Making available the teachings
of the four major traditions of
Tibetan Buddhism and particularly
those of the treasure lineage
of Terchen Barway Dorje.
 
  • Home
 
Latest News

June 28
On June 28, we held the first annual benefit for Kunzang Palchen Ling in New York City. The event took place at the All Souls Church, a Unitarian congregation at Lexington Avenue. Bardor Tulku Rinpoche talked about loving-kindness and compassion as a path to liberation. Read more...

June 24
On Wednesday, June 24, the gendra was installed on top of the new building at Kunzang Palchen Ling. The day began with a puja led by Bardor Tulku Rinpoche and culminated in the final placement of the gendra.
Read more...

Our Program Highlights: July 26 and August 23

Introduction to Buddhism and Buddhist Practice
July 26 • 3-4 PM • 37 Pinewood Lane, Red Hook, NY
Suggested donation: $10

Lama Jim DowiatLama Jim Dowiat will offer an introductory talk to Buddhism and Buddhist practice.
This program will be very helpful for students new to Buddhism.

The talk will be followed by an hour of sitting meditation open to all.
For more information, please call Lila at 845-757-5571.

Please visit our schedule page for information about programs and practices at Kunzang Palchen Ling.

The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma
August 23 • 3-4 PM • 37 Pinewood Lane, Red Hook, NY
Suggested donation: $10

Lama Jim KukulaLama Jim Kukula will discuss the preliminary practice of contemplating the four thoughts that turn the mind to the dharma: precious human life, impermanence,
cause and effect, and shortcomings of samsara.

The talk will be followed by an hour of sitting meditation open to all.
For more information, please call Lila at 845-757-5571.

Please visit the schedule page for our schedule details.

Building a Dream - Summary of the Construction at KPL

The new center will be located within the walking distance from the rented house we have been using for the past six years, at the new address, 4330 Route 9G, Red Hook, NY. The thermometer on the left illustrates how far we have come.

The projected cost of completing the first floor of the building, where the main shrine room will be located, is $1 million. The town of Red Hook, which has been extremely generous and helpful to us, has agreed to issue a certificate of occupancy once the first floor has been finished, thereby allowing us to begin operating the center in the new building while the construction work in the remainder of the building continues. The projected cost of completing the entire building is $2 million. The currently lower labor and material cost can help us finish the building without further increase of the cost.

Donations are needed now in order to generate sufficient funds for undertaking progressive steps of the construction, such as installation of the sprinkler system, installation of the radiant heating system on the first and second floor, installation of the alarm system, etc. If you are able to make a donation or know others who might be in a position to do so, please help us. The times are difficult with the global economy in a depression. However it is through generosity that we secure our welfare for the future, and here is an opportunity to make a long-term “investment.” Please consider becoming a part of it. To make a donation, click here.

Click here to view a table with the summary of the project as of April 2009.