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SUMMARY:Thousandfold Lamps & Offerings (Tong Chö)
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the Maitreya Shrine Room is now open. All visitors are required to wear masks. Please note that accommodations remain closed to the public.  \n  \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\n\n\n(Free of charge)
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/11-28-2020-thousandfold-lamps-offerings-tong-cho-2021-12-25-2022-05-21/2023-05-27/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
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SUMMARY:Kalu Rinpoche's Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga)\, followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
DESCRIPTION:The monastery is now open. We recommend that visitors wear masks indoors. Masks and hand sanitizer are available at all entryways. Please note that accommodations remain closed to the public\, except when noted otherwise for special programs . \n  \nToday’s chanting will take place in the upstairs shrineroom in the older building and will not be Zoomed. \nPlease 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. \n  \nMonday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nAll visitors are required to wear a mask indoors. Children 12 years old and younger must be supervised. No pets please. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/chanting-of-the-monlam-choga-2022-05-28-12/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20201113T214738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T160754Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Evenings - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \n  \n7:30-8:30pm | Introduction to Buddhist Meditation\nTeachings 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. \nIf you would like to participate\, please use our online event registration form.
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/monday-evenings-introduction-to-buddhist-meditation/2023-05-29/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20230401T232401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T232401Z
UID:10002091-1685475000-1685478600@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Study Group on the Ornament of Precious Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \nThis 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. \nIn 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. \nThe books used will be:\nOrnament of Precious Liberation\, translator Ken Holmes\, Wisdom Publications\nPath to Buddhahood\, by Ringu Tulku\, Shambala \nThe 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. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/study-group-on-the-ornament-of-precious-liberation-2/2023-05-30/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20201113T214621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T161003Z
UID:10001158-1685561400-1685563200@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evenings - Medicine Buddha Practice and The Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness\, led by Lama Norgyal
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \n7:30-8:30pm |  Medicine Buddha Practice and The Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness\, led by Lama Norgyal \nPlease join us online 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. \nThe liturgies are being screen shared and are translated as well as written phonetically. You can chant along\, or silently read the translation. \nIf you would like to participate\, please use our online event registration form. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/wednesday-evenings-medicine-buddha-practice-and-the-verses-that-saved-sakya-from-sickness-led-by-lama-norgyal/2023-05-31/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20230602T152051Z
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SUMMARY:Thousandfold Lamps & Offerings (Tong Chö)
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the Maitreya Shrine Room is now open. All visitors are required to wear masks. Please note that accommodations remain closed to the public.  \n  \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\n\n\n(Free of charge)
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/11-28-2020-thousandfold-lamps-offerings-tong-cho-2021-12-25-2022-05-21-10/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20230602T152202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T152203Z
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SUMMARY:Kalu Rinpoche's Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga)\, followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
DESCRIPTION:The monastery is now open. Visitors are required to wear masks. Please note that accommodations remain closed to the public. \n  \nPlease 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. \n  \nIf you would like to participate via Zoom please use our online event registration form.  To join the chanting please download Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga) \n  \nMonday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nAll visitors are required to wear a mask indoors. Children 12 years old and younger must be supervised. No pets please. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/chanting-of-the-monlam-choga-2022-05-28-13/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20201113T214738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T160754Z
UID:10001377-1685993400-1685995200@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Monday Evenings - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \n  \n7:30-8:30pm | Introduction to Buddhist Meditation\nTeachings 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. \nIf you would like to participate\, please use our online event registration form.
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/monday-evenings-introduction-to-buddhist-meditation/2023-06-05/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20230401T232401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T232401Z
UID:10002092-1686079800-1686083400@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Study Group on the Ornament of Precious Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \nThis 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. \nIn 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. \nThe books used will be:\nOrnament of Precious Liberation\, translator Ken Holmes\, Wisdom Publications\nPath to Buddhahood\, by Ringu Tulku\, Shambala \nThe 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. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/study-group-on-the-ornament-of-precious-liberation-2/2023-06-06/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20201113T214621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T161003Z
UID:10001159-1686166200-1686168000@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evenings - Medicine Buddha Practice and The Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness\, led by Lama Norgyal
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \n7:30-8:30pm |  Medicine Buddha Practice and The Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness\, led by Lama Norgyal \nPlease join us online 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. \nThe liturgies are being screen shared and are translated as well as written phonetically. You can chant along\, or silently read the translation. \nIf you would like to participate\, please use our online event registration form. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/wednesday-evenings-medicine-buddha-practice-and-the-verses-that-saved-sakya-from-sickness-led-by-lama-norgyal/2023-06-07/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20201113T213814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T161123Z
UID:10000863-1686252600-1686254400@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evenings - Chenrezig Practice
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \n7:30-8:30pm | Chenrezig Practice\nPlease join us online 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.” \nThe liturgy is being screen shared. It is translated as well as written phonetically. You can chant along\, or silently read the translation. \nIf you would like to participate\, please use our online event registration form. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/thursday-evenings-chenrezig-practice/2023-06-08/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20230605T020859Z
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SUMMARY:Thousandfold Lamps & Offerings (Tong Chö)
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the Maitreya Shrine Room is now open. All visitors are required to wear masks. Please note that accommodations remain closed to the public.  \n  \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\n\n\n(Free of charge)
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/11-28-2020-thousandfold-lamps-offerings-tong-cho-2021-12-25-2022-05-21-11/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20230605T020953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T020954Z
UID:10000040-1686304800-1686312000@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Kalu Rinpoche's Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga)\, followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
DESCRIPTION:The monastery is now open. Visitors are required to wear masks. Please note that accommodations remain closed to the public. \n  \nPlease 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. \n  \nIf you would like to participate via Zoom please use our online event registration form.  To join the chanting please download Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga) \n  \nMonday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nAll visitors are required to wear a mask indoors. Children 12 years old and younger must be supervised. No pets please. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/chanting-of-the-monlam-choga-2022-05-28-14/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20201113T214738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T160754Z
UID:10001378-1686598200-1686600000@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Monday Evenings - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \n  \n7:30-8:30pm | Introduction to Buddhist Meditation\nTeachings 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. \nIf you would like to participate\, please use our online event registration form.
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/monday-evenings-introduction-to-buddhist-meditation/2023-06-12/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20230401T232401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T232401Z
UID:10002093-1686684600-1686688200@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Study Group on the Ornament of Precious Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \nThis 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. \nIn 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. \nThe books used will be:\nOrnament of Precious Liberation\, translator Ken Holmes\, Wisdom Publications\nPath to Buddhahood\, by Ringu Tulku\, Shambala \nThe 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. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/study-group-on-the-ornament-of-precious-liberation-2/2023-06-13/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20201113T214621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T161003Z
UID:10001160-1686771000-1686772800@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evenings - Medicine Buddha Practice and The Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness\, led by Lama Norgyal
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \n7:30-8:30pm |  Medicine Buddha Practice and The Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness\, led by Lama Norgyal \nPlease join us online 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. \nThe liturgies are being screen shared and are translated as well as written phonetically. You can chant along\, or silently read the translation. \nIf you would like to participate\, please use our online event registration form. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/wednesday-evenings-medicine-buddha-practice-and-the-verses-that-saved-sakya-from-sickness-led-by-lama-norgyal/2023-06-14/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20201113T213814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T161123Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Evenings - Chenrezig Practice
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \n7:30-8:30pm | Chenrezig Practice\nPlease join us online 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.” \nThe liturgy is being screen shared. It is translated as well as written phonetically. You can chant along\, or silently read the translation. \nIf you would like to participate\, please use our online event registration form. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/thursday-evenings-chenrezig-practice/2023-06-15/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20201115T015238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T161755Z
UID:10000985-1686983400-1686988800@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Thousandfold Lamps & Offerings (Tong Chö)
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the Maitreya Shrine Room is now open. All visitors are required to wear masks. Please note that accommodations remain closed to the public.  \n  \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\n\n\n(Free of charge)
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/11-28-2020-thousandfold-lamps-offerings-tong-cho-2021-12-25-2022-05-21/2023-06-17/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20210820T103310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T161903Z
UID:10000041-1686996000-1687003200@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Kalu Rinpoche's Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga)\, followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
DESCRIPTION:The monastery is now open. Visitors are required to wear masks. Please note that accommodations remain closed to the public. \n  \nPlease 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. \n  \nIf you would like to participate via Zoom please use our online event registration form.  To join the chanting please download Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga) \n  \nMonday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nAll visitors are required to wear a mask indoors. Children 12 years old and younger must be supervised. No pets please. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/chanting-of-the-monlam-choga-2022-05-28/2023-06-17/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20201113T214738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T160754Z
UID:10001379-1687203000-1687204800@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Monday Evenings - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \n  \n7:30-8:30pm | Introduction to Buddhist Meditation\nTeachings 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. \nIf you would like to participate\, please use our online event registration form.
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/monday-evenings-introduction-to-buddhist-meditation/2023-06-19/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20230401T232401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T232401Z
UID:10002094-1687289400-1687293000@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Study Group on the Ornament of Precious Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \nThis 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. \nIn 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. \nThe books used will be:\nOrnament of Precious Liberation\, translator Ken Holmes\, Wisdom Publications\nPath to Buddhahood\, by Ringu Tulku\, Shambala \nThe 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. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/study-group-on-the-ornament-of-precious-liberation-2/2023-06-20/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20201113T214621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T161003Z
UID:10001161-1687375800-1687377600@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evenings - Medicine Buddha Practice and The Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness\, led by Lama Norgyal
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \n7:30-8:30pm |  Medicine Buddha Practice and The Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness\, led by Lama Norgyal \nPlease join us online 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. \nThe liturgies are being screen shared and are translated as well as written phonetically. You can chant along\, or silently read the translation. \nIf you would like to participate\, please use our online event registration form. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/wednesday-evenings-medicine-buddha-practice-and-the-verses-that-saved-sakya-from-sickness-led-by-lama-norgyal/2023-06-21/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20201113T213814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T161123Z
UID:10000865-1687462200-1687464000@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evenings - Chenrezig Practice
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \n7:30-8:30pm | Chenrezig Practice\nPlease join us online 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.” \nThe liturgy is being screen shared. It is translated as well as written phonetically. You can chant along\, or silently read the translation. \nIf you would like to participate\, please use our online event registration form. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/thursday-evenings-chenrezig-practice/2023-06-22/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20230607T162846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T171249Z
UID:10000986-1687501800-1687507200@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Thousandfold Lamps & Offerings (Tong Chö)
DESCRIPTION:The monastery is open. We recommend that visitors wear masks indoors. Please note that accommodations remain closed to the public\, except when noted otherwise for special programs. \n  \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\n\n\n(Free of charge)
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/11-28-2020-thousandfold-lamps-offerings-tong-cho-2021-12-25-2022-05-21-12/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20230607T163305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T171344Z
UID:10000042-1687514400-1687521600@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Kalu Rinpoche's Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga)\, followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
DESCRIPTION:The monastery is open. We recommend that visitors wear masks indoors. Please note that accommodations remain closed to the public\, except when noted otherwise for special programs. \n  \nPlease 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. \n  \nIf you would like to participate via Zoom please use our online event registration form.  To join the chanting please download Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga) \n  \nMonday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nChildren 12 years old and younger must be supervised. No pets please. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/chanting-of-the-monlam-choga-2022-05-28-15/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20230607T162535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T154919Z
UID:10002251-1687613400-1687626000@palpungny.org
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\nTo participate via Zoom please click here. \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 look forward to your visit when you feel better. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/gya-shi-the-practice-of-the-four-hundred-offerings-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:20230625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20230607T171826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T212212Z
UID:10002254-1687683600-1687712400@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  \nTo participate via Zoom please click here. \n  \nFor those who wish to sponsor the chanting\, donations can be made toward meals 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. 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 look forward to your visit when you feel better.  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/sherab-nyingpo-a-practice-based-on-the-heart-sutra/
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:20230626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20201113T214738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T160754Z
UID:10001380-1687807800-1687809600@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Monday Evenings - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \n  \n7:30-8:30pm | Introduction to Buddhist Meditation\nTeachings 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. \nIf you would like to participate\, please use our online event registration form.
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/monday-evenings-introduction-to-buddhist-meditation/2023-06-26/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20230401T232401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T232401Z
UID:10002095-1687894200-1687897800@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Study Group on the Ornament of Precious Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \nThis 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. \nIn 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. \nThe books used will be:\nOrnament of Precious Liberation\, translator Ken Holmes\, Wisdom Publications\nPath to Buddhahood\, by Ringu Tulku\, Shambala \nThe 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. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/study-group-on-the-ornament-of-precious-liberation-2/2023-06-27/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190841
CREATED:20201113T214621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T161003Z
UID:10001162-1687980600-1687982400@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evenings - Medicine Buddha Practice and The Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness\, led by Lama Norgyal
DESCRIPTION:Due to the risks of covid and its variants\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday night classes will continue on Zoom only. To join us via Zoom please click here. \n7:30-8:30pm |  Medicine Buddha Practice and The Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness\, led by Lama Norgyal \nPlease join us online 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. \nThe liturgies are being screen shared and are translated as well as written phonetically. You can chant along\, or silently read the translation. \nIf you would like to participate\, please use our online event registration form. \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/wednesday-evenings-medicine-buddha-practice-and-the-verses-that-saved-sakya-from-sickness-led-by-lama-norgyal/2023-06-28/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
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