands. \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 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/a-kiss-of-peace-for-the-earth-a-walking-meditation/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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