Posted on August 2nd, 2019 by Laura Roth

Albany Karma Thegsum Chöling Schedule for August 2019

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. )

Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)

   August 4th: Medicine Buddha

   August 11th: Chenrezig

   August 18th: Medicine Buddha

   August 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.)

    August 4th: No program. Picnic at noon. See top of page.

   August 11th: Book Study: Read aloud/discussion: “Interconnected”, by Karmapa, Chapter 9

    August 18th: Laura Roth teaching: Mind Training Root Verses (Part 2)

    August 25th: Video teaching: (subject TBD)

Tuesday Programs at 7pm:

    August 6th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

    August 13th: Green Tara Practice

    August 20th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

    August 27th: Green Tara Practice

Thursday, August 8th at 7pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Saturday, August 10 at 10 am: 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.

 Facebook: @AlbanyKarmaThegsumCholing. Questions & membership: ktc.director@albanyktc.org

Posted on July 7th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Visiting Teacher July 20-21: Khenpo Ugyen teaches on Medicine Buddha: Sutra,

Empowerment, and Practice. Translation by Khenpo Sangye Trinley. 4 sessions: Sat. 10:00am

& 2:30pm Sutra, Sun. 10:00am Empowerment, Sunday 2:30pm Practice

Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)

July 7th: Medicine Buddha

July 14th: Chenrezig

July 21st: No practice (Medicine Buddha Empowerment starts at 10 am )

July 30th: Chenrezig

Every Sunday (except 7/21) 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.)

July 7th: Book Study: Group reading & discussion: “Interconnected” by Karmapa

July 14th: Laura Roth teaching: Mind Training Root Verses

July 21st: Khenpo Ugyen: Medicine Buddha Empowerment: 10am to noon .

Refuge will be offered first for those who wish it.

July 28th: Video teaching: Karmapa: “The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva” (4 of 5)

Tuesday Programs at 7pm:

July 2nd: Green Tara Practice

July 9th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

July 16th: Green Tara Practice

July 23rd: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

July 30th: Green Tara Practice

Saturday Programs:

July 13th: 10am : Ngondro practice (qualified students only)

July 20th: 10am & 2:30pm: Teachings of Medicine Buddha Sutra by Khenpo Ugyen

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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.

Facebook: @AlbanyKarmaThegsumCholing.  Questions & membership: ktc.director@albanyktc.org

Posted on May 2nd, 2019 by Laura Roth

Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)
  May 5th: ALBANY KTC WILL BE CLOSED
  May 12th: Medicine Buddha
  May 19th: Chenrezig
  May 26th: 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.)
  May 5th: ALBANY KTC WILL BE CLOSED
  May 12th: Laura Roth teaching: Sending and Receiving meditation (Tonglen in Tibetan), how to generate compassion.

  May 19th: Members meeting (non-members also welcome)
  May 26th: Installation & Dedication of Kangyur with Lama Karma Drodul and Lama Zopa…
including a brief teaching. The Kangyur is the text of the complete words of the Buddha, in
Tibetan pecha form. This will become an essential part of Albany KTC’s shrine, completing
representations of Buddha, Dharma (the Kangyur), and Sangha.

Tuesday Programs at 7pm:
  May 7th: Green Tara Practice
  May 14th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice
  May 21st: Green Tara Practice
  May 28th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Thursday, May 2nd at 7pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Saturday Programs:
  May 11th: Dakpo Targyen Class: 10am and 2pm. Chapter 19: The Bodhisattva Levels
(Bhumi). (Continuing series in progress for those already registered.)

  May 18th: 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.

Facebook: @AlbanyKarmaThegsumCholing. Questions & membership: ktc.director@albanyktc.org

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 .

Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)

   April 7th: Medicine Buddha

   April 14th: Chenrezig

   April 21st: Medicine Buddha

   April 28th: 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.)

   April 7th: Laura Roth teaching: Essentials of a Daily Practice

   April 14th: Live webcast from KTD: Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche: “Loving-Kindness and Compassion”. (part of a 5 session weekend program – see above for details)

   April 21st: Book Study: “Interconnected”, by Karmapa. Chapter 8, starting on p.155

   April 28th: Joan Atkins: basic teaching (Unitarian group visiting)

Tuesday Programs at 7pm:

   April 2nd: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

   April 9th: Green Tara Practice

   April 16th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

   April 23rd: Green Tara Practice

   April 30th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Thursday, April 18th at 7pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Saturday Programs:

April 13th: 10:30am & 3:30pm : Webcast teaching by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (part of a 5 session weekend program – see above for details)

April 20th: 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 February 27th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)

   March 3rd: Chenrezig

   March 10th: Medicine Buddha

   March 17th: Chenrezig

   March 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.)

   March 3rd: Laura Roth teaching: Four Dharmas of Gampopa

   March 10th: Lama Zopa teaching: What is the Nature of Mind?

   March 17th: Book Study: Interconnected, by Karmapa. Chapter 7, starting on p.140

   March 24th: Lama Zopa teaching: Who is Padmasambhava? Why is He Important? After the teaching, there will be an optional lunch out, then we will attend an exhibit on Padmasambhava at the Tang Museum at Skidmore (Saratoga Springs), arriving at 2pm. For more info, please contact ktc.director@albanyktc.org

Tuesday Programs at 7pm:

   March 5th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

   March 12th: Guru Rinpoche Tsok ( bring a snack food offering – setup starts at 6:30 pm )

   March 19th: Green Tara Practice

   March 26th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Thursday, March 7th at 7pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Saturday Programs:

   March 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)

   March 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

Posted on January 30th, 2019 by Laura Roth

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

Posted on January 23rd, 2019 by Laura Roth

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

Posted on December 2nd, 2018 by Laura Roth

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.

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

Posted on October 3rd, 2018 by Laura Roth

Sunday Practices at 9 am:  (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)

October 7th:      Medicine Buddha

October 14th:      Chenrezig

October 21st:      Medicine Buddha

October 28th:      Chenrezig

Every Sunday at 10 am:  (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 11 am:  (1 hour. Please arrive early…program begins promptly.)

October 7th:      Video teaching: Karmapa: “The Three Principal Aspects of the Path”
(4 of 4) from Kagyu Monlam, June 2018.

October 14th:   Book Study:  Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society by the 17th Karmapa (Chapter 5, starting on page 110)

October 21st:   Lama Zopa teaching: “Why Do We Confess Misdeeds?”

October 28th:   Teaching: “The Life of the Buddha” by Joan Atkins

Sunday, October 21st at 2 pm:       Lama Zopa teaching on Medicine Buddha practice (all are invited).

Tuesday Programs at 7 pm:

October 2nd:         Green Tara Practice

October 9th:     Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

October 16th:     Guru Rinpoche Tsok (bring a snack food offering – setup starts at 6:30 pm)

October 23rd:         Green Tara Practice

October 30th:     Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Thursday, October 11th at 7 pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Saturday Programs at 10 am:

October 13th:         Ngondro practice (need permission)

October 20th:         Dakpo Targyen class: 10 am to 12 pm and 2 to 4 pm (continuing series in progress for those already registered. For more info, please see Lama Zopa or 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, please check (and subscribe to) our Google calendar here. Questions:  ktc.director@albanyktc.org  or  (518) 966-7736

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.

Sunday Practices at 9 am:  (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)

September 2nd      Chenrezig

September 9th:      Medicine Buddha

September 16th:   Chenrezig

September 23rd:   Medicine Buddha

September 30th:   Chenrezig

Every Sunday at 10 am:  (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 11 am:  (1 hour. Please arrive early…program begins promptly.)

September 2nd:   No Program

September 9th:   Lama Zopa teaching: “Why Do We Confess Misdeeds?”

September 16th:   Video teaching: Karmapa: “The Three Principal Aspects of the Path”
(3 of 3) from Kagyu Monlam, June 2018.

September 23rd:   Book Study: Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society by the 17th Karmapa (Chapter TBA)

September 30th:   Lama Zopa teaching: “The 11 Virtuous Mental Factors”

Tuesday Programs at 7 pm:

September 4th:         Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

September 11th:     Green Tara Practice

September 18th:     Guru Rinpoche Tsok (bring a snack food offering – setup starts at 6:30 pm)

September 25th:         Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Thursday, September 6th at 7 pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Friday, September 21st at 7 pm:  Khenpo Choephel teaching:Treasury of Abhidharma

Saturday Programs at 10 am:

September 8th:         Ngondro practice (need permission)

September 22nd:         Khenpo Choephel teaching: Treasury of Abhidharma (starts Friday evening)

September 29th:         Dakpo Targyen class: 10 am to 12 pm and 2 to 4 pm (continuing series in progress for those already registered. For more info, please see Lama Zopa or 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, please check (and subscribe to) our Google calendar here.  Questions:  ktc.director@albanyktc.org  or  (518) 966-7736

Posted on July 30th, 2018 by Laura Roth

Sunday Practices at 9 am:  (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)

     August 5th:   Chenrezik

     August 12th:   Medicine Buddha

     August 19th:   Chenrezik

     August 26th:   Medicine Buddha

Every Sunday at 10 am:  (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 11 am:  (1 hour. Please arrive early…program begins promptly.)

     August 5th:     Book Study: “Interconnected”, by Karmapa. Chapter 6: “Opening Heart and Mind”

     August 12th:     Lama Zopa teaching: “Why Do We Make Offerings?”

     August 19th:     Video teaching: Karmapa: “The Three Principal Aspects of the Path” (2 of 3) from Kagyu Monlam, June 2018.

     August 26th:     Qi Gong (taught by Clare Lowery)

Tuesday Programs at 7 pm:

     August 7th:         Chenrezik/Amitabha Practice

     August 14th:     Green Tara Practice

     August 21st:     Chenrezik/Amitabha Practice

     August 28th:         Green Tara Practice

         (Tsoks will resume in September)

Thursday, August 23rd:         7 pm:  Phowa 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, please check (and subscribe to) our Google calendar here.            Questions:  ktc.director@albanyktc.org  or  (518) 966-7736

Posted on July 3rd, 2018 by Laura Roth

Sunday Practices at 9 am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)

July 1rd: Medicine Buddha

July 8th: Chenrezik

July 15th: Medicine Buddha

July 22th: Chenrezik

July 29th: Medicine Buddha

Every Sunday at 10 am: (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 11 am: (1 hour. Please arrive early…program begins promptly.)

July 1st: Lama Zopa teaching: “Why do we do Prostrations?”

July 8th: Video teaching: Karmapa: The Three Principal Aspects of the Path (1 of 3). Kagyu Monlam June 2018.

July 15th: Lama Zopa teaching: “Chokhor Duchen (Turning of Wheel of Dharma)”

July 22th: Book Study: “Interconnected”, by Karmapa. Chapter 6: “Opening Heart and Mind”

July 29th: No 11 am program, but at Noon: Picnic at Town of Colonie Mohawk River Park, 71 Schermerhorn Rd, Cohoes, NY. Bring vegetarian food to share if you wish.

Tuesday Programs at 7 pm:

July 3rd: Green Tara Practice

July 10th: Chenrezik/Amitabha Practice

July 17th: Green Tara Practice

July 24nd: Chenrezik/Amitabha Practice

July 31th: Green Tara Practice

Thursday, July 26th: 7 pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Saturday, July 7th: 10 am: Group Ngondro practice for those qualified . (If interested in starting this, please see Lama Zopa or email ktc.director@albanyktc.org)

Saturday, July 14th: 10 am to 12 pm and 2 to 4 pm : Dakpo Targyen class. Chapter 18.(continuing series in progress for those already registered. For more info, please see Lama Zopa or 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, please check (and subscribe to) our Google calendar here. Questions: ktc.director@albanyktc.org or (518) 966-7736

Posted on June 5th, 2018 by Laura Roth

Special Guest Teaching June 23-24: Lama Wufang : Sorry, This teaching postponed!

Saturday 10 am-12. History & Importance of Amitabha & Chenrezik

Saturday 2-4 pm. Qi Gong

Sunday 10-11 am.Guided meditation on Chenrezik

Suggested donation $20 per session (members $15), but no one willbe turned away for lack of funds. More details will follow.

Sunday Practices at 9 am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)

June 3rd: Medicine Buddha

June 10th: Chenrezik

June 17th: Chenrezik

June 24th: Chenrezik

Every Sunday at 10 am: (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 11 am: (1 hour. Please arrive early…program begins promptly.)

June 3rd: Lama Zopa teaching: 7 Line Prayer of Guru Rinpoche

June 10th: Book Study: Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society by the 17th Karmapa, Chapter 6: “Opening Heart and Mind”

June 17th: (No Program)

June 24th: (No Program).  There will be a birthday celebration for HH Karmapa at KTD (Woodstock) at noon. See https://kagyu.org

Tuesday Programs at 7 pm:

June 5th: Chenrezik/Amitabha Practice

June 12th: Short Green Tara Practice

June 19th: Chenrezik/Amitabha Practice

June 26nd: Guru Rinpoche Tsok ( bring a snack food offering – setup starts at 6:30 pm )

Thursday, June 14th at 7 pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Saturday, June 9 (1-6 pm) : Albany KTC will have a table at “Change Your Mind Day” at the  Unitarian Church, Albany. See http://www.organizingmindfulness.org/

Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated. 

Questions: ktc.director@albanyktc.org or (518) 966-7736

Posted on May 14th, 2018 by Laura Roth

Sunday Practices at 9 am: (45 minutes)

May 6th: Medicine Buddha

May 13th: Chenrezik

May 20th: Medicine Buddha

May 27th: Chenrezik

Every Sunday at 10 am: (45 minutes, followed by tea break) :

Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation, walking meditation, tonglen.

Free meditation instruction is available.

Sunday Programs at 11 am: (1 hour)

May 6th: Lama Zopa teaching: Short Medicine Buddha practice

May 13th: Book Study: Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society by the 17th Karmapa, Chapter 4

May 20th: Lama Zopa teaching: 8 Auspicious Symbols

May 27th: Video teaching: 17th Karmapa on “The 4 Dharmas of Gampopa” (KTD 2015) Part 4

Tuesday Programs at 7 pm:

May 1st: Chenrezik/Amitabha Practice

May 8th: Short Green Tara Practice

May 15th: Chenrezik/Amitabha Practice

May 22nd: Guru Rinpoche Tsok ( bring a snack food offering – setup starts at 6:30 pm )

May 29th: Chenrezik/Amitabha Practice

Thursday, May 17th at 7 pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Saturday, May 5th: 10 am to 12 pm and 2 to 4 pm : Dakpo Targyen class with EXAM. (continuing series in progress for those already registered. For more info, please see Lama Zopa or contact ktc.director@albanyktc.org)

Saturday, May 12 and Sunday May 13 , Albany KTC will have a table at the Tulip Fest in Washington Park, Albany. All are welcome to stop by. We could use somemore help staffing the table , so if you haven’t already signed up for that, please email below. You can see the available time slots on the calendar link below.

Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated. This schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, please check (and subscribe to) our Google calendar here .

 Questions: ktc.director@albanyktc.org or (518) 966-7736

Posted on March 30th, 2018 by Laura Roth

Special Program: Webcast live from KTD: Aspiration Prayer of Sukhavati with Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. 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. Shown on our big screen TV. Questions for Rinpoche can be submitted via email.

Sunday Practices at 9 am: (45 minutes)

     April 1st: Chenrezik

     April 8th: Medicine Buddha

     April 15th: Chenrezik

     April 22nd: Medicine Buddha

     April 29th: Chenrezik

Every Sunday at 10 am: (45 minutes, followed by tea break) : Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation, walking meditation, tonglen. Free meditation instruction is    available.

Sunday Programs at 11 am: (1 hour)

     April 1st: Video teaching: 17th Karmapa on “The 4 Dharmas of Gampopa” Part 3 (KTD 2015)

     April 8th: Members meeting (Non-members also welcome. Bagels & tea will be provided)

     April 15th: Book Study: Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society by the 17th Karmapa, Chapter 4, “Equality and Diversity”

     April 22nd: Lama Zopa teaching: Ksitigarbha – “Bodhisattva, Essence of the Earth”

     April 29th: Webcast from KTD at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm ( see details at top of page )

Tuesday Programs at 7 pm:

     April 3rd: Chenrezik/Amitabha Practice

     April 10th: Short Green Tara Practice

     April 17th: Chenrezik/Amitabha Practice

     April 24th: Guru Rinpoche Tsok ( bring a snack food offering – setup starts at 6:30 pm )

Thursday, April 19th at 7 pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Saturday, April 7th: 10 am to 12:00 pm and 2 to 4 pm : Dakpo Targyen class (continuing series in progress for those already registered. For more info, please see Lama Zopa or 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, please check (and subscribe to) our Google calendar here . Questions: ktc.director@albanyktc.org or (518) 966-7736

Posted on March 5th, 2018 by Laura Roth

Special Guest Teaching March 16-18: Lama Karma Drodhul: Medicine Buddha -Teachings, Practice and Empowerment.

Public Talk Friday March 16 at 7 pm (no charge).

Teachings Saturday and Sunday 10 am-12.

Empowerment Saturday  4 pm (Refuge available by request). .

Q&A Sunday 2:30 to 4:30 pm.

Suggested donation $20 per session (members $15), but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Regular Schedule:

Sunday at 9 am: Chenrezik, etc., ends at 9:45AM

10 am: Meditation, ends at 10:45AM (free instruction available), followed by tea.

11 am: Teaching, etc., ends by noon

Tuesday at 7 pm: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesdays: Chenrezik/Amitabha Practice

2nd & 4th Tuesdays: Seven-Line Prayer to Guru Rinpoche, Short Green Tara Practice, and Confession of Downfalls

Sunday Programs at 11 AM:

March 4th: Video teaching: 17th Karmapa on “The 4 Dharmas of Gampopa” (KTD 2015) Part 2

March 11th: Book study – Interconnected Chapter 4 (or Lama Zopa India pilgrimage stories)

March 18th: Lama Karma teaching: Medicine Buddha (see above).

March 25th: Lama Zopa: Intro to Prajnaparamita

Tuesday Programs at 7 PM:

March 6th: Chenrezik/Amitabha Practice

March 13th: Short Green Tara Practice, etc.

March 20th: Chenrezik/Amitabha Practice

March 27th: Guru Rinpoche Tsok

Thursday March 22nd at 7 PM: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Saturday, March 10th: 10 am: Group Ngondro practice for those qualified. (If interested in starting this, please see Lama Zopa or email ktc.director@albanyktc.org)

Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated.

This schedule is also available as a (subscribable) Google calendar at

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=albanyktc.schedule%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York

Posted on February 1st, 2018 by Laura Roth

Regular Schedule:

Sunday at 9 am: Chenrezig, etc., ends at 9:45AM

10 am: Meditation, ends at 10:45AM (free instruction available),

followed by tea.

11 am: Teaching, etc., ends by noon

Tuesday at 7 pm: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesdays: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

2nd & 4th Tuesdays: Seven-Line Prayer to Guru Rinpoche,

Short Green Tara Practice, and Confession of Downfalls

Sunday Programs at 11 AM:

Feb. 4th: Lama Zopa teaching: Chenrezig: The Bodhisattva of Compassion

Feb. 11th: Video teaching: 17th Karmapa: “The 4 Dharmas of Gampopa” (KTD 2015)

Feb. 18th: Special practices in observance of Losar (Tibetan New Year), followed by

optional lunch out.

Feb. 25th: Book Study: “Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society” by the

17th Karmapa, Chapter 3, “Being an Interdependent Individual”.

Tuesday Programs at 7 PM:

Feb. 6th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Feb. 13th: Short Green Tara Practice, etc.

Feb. 20th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Feb. 27th: Guru Rinpoche Tsok

Thursday at 7 PM:

Feb. 8th: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Feb. 15th: Cleaning for Losar

Saturday, Feb. 10th: 10 am to 12:30 pm and 2 to 4 pm: Dakpo Targyen class

(continuing series in progress for those already registered. For more info,

please see Lama Zopa or contact ktc.director@albanyktc.org)

Saturday, Feb. 24th: 10 am: Group Ngondro practice for those qualified. (If interested in

starting this, please see Lama Zopa or email 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, please check the website: www.albanyktc.org

Posted on January 4th, 2018 by Laura Roth

Teaching Canceled: Regrettably Lama Lodro has the flu and cannot come. Because of the cold we will not have our regular program on Sunday.

(Special Guest Teaching January 6-7: Lama Lodro Lhamo: Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva. Saturday 10 am-12 and 2-4 pm. Sunday 10 am-12. Suggested donation $20 per session (members $15), but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. This text gives the most concise presentation of the bodhisattva path.)

Sunday Programs at 11 AM:

Jan. 7th: Teaching cancelled. Stay warm.

Jan. 14th: Lama Zopa teaching: Introduction to Buddha Nature

Jan. 21st: Shamatha meditation (part of intensive meditation morning)

Jan. 28th: Book Study: Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society by the17th Karmapa, Chapter 2 (continued), “True Connectivity”.

Tuesday Programs at 7 PM:

Jan. 9th: Short Green Tara Practice, etc.

Jan. 16th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Jan. 23rd: Guru Rinpoche Tsok

Jan. 30th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Thursday at 7 PM:

Jan. 11th: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Saturday, Jan. 13th: 10 am to noon and 2 pm to 4 pm: Dakpo Targyen class (continuing series in progress for those already registered. For more info, contact ktc.director@albanyktc.org)

Saturday, Jan. 20th: 10 am: Group Ngondro practice for those qualified. (If interested in starting this, please see Lama Zopa or email ktc.director@albanyktc.org)

Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated.

This schedule is also available as a Google calendar at https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embedsrc=albanyktc.schedule%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York

Posted on November 28th, 2017 by Laura Roth

*** Please note that the center will be closed from Dec. 17 through Jan. 5 ***

Sunday Programs at 11 AM:

Dec. 3rd: Book Study: Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society by the 17th Karmapa,Ogyen Trinley Dorje, Chapter 2, “True Connectivity”

Dec. 10th: Video teaching by the 17th Karmapa “Ground, Path, and Fruition”, part 2

Dec. 17th: CLOSED

Dec. 24th: CLOSED

Dec. 31ST: CLOSED

Tuesday Programs at 7 PM:

Dec. 5th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Dec. 12th: Lama Zopa Teaching: Summarizing the Essential Meaning of the Mahamudra Lineage Prayer

Dec. 19th: CLOSED

Dec. 26th: CLOSED

Saturday, Dec. 2nd: 9:30 am: Dakpo Targyen class (continuing series in progress for those already registered. For more info, contact ktc.director@albanyktc.org)

Saturday, Dec. 2nd: 4 to 7 pm: Holiday Potluck Party. Please bring a vegetarian dish or non-alcoholic beverage to share. Will be at a home in Albany – for directions contact: ktc.director@albanyktc.org

Saturday, Dec. 16th: 10 am: Group Ngondro practice for those qualified. (If interested in starting this, please see Lama Zopa or email ktc.director@albanyktc.org)

Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated. 

This schedule is also available as a Google calendar at

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=albanyktc.schedule%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York

Albany KTC

Posted on October 30th, 2017 by Laura Roth

Sunday Programs at 11 AM:

Nov. 5th: Refuge Vows given by Lama Zopa. If you would like to take refuge, please email ktc.director@albanyktc.org

Nov. 12th: Book Study: “Interconnected” by 17th Karmapa – Chapter 1

Nov. 19th: Lama Zopa teaching: Compassion for Animals

Nov. 26th: Video teaching: Karmapa teaches “How to Apply Ancient Wisdom in Modern Times” (part 1, August 2017)

Tuesday Programs at 7 PM:

Nov. 7th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Nov. 14th: Short Green Tara Practice, etc.

Nov. 21st: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Nov. 28th: Guru Rinpoche Tsok

Saturday, Nov. 4th: Dakpo Targyen class (continuing series in progress for those already registered. For more info, contact ktc.director@albanyktc.org)

Saturday, Nov. 11th: Group Ngondro practice for those qualified, starting by 10AM. (If interested in starting this, please see Lama Zopa or email ktc.director@albanyktc.org)

Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated.

This schedule is also available as a Google calendar at https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed ?src=albanyktc.schedule%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York

Posted on September 30th, 2017 by Laura Roth

Sunday Programs at 11 AM:

Oct. 1st: Lama Zopa Teaching: “Way of the Bodhisattva” (Shantideva)

Oct. 8th: Video teaching (TBA)

Oct. 15th: Lama Zopa Teaching: “The Four Preparatory Meditations for Mahamudra”

Oct. 22nd: Book Study: “The Way of the Bodhisattva” (Shantideva), Chapter 9

Oct. 29th: (no program)

Tuesday Programs at 7 PM:

Oct. 3rd: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Oct. 10th: Short Green Tara Practice, etc.

Oct. 17th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Oct. 24th: Short Green Tara Practice, etc.

Oct. 31st: Guru Rinpoche Tsok

Saturday, Oct 14th: Group Ngondro practice for those qualified, starting by 10AM. If interested in starting this, please see Lama Zopa first.

Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated.

Posted on September 6th, 2017 by Laura Roth

Highlights for September:

Special Teaching: On Sunday, Sept. 10th, we will be honored to host Khenpo David Karma Choephel, back by popular demand!

9 – 9:45 am Chenrezig sadhana,

10 am – 12 and 2:30 pm – 4:30 Khenpo Choepel will teach on the Abhidharma: Buddhist Insights into Reality.

Sunday, Sept. 24th: Fifth Annual North Star Interfaith Peace Walk, 2:00-4:00 PM (meet at the Moses statue in Washington Park in Albany)

Sunday Programs at 11AM:

Sept. 10th: (see above)

Sept. 17th: Book study – Way of the Bodhisattva (Shantideva), Chapter 8 “Meditation”

Sept. 24th: Lama Zopa Teaching “Types and Benefits of Meditation”

Tuesday Programs at 7PM:

Sept. 5th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Sept. 12th: Short Green Tara Practice, etc.

Sept. 19nd: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Sept. 26th: Guru Rinpoche Tsok

Saturday, Sept 16th: Group Ngondro practice for those qualified, starting by 10AM. If interested in starting this, please see Lama Zopa first.

Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated.