Author Archives: Laura Roth
Posted on March 10th, 2020 by Laura Roth
Due to the continuing pandemic, our center is closed, but we have a full schedule of teachings and practice offered online.
Sundays 10:00 – 11:30 am: Teachings by Lama Zopa
Thursdays 7:00 – 8:00 pm: Medicine Buddha Practice
Meeting link: https://albanyktc.my.webex.com/meet/albanyktc
For more information, please email ktc.director@albanyktc.org
This website is not currently being maintained, but stay tuned for a new website coming soon. Other information on this site may be out of date.
May 2022
Posted on March 3rd, 2020 by Laura Roth
Posted on February 28th, 2020 by Laura Roth
Dear Dharma Friends,
- 9 AM Chenrezig practice
- 10:00 shamata meditation (tranquility) and tonglen (compassion meditation)
- 11:00 Book study “Interconnected” by the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinely Dorje, page 229 The Music of Change
- 6:30- 7:00 PM shamata meditation
- 7:00 – 8:00 Chenrezig practice
Posted on February 15th, 2020 by Laura Roth
Posted on January 31st, 2020 by Laura Roth
Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)
February 2nd: Chenrezig practice
February 9th: Medicine Buddha practice
February 16th: Chenrezig practice
February 23rd: Medicine Buddha practice
Every Sunday at 10am: (45 minutes, followed by tea break):
Meditation: Shamatha (calm abiding), walking meditation, tonglen. (Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.) Free meditation instruction is available.
Sunday Programs at 11am: (1 hour. Please arrive early…program begins promptly.)
February 2nd: Joan Atkins teaching: Calm Abiding Meditation
February 9th: Lama Zopa teaching: What are the Preliminary Practices (Ngondro) and Why are They Considered Important?
February 16th: Video teaching: Meditation Instructions with Mingyur Rinpoche
February 23rd: Losar (Tibetan New Year) celebration: Prayers, Green Tara practice, pot luck party
Please Note: Tuesday Programs at 7pm have been discontinued until further notice.
Saturday Programs:
February 8th: 10am and 2pm: Dakpo Targyen Class: Chapter 20. (Continuing series in progress for those already registered. Watch this space for possible announcement of a new series in the spring.)
February 29th: 10am: Ngondro practice (Qualified students only. For information, email ktc.director@albanyktc.org and attend Feb. 16 teaching at 11 am.)
Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated. This schedule is subject to change. For the latest information anytime (including cancellations), please see and subscribe to our Google calendar here.
Facebook: @AlbanyKarmaThegsumCholing. Questions & membership: ktc.director@albanyktc.org
Posted on January 30th, 2020 by Laura Roth
Happy New Year Jan 1
Happy Chinese New Year Jan 24
Happy Tibetan New Year Feb 24 Tashi Deleg
Year of the Rat
Posted on January 30th, 2020 by Laura Roth
Dear Dharma friends,
- 9 AM Chenrezig sadhana
- 10:00 shamata (calm abiding) meditation and tonglen (compassion) meditation
- 11:00 Teaching by Joan Atkins on Calm Abiding Meditation
Posted on January 6th, 2020 by Laura Roth
** Please Note: The center will re-open on Sunday, January 12 for public programs.
Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)
January 12th: Medicine Buddha practice
January 19th: Chenrezig practice
January 26th: Medicine Buddha practice
Every Sunday at 10am: (45 minutes, followed by tea break) :
Meditation: Shamatha (calm abiding), walking meditation, tonglen. ( Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.) Free meditation instruction is available.
Sunday Programs at 11am: (1 hour. Please arrive early…program begins promptly.)
January 12th: Lama Zopa teaching: Recollecting the Guru’s Kindness: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of our Great Master Kyabje Khenpo Karma Tarchin (Karthar) Rinpoche
January 19th: QiGong – 8 Brocades. Taught by Clare Lowery
January 26th: Book Study – Read aloud/discussion: “Interconnected”, by Karmapa (start p.215, “Working with Aversion”)
Please Note: Tuesday Programs at 7pm have been discontinued until further notice.
Saturday Programs:
January 11th: 10am and 2pm: Dakpo Targyen Class: Chapter 20. (Continuing series in progress for those already registered
January 18th: 10am : Ngondro practice (qualified students only)
January 25th: 10am : Vision Meeting… All interested persons are invited to attend. Bring your ideas about the center, how it could be improved. Lama Zopa will facilitate. Ends at noon. (If you can’t make it to the meeting, we would appreciate your ideas emailed to ktc.director@albanyktc.org).
Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated. This schedule is subject to change. For the latest information anytime (including cancellations), please see and subscribe to our Google calendar here .
Facebook: @AlbanyKarmaThegsumCholing. Questions & membership: ktc.director@albanyktc.org
Posted on December 3rd, 2019 by Laura Roth
- 9 AM Medicine Buddha sadhana
- 10:00 shamata (tranquility meditation) and tonglen (compassion meditation)
- 11-12 Book study “Interconnected” by The Karmapa, Ogyen Trinely Dorje
Posted on December 1st, 2019 by Laura Roth
**Please Note: The center will be closed from December 16 to Jan. 6.**
Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)
December 8th: Medicine Buddha
December 15th: Chenrezig Practice
Every Sunday at 10am: (45 minutes, followed by tea break):
Meditation: Shamatha (calm abiding), walking meditation, tonglen. (Please arriveearly…practice begins promptly.) Free meditation instruction is available.
Sunday Programs at 11am: (1 hour. Please arrive early…program begins promptly.)
December 8th: Book Study – Read aloud/discussion: “Interconnected”, by Karmapa (start p. 203)
December 15th: Laura Roth teaching: Death & Dying in Tibetan Buddhism
Please Note: Tuesday Programs at 7pm have been discontinued until further notice.
Thursday, December 5th at 7pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)
Saturday Programs:
December 7th: 10am: Ngondro practice (qualified students only)
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Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated. This schedule is subject to change. For the latest information anytime (including cancellations), please see and subscribe to our Google calendar here.
Facebook: @AlbanyKarmaThegsumCholing. Questions & membership: ktc.director@albanyktc.org
Posted on November 25th, 2019 by Laura Roth
Posted on November 25th, 2019 by Laura Roth
Tuesday 11/26 7 – 8 PM Chenrezig & Amitabha sadhana
- 9 AM – Chenrezig sadhana
- 10:00 shamata (tranquility meditation) and tonglen (compassion meditation)
- 11:00 “Death and Dying” teaching by Laura Roth
We have complete freedom to eat meat or not….The reasons to be vegetarian are realistic and sensible, and based on long-term thinking. When we think seriously about the impact that our food practices have on our body, on the environment and on the animals themselves, it is clear that logic supports abstaining from eating meat.
If you decide you want to try to stop eating meat, you can fortify yourself in this way with reason. Empower your mind, and take responsibility for your body. Exercise your wisdom, strengthen your resolve and let your mind take good care of your body.
Posted on November 18th, 2019 by Laura Roth
Dear Dharma Friends,
- 9 AM Medicine Buddha
- 10:00 shamata (tranquility) meditation and tonglen (compassion) meditation
- 11:00 Qi Gong with Clare Lowery
Posted on November 11th, 2019 by Laura Roth
Tuesday 11/12 7 PM Chenrezig and Amitabha sadhana
Posted on November 4th, 2019 by Laura Roth
Dear Dharma Friends,
- 9 AM Medicine Buddha
- 10:00 shamata (tranquility meditation) and tonglen (compassion meditation)
- 11:00 Joan Atkins teaching “The 10 Dharma activities and the 6 Recollections”
Posted on October 31st, 2019 by Laura Roth
Posted on October 31st, 2019 by Laura Roth
Albany Karma Thegsum Chöling Schedule for November 2019
Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)
November 3rd: Chenrezig
November 10th: Medicine Buddha
November 17th: Chenrezig
November 24th: Medicine Buddha
Every Sunday at 10am: (45 minutes, followed by tea break) :
Meditation: Shamatha (calm abiding), walking meditation, tonglen. ( Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.) Free meditation instruction is available.
Sunday Programs at 11am: (1 hour. Please arrive early…program begins promptly.)
November 3rd: Video teaching: Meditation Instructions with Mingyur Rinpoche (continuing series)
November 10th: Joan Atkins teaching: “The 10 Dharma Activities and the 6 Recollections”
November 17th: Lama Zopa teaching: “The Life and Legacy of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche”
November 24th: QiGong (taught by Clare Lowery)
Tuesday Programs at 7pm:
November 5th: Green Tara Practice
November 12th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice
November 19th: Green Tara Practice
November 26th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice
Thursday, November 14th at 7pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)
Saturday Programs:
November 9th: 10am : Ngondro practice (qualified students only)
November 16th: 10am and 2pm: Dakpo Targyen Class: Chapters 19 & 20. (Continuing series in progress for those already registered.)
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Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated. This schedule is subject to change.For the latest information anytime (including cancellations), please see and subscribe to our Google calendar here .
Facebook: @AlbanyKarmaThegsumCholing. Questions & membership: ktc.director@albanyktc.org
Posted on October 29th, 2019 by Laura Roth
Tuesday 10/29/19 7 PM Chenrezig and Amitabha sadhanas
- 9AM Chenrezig sadhana
- 10:00 shamata (tranquility) meditation and tonglen (compassion) meditation
- 11:00 video teaching “Meditation Instructions with Mingyur Rinpoche”

Posted on October 22nd, 2019 by Laura Roth
- 10 AM – 12 and
- 2:30 – 4:30
- 10 AM – 12

Posted on October 16th, 2019 by Laura Roth
Posted on October 7th, 2019 by Laura Roth
- 9 AM Medicine Buddha sadhana
- 10:00 Meditation: shamata (tranquility) and tonglen (compassion)
- 11:00 Prayers for Khenpo Kathar Rinpoche
Posted on October 5th, 2019 by Laura Roth
Special Guest Teaching October 26-27: The Way of the Bodhisattva with Khenpo David Karma Choephel: Saturday Oct. 26, 10am-12pm and 2:30pm-4:30pm, Sunday Oct. 27, 10am-12pm. Suggested donation $20 per session (members $15), but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. More details will follow.
*******NOTE: Sunday, October 20, No Program. KTC closed for Cremation Ceremony of our Beloved Master, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche******
Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)
October 6th: Medicine Buddha practice for Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s long life
October 13th: Medicine Buddha
October 20th: Chenrezig
October 27th: Medicine Buddha
Every Sunday at 10am: (45 minutes, followed by tea break): Meditation: Shamatha (calm abiding), walking meditation, tonglen. (Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.) Free meditation instruction is available.
Sunday Programs at 11am: (1 hour. Please arrive early…program begins promptly.)
October 6th: Green Tara practice for Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s long life
October 13th: Book Study – Read aloud/discussion: “Interconnected”, by Karmapa (start p.185)
October 20th: CANCELLEDJoan Atkins teaching: “The 10 Dharma Activities and the 6 Recollections”
October 27th: Special Guest Teaching: The Way of the Bodhisattva with Khenpo David Karma Choephel (see top of page)
Tuesday Programs at 7pm:
October 1st: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice
October 8th: Green Tara Practice
October 15th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice
October 22nd: Green Tara Practice
October 29th:Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice
Saturday Programs:
October 12th: 10am: Ngondro practice (qualified students only)
October 26th: Special Guest Teaching: The Way of the Bodhisattva with Khenpo David Karma Choephel (see top of page)
. . . . . .Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated. This schedule is subject to change. For the latest information anytime (including cancellations), please see and subscribe to our Google calendar here. Facebook: @AlbanyKarmaThegsumCholing.
Questions & membership: ktc.director@albanyktc.org
Posted on October 1st, 2019 by Laura Roth
- 9 AM Chenrezig sadhana
- 10:00 shamata (calm abiding meditation) and tonglen (compassion meditation)
- 11:00 teaching by Joan Atkins on The 10 Dharmas and 6 Recollections