Programs

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Raise Up the Wind Horse Energy for the Benefit of All Beings! Empowerment of Buddha Amitayus by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche according to the lineage of Jatson Nyingpo - Empowerment and Teachings on Amitayus, the Buddha of Long Life and Prosperity Buddha Amitayus is a buddha of longevity and vitality. Amitayus embodies the wisdom […]

 Register Here for Partial Attendance (i.e. if you are attending only part of the retreat)   Teachings on Sherik Dorje Nӧnpo Gyü   The Sharp Vajra of Conscious Awareness Tantra:    A Pure Vision Revealed by the Great Terton Dudjom Lingpa ___   Empowerment of Manjushri Yamantaka    according to the great terton Tsasum Lingpa […]

2025 Summer Dzogchen Retreat Teachings on Sherik Dorje Nӧnpo Gyü The Sharp Vajra of Conscious Awareness Tantra: A Pure Vision Revealed by the Great Terton Dudjom Lingpa   JULY 19 - 26, 2025   Empowerment of Manjushri Yamantaka according to the great terton Tsasum Lingpa Sunday, July 20   In Person and Live Webcast from […]

Time & Location Oct 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – Oct 13, 2025, 11:00 AM Padma Samye Ling, 618 Buddha Hwy, Sidney Center, NY 13839, USA About the event The Nyungne retreat, which will be led by either Lama Laia or Lama Pema Dragpa, is a Tibetan Buddhist meditation practice based on the Buddha of Compassion […]

Chetsun Nyingthik Retreat Dates: April - May 2026   Suggested Contribution for Retreat: PBC members:  $1,214 Non-members:  $1,380 BEFORE PROCEEDING, PLEASE NOTE: THIS RETREAT REQUIRES: THE COMMITMENT TO STAY ON-SITE (UNLESS YOU ARE LODGING OFF-SITE) ATTEND ALL GROUP PRACTICE SESSIONS CONCLUDE TOGETHER AS ONE MANDALA WITH A GANACHAKRA CEREMONY AND SPECIAL DEDICATION PRAYERS ON SATURDAY, […]