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!
Posted on March 27th, 2017 by Laura Roth
On Sunday, March 12th, we continued our introductory series of teachings with The Importance of Having a Spiritual Friend.
On Sunday, March 19th, we held a members’ meeting followed by a potluck lunch. Some items had to be deferred due to light attendance. We’ll follow-up with another members’ meeting soon.
Posted on March 2nd, 2017 by Laura Roth
On the weekend of Feb. 10 to 12, we enjoyed the webcast of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s teaching at KTD, Karme Chakme’s Prayer for Offering Prostrations. This teaching was especially pertinent and helpful for those doing Ngondro, the foundation practice.
On Tuesday, Feb. 28th we held our celebration of Losar, the Tibetan New Year of the Fire Bird with prayers and delicious refreshments. It was a happy and enjoyable event.
Posted on February 7th, 2017 by Laura Roth
On Sunday, Jan. 8th, our new shrine was blessed by Lama Karma Drodul and Lama Zopa.
The blessing was followed by a celebratory reception.
On Saturday, Jan. 14th, we held the first long-term planning meeting to reflect on our history
and purpose as a center and to plan further ahead. This was open to all. Another meeting of this
type will be scheduled in the summer.
Posted on November 29th, 2016 by Laura Roth
January Program **SAVE THE DATE**
On Saturday and Sunday, January 7-8, 2017, we will have the pleasure of hosting Lama Karma Drodul, who will give a Medicine Buddha teaching and empowerment on Saturday and a public talk, From Doubt to Faith and Devotion, on Sunday AM. On Sunday afternoon, Lama Karma will join us in a special blessing for our new shrine.
November Programs
Saturday, Nov. 5th, was the last day of the powerful Long Life Thrangu Drupchod and Amitayus empowerment led by Lodro Nyima Rinpoche at KTD. The following weekend, this special teacher gave a wonderful teaching on Bodhicitta.
From Friday through Sunday, Nov. 18-20, we enjoyed Khenpo Rinpoche’s webcast teaching, Blessings of Mani Pills.
