Special Events

Upcoming Special Events

  • The Root of the Preliminaries and the Completion Stage
    Sat, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 15, 2026
    12:00 am EDT
    The Root of the Preliminaries and the Completion Stage
    Teaching and Instruction by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso 10:00am – Noon & 2:00 -4:00 pm ET Please note this is the same time schedule as other teachings at KPL. This teaching will...
  • Subtle Essence Vajrasattva Commemorating [5th year] Bardor Tulku Rinpoche's Parinirvana
    Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 5, 2026
    Subtle Essence Vajrasattva Commemorating [5th year] Bardor Tulku Rinpoche's Parinirvana
    Fifth Anniversary of Bardor Tulku Rinpoche's Parinirvana Wednesday April 1 - Sunday April 5  8:30-Noon & 2:00 - ±5:30pm (ET) / Times are approximate Last day afternoon session starts at...
  • Three Nyungne Retreat through Saga Dawa
    Tue, May 26 - Mon, Jun 1, 2026
    Three Nyungne Retreat through Saga Dawa
    Led by Lama Nyima Tsering Lama Nyima Tsering will lead three consecutive Nyungnes. This is a purification retreat of Chenrezig with austerities, which will be done during Saga Dawa, a...
  • The Six Long-Life Empowerments of the Barway Dorje Tradition
    Sat, Jun 27 - Mon, Jun 29, 2026
    9:00 am EDT - 4:00 pm EDT
    The Six Long-Life Empowerments of the Barway Dorje Tradition
    The 6 long-life empowerments of the Barway Dorje tradition - In Person Only Offered by Vajracharya Lama Tashi Topgyal Translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso Times will be published in the future...
  • The Three Words of Prahevajra - 10 Day Retreat - July 24-Aug 2
    Fri, Jul 24 - Sun, Aug 2, 2026
    The Three Words of Prahevajra - 10 Day Retreat - July 24-Aug 2
    Commentary and Instruction by Vajracharya Lama Tashi Topgyal Translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso Note schedule change of dates Friday July 24  7:00pm July (Sat) 25 - August (Sun) 2:  10am – noon...
  • How to Make Tormas - In Person only
    Sat, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 26, 2026
    10:30 am EDT - 4:00 pm EDT
    How to Make Tormas - In Person only
    Instructor: Lama Nyima Tsering 10:30 am - noon, 2:30 -4:00pm ET Learn about these ritual objects. Lama Nyima Tsering will explain what tormas are and why they’re used in pujas....
  • Vajrakilaya Retreat - Aug 27-31
    Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31, 2026
    Vajrakilaya Retreat - Aug 27-31
    Vajrakilaya is one of the most important yidam practices of the Barway Dorje tradition, and is renowned as a remover of obstacles. August 27-31 (Thursday - Monday) Approximate times: 8:30am...
  • Atsara Retreat • Sept 26-30
    Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30, 2026
    Atsara Retreat • Sept 26-30
    Atsara puja from the Terma of Terchen Barway Dorje September 26 - 30 (Saturday - Wednesday) Approximate times: 8:30am - Noon & 2:00 -6:00pm [ET] (Puja times may vary slightly...
  • Essence of Wisdom: Stages of the Path
    Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 1, 2026
    Essence of Wisdom: Stages of the Path
    October 31 - November 1 10am-noon | 2-4pm EDT Teaching and Instruction by Vajracharya Lama Tashi Topgyal Translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso   In person and streamed - Open to...
  • Songs of Barway Dorje: December 5-6
    Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 6, 2026
    Songs of Barway Dorje: December 5-6
    Commentary and Instruction by Vajracharya Lama Tashi Topgyal Translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso 10am - noon & 2-4pm [edt] Opening and Closing Prayers - click here The "Treasury of Eloquence"...