Teachings and Retreats at Kunzang Palchen Ling

An overview of the KPL schedule for the end of 2011 and beginning of 2012 is shown below. Download PDFs of the complete schedule for August-December 2011 and January-April 2012.

The teaching schedule is subject to change. Please consult our website or call Lila at 845-757-5571 to confirm an event before coming.

Please let us know if you are planning to attend a program at KPL—call Lila at 845-757-5571 or email info@kunzang.org. This will help us be better prepared for your visit.

For some of the programs, early registration is available either online or by mail. In these cases, please access the registration page by clicking on the "Click and Register" button. Your early registration will not only ensure you a seat, but will also help us better prepare for your visit. For further information about registration, please email your questions to registration@kunzang.org.

At this time KPL cannot offer meals for the attendees. Please provide for your own lunch during all-day programs.

If you are coming from out-of-town, please review travel and local lodging information or call Lila at 845-757-5571 with questions.

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november 2011

Nov 5 • 2 - 4 PM

Guru Rinpoche Day

This practice is held on the 10th lunar day

Nov 6 • 10 AM - NOON & 2 - 4 PM

Tibetan Musical Instruments

Workshop with Tom Schmidt

Nov 12 • 10 AM - NOON

Meditation

Instructor Naomi Schmidt

Nov 12 • 3 - 4 PM

Reviewing the Chenrezik Practice

Talk by Lama Jim Dowiat

Nov 20 • 2 - 4 PM

Dakini Day

This practice is held on the 25th lunar day

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december 2011

Dec 4 • 2 - 4 PM

Guru Rinpoche Day

This practice is held on the 10th lunar day

Dec 10-11 • 10 AM - NOON & 2 - 4 PM

Seven-Line Supplication to Guru Rinpoche

Teaching by Bardor Tulku Rinpoche

Dec 20 • 2 - 4 PM

Dakini Day

This practice is held on the 25th lunar day

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January 2012

Jan 3 • 10 AM - NOON & 2 - 4 PM

Guru Rinpoche Day

This practice is held on the 10th lunar day

Jan 18 • 2 - 4 PM

Dakini Day

This practice is held on the 25th lunar day

Jan 21-22 • 10 AM - NOON & 2 - 4 PM

Seven-Line Supplication to Guru Rinpoche

Teaching by Bardor Tulku Rinpoche

Jan 23 • 10 AM - NOON

Medicine Buddha

This practice is held on the new moon

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February 2012

Feb 2 • 2 - 4 PM

Guru Rinpoche Day

This practice is held on the 10th lunar day

Feb 14 - 20 • 8 AM - 12 & 2 - 6:30 PM

Yamantaka Puja

A week-long, pre-Losar Yamantaka puja. The exact time the puja ends may vary from day to day.

Feb 21 • 10 AM

Fire Puja

Pre-Losar fire puja (smoke offering)

Feb 22 • 8 AM

Losar (Tibetan New Year)

We will celebrate the beginning of the Water Dragon Year witha Green Tara puja with tea and rice ceremony followed by kata offering. Potluck lunch at noon!

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March

March 3 • 10 AM - NOON & 2 - 4 PM

Guru Rinpoche Day

This practice is held on the 10th lunar day

March 7 - 9 • From 5 AM, all day

Chotrül Düchen Nyungne/Nyingne

Practice retreat with Lama Tashi Topgyal

March 10 • 10 AM - NOON

Meditation

Instructor Naomi Schmidt

March 10 • 1:30 - 2:30 PM

The Four Thoughts: Spurring our Practice

Talk by Lama Jim Kukula

March 17 • 2 - 4 PM

Dakini Day

This practice is held on the 25th lunar day

March 22 • 10 AM - Noon

Medicine Buddha

This practice is held on the new moon

March 24 • 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Tibetan Musical Instruments

Workshop with Tom Schmidt

March 31 - April 1 • 10 AM - NOON & 2 - 4 PM

Secret Path to Unity

Teaching by Bardor Tulku Rinpoche

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April

March 31 - April 1 • 10 AM - NOON & 2 - 4 PM

Secret Path to Unity

Teaching by Bardor Tulku Rinpoche

April 2 • 2 - 4 PM

Guru Rinpoche Day

This practice is held on the 10th lunar day

April 5-7 • From 5 AM, all day

Nyungne/Nyingne

Practice retreat with Lama Tashi Topgyal

April 14 • 10 AM - NOON

Meditation

Instructor Naomi Schmidt

April 14 • 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Introduction to Buddhism: Developing Loving-Kindness

Talk by Lama Jim Dowiat

April 16 • 2 - 4 PM

Dakini Day

This practice is held on the 25th lunar day

April 21 • 10:30 AM - NOON
April 22 • 10:30 AM - NOON & 2:30 - 4 PM

Right Attitude and Right Conduct: Practice in Daily Life

Program with H.E. the 12th Gharwang Rinpoche

April 21 • 2:30 - 4 PM

Medicine Buddha Empowerment

Program with H.E. the 12th Gharwang Rinpoche

April 28

9th Anniversary of Kunzang Palchen Ling

10 AM - Noon Guru Rinpoche Tsok
Noon Potluck Lunch
1:30 PM Vajrapani Empowerment from the Yamantaka cycle of Terchen Barway Dorje's terma