Tuesday, Feb 11 Again we are cancelling our Tuesday night practice due to bad weather.
The Tang Museum at Skidmore College is presenting an exhibit of Tibetan art entitled The Second Buddha: Master of Time, related to Padmasambhava, the Tantric Master who established Buddhism in Tibet, from Feb 9 to May 19.The museum is open noon to 5 PM most days, closed on Mondays, and open till 9 PM Thursdays. More information at tang.skidmore.edu.
Dear Dharma friends,
Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)
February 3rd: Chenrezig
February 10th: Medicine Buddha
February 17th: Chenrezig
February 24th: Medicine Buddha
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.)
February 3rd: Video teaching: Karmapa: The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva (2 of 5)
February 10th: Lama Zopa teaching: Eight Verses of Mind Training
February 17th: Teaching: The Ethical Foundation of Practice: The 10 Actions (Joan Atkins)
February 24th: Book Study: Interconnected, by Karmapa. Chapter 7
Tuesday Programs at 7pm:
February 5th: Losar Observance (special prayers), Green Tara Practice, Losar celebration with snacks at end.
February 12th: Guru Rinpoche Tsok (bring a snack food offering – setup starts at 6:30 pm)
February 19th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice
February 26th: Green Tara Practice
Thursday, February 7th at 7pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)
Saturday Programs:
February 9th: Dakpo Targyen Class: 10am and 2pm. Five Paths (Chapter 18). (Continuing series in progress for those already registered. For more info, please contact ktc.director@albanyktc.org)
February 16th: 10am: Ngondro practice (qualified students only)
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
Special Notice: Due to an anticipated snowstorm, the Chenrezig practice scheduled for Tuesday Jan 29 is cancelled.
After our break December 19 to January 7, we are resuming our regular schedule. After his return from India and the Kagyu Monlam, Lama Zopa will be teaching on January 27 on the Nature of Mantra,
Albany Karma Thegsum Chöling Schedule for January 2019
**Please Note: We will be closed Sunday Jan. 6. We re-open Tuesday Jan. 8.**
Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)
January 13th: Medicine Buddha
January 20th: Chenrezig
January 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.)
January 13th: Book Study: “Interconnected” by Karmapa. Chapter 6: “Opening Heart and Mind”.
January 20th: Teaching: “The Ethical Foundation of Practice: The 10 Actions” (Joan
Atkins)
January 27th: Lama Zopa teaching: “Nature of Mantra”
Tuesday Programs at 7pm:
January 8th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice
January 15th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice
January 22nd: Green Tara Practice
January 29th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice
Thursday, January 10th at 7pm:Phowa practice (qualified students only)
Saturday, January 19th at 10am: Ngondro practice (qualified students only)
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 .
Questions & membership: ktc.director@albanyktc.org
Dear Dharma Friends,
Dear Dharma friends,
Wishing you a peaceful week ahead.
**Please Note: We will be closed from December 19 through January 7.**
Holiday Party: Dec. 15, 4-7 pm. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share or snacks. Location: Marilyn’s house (for directions, email nelskent@gmail.com)
Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)
December 2nd: Medicine Buddha
December 9th: Chenrezig
December 16th: 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.)
December 2nd: Qi Gong (taught by Clare Lowery).
December 9th: Video teaching: Karmapa: “The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva” (1 of 5).
December 16th: Lama Zopa teaching: “Why Do We Dedicate Merit?”
Tuesday Programs at 7pm:
December 4th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice
December 11th: Green Tara Practice
December 18th: Guru Rinpoche Tsok (bring a snack food offering – setup starts at 6:30 pm)
Thursday, December 6th at 7pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)
Saturday Programs:
December 15th: Dakpo Targyen class: 10am – noon. (continuing series in progress for those already registered. For more info, please contact ktc.director@albanyktc.org)
December 15th: Holiday Party 4-7 pm (see above).
Sunday, December 16th at 2pm: Dakpo Targyen class: 2 – 4 pm. (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 (including cancellations), please see (and subscribe to) our Google calendar here.
Our website: http://albanyktc.org/ Questions & membership: ktc.director@albanyktc.org
Albany KTC Tibetan Buddhist Meditation and Study Center, meeting at Doane Stuart School, 199 Washington Ave., Rensselaer, NY 12144
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.
Tuesday 11/13 6:45 PM Guru Rinpoche Tsok A tsok is a powerful purification practice where we chant and make offerings to Guru Rinpoche and other wisdom deities. After making the offerings we too partake in the feast. If you would like to participate, kindly bring a vegetarian snack or non alcoholic beverage to share.
**Tuesday 11/6 Election Day. Please vote!**
Special Teaching November 9-11: Webcast teaching by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche on Devi Mahashri Lhamo Palchen. 5 sessions: Friday 7pm, Sat. 10:30am & 3:30pm, Sun. 10:30am & 2:30pm. Webcasting exclusively to KTC centers. More details at KTD calendar.
November 13th: Guru Rinpoche Tsok (bring a snack food offering – setup starts at 6:30 pm)
Special Teaching November 9-11: Webcast teaching by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche on Devi Mahashri Lhamo Palchen. 5 sessions: Friday 7pm, Sat. 10:30am & 3:30pm, Sun. 10:30am & 2:30pm. Webcasting exclusively to KTC centers. More details at KTD calendar.
Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)
November 4th: Medicine Buddha
November 11th: Chenrezig
November 18th: Medicine Buddha
November 25th: Chenrezig
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 4th: Teaching: “The Life of the Buddha” Part 2, by Joan Atkins.
November 11th: Webcast teaching by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche on Devi Mahashri Lhamo Palchen (part of a 5 session weekend program – see above for details)
November 18th: Book Study: “Interconnected”, by Karmapa. Chapter TBA
November 25th: Lama Zopa teaching: “Why Do We Request Teachings?”
Sunday, November 25th at 2pm: Lama Zopa teaching on Phowa practice (qualified students only).
Tuesday Programs at 7pm:
November 6th: Green Tara Practice
November 13th: Guru Rinpoche Tsok (bring a snack food offering – setup starts at 6:30 pm)
November 20th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice
November 27th: Green Tara Practice
Thursday, November 8th at 7pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)
Saturday Programs:
November 10th: 10:30am & 3:30pm: Webcast teaching by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (part of a 5 session weekend program – see above for details)
November 17th: 10am: Ngondro practice (qualified students only)
November 24th: Dakpo Targyen class: 10am and 2pm (continuing series in progress for those already registered. For more info, please contact 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 (including cancellations), please see (and subscribe to) our Google calendar here. Questions & membership: ktc.director@albanyktc.org or (518) 966-7736
Dear Dharma friends,
Tuesday 10/16 7 PM Guru Rinpoche Tsok with Lama Zopa presiding. A tsok is a powerful purification practice where we pray, chant, recite mantras and make food offerings. Kindly bring a vegetarian snack or non-alcoholic beverage to share. Note in order for us to begin on time, set up begins at 6:30.
Special Event October 22-26:
Sand Mandala at College of St. Rose –Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary – 959 Madison Ave, Albany, NY– Open to all 10 am to 9 pm daily, all week – Opening Ceremony 10/22 at 9:00 am. Artist: Lama Karma Chopal. Come visit and help to create the Mandala. More details to follow.
