Palpung New York

Thursday evenings - Alternating Practices: Medicine Buddha and Chenrezig
2025-07-24 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-31 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-07 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-14 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-21 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-28 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Palpung Thubten Chöling, 245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
These chanting sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please use our online event registration form.

First and third Thursday of each month | Medicine Buddha Practice and The Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness

Please join us as we chant this essential practice which can increase our healing powers so that we can help those in our lives who are struggling with illness and obstacles and also remove our own physical and mental suffering. An abbreviated version of the Chenrezig practice is inserted in the prayer which follows, known as the Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness.

Second, fourth and fifth Thursday of each month | Chenrezig Practice

Please join us as we chant and meditate in order to realize our inborn great compassion. Guru Vajradhara Tai Situ Rinpoche has said that, “Chenrezig is the embodiment of compassion, Bodhicitta. We reach Buddhahood intentionally, and the intention is Bodhicitta. That is what Chenrezig represents. The Chenrezig Sadhana is the most sacred and profound sadhana. By practicing it with awareness, you can attain Chenrezig’s enlightened body, speech, and mind.”

The liturgies are being screen shared and are translated as well as written phonetically. You can chant along, or silently read the translation.
These sessions are free of charge.

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!

Thousandfold Lamps & Offerings (Tong Chö)
2025-07-26 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-08-02 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-08-09 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-08-16 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-08-23 06:30 - 08:00 | Palpung Thubten Chöling, 245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States
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.

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!

Kalu Rinpoche's Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga), followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
2025-07-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Palpung Thubten Chöling, 245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States
Please join us in the 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.

This event is also being offered on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please click here. To join the chanting please download Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga).

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!

Opening Of The Tenth Three-Year Retreat
2025-07-28 09:00 - 14:00 | Palpung Thubten Chöling, 245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States
Reservations Required
Please join Lama Tsering and the sangha of Palpung Thubten Chöling in celebrating the Opening of the Tenth Three-Year Retreat.
The opportunity to attend the opening of a three-year retreat is considered highly auspicious. The karmic connection made to the Dharma and to the Three Year Retreat reaps mountains of merit and creates the conditions for participation in a retreat in this or future lifetimes.
Please arrive by 9:00 am to enjoy the following:
Procession
Ceremony

Chanting of Offerings and Aspirations
Offering of Auspicious Symbols by the Retreatants to the throne of Guru Vajradhara Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa
Traditional Offering of Sweet Rice and Tea
Offering of Traditional White Scarves by Guests to Lama Tsering, Lama Norgyal and the Retreatants (Packets of white scarves (katas) will be available at our bookstore.)

Lunch in honor of Retreatants, their Guests and Families
There is no charge for attending the ceremony or the lunch. Please come as our guest, but you must register in advance by filling out this form.
Overnight accommodations may be coming soon. A separate post will be made if/when they become available.
This is a very auspicious event to sponsor. For those who wish to sponsor the Opening of the 10th Three Year Retreat, donations are welcome. Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly.
You may make your donations online (please specify purpose for payment) 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.

Monday Evenings - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
2025-07-28 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-04 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-11 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-18 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-25 19:30 - 20:30 | Palpung Thubten Chöling, 245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States
Teachings on foundational Buddhist thought along with basic meditation instructions taught by resident teachers who have graduated from the PTC three-year retreat program. Appropriate for beginners and for anyone who would like to refresh their understanding of meditation or just meditate with a group. No prerequisites or attendance requirement, join us any Monday.
These classes are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please use our online event registration form.
These classes are free of charge.

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!

Study Group on the Ornament of Precious Liberation
2025-07-29 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-05 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-12 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-19 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-26 19:30 - 20:30 | Palpung Thubten Chöling, 245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States
This class will be facilitated by Lamas Depa and Lhadrun. Our primary source, Ornament of Precious Liberation, by the great master of the Kagyu lineage, Lord Gampopa, is considered a spiritual classic of Tibetan Buddhism. HH 17th Karmapa shares in his foreword to the book, that “this text has the power of a direct transmission from master to student” and that Gampopa himself promised that studying this text would be the same as receiving the teachings directly from him.
In order to develop our understanding of this profound work, we will also be referring to Path to Buddhahood, a very accessible and illuminating commentary by Ringu Tulku.
The books used will be:
Ornament of Precious Liberation, translator Ken Holmes, Wisdom Publications
Path to Buddhahood, by Ringu Tulku, Shambala
The material will be screen-shared each class, so it is not necessary to buy the books. The class is open to all levels of experience, and anyone is welcome to join at any time without attending previous sessions. There is no charge for participating.

These classes are 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 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 Milarepa's Sister Peta
2025-08-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Palpung Thubten Chöling, 245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States
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 start to study songs for Milerepa’s sister Peta.

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 & Empowerments: Lama Tsering in Richmond, Virginia
2025-08-15 18:00 - 2025-08-17 16:00 | Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Road, Richmond, VA, 23221, United States
At the request of affiliated center Palpung Shenpen Tharchin, Lama Tsering will be teaching and giving empowerments in Richmond, Virginia, August 15 – 17. This will be a hybrid event, with both in-person attendance in Richmond and livestreaming through Zoom. All are welcome to join the Richmond sangha for any or all of the sessions.
Schedule:
August 15 (Friday) 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Growing Peace and Love through Meditation
August 16 (Saturday)
9:00 am – 11:00 pm | Teaching on Chenrezig
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Chenrezig Empowerment

August 17 (Sunday)
9:00 am – 11:00 pm | Teaching on Green Tara
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Green Tara Empowerment

Click here for complete details

Guided Meditation on the Practices of Calm Abiding and Insight Meditation
2025-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Palpung Thubten Chöling, 245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States
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!
