Established by His Holiness Drubwang Pema Norbu Rinpoche in 1998, the Annual Palyul Summer Retreat is held each year in a beautiful area of Upstate, NY. Lead by Palyul Tulkus, Khenpos, and Lamas, the retreat offers instructions in the Ngöndro, Tsa Lung, Dzogchen Togäl and Dzogchen Trekchö of the Namchö Treasures. In addition, empowerments are given on the weekends. All are welcome – for more information, please go to http://retreat.palyul.org
Rinpoche will continue teachings on Longchenpa’s Essential Instructions of Finding Rest in the Nature of Mind. All are welcome to attend
January 18, 19, 20, & 21: Vajrakilaya Gutor, Amitayu Puja, and temple open on Losar Day – NPDC has organized these pujas at Guru Lhakhang to help clear obstacles, increase positive circumstances, and receive the blessing of the Three Jewels so that we may start the new year afresh and ensure a smooth year to come.
The close of the old and dawn of the new year is also an auspicious time to recite the Kuntuzangpo Prayer (Kunzang Mönlam). Lama Pasang Tenzin will lead this prayer and other important prayers on New Year’s Eve and Day.
Beginning with Morning Practice @ 7:00 am (EDT) with Lama Pasang on Monday 9/19
Please join us in accumulating the Vajra Guru Mantra every Sunday and on special days during Saga Dawa
We are happy to announce the Dharma programs that will take place at NPDC Guru Lhakhang during this most sacred month of Saga Dawa (May 31 – June 29)
The Pith Instructions Like The Essence of Butter, 1000 Arm Chenrezig Empowerment
We will perform tsok offerings weekly and prayers every evening during the 49 days. All are welcome
This is quick notice that due to electrical work happening inside the temple this weekend, our normally scheduled 10am Sunday practice (Dzambhala) is cancelled this coming Sunday, December 11. We plan to resume Sunday morning practice next Sunday, December 18 @ 10:00 a.m. (EST)