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SUMMARY:Commemoration of Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche’s Parinirvana
DESCRIPTION:The resident sangha of PTC will be commemorating the anniversary of our root lama Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche‘s parinirvana — the day he left his body and entered the Pure Realms. \nSchedule of events: \n6:30 am | Thousandfold Lamp Offering (Tong Chö) \nA traditional Tong Chö of 1\,000 butter lamps\, 1\,000 bowls of saffron water and 300 bowls filled with rice\, incense and flowers is offered weekly\, accompanied by chanting of the Chenrezig practice. \n\nThe next chanting session is being offered in person and on Zoom. If you would like to participate remotely\, please use our online event registration form.   \n10:00 am | Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga)\, followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro) \nChanting 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. \nTo join the chanting please download Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga). \n  \nThere are many ways to share in the merit of these activities through sponsoring the chanting\, the tea served during the chanting\, meals\, and the offering of butter lamps. 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. \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-dorje-chang-kalu-rinpoches-parinirvana-4/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events
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SUMMARY:Commemoration of Mother's Day
DESCRIPTION:To honor all mothers (past\, present\, and future!) we will be chanting the short practice of Green Tara\, who is often referred to as “The Mother of Liberation\,” and is known for her swift activity in dispelling fears\, obstacles and illness. The merit accumulated through participating in this inspiring practice will be dedicated to the countless beings who have been our mothers 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 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-mothers-day-3/
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:20260516T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T080000
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SUMMARY:Nyungne Retreat - The Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig
DESCRIPTION:The resident sangha of PTC will be practicing 8 consecutive sets of Nyungne (the Fasting Ritual and Meditation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig). This retreat will be held during the auspicious month of Saga Dawa\, the month commemorating the birth\, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is said that\, during this time\, the merit accumulated through performing virtuous activity is multiplied 100\,000 times. \nThe 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 second day is a complete fast performed in noble silence. The Nyungne is renowned as a superior means to purify negative karma and accumulate great merit. \nChenrezig himself declared that completing even one Nyungne prevents rebirth in the lower realms\, and the practice of eight consecutive Nyungne leads to birth in Amitabha’s pure land of Dewachen. \n  \nThe dates for each set are as follows:\n\nSet 1   Begins May 16 (Saturday) at 5:30 am.  Ends May 18 (Monday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 2   Begins May 18 (Monday) at 5:00 am.  Ends May 20 (Wednesday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 3   Begins May 20 (Wednesday) at 5:00 am.  Ends May 22 (Friday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 4   Begins May 22 (Friday) at 5:00 am.  Ends May 24 (Sunday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 5   Begins May 24 (Sunday) at 5:00 am.  Ends May 26 (Tuesday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 6   Begins May 26 (Tuesday) at 5:00 am.  Ends May 28 (Thursday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 7   Begins May 28 (Thursday) at 5:00 am.  Ends May 30 (Saturday) about 8:00 am.\nSet 8   Begins May 30 (Saturday) at 5:00 am.  Ends June 1 (Monday) about 8:00 am. \n  \nThis event is in-person only.  It will not be accessible remotely. \n  \nGuests are welcome to participate in any or all of the Nyungne sets but please note – it is necessary to arrive at PTC by 8:00 pm the evening before any set as the practice begins as early as 5:00 am every day throughout the retreat. \nGuests 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). \nWe do suggest that guests try to come for the 1st day of any given nyungne set\, but if that is not practical\, it is still possible to participate any day of the retreat. For further details for how to participate in this way\, please follow the contact instructions above. \n  \nPlease note that accommodations are only open to program participants. \n  \nThe price for each nyungne set includes all meals and accommodations. Prices per set and per person are:\n \nType of Accommodation                                      Non-Member / Member \nDormitory                                                                   $50 / $30\nDouble Occupancy Room Guest House                   $70 / $50\nPrivate Room Guest House                                       $90 / $70\nDouble Occupancy Room Maitreya Center               $110 / $90\nPrivate Room Maitreya Center                                  $130 / $110 \n  \nREGISTRATION FORM COMING SOON \nDeadline for Registration is May 9 \n  \nThere are many ways to share in the merit of this retreat through sponsoring the chanting\, and meals or the tea served on non-fasting days.   Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly. \nYou may also 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. \nPlease 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-19 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\n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/nyungne-retreat-the-fasting-ritual-and-meditation-of-thousand-armed-chenrezig-5/
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:20260621T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T143000
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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-5/
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:20260627T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
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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-8/
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:20260628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T170000
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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-7/
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:20260629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T110000
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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-5/
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:20260710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152402
CREATED:20260328T190534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T190534Z
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SUMMARY:Drolma Yuldok\, a practice based on the 21 Taras and Sür\, Evening Fire Offering Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:July 10 – 12\, Friday – Sunday | Drolma Yuldok\, a practice based on the 21 Taras \nThis three-day practice based on the 21 Taras\, known as Drolma Yuldok\, is chanted to remove obstacles and bring about auspicious conditions.  The central content of the chanting is the 21 Praises of Tara repeated with various offerings and prayers. \nChanting Schedule:\nFriday & Saturday | 9:00 am & 2:00 pm \nSunday | 9:00 am \n  \nJuly 12\, Sunday (following Drolma Yuldok chanting) | Sür\, Evening Fire Offering Ceremony\nSür (an evening fire offering ceremony) is an offering to the four guests: the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas\, the Protector deities\, sentient beings\, and those with whom we have karmic debts. It averts obstacles and sickness and is dedicated to those who are dying\, to beings in the Bardo\, and to beings with whom we have karmic debts. \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/drolma-yuldok-a-practice-based-on-the-21-taras-and-sur-evening-fire-offering-ceremony-8/
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:20260713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T191727Z
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SUMMARY:Sang\, Morning Fire Offering Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Sang (a 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. \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\, fire offering ceremonies\, or the tea served during the chanting. General contributions toward these special practices are also welcome. Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly. \nYou may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to: \nPalpung Thubten Chöling\nAttn: Office\n245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY 12590. \nPlease make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC. \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  \n 
URL:https://palpungny.org/events/sang-morning-fire-offering-ceremony-6/
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:20260718T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152402
CREATED:20260403T175523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T175523Z
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SUMMARY:Commemoration of Chökor Duchen
DESCRIPTION:The PTC sangha will be commemorating Chökor Duchen\, the day that Buddha Shakyamuni first turned the Wheel of Dharma\, teaching the Four Noble Truths. \nAfter 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. \n\n6:30am | Thousandfold Lamp Offering (Tong Chö)\nA traditional Tong Chö of 1\,000 butter lamps\, 1\,000 bowls of saffron water and 300 bowls filled with rice\, incense and flowers is offered weekly\, accompanied by chanting of the Chenrezig practice. \n  \nThe following chanting session will take place in the main house shrine room. Please note – we are not able to live stream this session. \n  \n10:00am | Kalu Rinpoche’s Practice of Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Choga)\, followed by the Short Practice of the Peaceful & Wrathful Deities (Shitro)\nChanting 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  \nFor those who wish to sponsor the chanting\, donations can be made toward meals and the tea served during the chanting. General contributions toward these special practices are also welcome. Be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly. \nYou may make your donations on-line or simply mail your tax-deductible contribution to: \nPalpung Thubten Chöling\nAttn: Office\n245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY 12590. \nPlease make checks payable to Palpung Thubten Choling or PTC. For credit card payments\, fax your credit card number (VISA or MasterCard only)\, along with the expiration date and signature and the amount you would like to charge to (845) 297-5761. For your protection\, please do not email your credit card information. \nAs we are not able to check email during chanting events\, please send your prayer request and sponsorship information 48 hours before the first day of chanting to guarantee that we receive it in time to announce your prayer. If you are not able to do that\, please leave a short but clear message of your prayer on  845-297-2500  and we will do our best to have your prayer announced. \n  \nPlease do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell and/or have a fever. \nWe urge all program participants to take precautions against the ongoing risk of COVID through wearing a good-quality mask 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-chokor-duchen-3/
LOCATION:Palpung Thubten Chöling\, 245 Sheafe Road\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
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