Palpung New York

10/11/2020 - On-line Dharma Teachings by Guru Vajradhara Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa
2020-10-11 05:30 - 07:00 (America/New_York) | Palpung Thubten Chöling, 245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States
We’re delighted to bring you some very good news!!

In response to numerous requests from Palpung Centers worldwide as well as requests from many other Dharma communities, Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa has agreed to transmit the precious Dharma monthly for the next 6 months.
Click on title of teaching for more details on how to participate. Further teaching dates to be announced:
Sunday, October 11, 2020, New York (EDT) – 5:30am -7am
(Please note that the time of the teaching has changed)
Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa
“Inner Peace”

Weekly Classes and Chanting Events Being Offered on Zoom

Please note: The zoom link for all the monastery zoom sessions has been updated as of 9-20-20. Please email Lama Lhadrun for this information.

We are praying for everyone to be safe and healthy. Some of the practices being performed by resident monastics include the daily chanting of the Medicine Buddha sadhana and the weekly chanting of Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga). Butterlamp offerings (Tongchö) will continue as usual, so please feel free to send in your prayers.

10/04/2020 - Sponsor a Monastic on the Virtual 5k Run/Walk!
2020-10-04 08:00 - 2020-11-01 17:00 (America/New_York)
THIS RUN/WALK IS UNDER THE GOLDEN RAYS OF A MATCHING GRANT

Join PTC’s 5th 5K run/walk for Global Peace, a virtual event this year:

Run or walk in your own neighborhood or in your favorite locale.
Our goal is to raise money for PTC by finding participants and sponsors in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Be part of this! Our event falls under a Matching Grant, so your contribution will be doubled.
Register here to record your best time ever while fostering peace, kindness & interdependence in our world.
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 in each category. Everyone who completes the event will receive our iconic certificate celebrating our 5K.
Go the distance with us for peace in our time.
Like us on Facebook and spread the word on your social media channels! Send us a shot of yourself running or walking to share with the world: #5KRunWalkForGlobalPeace.

FINANCIAL HARDSHIP HELP

We’re excited to hold the Virtual PTC in 2020, but we understand if the pandemic has made activities like this financially difficult to participate in. We want to continue raise money towards World Peace, but we also want to make sure everyone can still take part and stay healthy. If the pandemic has placed you in financial hardship but you would still like to take part, please reach out to us and we’ll help you out.
If you want to register click here.
If you want to donate or sponsor click here.

09/26/20 Thousandfold Lamps & Offerings (Tong Chö)
2020-09-26 06:30 - 08:00 (America/New_York)
In light of concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, to protect the well-being and safety of everyone, Palpung Thubten Chöling Monastery is temporarily closed to the public.
We are praying for everyone to be safe and healthy. Butterlamp offerings (Tongchö) will continue as usual, so please feel free to send in your prayers.
A traditional Tong Chö of 1,000 butter lamps, 1,000 bowls of saffron water and 300 bowls filled with rice, incense and flowers is offered weekly, accompanied by chanting of the Chenrezig practice.
(Free of charge)

09/20/20 - Calling the Lama from Afar - Teaching and Chanting
2020-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
In light of the coronavirus outbreak, to protect the well-being and safety of everyone, Palpung Thubten Chöling Monastery is temporarily closed to the public.
This class is being offered remotely on Zoom. If you would like to participate please email Lama Lhadrun.

Lama Norgyal will be teaching on and leading the sangha in the chanting of Calling the Lama from Afar. Written by the great master Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, this text is a powerful supplication to invoke the blessings of the lama and the great masters of all four Tibetan Buddhist lineages. A combination of profound meditation instruction and plain-spoken reminders about the way we can delude ourselves on the path, this melodiously sung devotional prayer is an inspiration for practitioners of all levels.

10:00 am | Teaching on Calling the Lama from Afar
11:00 am | Chanting of Calling the Lama from Afar
Click here to download English text of Calling the Lama from Afar.

09/13/2020 - Discussion About A Meaningful Life, a Teaching by Guru Vajradhara Tai Situpa Rinpoche, Led by Lama Jamdron and Lama Jinzang
2020-09-13 02:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
September 13, 2020 (Sunday)
In light of concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, to protect the well-being and safety of everyone, Palpung Thubten Chöling Monastery remains closed to the public.
We invite you to participate in an online interactive discussion on this teaching given by Guru Vajradhara Tai Situpa Rinpoche. Before the session please view the video titled A Meaningful Life and prepare questions and/or comments to share with the group. We look forward to having an engaging discussion!
This session is being offered remotely on Zoom. If you would like to participate please email Lama Lhadrun.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Discussion about A Meaningful Life

08/29/2020 - Dharma Story Session for Children led by Lama Depa
2020-09-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
August 29, 2020 (Saturday)
In light of the coronavirus outbreak, to protect the well-being and safety of everyone, Palpung Thubten Chöling Monastery remains closed to the public.
The featured book will be Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry Lee MacLean, and is recommended for ages 4-8, but all ages are welcome. The session will also include a brief introduction to meditation, which we hope will be helpful in these especially stressful times.
This class is being offered remotely on Zoom. If you would like to participate please email Lama Lhadrun.
We ask that all children be accompanied by an adult to help with tech issues (muting etc).

4:00 pm | Dharma Story Session

09/02/2020 - Commemoration of Buddha's Joyful Day
2020-09-02 06:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
September 2, 2020 (Wednesday)
The observance of Buddha’s Joyful Day on the full moon day of the seventh lunar month is based on the story of Maudgalyayana, a disciple of the Buddha. Buddha’s Joyful Day is observed by making offerings of necessities to monastics, reciting sūtras and performing acts of generosity. The merit from these deeds is dedicated to all beings, especially to relieve the suffering of the deceased.

It is said that, “no matter how long ago your deceased dear ones or relatives have passed away, it is still very vital to make prayers and offerings for them to increase their merit.”
You may donate any amount and provide us with the names for dedication (both living and deceased). To make these dedications, download the Amitabha Sadhana Dedication Form in Chinese and English.
To make general donations to Buddha Joyful day, please click here.

6:00 am | Lighting of 500 butter lamps with the chanting of Chenrezig Sadhana

9:00 am | Chanting of Long Amitabha Sadhana with Tsok, Jangchok Sadhana, and Sür (special fire offering ceremony)

03/15/2020 - Calling the Lama from Afar - Teaching and Chanting
2020-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Lama Norgyal will be teaching on and leading the KTC sangha in the chanting of Calling the Lama from Afar. Written by the great master Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, this text is a powerful supplication to invoke the blessings of the lama and the great masters of all four Tibetan Buddhist lineages. A combination of profound meditation instruction and plain-spoken reminders about the way we can delude ourselves on the path, this melodiously sung devotional prayer is an inspiration for practitioners of all levels.
English and Chinese texts available.
10:00 am | Teaching on Calling the Lama from Afar
11:00 am | Chanting of Calling the Lama from Afar
Click here to download English text of Calling the Lama from Afar.
There is no charge for attending the chanting but reservations are required if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Rates for accommodations & individual meals are available on our visitor information page. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.
Please note: When arriving by train, please make pick-up arrangements in advance. Click here for information on taxis.

03/09/2020 - Commemoration of Chötrul Duchen
2020-03-09 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
In honor of the full moon of the Month of the Buddha’s Miracles, Chötrul Duchen, when, for fifteen days, the Buddha displayed miracles, we will be offering 500 butterlamps and chanting the Buddha Shakyamuni prayer. On this very auspicious day your merit will be multiplied 10 million times, which happens only 4 times per year. Please join us for the chanting and/or sponsoring the chanting.
1:30 pm | Chanting of the Buddha Shakyamuni Prayer
You may make your donations on-line via PayPal or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Palpung Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling. For credit card payments, fax your credit card number (VISA or MasterCard only), along with the expiration date and signature and the amount you would like to charge to (845) 297-5761. For your protection, please do not email your credit card information.
As we are not able to check email during chanting events, please send your prayer request and sponsorship information 48 hours before the 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.
There is no charge for attending the chanting but reservations are required if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Rates for accommodations & individual meals are available on our visitor information page. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.
Please note: When arriving by train, please make pick-up arrangements in advance. Click here for information on taxis

03/01/2020 - Celebration of the 67th Birthday of Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa
2020-03-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
All are invited to join us as we celebrate the 67th birthday of Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa.
9:30 am | Sequence of events is as follows:
• Offering of Sang fire puja (cleansing smoke offering)
• Installation of Chamgon Kenting Tai Situ Rinpoche’s official photograph on the throne
• Offering of traditional tea and dresi (Tibetan sweet rice)
• Offering of a Ku Sung Tuk ceremony (the symbols of enlightened body, speech and mind)
• Birthday cake for all!
12 noon | Vegetarian Lunch
Reservations are required one week in advance if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Please see General Information about Events at PTC below for details. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.

02/24/2020 - Opening Of The Ninth Three-Year Retreat
2020-02-24 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Reservations Required
Please join Lama Tsering and the sangha of Palpung Thubten Chöling in celebrating the Opening of the Ninth Three-Year Retreat.
The opportunity to view the opening of a three-year retreat is considered to be extremely auspicious. The karmic connection made to the Dharma and to the Three Year Retreat reaps mountains of merit and creates the conditions for participation in a Retreat in this or future lifetimes.
10:00 am | Procession
10:15 am | Ceremony

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

12:00 (noon) | Dinner in honor of Retreatants, their Guests and Families
There is no charge for attending the ceremony or the dinner. Please come as our guest, but you must register in advance by writing to reservations@kagyu.com. Please provide the following information:

Number in your party who will attend the ceremony.
Number in your party who will attend the celebratory dinner at noon.

If you require overnight accommodations, please note that most beds at KTC are already reserved for family members of the retreatants. There are a few dormitory beds at KTC available. Otherwise, please see our visitor information page for local hotels.
This is a very auspicious event to sponsor. For those who wish to sponsor the Opening of the 9th Three Year Retreat, the tent, tables & chairs rental, or the celebratory dinner, donations can be made. Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly.
You may make your donations on-line (please specify purpose for payment) or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Palpung Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling. 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.

02/20/2020 - Losar (Tibetan New Year) Schedule 2020 Year of the Iron Rat Clearing Obstacles for the New Year
2020-02-20 - 2020-02-24
February 20 – 24, 2020
We invite you to join us in prayers to clear obstacles in the coming year. The dates of the chanting practices are listed below. To confirm starting times for chanting, please call close to each event (845-297-2500).
February 20 (Thursday)

9:00 am | Mahakala Chanting (Tsendring, the extended version of the Protector Bernachen practice)
These extended Mahakala prayers are performed to clear away obstacles for the new year. Bernachen swore an oath to protect the Buddha’s teachings. As the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa has taught, Bernachen and the Karmapa are inseparable.
February 21 (Friday)

9:00 am | Mahakala Chanting (Tsendring, the extended version of the Protector Bernachen practice) with Long Life Ritual (Chiblu)
Chiblu, a vajrayana ritual, is a profound means to avert obstacles to long life.
February 22 ( Saturday)

9:00 am | Mahakala Chanting (Tsendring, the extended version of the Protector Bernachen practice) and Evening Fire Offering (Sür)
The evening fire offering averts obstacles and sickness, clears away karmic debts, and is dedicated to those who are dying and deceased.

February 24 (Monday)| Losar Day – First Day of the Tibetan New Year
5:00 am | Welcome in the New Year with the traditional playing of instruments and offering the white offering scarves (katas) to the shrines.
6:00 am | Morning Fire Offering (Sang)
This special morning purification fire ceremony is an offering to all worldly gods and the 4 guests: Buddhas & Bodhisattvas; Protectors; sentient beings; and those with whom we have karmic debts. This practice pacifies war, encourages peace and averts sickness.

There are many ways to participate in these auspicious activities. During all of these dates, the shrine room is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to join us for any amount of time. Additionally, it is possible to sponsor the chanting.
For those who wish to sponsor the chanting, donations can be made towards meals, fire offering ceremonies, or the tea served during the chanting. General contributions towards these special practices are also welcome. Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly.
You may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Palpung Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please make checks payable to Kagyu Thubten Choling or KTC. For credit card payments (VISA or MasterCard), mail a credit card charge form to the above KTC address or fax it to (845) 297-5761. For your protection, please do not email your credit card information.
As we are not able to check email during chanting events, please send your prayer request and sponsorship information 48 hours before the first day of chanting to guarantee that we receive it in time to announce your prayer. If you are not able to do that, please leave a short but clear message of your prayer on 845-297-2500 and we will do our best to have your prayer announced.
There is no charge for attending the chanting but reservations are required one week in advance if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Please see General Information about Events at KTC for details. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.

02/16/2020 - Commemoration of the Parinirvana of Lama Norlha Rinpoche
2020-02-16 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Please join us in remembering Lama Rinpoche’s great kindness and blessings.

Schedule:
8:15 am | Lighting of Butter Lamps
9:00 am | Chanting of the Guru Yoga of Milarepa followed by
Calling the Lama from Afar (Lama Jangbu)
12:00 noon | Vegetarian Lunch
2:00 pm | Chanting of Amitabha with Feast Offering (Tsok)

Milarepa is the most beloved yogi and poet of Tibet and one of the forefathers of the Kagyu lineage revered for his inspirational life story and profound songs of realization. The Guru Yoga of Milarepa is an essential practice of the Kagyu lineage in which the transmission of devotion becomes the basis of Mahamudra.
Amitabha, the Buddha of Boundless Light, vowed to lead all beings to his pure realm of bliss, Dewachen (Sukhavati).
The practice of Jangchok performed for the benefit of the deceased will be included within the chanting of the Amitabha sadhana. You may provide us with names of the deceased for dedication and these names will be included within the chanting. To make these dedications, please download the Amitabha Sadhana Dedication form.
All are welcome to join in the day’s observances. Texts in English and Chinese will be available for Calling the Lama from Afar and Amitabha. You may also choose to do your personal practice.

Reservations (1 week in advance) are required if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only, if you need assistance or have to make a reservation closer to the event. Rates for accommodations & individual meals are available on our visitor information page.

02/09/2020 - Calling the Lama from Afar - Teaching and Chanting
2020-02-09 10:00 - 12:00 UTC

01/19/2020 - Calling the Lama from Afar - Teaching and Chanting
2020-01-19 10:00 - 12:00 UTC

12/27/2019 - 1/1/2020 - 2019 Year-End Chanting Practices
2019-12-27 09:00 - 2020-01-01 17:00 (America/New_York)
December 27, 2019 – January 1, 2020
The PTC Sangha will be chanting practices for averting obstacles, sickness, war, and disasters, bringing all auspicious conditions for the coming year. The dates are listed below. To confirm starting times for chanting, please call close to each event (845-297-2500).
December 27 – 29, Friday – Sunday (9:00 am) | Druptab, the extended version of the Six-Armed Chadrupa practice
These extended Mahakala prayers are performed to clear away obstacles.
December 31, Tuesday (2:00 pm) | Sür, Evening Fire Offering Ceremony
Sür (evening fire offering ceremony) is an offering to the 4 guests: the Buddhas & Bodhisattvas; Protectors; sentient beings; and those with whom we have karmic debts. It averts obstacles and sickness and is dedicated to those who are dying, beings in the Bardo, and to beings with whom we have karmic debts.
December 31, Tuesday (following Sür) | Long Life Ritual (Chiblu) inserted inside Daily Protector Practice (Mahakala)
This vajrayana ritual is a profound means to avert obstacles to long life.
January 1, Wednesday (10:00 am) | Sang, Morning Fire Offering Ceremony
Sang is a special morning purification fire ceremony. It is an offering to all worldly gods and the 4 guests: Buddhas & Bodhisattvas; Protectors; sentient beings; and those with whom we have karmic debts. This practice pacifies war, encourages peace and averts sickness. It also creates merit and concludes the year-end chanting by purifying any remaining obstacles.
There are many ways to participate in these auspicious activities. During all of these dates, the shrine room is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to join us for any amount of time. Additionally, it is possible to sponsor the chanting.
For those who wish to sponsor the chanting, donations can be made towards meals, fire offering ceremonies, or the tea served during the chanting. General contributions towards these special practices are also welcome. Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly.
You may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Palpung Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC. For credit card payments, fax your credit card number (VISA or MasterCard only), along with the expiration date and signature and the amount you would like to charge to (845) 297-5761. For your protection, please do not email your credit card information.
As we are not able to check email during chanting events, please send your prayer request and sponsorship information 48 hours before the first day of chanting to guarantee that we receive it in time to announce your prayer. If you are not able to do that, please leave a short but clear message of your prayer on 845-297-2500 and we will do our best to have your prayer announced.
There is no charge for attending the chanting but reservations are required one week in advance if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Please see General Information about Events at PTC below for details. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.

Please note: When arriving by train, please make pick-up arrangements in advance. Click here for information on taxis.

10/5/2019 - Teachings on Green Tara Practice and the 21 Praises A Seminar with Lama Gyaltsen
2019-10-05 10:00 - 2019-10-06 14:00 (America/New_York)
Green Tara is the embodiment of wisdom and compassion, beloved for her power to protect beings from fear and reverse unfavorable conditions. Meditating on Tara helps awaken our innate enlightened qualities. Lama Gyaltsen will teach the meaning and visualizations of this profound practice.
Biography
Lama Gyaltsen was born in 1968 in Darjeeling, India. He became a monk at the age of five after his parents were advised by the great Nyingmapa Lama, Chadral Rinpoche. Lama Gyaltsen’s root teacher is Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche. He grew up in Kalu Rinpoche’s monastery, Samdrup Darjay Ling in Sonada, as one of Rinpoche’s first fifteen monk-students.
He completed the traditional Three Year Retreat in the Karma Kagyu and Shangpa Kagyu traditions at Kalu Rinpoche’s monastery and for some time after coming out of retreat extended his meditation practice, alone, in the solitude of the mountains behind the monastery.
Lama Gyaltsen represents the new generation of Tibetan Buddhist teachers in the West. He is an exceptional teacher, accessible, articulate, artistic, humorous, a master story-teller, and keenly aware of the importance of mixing pure spiritual practice with the complexities of high-tech, modern every-day life.
Lama Gyaltsen is the Spiritual Director of the Maui Dharma Center in Hawaii.
Teaching Schedule:

October 5 (Saturday) at 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
October 6 (Sunday) at 10:00 am & 2:00 pm

Fee per session:

$25 Non-members | $20 Members | $15 Students (with valid student ID)

Fees do not include charges for meals or accommodations. Please arrive 20 minutes early to allow for registration.
Reservations (1 week in advance) are required if you need overnight accommodations. Rates for accommodations & individual meals are available on our visitor information page. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.
Please note: When arriving by train, please make pick-up arrangements in advance. Click here for information on taxis.

09/22/2019 - Calling the Lama from Afar - Teaching and Chanting
2019-09-22 10:00 - 12:00 UTC

09/21/2019 - Chanting of Chöd (Cutting Through the Illusion of Ego)
2019-09-21 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Lama Norgyal will be leading the chanting of the profound practice of Chöd (Cutting Through the Illusion of Ego). Traditionally practiced in charnel grounds by wandering yogis, Chöd is a sacred meditation that dissolves fear and ego-clinging into the expanse of luminous awareness.
7:00 pm | Chanting of Chöd Practice

There is no charge for attending the chanting but reservations are required if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Please see General Information about Events at KTC for details. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.
Please note: When arriving by train, please make pick-up arrangements in advance. Click here for information on taxis.

08/19/2019 - 08/26/2019 - Chanting Practices to Dispel Obstacles and Bring About Auspicious Conditions
2019-08-19 00:00 - 2019-08-26 00:00 UTC
We invite you to join the KTC Sangha for a variety of chanting events to dispel obstacles and bring about auspicious conditions. The dates are listed below. To confirm starting times for chanting, please call close to each event (845-297-2500).

August 19, Monday (1:30 pm) | Gya Shi, “The Practice of the Four Hundred Offerings”
Gya Shi is a practice involving four hundred offerings which is done as a means to purify obstacles created by the 4 maras (mental afflictions; attachment to happiness; clinging to the 5 skandhas; death). The four hundred offerings are described in the practice text below:

Namo!
The vast offerings of Gya Shi are dedicated to the accumulation of merit and wisdom.
Through the blessings of offering 100 tsa-tsa, may all beings engage in the 10 virtues and give up the 10 non-virtues.
Through the merit of offering 100 butterlamps, may all beings clear away the darkness of ignorance so that the 5 wisdoms may be realized.
Through the merit of offering 100 tormas, may all beings be free from famine.
Through the merit of offering 100 chambu (effigies), may all beings purify all karmic debt which makes harmful hindrances.
Though the blessing of reciting the profound sutras, may all beings always turn the wheel of dharma. Through the roots of virtue of offering 400, may myself and all patrons and their loved ones repay all karmic debts. May we perfect the two accumulations and attain the precious level of unsurpassable enlightenment.

Please join us for torma making and preparations at 8:30 am.

August 20, Tuesday (10:00 am) | Sherab Nyingpo, a practice based on the Heart Sutra
Sherab Nyingpo is an obstacle averting practice that dispels unfavorable circumstances and prompts good conditions. The Heart Sutra is recited repeatedly as a means to purify obstacles created by the 4 maras (mental afflictions; attachment to happiness; clinging to the 5 skandhas; death). The practice invokes the blessings of Prajnaparamita, the Mother of all Buddhas.
Please join us for torma making and preparations at 8:30 am.

August 23 – 25, Friday – Sunday | Drolma Yuldok, a practice based on the 21 Taras
This is a three-day practice to remove obstacles and bring auspicious conditions. Transliterated and translated versions of the text will be available to guests. It is also very beneficial to recite the mantra of Tara in the shrine room on one’s own while the ceremony is being performed. You may wish to bring small trinkets, candies and cookies to add to the Tara mandala in order to create an auspicious connection with the practice and its vast benefits.
Friday – Please join us for torma making and preparations at 8:30 am; chanting will begin after lunch
Saturday & Sunday: Chanting begins at 9:00 am

August 25, Sunday (following Drolma Yuldok chanting) | Sür, Evening Fire Offering Ceremony
Sür (evening fire offering ceremony) is an offering to the 4 guests: the Buddhas & Bodhisattvas; Protectors; sentient beings; and those with whom we have karmic debts. It averts obstacles and sickness and is dedicated to those who are dying, beings in the Bardo, and to beings with whom we have karmic debts.
August 26, Monday (10:00 am) | Sang, Morning Fire Offering Ceremony
Sang is a special morning purification fire ceremony. It is an offering to all worldly gods and the 4 guests: Buddhas & Bodhisattvas; Protectors; sentient beings; and those with whom we have karmic debts. This practice pacifies war, encourages peace and averts sickness. It also creates merit and concludes the year-end chanting by purifying any remaining obstacles.

08/04/2019 - Commemoration of Chökor Duchen - August 4, 2019
2019-08-04 06:00 - 12:00 UTC
Please join the KTC sangha in our chanting of prayers to commemorate Chökor Duchen, the day that Buddha Shakyamuni Buddha first turned the Wheel of Dharma, teaching the Four Noble Truths.
After the Buddha realized awakening beneath the Bodhi tree, he remained in contemplation. At first he was reluctant to teach, fearing that people would not understand his message. Finally, encouraged by Indra and Brahma, he shared his discovery of the truth in his first teaching. This auspicious day is a “multiplying day” on which karmic results are said to be multiplied by one hundred million, so we make this a joyful opportunity to practice extra virtue. Please join us for the chanting and/or sponsoring the chanting.
6:30am | Thousandfold Lamp Offering (Tong Chö)

A traditional Tong Chö of 1,000 butter lamps, 1,000 bowls of saffron water and 300 bowls filled with rice, incense and flowers is offered weekly, accompanied by chanting of the Chenrezig practice.

10:00am | Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga), followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)

Chanting of the Monlam Choga, a practice of offering and aspiration prayers compiled by Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche. This is followed by the short liturgy of Shitro (Peaceful and Wrathful Deities), a profound practice from the cycle of teachings and meditations of the Tibetan Book of the Dead. We dedicate this practice to the deceased in order to purify negativities, avert obstacles in the bardo, and establish a connection with the deities that will ripen in future lives.

For those who wish to sponsor the chanting, please be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly.
You may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Kagyu Thubten Chöling
Attn: Office
245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Please make checks payable to Kagyu Thubten Choling or KTC. For credit card payments, fax your credit card number (VISA or MasterCard only), along with the expiration date and signature and the amount you would like to charge to (845) 297-5761. For your protection, please do not email your credit card information.
As we are not able to check email during chanting events, please send your prayer request and sponsorship information 48 hours before the first day of chanting to guarantee that we receive it in time to announce your prayer. If you are not able to do that, please leave a short but clear message of your prayer on 845-297-2500 and we will do our best to have your prayer announced.
There is no charge for attending the chanting but reservations are required if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Rates for accommodations & individual meals are available on our visitor information page. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.
Please note: When arriving by train, please make pick-up arrangements in advance. Click here for information on taxis.
