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.
The Maitreya Shrine Room will be open to the public for this event.
You may also view this practice remotely. For information on how to join us via ZOOM, please click here.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you feel unwell and/or have a fever, please do not visit the monastery.
Tea will be served only to the monks and nuns. Guests are invited to bring their own thermoses of water or tea from home.
All other areas of the Maitreya Center as well as all other buildings remain closed until further notice, including dining rooms; and no overnight accommodations are available.
Guests are welcome to bring lunch to eat outdoors on the grounds, or to enjoy our many local restaurants.
While outdoors, please be mindful of ticks, and we strongly advise checking your body and clothing for ticks after your visit.
All visitors are required to wear a mask indoors.
Children 12 years old and younger must be supervised.
No pets please.
SPONSORSHIP
For those who wish to sponsor the chanting or tea served during the chanting, please be sure to include a prayer with your donation which will be read aloud to the assembly.
You can 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.