Special Gifts for Donors: Rupas of Nupchen Sangye Yeshe
It is Bardor Tulku Rinpoche's heartfelt wish that the new temple at Kunzang Palchen Ling be completed as soon as possible. Finishing the first floor and putting in place all safety systems will allow us to apply for a certificate of occupancy and in that way to make the new center available to Western students.
The new center will enable us to offer regular teaching programs and to invite many great teachers from the various traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. The current small shrine room in the rented house significantly limits the scope of programs that our center can offer.
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der to help complete the new center, Bardor Tulku Rinpoche is offering a special gift to donors. Rinpoche had commissioned statues of Nupchen Sangye Yeshe, his first well-known Tibetan incarnation, one of the twenty-five principal disciples of Guru Rinpoche, and a prime minister to King Trisong Detsen.
Those who make a contribution of $1,000 may request his 8" partially gold plated statue. All statues will be consecrated by Bardor Tulku Rinpoche.
All 12" partially and fully gold-plated statues have been given away for donations of $2,000 and $3,000 respectively. We thank you all for your generosity. Staues will be delivered to all donors after consecration.
Click here to learn more about how you can contribute in order to receive the gift.
The rupa workroom in the basement of the new building at Kunzang Palchen Ling has been finished. Bardor Tulku Rinpoche and Lama Tratop will inaugurate it with the consecration of the statues of Nupchen Sangye Yeshe. Click here to access photo gallery.
Schedule Highlights for August 2010
September 11 • Saturday • 37 Pinewood Lane, Red Hook, NY
Introduction to Buddhism: The Four Seals
Talk by Lama Jim Kukula
3-4 PM, Suggested donation $10
1. All compounded things are impermanent.
2. All defiled phenomena are painful.
3. All phenomena are empty.
4. Nirvana is peace.
These four short stanzas describe the apparent nature of our experience, its true nature, and the attainment of a reality beyond struggle. We are constantly frustrated in our search for a stable foundation underlying the evanescent display of experience. We discover a calm clarity as we disengage from this futile struggle. Our discussion will focus on this common thread that spans the vast diversity of Buddhist teaching and practice.
September 25-26 • Saturday and Sunday • 37 Pinewood Lane, Red Hook, NY
Photo:
Robert
Hansen-
Sturm
Clear Guide for the Generation and Completion Stages
Teaching by Bardor Tulku Rinpoche
Translated by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso
Cost of the weekend: $100 (membership discount applies)
Schedule on both days:
10 AM - NOON and 2-4 PM
The Clear Guide for the Generation and Completion Stages contains Guru Rinpoche's oral instructions on guruyoga and gurusadhana, written down by Yeshe Tsogyal and discovered by Terchen Barway Dorje.
All are welcome to attend. For more information about our programs, please visit our Google Calendar.
General Announcements
Please LET US KNOW if you are planning to attend a program at KPL: Call Lila at 845-757-5571 or email info@kunzang.org. It will help us to prepare for your visit and ensure a good experience for you.
Please BRING your lunch when you come to programs at KPL. At this time we cannot offer meals for the attendees. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Moving Forward-Construction Progress at KPL
Solar Energy Grant
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has granted KPL $101,200 for the purchase and installation of a 20-kilowatt solar energy system on the roof! This will provide for the building’s day-to-day electricity needs; large events will be supplemented by grid power. Solar Generation, Inc. of Woodstock, NY, will install the solar system. Todd Khomel, the company owner, is a student of Bardor Tulku Rinpoche and he is donating labor for this project. KPL extends deep thanks to Todd and his crew for their hard work and generosity.
The solar panels were delivered on August 9, 2010, and the installation will begin soon.
Full-Building Systems: a High Priority
To avoid future disruptions and unnecessary costs, we need to meet the following safety and code requirements now.
- Fire alarms and sprinklers
- In-wall electrical wiring
- Plumbing
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and emergency exit compliance
Special Features
Beyond the nuts-and-bolts of completing the structure, certain amenities will support dharma students both near and far.
- A central recording and editing room to capture all KPL teachings and make them readily available to students.
- Video and Internet capabilities to stream teachings live over the web
- Flat screens set-up capability to host shows of events streamed over the Internet from dharma centers around the world.
- A child-care area in the basement for use during KPL events.
Participate
About $900,000 is needed to bring the new building to the state where the Town of Red Hook can issue the Certificate of Occupancy.
Please consider a contribution to support finishing the first floor, obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy, and opening the new KPL building.
Financial donations – of any amount –make an immediate impact and keep construction efforts moving forward.One-time and recurring donations to the KPL construction fund can be made on line (securely, by PayPal), by mail (check or credit card), or by contacting Emi Dowiat at 845-417-6292 or emi@kunzang.org.
In the future, we will begin posting opportunities for you to volunteer your time and effort to help with sheet rocking, taping and painting, and other tasks needed to prepare the building for its grand opening. Stay tuned to the website for these notices over the coming months!