Teachings on the Mahamudra Monlam
2024-11-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Palpung Thubten Chöling, 245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States
Lama Lekshe Dorje will be leading a series of teachings on the Mahamudra Monlam. This prayer, composed by the Third Karmapa Rangjung Dorje, offers a concise teaching on the essential instructions of ground, path, and fruition Mahamudra, the ultimate realization of one’s mind. To follow along in the text, please download Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga) and scroll to pages 100 – 110. (If you are coming to the monastery, please bring these pages with you.)
Lama Lekshe Dorje, a resident of PTC, has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat.
These teaching sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please use our online event registration form.
The teachings are free–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 protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations, wearing a good-quality mask indoors, washing hands and maintaining physical distance.
Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways.
Many thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!

Commemoration of Lhabab Duchen: Nyungne, the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig
2024-11-16 05:00 - 2024-11-18 08:00
About Nyungnye and Lhabab Duchen
Buddhahood is the state in which one spontaneously and effortlessly benefits oneself and all beings without exception. In order to attain this state, we must perfect the accumulations of merit and wisdom. Through the perfection of the two accumulations, we purify our notions of self and other and realize the true nature of mind.
Lhabab Duchen is the auspicious occasion commemorating Lord Buddha’s return from the Tushita realm. It is said to be a time when the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied.
This year, Lhabab Duchen falls on Friday, November 22. Throughout the weekend before this date, the resident sangha of PTC will be participating in the practice of Nyungne (the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig). 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 Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
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This event is in-person only. It will not be accessible remotely.

Guests are welcome to participate in the Nyungne but please note – it is necessary to arrive at PTC by 8:00 pm the evening before as the practice begins as early as 5:00 am each day.
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 the nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the practice. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.

Nyungne prices: includes meals and room accommodations. Please note that accommodations are only open to program participants.

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
Private Room Maitreya Center $130 / $110

TO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE
Deadline for Registration is November 8

There are many ways to share in the merit of this event through sponsoring the chanting, the tea served during the chanting, and the lunch.
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.
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 having up-to-date vaccinations, wearing a good-quality mask indoors, washing hands and maintaining physical distance.
Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways.
Many thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!

Commemoration of Lhabab Duchen
2024-11-22 06:30 - 12:00
Lhabab Duchen is the auspicious occasion commemorating Lord Buddha’s return from the Tushita realm. It is said to be a time when the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied
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 having up-to-date vaccinations, wearing a good-quality mask indoors, washing hands and maintaining physical distance.
Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways.
Many thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!

Teachings by His Eminence Chungpo Gyalton Rinpoche
2024-11-23 10:30 - 2024-12-01 15:00
Palpung Thubten Choling is honored to welcome back His Eminence Chungpo Gyalton Rinpoche during his upcoming North American tour for bestowal of refuge, teachings and empowerments.
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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.
Chinese translation will be available.

The schedule is as follows:
Saturday Nov 23:
* These sessions are being offered in-person only.

10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Chod Empowerment
Traditionally practiced in charnel grounds by wandering yogis, Chöd (Cutting through the Illusion of Ego) is a sacred meditation that dissolves fear and ego-clinging into the expanse of luminous awareness.
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Chod Teaching (empowerment required to attend teaching)
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Sunday Nov 24:
** These sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom.
10:30 am – 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Nine Ways of Resting the Mind
The Nine Ways of Resting the Mind is a powerful guide to developing a clear, calm and stable mind. At each stage on the path of calm abiding, we learn how to apply antidotes for the various obstacles that arise as we practice, and to develop skills that free the innately clear mind from agitation and dullness.
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Monday Nov 25:
* This session is being offered in-person only.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Chenrezig Empowerment
Chenrezig is the deity embodying the compassion of all the Buddhas.
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Thursday Nov 28:

* These sessions are being offered in person only.
10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Long Life Empowerment (from the tradition of the great yogini Machik Drubpe Gyalmo)
12:00 noon | Lunch
Following Lunch | 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.
There is no charge to join these sessions but donations are welcome.
To ensure we can accommodate all guests, if you are joining us for lunch please send an email to reservations@palpungny.org
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Saturday Nov 30: Please note new starting time
** This session is being offered in person and on Zoom.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Continuation of Nine Ways of Resting the Mind
The Nine Ways of Resting the Mind is a powerful guide to developing a clear, calm and stable mind. At each stage on the path of calm abiding, we learn how to apply antidotes for the various obstacles that arise as we practice, and to develop skills that free the innately clear mind from agitation and dullness.
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Sunday Dec 1:

The following events will take place at the Sheraton Hotel, 135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354-4450
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Teaching by HE Gyalton Rinpoche
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | White Dzambhala Empowerment
White Dzambhala is an emanation of the compassionate Chenrezig and the embodiment of generosity. Guru Rinpoche manifested as the five families of Dzambhala in order to relieve the suffering of poverty of beings that is caused by the negative karma of greed. The practice of White Dzambhala is a great treasury of merit that purifies the causes of both material and spiritual poverty, and brings an abundance of prosperity and virtue. It prompts auspicious conditions for long life, good health, the balancing of the elements, and freedom from war.
English to Chinese translation
For more information, contact Michael Huang (917) 731-6130/Morgan Chan (646) 322-3119

Fees for Teaching and Empowerment Sessions at PTC. Cost of accommodations not included.
In-Person and Zoom/Live Stream:
Members $30/session
Non-Members $35/session
* For those registering to participate in the Chod Empowerment and Teaching and/or the Chenrezig Empowerment (in-person only) – participants in need of Chinese translation will be given a one time dedicated zoom link on site which we respectfully ask not be shared with anyone off site.
** For those registering to participate in the teachings on the Nine Ways of Resting the Mind 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.
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.

Accommodations: Please 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.
We have limited accommodations; private rooms are not available.
Type of Accommodation (Per Person) Non-Member / Member
Dormitory $35 / $30
Double Occupancy Room Guest House $70 / $50
Double Occupancy Room Maitreya Center $85 / $70
Tent Camping ($25 first person, $20 each additional)

Day Guests: The suggested donation for meals:

Breakfast – $5
Lunch – $10
Dinner – $5

Please send an email to reservations@palpungny.org if you are joining us for meals.
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.

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 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!

法王子瓊波賈敦仁波切弘法
11 月 23 日上午 10:30 – 12 月 1 日下午 3:00

八蚌佛教法林寺很榮幸地歡迎尊貴的法王子瓊波賈敦仁波切再度蒞臨北美給予皈依、教法和灌頂。
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。
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時間表如下：

11 月 23 日星期六：
這些課程僅限現場參加。
上午 10:30 – 中午 12:00 | 施身法灌頂
Chöd（斬斷自執幻象）傳統上雲游瑜伽士在屍陀林修此法門。它是一種神聖的禪修，將恐懼和我執消溶於明覺的光明界。
下午 3:00 – 下午 5:00 | 施身法教學（參加此課程需受過灌頂）
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11 月 24 日星期日：
這些課程以現場形式和 Zoom 形式提供。 若您想遠距參加，請點擊此處。
上午 10:30 – 中午 12:00 和下午 3:00 – 下午 5:00 | 安心九法
安心九法是培養清晰、平靜和穩定心靈的極其有效的指導。在此之道上的每個階段，將學習如何對治修行時出現的各種障礙，使本然清明的心免於掉舉昏沉的技巧。
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11 月 25日星期:
僅限現場參加。
上午 11:00 – 中午 12:00 | 觀世音菩薩灌頂
觀世音菩薩是體現諸佛慈悲的本尊。
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11 月 28 日星期四：
灌頂僅限現場參加。
上午 10:30 – 中午 12:00 | 長壽灌頂（出自偉大瑜珈士瑪吉竹貝嘉穆的傳承）瑪吉竹貝嘉穆，又名曼達拉娃長壽空行母，是蓮花生大師重要明妃之一。證得長壽持明之成就。
中午 12:00 | 午餐
午餐後 | 火供餗
“餗”，供養“四種賓客”，即諸佛菩薩、護法、眾生、怨親債主。消除生者病痛障礙，特別超度臨終者，中陰亡魂及怨親債主。
法会免费参加，欢迎随喜供養！
需用餐者請發電郵reservations@palpungny.org
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11 月 30 日星期六：
本次課程以現場形式和 Zoom 形式進行。 若您想遠距參與，請點擊此處。
上午 10:30 – 中午 12:00 | 安心九法（繼續）
安心九法是培養清晰、平靜和穩定心靈的極其有效的法教。在此之道上的每個階段，將學習如何對治修行時出現的各種障礙，使本然清明的心免於掉舉昏沉的技巧。
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12 月 1 日星期日：
以下活動將在喜來登酒店舉行，地址：135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354-4450
下午 1:00 – 下午 1:30 | 賈敦仁波切的教導
下午 1:30 – 下午 3:00 | 白財神灌頂
白財神集觀世音菩薩的慈悲和慷慨於一化身。 蓮花生大士為除眾生因貪婪惡業而造成的貧窮苦，而化現為五部財神。白財神（是五部財神之一）法是極大的寶藏福報法，可清淨物質與精神貧窮之因，帶來豐厚的財富福報，亦能增進長壽、健康、平衡五大元素和遠離戰爭的吉祥善缘。
備中文翻譯
詳情請電 Michael Huang (917) 731-6130/Morgan Chan (646) 322-3119

法林寺的課程和灌頂費用，不含住宿費用。
現場/Zoom/直播：
會員$30/次
非會員 $35/次
參加施身灌頂與教學（僅限現場）並需中文翻譯者，將在現場獲得專用的 Zoom 鏈接，敬請勿與會場外的人分享。
透過 Zoom 註冊參加「安心九法」者，將收到此課的連結。這連結與每周公開課和誦經法會不同。
現場中文翻譯：請自備裝置（智慧型手機或平板電腦）及耳機。事先安裝好Zoom 。無移動網絡可連接訪客 WiFi。

住宿：請注意，住宿僅限法會參加者。
請查看以下每日住宿選項。費用含素食餐，但不含課程灌預費用。
住宿條件有限；恕不提供單人房。
住宿類型（每人） 非會員/會員
宿舍 $35 / $30
雙人房 $70 / $50
彌勒中心雙人房 $85 / $70
帳篷露營（第一人 25 美元，每加一人 20 美元）

非住宿者：餐費建議捐贈：
· 早餐 – 5 美元
· 午餐 – 10 美元
· 晚餐 – 5 美元
若您需用餐請發送電郵reservations@palpungny.org
請注意，素食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。很抱歉無法滿足閣下的特殊飲食需求。

若您感到不適和/或發燒，請不要前來本寺。
敦促所有課程參加者戴口罩和洗手，謹慎提防現行的新冠肺炎COVID-19傳染。
所有入口處均提供口罩和洗手液。
非常感謝大家的支持，確保本次活動盡可能安全！

Gya Shi, The Practice of the Four Hundred Offerings
2024-12-14 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!

Sherab Nyingpo, a practice based on the Heart Sutra
2024-12-15 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.
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
2024-12-20 09:00 - 2024-12-22 17:00
December 20 – 22, 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 & 2:00 pm
Sunday | 9:00 am

December 22, 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!

Sang, Morning Fire Offering Ceremony
2024-12-23 10:00 - 11:00
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.

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, 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.
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!

2024 Year-End Chanting Practices
2024-12-28 08:30 - 2025-01-01 11:30
The PTC Sangha will be chanting practices for averting obstacles, sickness, war, and disasters, bringing all auspicious conditions for the coming year.

To join us via Zoom please click here.

December 28 – 30, Saturday – Monday | 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, Wednesday (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!

Chöd (Cutting Through the Illusion of Ego)
2025-01-05 10:00 - 12:00
Lama Lekshe Dorje will be chanting this profound practice. Learn how to use the Chöd drum and bell and review the visualizations included in this practice.
Please note: You must have previously received the Chöd empowerment to participate in this session
Lama Lekshe Dorje, a resident of PTC, has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat.

These teaching sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please use our online event registration form.
The teachings are free — 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 protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations, wearing a good-quality mask indoors, washing hands and maintaining physical distance.
Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways.
Many thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!

Songs of Sahle Ö
2025-01-19 14:00 - 15:30
Lama Depa, a resident of PTC who has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat, will continue to share the inspiring stories and songs of the four close female disciples of the great yogi and lineage holder, Jetsun Milarepa. In this class we will begin to study the story of Sahle Ö (Clear or Vivid Light).

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!

Chinese New Year Festivities
2025-01-29 09:30 - 15:00
Year of the Wood Snake – 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2025新春除障祈福法會
1/25（週六）上午 8:30 | 供一千光明燈（含花、燈、米、水）
1/29 年初一 (週三) 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
· 即日往返法拉盛小巴 (車位登記請閱以下，1/22截止!!）
2/1 年初四 (週六) 上午10:00 供一千光明燈
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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Introduction to Buddhism: a Teaching Series by Lama Norgyal
2025-02-09 14:00 - 16:00
Please join us for a series of teachings by our Resident Lama, Lama Norgyal.
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 wearing a 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 Sahle Ö
2025-02-16 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-03-16 14:00 - 15:30
Lama Depa, a resident of PTC who has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat, will continue to share the inspiring stories and songs of the four close female disciples of the great yogi and lineage holder, Jetsun Milarepa. In this class we will continue to study the story of Sahle Ö (Clear or Vivid Light).

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
2025-02-25 08:30 - 2025-02-27 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 25, 26 & 27 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
8:30 am | Mahakala Chanting (Tsendring, the extended version of the Protector Bernachen practice)

February 27 (Thursday) | 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 25 – 27 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。

如果您感到不適和/或發燒，請勿前來本寺。請您在康復後，才再光臨本寺。

線上參加請點擊此處

2/25-26（周二，三）
上午 8:30 | 大黑天除障法（ 加長儀軌）
2/27日（周四）
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。
“除佈”：左手捏一小片麵包，留下指印。連同幾片指甲碎片、一撮頭髮和零錢一起郵寄。“除佈”必須在 2 月 20 日之前收到。

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Losar (Tibetan New Year)
2025-02-28 06:30 - 13:00
Please join us in celebration of the Tibetan New Year of the Wood Snake!

February 28 (Friday) | 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.

歡迎大家蒞臨藏曆木蛇年法會

2月28日 (週五) 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

若您感到不適和/或發燒，請勿前來本寺。請康復後再臨。
線上參加請擊此

法會免費參加。如蒙供齋、供茶、供燈、火供，網捐
或寄支票，擡頭請寫：PTC
至: PTC Monastery, Office, 245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Celebration of the 72nd Birthday of Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa
2025-03-08 09:30 - 13:00
All are invited to join us as we celebrate the 72nd 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72歲華誕

3月8日（周六）上午9:30 -下午1:00
法林寺盛邀大家參加
可親自或線上參加。線上請擊此

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
2025-03-14 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!

Teaching on the Short Prayer to Vajradhara
2025-03-23 10:00 - 12:00
Lama Lekshe Dorje will give a teaching on the Short Prayer to Vajradhara. This profound prayer to the Kagyu lineage masters was composed in a clear state of meditation by Bengar Jampal Zangpo, and contains pith instructions for the Vajrayana path from beginning to end. To follow along in the text, please click here.
Lama Lekshe Dorje, a resident of PTC, has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat.
These teaching sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please use our online event registration form.
The teachings are free–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 protection such as wearing a 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!

Amitabha Chanting for Liberating the Deceased and Benefiting Beings (Qing Ming) - 清明節法會
2025-04-06 10:00 - 17:00
清明節法會

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!

Guided Meditation on the Practices of Calm Abiding and Insight Meditation
2025-04-20 10:00 - 12:00
Please join us for a guided meditation session led by Lama Lekshe Dorje The session is being held in the Mahayana shrine room and will include meditation instructions and time for questions about the practice.
Lama Lekshe Dorje, a resident of PTC, has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat.
These teaching sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please use our online event registration form.
The teachings are free–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 protection such as wearing a 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!

Discovering the Buddha Within
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-05-04 20:00
EVENT REGISTRATION: Discovering The Buddha Within
Level I, Inner Peace
May 1-4, 2025
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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.
Level I focuses on calming the mind and developing insight and wisdom through some simple yet profound study, meditations, and contemplations derived from the Shravakayana teachings of the Buddha. Awareness meditations and precise knowledge will allow students to discover inner peace, accept and let go of worldly concerns without grasping at or rejecting them, and develop a stable aspiration for genuine freedom. Guided meditations and question-and-answer sessions will help students learn how to start a daily meditation practice at home.
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 4-Day Program Schedule
Seminar cost includes lunch and dinner for the 4 seminar days, May 1-4. 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 April 24: Full Refund
From April 25 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” program scheduled for May 1-4, 2025. We very much hope you can join us for this event, the inauguration of Guru Vajradhara Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa’s three-year curriculum, to be taught by His Eminence Yongey Mingyur 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 spring 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》
第一階，內心平靜
2025年5月1-4日

《開啟內在之佛》是由第十二世金剛上師廣定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。
這個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.
第一階著重於心的安止。透過源自佛陀聲聞乘教義的聞、思、修，深入簡出的教法，而發展洞察力和智慧。覺知禪修與精闢知識，能讓學子們發現內心的平靜，接受與放下世俗煩惱，不再執著或抗拒它們，並發展對尋求真正解脫之穩定願心。引導式禪修和與問與答研討會，將有助學子們如何在家中開始每日的禪修。
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，並必須參加所有課程。
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課程費用含5月1-4日四天午餐和晚餐。早餐僅供給義工和住宿客人。
請注意，我們提供的餐食可能含有常見的過敏原，包括大豆、小麥、堅果、種子、牛奶和蛋製品。很抱歉，我們無法滿足特殊的飲食需求。
課程費用：400美元（非會員）/375美元（有效期内之會員）
退款政策：

4月24日或之前：全額退款
4月25日及以後：不予退款

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感謝大家對將於2025 年5 月1 日至4 日舉行的『開啟內在之佛』課程的興趣。期望各位能参加這個由法王子泳給·明就仁波切主法的，由法王慈尊廣定大司徒巴倡導的三年課程。
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。因此本寺強烈建議凡慾參加上課者：立刻行動！因為一到春季本寺周邊地區Poughkeepsie、 Wappingers Falls、Fishkill可能會一房難求。您或許與其他善信商討分擔住宿和費用。

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以下影片連結可助您了解『開啟內在之佛』課程的更多資訊：
法王慈尊廣定大司徒巴『開啟內在之佛』簡介
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYVpA4GgmCg
法王子泳給·明就仁波切『開啟內在之佛』簡介
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azIK84yIJqk&t=25s
法王子泳給·明就仁波切『開啟內在之佛』新簡介
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwcstx6IxM4

Commemoration of Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche’s Parinirvana
2025-05-10 06:30 - 11:30
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
2025-05-11 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!

Challenge From a Clever Maiden, the Story of Rechungma
2025-05-18 14:00 - 15:30
Lama Depa, a resident of PTC who has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat, will continue to share the inspiring stories and songs of the four close female disciples of the great yogi and lineage holder, Jetsun Milarepa. In this session we will begin to study the story of Rechungma, titled “Challenge From a Clever Maiden”

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 the Nyungne Purification and Fasting Practice and Bestowal of the Thousand Armed-Chenrezig Empowerment
2025-05-20 10:00 - 2025-05-21 17:00
PTC is pleased to welcome Khenpo Lodro Donyo Rinpoche, who will be giving teachings on the Nyungne Purification and Fasting Practice and bestowing the empowerment of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig.
【大悲觀世音菩薩齋戒（新）】 見下文中文翻譯

Chenrezig or Avalokiteshvara, typically depicted as having two or four arms, is the embodiment of fully awakened compassion, the heartfelt wish and initiative to free all beings from suffering. Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, who has 11 heads in various colors, and 1,000 arms and hands with an eye in the center of each palm, thus represents the infinite capacity of the awakened mind to see the suffering of beings in all directions and to offer help in infinite ways. The main practice associated with Thousand-Armed Chenrezig is Nyungne, a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion and renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
Khenpo Donyo Rinpoche is the main spiritual successor of Kyabje Bokar Rinpoche, and has visited and taught at PTC several times previously. Read his biography here.

Chinese translation will be available.

The schedule is as follows:

Tuesday May 20:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Teaching on Nyungne Purification and Fasting Practice

* These sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom.
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Wednesday May 21:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Teaching on the Nyungne Purification and Fasting Practice

* This session is being offered in person and on Zoom.
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Wednesday May 21:
2:00 pm | Thousand Armed-Chenrezig Empowerment

** This session is being offered in-person only.
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Fees for Teaching and Empowerment Sessions. Cost of accommodations not included.
In-Person and Zoom/Live Stream:
Members $30/session
Non-Members $35/session
* For those registering to participate in the teachings on the Nyungne Purification and Fasting Practice, 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.
** For those registering to participate in the Thousand Armed-Chenrezig Empowerment (in-person only) – participants in need of Chinese translation will be given a one time dedicated zoom link on site which we respectfully ask not be shared with anyone off site.
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.

Accommodations: Please 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.
We have limited accommodations; private rooms are not available.
Type of Accommodation (Per Person) Non-Member / Member
Dormitory $35 / $30
Double Occupancy Room Guest House $70 / $50
Tent Camping ($25 first person, $20 each additional)

Day Guests: The suggested donation for meals:

Breakfast – $5
Lunch – $10
Dinner – $5

Please send an email to reservations@palpungny.org if you are joining us for meals.
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.

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 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!

【千手千眼大悲觀音八關齋戒(紐涅)】教法開示及灌頂
5 月 20-21日上午10:00-下午5:00
法林寺（PTC）喜迎堪布洛卓東由仁波切 (Khenpo Lodro Donyo Rinpoche) 蒞臨開示【千手觀音淨化和齋戒（紐涅) 】的修持並灌頂。
觀世音菩薩通常被繪成有兩臂或四臂。他是圓滿證悟的慈悲心，救度所有眾生出苦海的大悲願的化現。千手觀音具有顏色各異的十一面，一千隻手，每一手心有一隻眼，表示以廣大圓滿無礙大悲心，遍觀世間十方眾生，以無量大力護佑眾生。千手觀音的主要修行是“紐涅”，這是一門基於慈悲心的深奧密法，被譽為淨化惡業和積累巨大功德的極上法門。
堪布東由仁波切 (Khenpo Donyo Rinpoche) 是至尊波卡仁波切 (Kyabje Bokar Rinpoche) 的主要法𠻸，曾多次蒞臨 PTC 轉法輪。擊此閱讀他的傳記。
將提供中文翻譯。
時程如下：
5 月 20 日，星期二：

上午10:00–12:00 及下午2:00-5:00 |開示紐涅的修持
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5 月 21 日星期三：

上午10:00–12:00 |開示紐涅的修持
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5 月 21 日星期三：

下午 2:00 |千手觀世音菩薩灌頂
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開示課程及灌頂費用不含住宿費用
現場及 Zoom/直播：
會員 $30/節
非會員 35 美元/節
* 已註冊參加開示課程者，將獲送此課專用的鏈接。此鏈接不同於平時每周使用的。
** 已註冊參加灌頂法會者（僅限現場），需聆聽中文翻譯者，將在現場獲專用的 zoom 鏈接，請勿與不在現場者分享。
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。

住宿：請注意，住宿僅供參加者。
以下每日費用含素齋飯，但不含課程灌預費用。
住宿房間有限；恕不提供單人房。
住宿類型（每人） 非會員/會員
宿舍 $35 / $30
雙人房 $70 / $50
帳篷露營（第一人 25 美元，每加一人 20 美元）

非住宿者：餐費建議捐贈：

早餐 – 5 美元
午餐 – 10 美元
晚餐 – 5 美元

需用餐者請發送電郵
請注意，我們提供的餐食可能含有常見的過敏原，包括大豆、小麥、堅果、種子、牛奶和蛋製品。恕無法滿足特殊的飲食需要。

若您感覺不適和/或發燒，請不要前來本寺。
所有參加者請戴口罩和洗手，以防感染流行病。
所有入口處均提供口罩和洗手液。
非常感謝大家的支持，確保本次活動盡可能的安全！

Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig
2025-05-27 05:30 - 2025-06-12 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 27 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Ends May 29 (Thursday) about 8:00 am.
Set 2 Begins May 29 (Thursday) at 5:00 am. Ends May 31(Saturday) about 8:00 am.
Set 3 Begins May 31 (Saturday at 5:00 am. Ends June 2 (Monday) about 8:00 am.
Set 4 Begins June 2 (Monday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 4 (Wednesday) about 8:00 am.
Set 5 Begins June 4 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 6 (Friday) about 8:00 am.
Set 6 Begins June 6 (Friday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 8 (Sunday) about 8:00 am.
Set 7 Begins June 8 (Sunday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 10 (Tuesday) about 8:00 am.
Set 8 Begins June 10 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am. Ends June 12 (Thursday) 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 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).
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
Private Room Maitreya Center $130 / $110

TO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE
Deadline for Registration is May 22

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!

Challenge From a Clever Maiden, the Story of Rechungma
2025-06-14 14:00 - 15:30
Lama Depa, a resident of PTC who has completed two cycles of the three-year retreat, will continue to share the inspiring stories and songs of the four close female disciples of the great yogi and lineage holder, Jetsun Milarepa. In this session we will continue to study the story of Rechungma, titled “Challenge From a Clever Maiden”

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!
