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Welcome! Tsechen Kunchab Ling, Temple of All-Encompassing Great Compassion, is the temple seat of His Holiness Sakya Trizin in the United States. His Holiness established the temple in 2001 in order to strengthen the Dharma in North America by creating a place where both renunciates and lay people could gather to practice the Dharma and to devote themselves to study, contemplation, and meditation. He appointed Venerable Khenpo Kalsang Gyaltsen as Vice President in charge of the temple.
Tsechen Kunchab Ling temple offers a wide range of classes and overnight retreats for adults, college students, and children in Buddhist philosophy, meditation and is also active in Dharma translation and the religious arts. We are a multi-language temple, with programs in English, Tibetan, and Chinese. A beautiful new shrine hall in traditional Tibetan style is currently under construction and consecration was June 19, 2011.
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CURRENT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE FOLLOWING UPCOMING PRACTICES, TEACHINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS AND VISIT THE "COMING ACTIVITIES" PAGE FOR MORE EVENTS IN 2012! ALL ARE WELCOME!
Saturday, December 31 to Monday, January 2
New Year Retreat for Blessings of Life and Health
2:00 pm Saturday to 11:00 am Monday - overnight
Start the New Year with a happy and healthy mind in retreat with Khenpo Kalsang and Dharma friends, meditating on abundant life and health for oneself, one's family, and all living beings. All are welcome and accommodations are available. For those who spend the night, a donation of $35 per night for lodging and food is requested. Retreat begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday and concludes at 11:00 am on Monday.
Sunday, January 1 - Open House at the Temple
10:00 - 5:00 pm - Open House at the Temple
All are welcome to visit the temple to see the temple and its grounds, observe or join in the meditation sessions, and chat with the monks and nuns. - No charge all are welcome
Tuesday, January 3, Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind. Develop inner peace, manage stress, and reduce anxiety through techniques of calm abiding meditation. - Beginners welcome. Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.
Thursday, January 5 - Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy 7:00 pm - Basics of Buddhism taught by Venerable Khenpo Kalsang Gyaltsen; Based on the text Freeing the Heart and Mind by His Holiness Sakya Trizin - Beginners welcome. Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.
Sunday - January 8 - Sakya Pandita's Day 10:30 - Children's Class. Children and Youth learn the basics of Buddhism and ethical action through enjoyable activities and learning materials. Class led by Reverend Chodrung Kunga Chodron. Cost: Each child should bring a $1.00 offering to the Triple Gem.2:00 pm Teaching on the Life of the Sakya Pandita: Saint, Scholar, and Statesman. Venerable Khenpo Kalsang Gyaltsen recounts the amazing accomplishments of Sakya Pandita, whose teachings and activities still have an important influence today. Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.
Tuesday, January 10, Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind; Develop inner peace, manage stress, and reduce anxiety through techniques of calm abiding meditation. - Beginners welcome. Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.
Thursday, January 12 - Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy 7:00 pm - Basics of Buddhism taught by Venerable Khenpo Kalsang Gyaltsen; Based on the text Freeing the Heart and Mind by His Holiness Sakya Trizin - Beginners welcome. Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.
Tuesday, January 17, Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind; Develop inner peace, manage stress, and reduce anxiety through techniques of calm abiding meditation. - Beginners welcome. Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.
Thursday, January 19 - Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy 7:00 pm - Basics of Buddhism taught by Venerable Khenpo Kalsang Gyaltsen; Based on the text Freeing the Heart and Mind by His Holiness Sakya Trizin - Beginners welcome. Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.
Tuesday, January 24, Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind; Develop inner peace, manage stress, and reduce anxiety through techniques of calm abiding meditation. - Beginners welcome. Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.
Thursday, January 26 - Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy 7:00 pm - Basics of Buddhism taught by Venerable Khenpo Kalsang Gyaltsen; Based on the text Freeing the Heart and Mind by His Holiness Sakya Trizin - Beginners welcome.Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.
Sunday, January 29 - Chinese New Year Celebration,
Green Tara Practice, Lunch, and Meditation 10:30 to 3:00 - Join Dharma friends from Sakya Chokhor Ling practice group for prayers and good fellowship. All are welcome to attend. No charge. Offerings accepted
Tuesday, January 31 - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind 7:00 pm - Peaceful Meditations to Calm the Mind; Develop inner peace, manage stress, and reduce anxiety through techniques of calm abiding meditation. - Beginners welcome. Cost - any free-will offering of your choice such as food, money, or flowers.
VISIT THE "COMING ACTIVITIES" PAGE FOR MORE EVENTS IN 2012!
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 organized by the Minnesota Sakya Center. We look forward to having you with us.
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HIS HOLINESS THE SAKYA TRIZIN'S
2011 VISIT TO THE U.S.
In June, 2011, His Holiness Sakya Trizin bestowed the profound Lam Dre at Tsechen Kunchab Ling. His Eminence Ratna Vajra Rinpoche bestowed the re-teaching of the Triple Tantra section of the Lam Dre and led guided meditation, and His Eminence Gyana Vajra Rinpoche re-taught the Triple Vision portion of the teaching. In addition, the temple was fortunate to be able to host H.E. Dungsey Akasha Rinpoche, H.E. Jetsunma Kunga Trinley Palter, H.E. Gyalyum Chenmo, H.E. Dagmo Kushog Tashi Lhakyi, Venerable Lama Kunga Rinpoche, Venerable Ngaglo Rinpoche, Mayum Sadultsang and other tulkus and lamas.
On June 19, His Holiness performed the opening ceremony for Tsechen Kunchab Ling's new temple building. This joyous event was attended by many members of His Holiness' noble Khon family, the Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama Lobsang Nyidrak, and many tulkus lamas, monks, nuns, dignitaries from the Village of Walden, and over 4,000 people. Photos of these events will be available in the near future on Tsechen Kunchab Ling's website and in the next issue of Melody of Dharma.
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Due to the generous and tireless support of Tsechen Kunchab Ling's members and sponsors, this year Tsechen Kunchab Ling was able to host His Holiness' bestowal of the profound Lam Dre teaching. Receiving the Lam Dre is of immense benefit both in this life and in future lives. During the Lam Dre, Tsechen Kunchab Ling was able to host a Tenshug or Long Life ceremony for His Holiness, during which His Holiness kindly accepted our request to remain long in this world for the benefit of beings. And on June 19, His Holiness presided over the Grand Opening Celebration of Tsechen Kunchab Ling's new temple building.
As demonstrated by these auspicious events, Tsechen Kunchab Ling is now no different, in regards to its blessings, from the main Sakya temple in Tibet. The main Sakya temple was built by members of the holy Khon family just as Tsechen Kunchab Ling was built by His Holiness Sakya Trizin. The same teachings and blessings have now been given in both temples. We should all rejoice in having had the opportunity to participate in the fulfillment of His Holiness' vision and now in having this holy shrine available to us for teachings and practice. The Lamas and sangha of Tsechen Kunchab Ling wish to thank all of the temple's supporters over the years in making these wonderful events possible.
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PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR A LISTING OF ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AT THE TEMPLE
EARTHQUAKE UPDATE: PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND TO HELP!
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NEW TEMPLE BUILDING
IN WALDEN, NEW YORK
Please click here to read about the status of the new Temple Building construction and our plans to have it ready in time for His Holiness' visit and to view the latest photos.
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