Posted on October 31st, 2019 by Laura Roth
Prayers continue at Karme Ling Retreat Center for the parinirvana of our beloved master Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche.
Posted on September 17th, 2019 by Laura Roth
We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved master Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche on October 6. Prayers are ongoing at Karme Ling Retreat Center, where the cremation ceremony was held on October 20.
Sunday 10/20 Albany KTC CLOSED due to Cremation ceremony for Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
WHAT: Way of the Bodhisattva Teaching by Khenpo David Choephel
WHEN: October 26 and 27
WHERE: Albany KTC, 199 Washington Ave., Rensselaer NY
Posted on September 5th, 2019 by Laura Roth
Albany KTC will have a booth at the Albany VegFest
On Sunday, September 8, 10 AM to 5 PM
At Albany Capital Center 55 Eagle St, Albany, NY
The Albany VegFest brings together the global health benefits of green sustainable living, environmental awareness, and compassion for animals and all beings.
Posted on July 22nd, 2019 by Laura Roth
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: KTC ANNUAL PICNIC
When: Sunday August 4, at 12 noon.
Where: Town of Colonie Mohawk River Park, 71 Schermerhorn Rd., Latham
- Picnic: Sunday August 4: Meet at noon at Mohawk River Park, 71 Schermerhorn Rd., Latham. (Carpooling also available from our center at 11 am, after meditation). Kindly bring a vegetarian dish, snack, dessert or non-alcoholic beverage to share. (Rain location is our center at Doane Stuart School. Please check your email for last minute rain notification.)
Posted on July 16th, 2019 by Laura Roth
We are happy to announce the visit of Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin on July 20-21. He will teach on the Medicine Buddha practice. See schedule on “This week’s teaching”
Posted on May 14th, 2019 by Laura Roth
Sunday 5/26 11 AM Installation of the Kangyur (Words of the Buddha) Complete collection of the Buddha’s teachings. All are welcomed.
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.
Posted on April 2nd, 2019 by Laura Roth
Special Teaching April 12-14: Webcast teaching by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche: “Loving-Kindness and Compassion”. 5 sessions: Friday 7pm, Sat. 10:30am & 3:30pm, Sun.10:30am & 2:30pm. Webcasting exclusively to KTC centers. More details at KTD calendar .
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.
Posted on February 11th, 2019 by Laura Roth
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.
Posted on January 28th, 2019 by Laura Roth
Special Notice: Due to an anticipated snowstorm, the Chenrezig practice scheduled for Tuesday Jan 29 is cancelled.
Posted on January 23rd, 2019 by Laura Roth
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,
Posted on November 1st, 2018 by Laura Roth
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)
Posted on October 3rd, 2018 by Laura Roth
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.
Posted on August 31st, 2018 by Laura Roth
Special Guest Teaching September 21-22: Treasury of Abhidharma with Khenpo Karma Choephel: Friday Sept. 21 at 7 pm and Saturday 10am – 12 and 2pm – 4pm. Suggested donation $20 per session (members $15), but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. More details will follow.
Posted on July 9th, 2018 by Laura Roth
Upcoming Special Event
Mark Your Calendar
7/29 noon Annual Albany KTC picnic at the Colonie Town Park. Kindly bring a vegetarian dish, snack or non alcoholic beverage to share
Posted on May 30th, 2018 by Laura Roth
Albany KTC will have a booth at the Vegfest, held on Saturday June 2 from 10AM to 5PM at the Polish Community Center on Washington Ave extension. Check it out!
On June 9 there will be a Change Your Mind Day program where various Buddhist, mindfulness, and contemplative groups will present teachings and workshops. This will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018, fro 1-6 PM at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany at 405 Washington Aveny in Albany. See attached poster.
Joan Atkins, a senior student at Albany KTC, will present a teaching on “Heart of Buddhism: the Four Immeasurable Contemplations” Albany KTC will also have a table at the event.
I hope you can attend!
The visit of Lama Wufang on June 23-24 has been postponed
Posted on April 9th, 2018 by Laura Roth
On the weekend of April 27-30 Albany KTC will air a live webcast from KTD in which Khenpo Karthar Rinoche will teach on the Aspiration Prayer of Sukhavati. The schedule is: Friday 4/27 at 7:00 pm, Saturday 4/28 at 10:30 am & 3:30 pm, Sunday 4/29 at 10:30 & 2:30 pm. It will be shown on our big screen TV. Questions for Rinpoche can be submitted via email. This is a wonderful opportunity to receive teachings from our beloved master without leaving Albany!
On the weekend of May 12-13, Albany KTC will have a booth at the Tulip Fest in Washington Park.
Posted on March 5th, 2018 by Laura Roth
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS March 16 – 18
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Teachings, Practice and Empowerment on
The Medicine Buddha by Lama Karma Drodul
Friday 3/16 7 PM Free Public talk “Healing and the Medicine Buddha Practice”
Saturday & Sunday 10 AM – noon Teaching session
Saturday 4PM Medicine Buddha Empowerment *Note Refuge is required for empowerments and will be offered if requested beforehand.
Sunday 2:30 PM – 4:30 Q&A
Suggested donation $20 per session (members $15), but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Posted on January 23rd, 2018 by Laura Roth
Albany KTC will be closed on Sunday January 28 because many of us will be attending a Long Life Empowerment by the 17th Karmapa in Queens.
Posted on November 30th, 2017 by Laura Roth
Sorry, this teaching is calcelled
*** Please Note *** Special Guest Teaching January 6-7: Lama Lodro Lhamo will be teaching on The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva. This text gives the most concise presentation of the bodhisattva path.
Posted on October 30th, 2017 by Laura Roth
Save the date! On Saturday December 2 we will have a holiday party! Details will follow shortly.
On the Sunday after Thanksgiving we will present a video of Karmapa teaching on How to apply Ancient Wisdom in Modern Times. Continued on December,ber 10.
Our book study has begun on Karmapa’s latest book, Interonnected, Embracing Life in our Global Society, which is available now at the KTC book store. The format of the book study is that we take turns reading through the chosen section and then discuss it, so while prior reading is recommended,it is not required. We have covered Chapter 1 and it is very inspiring. Next session December 3.
Posted on September 30th, 2017 by Laura Roth
On Sunday, August 6th, Clare Lowery gave a review of the 8 Brocades, Chi Gong exercises. Simple to do and most beneficial.
On Sunday, August 13th, we held our summer picnic at the Colonie Town Park, along the Mohawk River. The weather was beautiful and all enjoyed the food and company.
On Sunday, Sept. 10th, Khenpo David Karma Choephel returned to Albany KTC. He gave a one day program on Abhidharma, Buddhist Insights into Reality. We all enjoyed and benefitted from his clear introduction to this vast analysis of physical and mental phenomena.
Posted on August 17th, 2017 by Laura Roth
Special Upcoming Event:
9/10 Khenpo David Karma Choephel, who is one of the Karmapa’s main translators, will be back by popular demand! He will teach morning and afternoon on Abhidharma, Buddhist Insights into Reality.
Posted on June 30th, 2017 by Laura Roth
We are having a silent auction of Dharma objects at Albany KTC! Come and see the display of objects large and small in the Shrine room and make a bid on anything you like. Finale is at the Members meeting on July 23.
Mark your calendars:
Sunday 7/23 Members Meeting to elect officers for the next 2 years. This is open to all and will be followed by a potluck luncheon and the culmination of our silent auction fund raiser for our new shrine. Please come and support your center and walk away with something beautiful.
Posted on May 8th, 2017 by Laura Roth
On the weekend of April 8-9th, we hosted Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin who gave a wonderful talk and teaching on Mind Training, translated by Tenzin Choenyi.
On Sunday, April 23rd, after a short meditation, we traveled to KTD for lunch and Earth Dayactivities. The vegan snacks were amazing!
