Programs
Personal Retreat (1 to 6 Days)
We welcome you to deepen your practice within the mandala of Padma Samye Ling! Our outstanding facilities dwell within five hundred acres of forests, meadows, and natural springs. Set near the top of a mountain in the western region of the Catskills, the Three Kaya Temple of Padma Samye Ling is replete with traditional murals […]
Personal Retreat (7 to 27 Days)
We welcome you to deepen your practice within the mandala of Padma Samye Ling! Our outstanding facilities dwell within five hundred acres of forests, meadows, and natural springs. Set near the top of a mountain in the western region of the Catskills, the Three Kaya Temple of Padma Samye Ling is replete with traditional murals […]
Personal Retreat (28 or More Days)
We welcome you to deepen your practice within the mandala of Padma Samye Ling! Our outstanding facilities dwell within five hundred acres of forests, meadows, and natural springs. Set near the top of a mountain in the western region of the Catskills, the Three Kaya Temple of Padma Samye Ling is replete with traditional murals […]
Learning Dharma Skills Program
The Learning Dharma Skills Program was created to facilitate the compassionate vision of international sangha and friends, both to preserve Padma Samye Ling (PSL) as a center of study and practice, and to reflect their devotion to the Venerable Khenpo Rinpoches’ mandala and lineage. Palden Padma Samye Ling is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist retreat center […]
WWOOFing at Padma Samye Ling
2026 Spring Kriya Workshop
PSL will host a work week concluding special projects and preparations for the summer months. Our focus will be beautifying the buildings, gardens and grounds. All are welcome to participate in this week of vigorous activities caring for the mandala of glorious Padma Samye Ling retreat center.
2026 Autumn Kriya Workshop
PSL will host a work week concluding summer's special projects and preparations to tuck Padma Samye Ling in for the winter. Our focus will be beautifying the winterizing the buildings, gardens and grounds. All are welcome to participate in this week of vigorous activities caring for the mandala of glorious Padma Samye Ling retreat center.
2026 Raising the Wind Horse Energy Retreat
With Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
Raise Up the Wind Horse Energy for the Benefit of All Beings! Weekend activities will also include raising new prayer flags around all of Padma Samye Ling, as well as performing smoke offering ceremonies with Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche and the Padma Samye Ling Sangha. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Suggested Donation: PBC members: $240; $105/day […]
Mipham Institute Home Study
With Philippe Turenne
Mipham Home Study Mipham Institute Home study program – Fall 2026 The Mipham Institute Home Study Program is designed for Sangha members and Buddhist students and practitioners who are interested in deepening their study of Buddhist view, but are unable to join our regular programs. The program is run online at a slower pace so […]