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SUMMARY:Study Group on the Ornament of Precious Liberation
DESCRIPTION: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. \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  \nThese classes are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/study-group-on-the-ornament-of-precious-liberation-2-2/2025-06-10/
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:20250612T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T191207Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday evenings - Alternating Practices: Medicine Buddha and Chenrezig
DESCRIPTION:7:30 pm – 8:30 pm  \nThese chanting sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \n  \nFirst and third Thursday of each month | Medicine Buddha Practice and The Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness  \n \nPlease 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. \n  \nSecond\, fourth and fifth Thursday of each month | Chenrezig Practice \n \nPlease 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.” \n  \nThe liturgies are being screen shared and are translated as well as written phonetically. You can chant along\, or silently read the translation. \nThese sessions are free of charge. \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/thursday-evenings-alternating-practices-medicine-buddha-and-chenrezig-3/2025-06-12/
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:20250614T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20250601T134712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T134725Z
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SUMMARY:Thousandfold Lamps & Offerings (Tong Chö)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/11-28-2020-thousandfold-lamps-offerings-tong-cho-2021-12-25-2022-05-21-35-2-26-2/2025-06-14/
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:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20240302T223638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T160646Z
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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: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. \n\nThis 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). \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/chanting-of-the-monlam-choga-2022-05-28-19-20-14/2025-06-14/
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:20250614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20250530T164356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T164651Z
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SUMMARY:Challenge From a Clever Maiden\, the Story of Rechungma
DESCRIPTION: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” \n\n\nThis session is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \nThere is no charge for attending this teaching – donations are welcome. \n\n  \n\nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through wearing masks and washing hands. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/challenge-from-a-clever-maiden-the-story-of-rechungma-2/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20250223T130735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T130735Z
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SUMMARY:Commemoration of Father's Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in honoring all fathers through chanting the short practice of Chenrezig\, the deity who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas\, followed by recitation of Guru Rinpoche’s Seven Line Prayer. \nThe merit accumulated through participating in these inspiring practices will be dedicated to the countless beings who have been our fathers since beginningless time. \nThis chanting session is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as wearing masks and washing hands. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/commemoration-of-fathers-day-4/
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:20250616T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20240310T191737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T193925Z
UID:10002958-1750102200-1750105800@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Monday Evenings - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese classes are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \nThese classes are free of charge. \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/monday-evenings-introduction-to-buddhist-meditation-3/2025-06-16/
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:20250617T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20240310T192857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T194124Z
UID:10002198-1750188600-1750192200@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Study Group on the Ornament of Precious Liberation
DESCRIPTION: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. \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  \nThese classes are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/study-group-on-the-ornament-of-precious-liberation-2-2/2025-06-17/
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:20250619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20240310T191047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T191207Z
UID:10002753-1750361400-1750365000@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Thursday evenings - Alternating Practices: Medicine Buddha and Chenrezig
DESCRIPTION:7:30 pm – 8:30 pm  \nThese chanting sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \n  \nFirst and third Thursday of each month | Medicine Buddha Practice and The Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness  \n \nPlease 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. \n  \nSecond\, fourth and fifth Thursday of each month | Chenrezig Practice \n \nPlease 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.” \n  \nThe liturgies are being screen shared and are translated as well as written phonetically. You can chant along\, or silently read the translation. \nThese sessions are free of charge. \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/thursday-evenings-alternating-practices-medicine-buddha-and-chenrezig-3/2025-06-19/
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:20250621T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20250601T134712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T134725Z
UID:10003952-1750487400-1750492800@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Thousandfold Lamps & Offerings (Tong Chö)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/11-28-2020-thousandfold-lamps-offerings-tong-cho-2021-12-25-2022-05-21-35-2-26-2/2025-06-21/
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:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20240302T223638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T160646Z
UID:10002261-1750500000-1750507200@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Kalu Rinpoche's Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga)\, followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThis 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). \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/chanting-of-the-monlam-choga-2022-05-28-19-20-14/2025-06-21/
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:20250623T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20240310T191737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T193925Z
UID:10002959-1750707000-1750710600@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Monday Evenings - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese classes are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \nThese classes are free of charge. \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/monday-evenings-introduction-to-buddhist-meditation-3/2025-06-23/
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:20250624T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20240310T192857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T194124Z
UID:10002199-1750793400-1750797000@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Study Group on the Ornament of Precious Liberation
DESCRIPTION: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. \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  \nThese classes are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/study-group-on-the-ornament-of-precious-liberation-2-2/2025-06-24/
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:20250625T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20250622T200453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T200517Z
UID:10003953-1750833000-1750838400@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Thousandfold Lamps & Offerings (Tong Chö)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/11-28-2020-thousandfold-lamps-offerings-tong-cho-2021-12-25-2022-05-21-35-2-26-2-5/
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:20250625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20250622T200919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T200947Z
UID:10002262-1750845600-1750852800@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Kalu Rinpoche's Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga)\, followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThis 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). \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/chanting-of-the-monlam-choga-2022-05-28-19-20-14-24/
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:20250626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20240310T191047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T191207Z
UID:10002754-1750966200-1750969800@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Thursday evenings - Alternating Practices: Medicine Buddha and Chenrezig
DESCRIPTION:7:30 pm – 8:30 pm  \nThese chanting sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \n  \nFirst and third Thursday of each month | Medicine Buddha Practice and The Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness  \n \nPlease 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. \n  \nSecond\, fourth and fifth Thursday of each month | Chenrezig Practice \n \nPlease 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.” \n  \nThe liturgies are being screen shared and are translated as well as written phonetically. You can chant along\, or silently read the translation. \nThese sessions are free of charge. \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/thursday-evenings-alternating-practices-medicine-buddha-and-chenrezig-3/2025-06-26/
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:20250630T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20240310T191737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T193925Z
UID:10002960-1751311800-1751315400@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Monday Evenings - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese classes are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \nThese classes are free of charge. \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/monday-evenings-introduction-to-buddhist-meditation-3/2025-06-30/
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:20250701T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20240310T192857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T194124Z
UID:10002200-1751398200-1751401800@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Study Group on the Ornament of Precious Liberation
DESCRIPTION: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. \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  \nThese classes are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/study-group-on-the-ornament-of-precious-liberation-2-2/2025-07-01/
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:20250703T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20240310T191047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T191207Z
UID:10002755-1751571000-1751574600@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Thursday evenings - Alternating Practices: Medicine Buddha and Chenrezig
DESCRIPTION:7:30 pm – 8:30 pm  \nThese chanting sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \n  \nFirst and third Thursday of each month | Medicine Buddha Practice and The Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness  \n \nPlease 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. \n  \nSecond\, fourth and fifth Thursday of each month | Chenrezig Practice \n \nPlease 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.” \n  \nThe liturgies are being screen shared and are translated as well as written phonetically. You can chant along\, or silently read the translation. \nThese sessions are free of charge. \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/thursday-evenings-alternating-practices-medicine-buddha-and-chenrezig-3/2025-07-03/
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:20250705T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20250601T134712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T134725Z
UID:10003954-1751697000-1751702400@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Thousandfold Lamps & Offerings (Tong Chö)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/11-28-2020-thousandfold-lamps-offerings-tong-cho-2021-12-25-2022-05-21-35-2-26-2/2025-07-05/
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:20250705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20240302T223638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T160646Z
UID:10002263-1751709600-1751716800@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Kalu Rinpoche's Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga)\, followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThis 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). \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/chanting-of-the-monlam-choga-2022-05-28-19-20-14/2025-07-05/
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:20250707T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20240310T191737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T193925Z
UID:10002961-1751916600-1751920200@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Monday Evenings - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese classes are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \nThese classes are free of charge. \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/monday-evenings-introduction-to-buddhist-meditation-3/2025-07-07/
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:20250708T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20240310T192857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T194124Z
UID:10002201-1752003000-1752006600@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Study Group on the Ornament of Precious Liberation
DESCRIPTION: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. \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  \nThese classes are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/study-group-on-the-ornament-of-precious-liberation-2-2/2025-07-08/
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:20250710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20250223T131651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T131651Z
UID:10003606-1752141600-1752145200@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:World Cleansing Smoke Offering (Dzamling Chisang)
DESCRIPTION:On this full moon day we will honor a vast mandala of local deities and protectors with a traditional morning fire ceremony (Sang) to bring renewed balance and energy to the world. \n  \nThis event is taking place in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \n  \nFor those who wish to sponsor the chanting\, donations can be made toward meals and the tea served during the chanting. General contributions toward these special practices are also welcome. Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly. \nYou may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to: \nPalpung Thubten Chöling\nAttn: Office\n245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY 12590. \nPlease make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC. \nAs we are not able to check email during chanting events\, please send your prayer request and sponsorship information 48 hours before the first day of chanting to guarantee that we receive it in time to announce your prayer. If you are not able to do that\, please leave a short but clear message of your prayer on  845-297-2500  and we will do our best to have your prayer announced. \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as wearing masks and washing hands. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/world-cleansing-smoke-offering-dzamling-chisang-4/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20240310T191047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T191207Z
UID:10002756-1752175800-1752179400@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Thursday evenings - Alternating Practices: Medicine Buddha and Chenrezig
DESCRIPTION:7:30 pm – 8:30 pm  \nThese chanting sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \n  \nFirst and third Thursday of each month | Medicine Buddha Practice and The Verses that Saved Sakya from Sickness  \n \nPlease 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. \n  \nSecond\, fourth and fifth Thursday of each month | Chenrezig Practice \n \nPlease 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.” \n  \nThe liturgies are being screen shared and are translated as well as written phonetically. You can chant along\, or silently read the translation. \nThese sessions are free of charge. \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/thursday-evenings-alternating-practices-medicine-buddha-and-chenrezig-3/2025-07-10/
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:20250711T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20250601T133521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T182616Z
UID:10003946-1752240600-1752253200@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\nThis in-person event is also being offered on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please click here.\n \n  \nFor those who wish to sponsor the chanting\, donations can be made toward meals and the tea served during the chanting. General contributions toward these special practices are also welcome. Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly. \nYou may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to: \nPalpung Thubten Chöling\nAttn: Office\n245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY 12590. \nPlease make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC. \nAs we are not able to check email during chanting events\, please send your prayer request and sponsorship information 48 hours before the first day of chanting to guarantee that we receive it in time to announce your prayer. If you are not able to do that\, please leave a short but clear message of your prayer on  845-297-2500  and we will do our best to have your prayer announced. \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through wearing masks and washing hands. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/gya-shi-the-practice-of-the-four-hundred-offerings-6/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20250601T135611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T182800Z
UID:10003955-1752301800-1752307200@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Thousandfold Lamps & Offerings (Tong Chö)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/11-28-2020-thousandfold-lamps-offerings-tong-cho-2021-12-25-2022-05-21-35-2-26-2-2/
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:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20250601T134428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T182952Z
UID:10002264-1752314400-1752321600@palpungny.org
SUMMARY:Kalu Rinpoche's Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga)\, followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThis 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). \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations\, wearing a good-quality mask indoors\, washing hands and maintaining physical distance. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/chanting-of-the-monlam-choga-2022-05-28-19-20-14-21/
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:20250712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T063644
CREATED:20250627T231614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T124955Z
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SUMMARY:Challenge From a Clever Maiden\, the Story of Rechungma
DESCRIPTION: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” \n\n\nThis session is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form. \nThere is no charge for attending this teaching – donations are welcome. \n\n  \n\nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through wearing masks and washing hands. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/challenge-from-a-clever-maiden-the-story-of-rechungma-3/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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SUMMARY:Sherab Nyingpo\, a practice based on the Heart Sutra
DESCRIPTION:The resident sangha of PTC will be chanting Sherab Nyingpo\, a practice based on the Heart Sutra. Sherab Nyingpo is an obstacle-averting practice that dispels unfavorable circumstances and promotes good conditions. The Heart Sutra is recited repeatedly as a means to purify obstacles created by the four maras (mental afflictions\, attachment to happiness\, clinging to the five skandhas\, death). The practice invokes the blessings of Prajnaparamita\, the Mother of all Buddhas. \nChanting Sessions | 9:00 am & 1:30 pm \n  \nThis in-person event is also being offered on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please click here.\n \n  \nFor those who wish to sponsor the chanting\, donations can be made toward meals and the tea served during the chanting. General contributions toward these special practices are also welcome. Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly. \nYou may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to: \nPalpung Thubten Chöling\nAttn: Office\n245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY 12590. \nPlease make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC. \nAs we are not able to check email during chanting events\, please send your prayer request and sponsorship information 48 hours before the first day of chanting to guarantee that we receive it in time to announce your prayer. If you are not able to do that\, please leave a short but clear message of your prayer on  845-297-2500  and we will do our best to have your prayer announced. \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through wearing masks and washing hands. \nMasks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways. \nMany thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible! \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/sherab-nyingpo-a-practice-based-on-the-heart-sutra-5/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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