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Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 1d

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1ST

Buddhist Meditation Master, Khenpo Karma Tenkyong, takes you on a one-day journey through the basics of meditation for a healthy mind and body. Practice different aspects of meditation.

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Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 1d

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: kagyu.org/eventBD/atte...

In Person Only - Buddhist Refuge Required

Ngondro is the foundation practice for the Kagyu lineage and gives all subsequent practice, including Mahamudra, its substance and strength.

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Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 1d

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Join us for part six of the “Dharma Paths” course, specifically about Ngondro practice. May all beings benefit!

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Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 1d

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In Person Only

The Four Mandala Tara sadhana was composed and compiled by the 17th Karmapa. It includes the mandalas of the White, Red, Green Tara and all three combined. All are welcome to attend and receive the great blessings.

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Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 1d

ALL ARE WELCOME!
Held: October 20th, 2025
In Person Only:
335 Meads Mountain Road, Woodstock, NY

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Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 3d

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1ST

Live Webcast & In Person
www.youtube.com/@ktdmonastery

Begin the first day (first light) of the solar New Year with the offering of candles and lamps in honor of world peace, as KTD observes the 24th anniversary of its First Light Lamps for World Peace initiative.

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 3d

In Person & Live Webcast
www.youtube.com/@ktdmonastery

Please join us for the 35 Buddha Prayer, Four-Session Guru Yoga and Short Amitabha sadhana in joyous thanksgiving for precious life and wellbeing, and a mindful prayer for all animals killed for food throughout the year.

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Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 3d

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1ST

Amitabha purification ritual (Jangchok) for the deceased by Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin and KTD khenpos and lamas.

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 3d

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: kagyu.org/eventBD/atte...
In Person Only

Please join us in honor and celebration for the anniversary of the 16th Karmapa’s Parinirvana with Karma Pakshi Guru Yoga and the 16th Karmapa Guru Yoga Puja.

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 4d

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1ST
In Person & Live Webcast

The First Karmapa, Dusum Khyenpa, is the lineage guru who established the Karma Kagyu lineage ... the wellspring of the long and unbroken series of masters and disciples, call the Golden Rosary

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 4d

ALL ARE WELCOME!
Held: October 16, 2025
In Person Only:
335 Meads Mountain Road, Woodstock, NY

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 5d

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: kagyu.org/eventBD/atte...

Join us for part six of the “Dharma Paths” course, specifically about Ngondro practice. May all beings benefit!

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 6d

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Please join us. In observation of Lhabab Duchen Khenpo Sangye Trinley will lead the Shakyamuni puja, recently composed by His Holiness the 17th Karmapa.

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Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 6d

ALL ARE WELCOME!
Held: October 16, 2025
In Person Only:
335 Meads Mountain Road, Woodstock, NY

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 7d

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1ST

The annual Amitabha Retreat is a practice intensive of the “Buddha of Boundless Light” leading up to the First Light Ceremony for World Peace on January 1. Amitabha is particularly associated with longevity and the accumulation of merit.

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Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 7d

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1ST
Requirement: Previously Taken Refuge in Buddhism

Chö (severance) is a practice in which visualizing the offering of one’s own body cuts through ego and engenders fearlessness. Lama Karma teaches Chö based on the Milam Lungten text by Karma Chakme Rinpoche.

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Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 7d

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1ST

Buddhist Meditation Master, Khenpo Karma Tenkyong, takes you on a one-day journey through the basics of meditation for a healthy mind and body. Practice different aspects of meditation for focusing and working with your mind.

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 7d

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: kagyu.org/eventBD/atte...

In Person Only - Buddhist Refuge Required

Ngondro is the foundation practice for the Kagyu lineage and gives all subsequent practice, including Mahamudra, its substance and strength.

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 7d

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: kagyu.org/eventBD/atte...

Join us for part six of the “Dharma Paths” course, specifically about Ngondro practice. May all beings benefit!

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 8d

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: kagyu.org/eventBD/atte...

In Person Only

The Four Mandala Tara sadhana was composed and compiled by the 17th Karmapa. It includes the mandalas of the White, Red, Green Tara and all three combined. All are welcome to attend and receive the great blessings.

1

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 8d

PLEASE REGISTER: kagyu.org/eventBD/atte...
In Person Only

Drupchös are the practice offerings to major Kagyu yidams and are performed to consecrate the environment, accumulate merit, and benefit beings. The Drupchöd is performed by graduate Lamas of KTD’s Karme Ling Three-Year Retreat Center.

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 10d

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1ST

Live Webcast & In Person
www.youtube.com/@ktdmonastery

Begin the first day (first light) of the solar New Year with the offering of candles and lamps in honor of world peace, as KTD observes the 24th anniversary of its First Light Lamps for World Peace initiative.

1

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 10d

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: kagyu.org/eventBD/atte...

In Person & Live Webcast
www.youtube.com/@ktdmonastery

Please join us for the 35 Buddha Prayer, Four-Session Guru Yoga and Short Amitabha sadhana in joyous thanksgiving for precious life and wellbeing.

1

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 10d

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1ST

Amitabha purification ritual (Jangchok) for the deceased by Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin and KTD khenpos and lamas.

1

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra @ktdmonastery.bsky.social · 10d

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: kagyu.org/eventBD/atte...
In Person Only

Please join us in honor and celebration for the anniversary of the 16th Karmapa’s Parinirvana with Karma Pakshi Guru Yoga and the 16th Karmapa Guru Yoga Puja.