Monday Evenings - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
2025-10-13 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-03 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-10 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-17 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Palpung Thubten Chöling, 245 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States
Teachings on foundational Buddhist thought along with basic meditation instructions taught by resident teachers who have graduated from the PTC three-year retreat program. Appropriate for beginners and for anyone who would like to refresh their understanding of meditation or just meditate with a group. No prerequisites or attendance requirement, join us any Monday.
These classes are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please use our online event registration form.
These classes are free of charge.

Please do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever.
We urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations, wearing a good-quality mask indoors, washing hands and maintaining physical distance.
Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways.
Many thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!

Study Group on the Ornament of Precious Liberation
2025-10-14 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-21 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-28 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-04 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-11 19:30 - 20:30
This class will be facilitated by Lamas Depa and Lhadrun. Our primary source, Ornament of Precious Liberation, by the great master of the Kagyu lineage, Lord Gampopa, is considered a spiritual classic of Tibetan Buddhism. HH 17th Karmapa shares in his foreword to the book, that “this text has the power of a direct transmission from master to student” and that Gampopa himself promised that studying this text would be the same as receiving the teachings directly from him.
In order to develop our understanding of this profound work, we will also be referring to Path to Buddhahood, a very accessible and illuminating commentary by Ringu Tulku.
The books used will be:
Ornament of Precious Liberation, translator Ken Holmes, Wisdom Publications
Path to Buddhahood, by Ringu Tulku, Shambala
The material will be screen-shared each class, so it is not necessary to buy the books. The class is open to all levels of experience, and anyone is welcome to join at any time without attending previous sessions. There is no charge for participating.

These classes are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please use our online event registration form.
Please do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever.
We urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations, wearing a good-quality mask indoors, washing hands and maintaining physical distance.
Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways.
Many thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!

Thousandfold Lamps & Offerings (Tong Chö)
2025-10-16 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-10-25 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-11-01 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-11-08 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-11-15 06:30 - 08:00
A traditional Tong Chö of 1,000 butter lamps, 1,000 bowls of saffron water and 300 bowls filled with rice, incense and flowers is offered weekly, accompanied by chanting of the Chenrezig practice.

Please do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever.
We urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations, wearing a good-quality mask indoors, washing hands and maintaining physical distance.
Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways.
Many thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!

Kalu Rinpoche's Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga), followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
2025-10-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00
Please join us in the chanting of the Monlam Choga, a practice of offering and aspiration prayers compiled by Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche. This is followed by the short liturgy of Shitro (Peaceful and Wrathful Deities), a profound practice from the cycle of teachings and meditations of the Tibetan Book of the Dead. We dedicate this practice to the deceased in order to purify negativities, avert obstacles in the bardo, and establish a connection with the deities that will ripen in future lives.

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

Please do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever.
We urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations, wearing a good-quality mask indoors, washing hands and maintaining physical distance.
Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways.
Many thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!

Thursday evenings - Alternating Practices: Medicine Buddha and Chenrezig
2025-10-16 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-23 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-30 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-13 19:30 - 20:30
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
These chanting sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please use our online event registration form.

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

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

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

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

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

Please do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever.
We urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as having up-to-date vaccinations, wearing a good-quality mask indoors, washing hands and maintaining physical distance.
Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways.
Many thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche - Teachings on the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva and Bestowal of the Bodhisattva Vow
2025-10-18 10:00 - 2025-10-19 17:00
Join us for a weekend with the revered Tibetan Buddhist teacher Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
Chinese translation will be available.
Click here for Chinese – 中文请点击这里

Event Schedule:
Teachings on the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva
Oct 18 (Saturday) 10:00 am – 11:30 am; 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Oct 19 (Sunday) 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will be teaching on the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva written in the 14th century by the Tibetan master Gyalse Thogme Zangpo. This text offers lucid advice to practitioners on the Bodhisattva path, providing practical methods for transforming any situation into an opportunity for awakening. Ngulchu Thogme’s verses summarize the quintessence of the Mahayana path as represented in the famous Bodhicaryavatara by Shantideva and are thus venerated and frequently quoted by masters of all schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
* These sessions are being offered in person and on Zoom.

Bestowal of the Bodhisattva Vow
Oct. 19 (Sunday) 2:30 pm
Rinpoche will be offering the Refuge Vow at the beginning of this session.
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will bestow the Bodhisattva Vow which is the heart of the Mahayana Buddhist path. It is the affirmation that the root of true happiness and wisdom is bodhicitta, the resolve to attain enlightenment for the benefit of others. Taking and maintaining the Bodhisattva Vow reinforces bodhicitta.
It is customary for those receiving the Bodhisattva vow to bring offerings to the shrine such as fruit, incense or flowers, and to offer a kata (traditional white scarf) and monetary gift directly to the Rinpoche bestowing the vows after the ceremony to express sincerity and commitment to cultivating bodhicitta. Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony to set up your offerings with the help of the shrine attendant.
A Body, Speech & Mind Offering ceremony will be held at the end of Sunday afternoon’s session. Following this ceremony, the Sangha may line up to make an offering with kata (offering scarf) to Rinpoche.
** This session is being offered in-person only.

Fees for Each Session. Cost of accommodations not included.
In-Person and Zoom/Live Stream:
Members $30/session
Non-Members $35/session
PLEASE REGISTER BY OCTOBER 10
TO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE

* For those registering to participate in the teachings on the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, a link unique to these teachings will be sent. It will be a different link than the one used to access our weekly public classes and chanting sessions.
** For those registering to participate in the Bestowal of the Bodhisattva Vow (in-person only) – participants in need of Chinese translation will be given a one time dedicated zoom link on site which we respectfully ask not be shared with anyone off site.
For Chinese translation in-person: Please bring your own devices (smartphones or tablets) with headphones and Zoom app installed. Those devices with no cellular service may connect to the guest WiFi.

Accommodations: Please note that accommodations are only open to program participants. Please review the options for daily rates below. These rates include vegetarian meals. They do not include teachings/seminar fees.
We have limited accommodations; private rooms are not available.
Type of Accommodation (Per Person) Non-Member / Member
Dormitory $35 / $30
Double Occupancy Room Guest House $70 / $50
Double Occupancy Room Maitreya Center $85 / $70
Tent Camping ($25 first person, $20 each additional)

ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED

Day Guests: The suggested donation for meals:

Breakfast – $5
Lunch – $10
Dinner – $5

Please send an email to reservations@palpungny.org if you are joining us for meals.
Please note our meal offerings may contain common allergens including soy, wheat, tree nuts, seeds, milk, and egg products. We are sorry that we are unable to accommodate special dietary needs.

Please do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever.
We urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID-19 through wearing masks and washing hands.
Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways.
Many thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!

林谷祖古仁波切－傳授《佛子行三十七頌》及菩薩戒
10月18日 上午10:00 – 10月19日 下午5:00

邀請大家與尊貴的藏傳佛教大師林谷祖古仁波切共度週末。
將提供中文翻譯

時程：
開示《佛子行三十七頌》
10月18日（星期六）上午10:00 – 11:30；下午2:30 – 4:00
10月19日（星期日）上午10:00 – 11:30
仁波切將開示藏傳佛教大師無著賢菩薩於14世紀撰寫的《佛子行三十七頌》。這部經典為修習菩薩行者提供了清晰的指導，將任何境遇轉化為覺悟契機的實用方法。無著賢菩薩的偈語總括了大乘道精髓，正如寂天菩薩著名的《入菩薩行論》所表述般，因此受到藏傳佛教各派上師的尊崇和引用。
* 本次課程將現場和Zoom視訊進行。

傳授菩薩戒
10月19日（星期日）下午2:30
仁波切將在活動開始時授予皈依戒
林谷祖古仁波切將授與大乘道的核心，菩薩戒。如衆所確認，真正幸福和智慧的根本源於菩提心，即為利益眾生而成佛之愿心。受持菩薩戒可以強化菩提心。
依慣例，受戒者需供養佛堂水果、香或鮮花等供品，並在受戒儀式結束後直接向授戒的仁波切獻供哈達（kata）和紅包，以表生起菩提心的誠意和承諾。請在儀式開始前30分鐘到達，並在佛堂侍者的幫助下準備好供品。
週日下午課程結束後，將舉行獻供身語意儀式。儀式結束後，僧伽大眾可排隊向仁波切獻上哈達（kata）。
** 此課僅限現場參加。

每節課費用。不含住宿費用。
現場授課及Zoom/直播：
會員30美元/節
非會員35美元/節
請於10月10日前報名
點此報名/点此报名

* 報名參加《佛子行三十七頌》者將收到專用連結。該連結與每週公開課和誦經課程的連結不同。
** 報名參加受菩薩戒者（僅限現場），如需中文翻譯，將在現場獲得一次性專用 Zoom 鏈接，敬請勿與場外任何人共享。
聆聽現場中文翻譯者：請攜帶自己的設備（智慧型手機或平板電腦）及耳機。預先裝好Zoom應用程式。無行動通信服務的設備可接訪客 WiFi。

住宿：請注意，住宿僅對參加法會者開放。每日費用如下。這些費用僅含素食餐飲，不含法會費用。
本寺住處有限，恕不提供單人房間。
住宿類型（每人）非會員/會員
宿舍 $35 / $30
雙人房 客房 $70 / $50
雙人房 彌勒中心 $85 / $70
帳篷（第一位客人 $25，每增一位 $20）

住宿現已滿員

非住宿者：建議餐費：
‧ 早餐 – $5
‧ 午餐 – $10
‧ 晚餐 – $5
需用餐者，請發送電子郵件至 reservations@palpungny.org
請注意，餐食可能含有常見的過敏原，包括大豆、小麥、堅果、種子、牛奶和蛋製品。很抱歉無法滿足特殊的飲食需求。

若您感覺不適和/或發燒，請勿前來寺院。
懇請所有與會者戴口罩並勤洗手，以預防持續存在的 COVID-19 風險。
所有入口處將提供口罩和洗手液。
非常感謝大家的支持，確保本次活動盡可能安全！

Teachings on Gampopa's A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path - Please note change of starting time
2025-10-26 10:00 - 12:00
Our Retreat Master, Lama Tsering Dakpa is offering a series of teachings on Gampopa’s A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path. This text is one of Gampopa’s masterworks on how to practice effectively and remove obstacles on the path to awakening.

This class is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely, please click here.

There is no fee for attending this teaching; donations are welcome. For this teaching series, we will be providing Tibetan to English translation. To help support the costs of translation services, please click below:

Translation Support

Please do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever.
We urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as wearing a mask indoors and washing hands.
Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways.
Many thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!

Teachings on Gampopa's A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path
2025-11-09 10:00 - 12:00

Commemoration of Lhabab Duchen: Nyungne, the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig
2025-11-10 05:00 - 2025-11-12 08:00
About Nyungnye and Lhabab Duchen
Buddhahood is the state in which one spontaneously and effortlessly benefits oneself and all beings without exception. In order to attain this state, we must perfect the accumulations of merit and wisdom. Through the perfection of the two accumulations, we purify our notions of self and other and realize the true nature of mind.
Lhabab Duchen is the auspicious occasion commemorating Lord Buddha’s return from the Tushita realm. It is said to be a time when the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied.
This year, Lhabab Duchen falls on Tuesday, November 11. To commemorate this occasion, the resident sangha of PTC will be participating in the practice of Nyungne (the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig). The Nyungne practice is a profound kriya tantra meditation ritual based on loving-kindness and compassion in the form of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. The practice involves maintaining strict vows and meditating while reciting mantras and prayers, and performing prostrations and visualizations. Undertaken in sets of two days, the first day includes one vegetarian meal at noon, drinking water throughout the day as needed. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit.
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This event is in-person only. It will not be accessible remotely.

Guests are welcome to participate in the Nyungne but please note – it is necessary to arrive at PTC by 8:00 pm the evening before as the practice begins as early as 5:00 am each day.
Guests attending a nyungne for the first time must speak to Lama Lhadrun before doing this practice. Please contact her by email or call 845-297-2500 (leaving both your name and phone number so that she can get back to you).
We do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of the nyungne set, but if that is not practical, it is still possible to participate any day of the practice. For further details for how to participate in this way, please follow the contact instructions above.

Nyungne prices: includes meals and room accommodations. Please note that accommodations are only open to program participants.

Type of Accommodation Non-Member / Member
Dormitory $50 / $30
Double Occupancy Room Guest House $70 / $50
Private Room Guest House $90 / $70
Double Occupancy Room Maitreya Center $110 / $90
Private Room Maitreya Center $130 / $110

TO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE
Deadline for Registration is November 2

There are many ways to share in the merit of this event through sponsoring the chanting, the tea served during the chanting, and the lunch.
You may also 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.
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.

Please do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever.
We urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through protection such as wearing a mask indoors and washing hands.
Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at all entryways.
Many thanks to all of you for your support in keeping this event as safe as possible!
