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 (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
2025 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.
Raising the Wind Horse Energy
With Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
* Register Here for Partial Attendance (1 or 2 days only) * Register Here for Partial Attendance (1 or 2 days only) 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 […]
Raising the Wind Horse Energy Retreat
With Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
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 […]
Dharma Gates Retreat - June 14 to 21, 2025
2025 Summer Dzogchen Retreat (full attendance)
With Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
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 […]
2026 One Month Dzogchen Retreat
With Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
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, […]