SPRING & SUMMER 2012 Please join us for the following classes and practices and special celebrations. All are welcome!

August 5, Sunday - Temple Open House

All are welcome to visit the temple to see the shrine hall and grounds, observe or join in meditation classes, and meet the monks and nuns. No charge, all are welcome.

August 7, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Develop inner peace, manage stress, and reduce anxiety and pain through the techniques of calm abiding meditation - Beginners welcome. Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.

August 14, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Develop inner peace, manage stress, and reduce anxiety and pain through the techniques of calm abiding meditation - Beginners welcome. Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.

August 21, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Develop inner peace, manage stress, and reduce anxiety and pain through the techniques of calm abiding meditation - Beginners welcome. Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.

August 26, Sunday - September 1, Saturday - Lam Dre Refresher Course PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE HAS BEEN POSTPONED; NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED

Venerable Khenpo Kalsang Gyaltsen will lead a week-long review course to help students who received the Lam Dre teaching from His Holiness Sakya Trizin better understand these profound teachings and practice. Each day will include a combination of explanation and guided practice. Strictly limited to those who received the Lam Dre teaching.  Tuition: $250 for the week.  For more information contact sakya@sakyatemple.org

August 28, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Develop inner peace, manage stress, and reduce anxiety and pain through the techniques of calm abiding meditation - Beginners welcome. Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.

September 2, Sunday - Celebration of His Holiness Sakya Trizin's Birthday  - 10:30 - 5:00

Enjoy food, fun, and prayers at our annual Tibetan Festival to celebrate His Holiness Sakya Trizin’s birthday! All are welcome. Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.

September 4, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Develop inner peace, manage stress, and reduce anxiety and pain through the techniques of calm abiding meditation - Beginners welcome. Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.

September 11, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Develop inner peace, manage stress, and reduce anxiety and pain through the techniques of calm abiding meditation - Beginners welcome. Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.


Sunday Dharma Teaching by Telephone:
Dial in on Sunday from 8:00 to 9:00 pm (eastern time)
Even if you don’t live near the temple, you can hear Ven. Khenpo Kalsang Gyaltsen give Dharma teachings by telephone every Sunday evening in your own home for the price of a long-distance call. Accessible by either cell phone or land line, these calls provide an opportunity for people across the country to learn together. Newcomers to Buddhism are welcome. >Please click here for the latest information on the current topic and schedule, as well as instructions on how to Join the Conference Call. We look forward to having you with us.


COMPLETED ACTIVITIES: 2012

Saturday, December 31 to Monday, January 2
New Year Retreat for Blessings of Life and Health

Sunday, January 1 - Open House at the Temple

Tuesday, January 3, Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Thursday, January 5 - Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

Sunday - January 8 - Sakya Pandita's Day

Tuesday, January 10, Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Thursday, January 12 - Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

Tuesday, January 17, Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Thursday, January 19 - Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

Tuesday, January 24, Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Thursday, January 26 - Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

Sunday, January 29 - Chinese New Year Celebration,
Green Tara Practice, Lunch, and Meditation

Tuesday, January 31 - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Tuesday, February 7, Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Thursday, February 9 - Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

Sunday, February 12 - Green Tara Practice, Lunch, and Meditation

Tuesday, February 14, Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Thursday, February 16 - Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

Wednesday, February 22 - Tibetan New Year Losar Celebration and Open House

Thursday, February 23 - Saturday, February 24 - New Year Open House

Sunday, February 26 - Sherpa Lhapso - 2012

Tuesday, February 28, Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Thursday, March 1 - Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

Sunday, March 4 - Open House at the Temple

Monday, March 5 - Buddha's Miracle Day

Tuesday, February 28, Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Thursday, March 1 - Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

Tuesday, March 6, Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Thursday, March 8 - Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

Tuesday, March 13, Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Thursday, March 15 - Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

Tuesday, March 20, Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Thursday, March 22 - Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

Sunday, March 25 - Green Tara Practice, Lunch, and Meditation

Tuesday, March 27, and Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

Thursday, March 29 - Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

March 20, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

March 25, Sunday  - Green Tara Chanting, Lunch, and Meditation

March 27, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

March 31, Friday - April 1 - Vassar College Youth Retreat

April 1, Sunday - Tibetan Women's Association Family Prayer Gathering 

April 3, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

April 10, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

April 17, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

April 21, Saturday - Korean Buddhist Association Pilgrimage to TKL

April 24, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

April 29, Sunday  - Green Tara Chanting, Lunch, and Meditation

May 1 - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

May 5 Hudson Valley 2012 Vesak Celebration of the Buddha's Enlightenment

May 8, - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

May 15 - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

May 22, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

May 27, Sunday - Fire Puja to Overcome Obstacles - 10:00 am

May 29, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

June 3, Sun. - Temple Open House & Indo-Chinese Pilgrimage to Tsechen Kunchab Ling 10:00 - 4:00

June 4, Monday - Vesak Day & Prayer Flag Raising - 10:00 am

June 5, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

June 12, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

June 19, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

June 26, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

July 3, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind-

July 10, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

July 17, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

July 22, Sunday - First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma Day & Four Noble Truths Teaching - 10:30 am

July 24, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind

July 31, Tuesday - 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind