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PADMASAMBHAVA BUDDHIST CENTER

BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND STUDY IN THE TIBETAN NYINGMA TRADITION

Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche and Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche in front of the temple at PSL

Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche and Venerable Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche (1938-2010)

Welcome to Padmasambhava Buddhist Center

Padmasambhava Buddhist Center (PBC) was established in 1989 by Venerable Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche (1938-2010) and Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche to preserve the authentic message of Buddha Shakyamuni and Guru Padmasambhava in its entirety and to bring the teachings to the West. PBC is based on the traditions of the Nyingma school and Vajrayana Buddhism and includes centers in New York, Tennessee, Florida, Puerto Rico, as well as monastic institutions in the U.S. and India,

Our New York location, called Padma Samye Ling (PSL) Meditation and Retreat Center, is located in the Catskill Mountains and was established in 1993 as a place where students receive teachings, study, contemplate, and meditate on the Buddhadharma. The vision of PBC is to strengthen the teachings and encourage peace, love, and compassion.

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Upcoming Events

PBC Nashville: Awakening Fearless Love in the Bardos of Life, Death & Rebirth - November 6-9 - Lama Pema Dragpa
Nov 06, 2025, 7:00 PM – Nov 08, 2025, 6:00 PM
PBC Nashville - Yeshe Tsogyal Temple, 419 E Iris Dr, Nashville, TN 37204, USA
Join Lama Pema Dragpa & the PBC Sangha for Special Teachings & Meditation Practices in Nashville at the Yeshe Tsogyal Temple in Berry Hill!
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Weekly PSL Ritual Class - Sat, Nov. 8 - 3:00-5:00pm
Nov 08, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Padma Samye Ling Retreat Center, 618 Buddha Hwy, Sidney Center, NY 13839, USA
Weekly in person class at Padma Samye Ling on most Saturday afternoons, 3:00-5:00pm EST
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Celebrating the Buddha on Lha Bab Duchen! – Tuesday, Nov. 11 - 4:00-6:30pm EST
Nov 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Palm Beach Dharma Center, 1205 N Federal Hwy, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460, USA
Lha Bab Duchen marks one of the four special Buddhist festivals that relate to the life of Buddha Shakyamuni. During these days, it is said that the effects of positive and negative actions are multiplied 10 million times, so practice is strongly encouraged.
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Ganachakra of the Wisdom Dakini - Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche - Friday, November 14 - 4:00–6:30pm EST
Nov 14, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST
Palm Beach Dharma Center, 1205 N Federal Hwy, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460, USA
Special opportunity to practice Yumka Dechen Gyalmo (Queen of Great Bliss) revealed by the great master Jigme Lingpa with Dzogchen master Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche.
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PBC New York City in person Event with Lama Laia | Saturday, November 15 – 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Nov 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
222 Bowery New York City, 222 Bowery, New York, NY 10012, USA
We extend our sincere gratitude to Ugo Rondinone and Giorno Poetry Systems for generously supporting these PBC events in New York City! Lama Laia will offer a Dharma talk and lead a meditation practice. Note: Offsite lunch break from noon-2:00 PM.
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PBC New York City in person Event w/ Lama Dragpa | Saturday, December 13 – 10:00am- 4:00pm
Dec 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
222 Bowery in New York City, 222 Bowery, New York, NY 10012, USA
We extend our sincere gratitude to Ugo Rondinone and Giorno Poetry Systems for generously supporting these PBC events in New York City! Lama Dragpa will offer a Dharma talk and lead a meditation practice. Note: Offsite lunch break from noon-2:00 PM.
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Winter Dzogchen Retreat at Pema Ling at Jupiter, Florida - Dzogchen Vajra Knot of Minling Terchin - Jan 17 - 24
Jan 17, 2026, 8:00 AM EST – Jan 24, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
Palden Sherab Pema Ling, 18190 131st Trail N, Jupiter, FL 33478, USA
In-Person and Webcast Live from Pema Ling Retreat Center in Jupiter, Florida with Vajrayana Master & Nyingma Scholar Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche!
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RESTRICTED Silent One Month Dzogchen Retreat at PSL w/ Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche - April 11 - May 9, 2026
Apr 11, 2026, 7:00 AM – May 09, 2026, 2:00 PM
Sidney Center, 618 Buddha Hwy, Sidney Center, NY 13839, USA
If you have completed the Ngondro Preliminary practices, you are invited to attend this silent One Month Group Retreat on extensive Dzogchen teachings and practices led by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche according to the teachings of Chetsun Nyingtik.
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2026 PSL Raising Windhorse Retreat at Padma Samye Ling with Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche - May 23 - 25
May 23, 2026, 7:00 AM – May 25, 2026, 2:00 PM
Padma Samye Ling, NY, 618 Buddha Hwy, Sidney Center, NY 13839, USA
Raise Up the Wind Horse Energy for the Benefit of All Beings! Empowerment TBA
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Mipham Institute Spring Semester at PSL! - June 8 - July 4, 2026
Jun 08, 2026, 7:00 AM – Jul 04, 2026, 2:00 PM
Padma Samye Ling Retreat Center, 618 Buddha Hwy, Sidney Center, NY 13839, USA
Study Tibetan Language and Authentic Dharma teachings. Connect deeply with the Buddhist lineage of scholar-practitioners. Hybrid three-year program to started at Padma Samye Ling in the fall of 2025.
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Blog

Glorifying PBC Centers with Enhanced Retreat Facilities!

Long Retreat Cabins at Padma Samye Ling in upstate New York are nearing completion! Construction has begun on the new bathroom and shower facilities at Padma Gochen Ling , PBC Tennessee's rural retreat center in Monterey! New Sangharama Community House at Palden Sherab Pema Ling in Jupiter, Florida ! See the beautiful new kitchen in the Sangharama House at Pema Ling! Heartfelt rejoicing in the immeasurable future merit and wisdom that will arise from people practicing bodhi

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Long Retreat Cabins at Padma Samye Ling in upstate New York are nearing completion!

Heartfelt rejoicing in the immeasurable future merit and wisdom that will arise from people practicing bodhichitta here! November 2, 2025

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Being at Ease

"When we cultivate bodhichitta, awareness of impermanence, devotion, and appreciation for who we are and what we have, our minds become broad, stable, and strong. We will not hold extreme views. Then it becomes very easy to identify and abide in the natural state." Venerable Khenpo Rinpoches The Nature of Mind www.padmasambhava.org/product-page/the-nature-of-mind-dzogchen-instructions-of-aro-yeshe-jungne Photo of Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche at Padma Samye Ling around

Oct 301 min read

Weekly PSL Ritual Classes: Saturdays 3:00-5:00pm This Winter!

Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche asked the local PSL Sangha to begin learning the essential ritual practices of our lineage, including torma making, drumming, leading chants, and shrine keeper chopon activities. Yesterday we began offering weekly in person classes at PSL on Saturday afternoon from 3:00-5:00pm. We started with learning the essential tormas for our Guru and Dakini Day pujas, such as Yumka Dechen Gyalmo, Queen of Great Bliss . These classes will be offered throughou

Oct 261 min read

"Look Closely to Find Yourself"

Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUgu9GRlBKs

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Autumn Sale! 25% off all of the Ven. Khenpo Rinpoches' books!

Autumn Sale! Now through Nov 1st 25% off all of the Ven. Khenpo Rinpoches' books When you buy at least 2 books on the Chiso Dharma Store website! www.padmasambhava.org/category/books-by-the-khenpo-rinpoches All proceeds support the non-profit Dharma activities of the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center.

Oct 171 min read

This summer PSL enjoyed the sparkling presence and loving efforts of 15 awesome volunteers through the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)!

We love our WWOOFers! This summer PSL enjoyed the sparkling presence and loving efforts of 15 awesome volunteers through the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms! Check out their kind reviews and reflections about their time at PSL! (Scroll to the bottom) https://wwoofusa.org/en/host/53782 Everyone was amazing! So helpful and creative, kind, curious, and big heart-mind oriented! It's our 2nd year hosting organic gardeners at Padma Samye Ling through WWOOF. We look forwar

Oct 171 min read