In honor of the full moon of the Month of the Buddha's Miracles, Chötrul Duchen, when, for fifteen days, the Buddha displayed miracles, we will be offering 500 butterlamps and chanting the Buddha Shakyamuni prayer. On this very auspicious day your merit will be multiplied 10 million times, which happens only 4 times per year. […]
Lama Norgyal will be teaching on and leading the KTC sangha in the chanting of Calling the Lama from Afar.
The 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. Buddha’s Joyful Day is observed by making offerings of necessities to monastics, reciting sūtras and performing acts of generosity.
The featured book will be Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry Lee MacLean, and is recommended for ages 4-8, but all ages are welcome. The session will also include a brief introduction to meditation, which we hope will be helpful in these especially stressful times.
We invite you to participate in an online interactive discussion on this teaching given by Guru Vajradhara Tai Situpa Rinpoche. We look forward to having an engaging discussion!
Lama Norgyal will be teaching on and leading the sangha in the chanting of Calling the Lama from Afar. Written by the great master Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, this text is a powerful supplication to invoke the blessings of the lama and the great masters of all four Tibetan Buddhist lineages.
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. (Free of charge)
THIS RUN/WALK IS UNDER THE GOLDEN RAYS OF A MATCHING GRANT Join PTC's 5th 5K run/walk for Global Peace, a virtual event this year: Run or walk in your own neighborhood or in your favorite locale. Our goal is to raise money for PTC by finding participants and sponsors in all 50 states and Puerto […]
Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa will be transmitting the precious Dharma monthly for the next 6 months.
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.
In light of concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, to protect the well-being and safety of everyone, Palpung Thubten Chöling Monastery is temporarily closed to the public. 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 […]
Teachings on foundational Buddhist thought along with basic meditation instructions. Appropriate for beginners and for anyone who would like to refresh their understanding of meditation or just meditate with a group.