WELCOME BACK!
Re-opening of Palpung Thubten Choling Monastery July 1, 2021
We are delighted to announce the re-opening of the Maitreya Center of Palpung Thubten Choling as of July 1, in accordance with New York State guidelines. We welcome visitors to join us for lunch in the Maitreya dining room, and ask that you let us know in advance by emailing reservations@kagyu.com. We regret that the dining room will not be open for other meals at this time.
As of July 1 overnight accommodations will also be available for fully vaccinated guests only. If you would like to stay at the monastery, please make reservations in advance using our online form.
Weekly evening classes will remain online via Zoom through July. In August in-person classes will resume as well as being accessible remotely. To join us via Zoom please click here. We will keep you updated on all phases of our re-opening as they progressively unfold.
Please visit our special events page for details about upcoming events.
Important Additional Information
- In order to safeguard the health of our monastics, residents, and other visitors, PLEASE do not visit the monastery if you feel unwell or have a fever.
- Masks are required indoors if you are not vaccinated. If you are vaccinated, masks are optional. Both masks and hand sanitizer are available on the premises. Children 12 years old and younger must be supervised at all times. No pets are allowed.
- Please note that it is tick season. We strongly recommend that you be alert for ticks while enjoying our grounds, and check your body and clothing for ticks after your visit.
Many thanks to all of you for your support during our extended pandemic closure. It means a lot to us to be able to welcome our sangha back. Please check our website, Facebook page, and enews for further updates.
歡迎歸來！
八邦法林寺7 月 1 日重開
我們很高興地宣布，法林寺的彌勒中心將於 7 月 1 日重新開放，依據紐約州的政策。歡迎大家造访本寺，在彌勒佛餐廳共進午餐，並請您提前通過電子郵件reservations@kagyu.com预约。但很抱歉，早、晚餐仍未開放。
从7 月 1 日起，住宿僅適用於已全部接種疫苗的客人。住宿請使用在線表格提前預訂。
每週的晚間課程在7月份仍將通過Zoom传授。八月份將恢復面對面的課程，兼设線上传授。Zoom請点擊此處。我們將向您通報各階段最新重启情況。
即將舉行法会活動的詳情：請造訪特別活動頁面。
其它重要信息
- 為确保僧人、住客和其他访客的健康，若您感到不適或發燒，請不要前来本寺。
- 若您未接種疫苗，在室內必须戴口罩。若您接種了疫苗，口罩可以不戴。現場提供口罩和洗手液。12歲及以下的兒童必須一直有人看管。不許攜帶寵物。
- 請注意現在是蜱蟲季節。我們強烈建議您在户外警惕蜱蟲，並在造訪後檢查您的身體和衣服是否有蜱蟲
非常感謝大家在本寺因疫情關閉期間的支持。能夠歡迎大家的歸來，意義重大。請留意我們的網站面書和電郵，以获取最新信息。
Kagyu Thubten Chöling Monastery and Retreat Center
Under the Spiritual Direction of
Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa
Founded by Lama Norlha Rinpoche
Top: H.E. Tai Situ Rinpoche (Photo: K.S. Lhamo); Left: Lama Norlha Rinpoche (Photo: Robert Hansen-Sturm); Center: Buddha statue in main shrine room; Right: Kyabje Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche
Kagyu Thubten Chöling Monastery and its affiliate centers are branches of the Palpung Institution under the spiritual direction of Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa.
Kagyu Thubten Chöling Monastery and its Retreat Centers were founded in 1978 by Lama Norlha Rinpoche. Now affiliated with Palpung Congregation under the direction of Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa Rinpoche, the monastery provides opportunities for students at all levels. In addition to a daily schedule of practice, study and work, weekend seminars and special courses are led by resident and visiting lamas. The monastery is also home to a traditional three-year retreat program currently in its ninth cycle.
Over more than 30 years, we have been fortunate to host two visits from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and to receive blessings from both the 16th and 17th Karmapas, as well as numerous teachings and empowerments from the spiritual heads and other notable Lamas of all four lineages of Tibetan Buddhism.
Since its founding, a major focus of Kagyu Thubten Chöling Monastery has been the three-year retreat program which was initiated in 1982 and offers training to serious students in the core teachings and practices of the Kagyu Lineage. Three-year retreat graduates offer classes in Tibetan language, meditation, and traditional rituals, both at KTC and at our affiliated centers located in many cities throughout the U.S. East Coast and Peru. They also serve as mentors in the Dharma Path Program, a program created by Lama Norlha Rinpoche to provide serious practitioners in the lay community with comprehensive instruction in the progressive stages of meditation and contemplation.
