Sunday, September 8, at 11:15 am
This session will focus the history of Buddhism in Tibet through the Nineteenth Century of the Common Era, including the development of the four major contemporary Tibetan schools and key figures in the Nyingma and Dzogchen lineages. It will bring us to the brink of the Tibetan Diaspora in the mid-Twentieth Century and our own Lamas’ journey into the West.
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Sunday, August 11, at 11:15 am
This session will focus on the introduction of Buddhism to Tibet, particularly the work of Dharma King Trison Deutsen, Khenpo Shantarakshita, and Guru Padmasambhava in the 8th century of the Common Era.
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Most Saturdays at 11:15 am – Please check our calendar to confirm.
Sunday, August 11, at 11:15 am
This session will focus on the emergence of Mahayana and Vajrayana, and the twin traditions of scholarship and tantric practice that reached their peak in India during the 7th to 10th centuries of the Common Era.
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Sunday, June 30th 11:15 am
We know that for some, entering our beautiful, traditional Tibetan shrine room may be equally engaging, curious, and at times even a bit daunting. This new class will offer an opportunity to answer some of the “who, what, and why’s” related to our main shrine and ritual objects that are here to support us in our meditation practice. While this one hour talk is feared to those “new to the stream,” all are most welcome to attend.
Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Please join us and all of the PBC centers in celebrating the life and teachings of this great Master and beloved Lama! His wisdom mind is ever present in every beautiful activity and manifestation of Bodhichitta at PBDC. We will honor this great Dzogchen master with practice on the Vidyadhara Lama.
You turned the golden wheel of the stainless doctrine of Khenpo Shantarakshita, Lopon Padmasambhava, and Dharma King Trisong Deutsen all over the world.
You established centers that uphold the study and practice of the great secret Vajrayana, which continuously follow the cycles of the sun and moon.
-Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
Saga Dawa Duchen is the anniversary of Buddha Shakyamuni’s enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. For Buddhists, this is one of the most sacred days of the year when karmic effects are naturally multiplied millions of times, so meditation practice and virtuous deeds are strongly encouraged and celebrated!
We will be holding a special practice at PBDC – please check our June calendar for details.
There will also be a special practice at Padma Samye Ling, our home monastery and retreat center in the Catskill Mountains of Upstate New York, for anyone who would like to immerse themselves in the experience. For more information on that opportunity, please email jowozegyal@catskill.net or call (607) 865-8068.
Actualize devotion and bodhichitta by glorifying the mandala of the Inconceivable Lotus Land for this and future generations. Join us in beautifying Padma Samye Ling monastery and retreat center. Members, students, and friends with skills they will contribute are invited to share in this week of joyful and intensive activity. Donations are your time and effort.
May 27 – June 2
Please follow this link for more information on the Kriya Yoga Workshop.
A wonderful opportunity to begin the summer at beautiful Padma Samye Ling!
Empowerment and Teachings on Lion-Faced Dakini according to the lineage of the Great Terton Tsasum Lingpa will be bestowed by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche. Weekend activities will include raising new prayer flags around all of Padma Samye Ling, as well as performing smoke offering ceremonies with Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche.
May 25 – 27.
Follow this link for more information about the Wind Horse Retreat!