
May 2023
Raising Windhorse Retreat – Dream Yoga Teachings and Empowerment on Chenrezig according to Tangtong Gyalpo – May 27 -29 (Saturday, Sunday & Monday Morning)
Dream Yoga Teachings and Empowerment of Chenrezig according to the great Terton Thangtong Gyalpo May 27, 28, and 29 (Saturday-Monday) Padma Samye Ling Chenrezig is the buddha of compassion, love, and wisdom. Practicing on this will dispel anger, hatred, and violence while revealing the innate goodness qualities of all human beings. The practice of Dream Yoga is designed to release and liberate duality conceptions into wisdom awareness. When we’re not hindered by duality, we see that everything…
Find out more »Spring Kriya Yoga Work Retreat
May 29 - June 3 Padma Samye Ling 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 retreat center. Members, students, and friends with skills they will contribute are invited to share in this week of enthusiastic and intensive activity. Donations are your time and joyful effort! Register here: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1974127/10315/
Find out more »June 2023
Special Full Moon Practice for Saga Dawa
Sunday, June 4 Register here: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1974127/10315/ Sunday, June 4 is the auspicious day of Saga Dawa Duchen honoring the Buddha’s enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The PBC Sanghas will celebrate and meditate on our Great Kindness Teacher, Buddha Shakyamuni, with tsok ceremony. At Padma Samye Ling: * Masks Required * Suggested Donation: $20 Practice texts to have on hand: (click on title for more information.) • Extended Buddha Sadhana (includes the Twelve Deeds of the Buddha and…
Find out more »Norjunma Empowerment & Teachings – June 9, 10, and 11 – Padma Gochen Ling in Monterey, Tennessee
Norjunma Empowerment & Teachings according to the lineage of the Great Master H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche Tennessee Retreat: Monterey, Tennessee June 9, 10, and 11 (Fri Evening, Saturday, and Sunday morning) Padma Gochen Ling Monterey, Tennessee (in person only) Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx041nHs0-UudOZtMx7y1YvGDtzD3elvRhA6pv8E56i3rAjA/viewform The Great Mother Norjunma is renowned for giving protection to all beings, as well as increasing merit, wealth, and prosperity, longevity, youthfulness, and vitality. PRAISE TO NORJUNMA…
Find out more »Anniversary of the Mahaparinirvana of Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche
Guru Yoga Practices in Honor of Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche led by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche Monday, June 19, 2023 “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. You made glorious gifts of empowerments, pith instructions, and the…
Find out more »July 2023
Immersion Weekend of Tibetan Buddhist Art and Painting! – July 1-4 – Padma Samye Ling
Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche have called Padma Samye Ling the “Samye of the West.” With the inspiration and blessings of the first monastery in Tibet, the main temple at PSL was designed in three tiers to include the main meditation shrine room, a 2nd floor library, and a third floor dharmakaya shrine to house precious relics. We used professional craftspeople with expertise in Tibetan mural painting and carpentry. PSL is a living monument…
Find out more »Chokhor Duchen: Anniversary of the Buddha Turning the Wheel of Dharma – Friday, July 21, 2023
Join Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche and the PBC Sangha on this auspicious day of Chokhor Duchen honoring the Buddha’s first teaching in Sarnath, India. Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche will lead meditation practice centered around our Great Kindness Teacher, Buddha Shakyamuni. 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! Register here: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1974127/10315/…
Find out more »2023 Summer Dzogchen Retreat w/ Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche (July 22-29)
Led by Vajrayana Master & Nyingma Scholar Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche at Glorious Padma Samye Ling, New York In Person Empowerment of Buddha Vajrasattva on Sun, July 23 Teachings on Sherik Dorje Nӧnpo Gyü The Sharp Vajra of Conscious Awareness Tantra A Pure Vision revealed by the Great Terton Dudjom Lingpa This is Year Two of a Three-Year teaching by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche on this tantra during the Annual PSL Summer Retreat. Register here: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1974127/10315/…
Find out more »Tibetan Language Class – July 31 – August 5, 2023 – Padma Samye Ling Retreat Center
July 31 - August 5, 2023 (Monday - Saturday) A six-day in-person course led by Prof. Philippe Turenne, this introduction to the basic structure and principles of Tibetan grammar will provide a base for continued learning. Morning and afternoon classes for participants will focus on conversational Tibetan, pronunciation, and basic reading skills, as well as practical techniques for consulting Tibetan dictionaries. Materials will be provided. Additional opportunity to learn and practice writing Tibetan calligraphy, as well as typing in…
Find out more »August 2023
“Sapphire Light Healing Retreat” – PSL Medicine Buddha Temple – August 11, 12 & 13
August 11, 12 & 13 Fri evening, Saturday and Sunday Padma Samye Ling (in person only) • Relax at ease with Medicine Buddha meditation and restorative treatments!* Beginning Friday evening, and all day Saturday and Sunday • Register here: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1974127/10315/ • Please join us in savoring the summer season at a glorious weekend retreat held in the sacred Medicine Buddha temple at beautiful Padma Samye Ling. • Relax and rejuvenate by bringing your body, speech, and mind back into a…
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