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.

2026 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 Empowerment TBA according to the lineage of TBA bestowed by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche Sunday, July 19 (in person only) In Person and Live Webcast from Palden […]

Chetsun Nyingthik Retreat Dates: April 11 - May 9, 2026   Suggested Contribution for Retreat: PBC members:  $1,242 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 […]

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 […]

 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 TBA according to the lineage of TBA bestowed by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche Sunday, July […]

Time & Location Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – Oct 13, 2026, 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 […]