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PADMASAMBHAVA BUDDHIST CENTER

BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND STUDY IN THE TIBETAN NYINGMA TRADITION

Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche and Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche in front of the temple at PSL

Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche and Venerable Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche (1938-2010)

Welcome to Padmasambhava Buddhist Center

Padmasambhava Buddhist Center (PBC) was established in 1989 by Venerable Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche (1938-2010) and Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche to preserve the authentic message of Buddha Shakyamuni and Guru Padmasambhava in its entirety and to bring the teachings to the West. PBC is based on the traditions of the Nyingma school and Vajrayana Buddhism and includes centers in New York, Tennessee, Florida, Puerto Rico, as well as monastic institutions in the U.S. and India,

Our New York location, called Padma Samye Ling (PSL) Meditation and Retreat Center, is located in the Catskill Mountains and was established in 1993 as a place where students receive teachings, study, contemplate, and meditate on the Buddhadharma. The vision of PBC is to strengthen the teachings and encourage peace, love, and compassion.

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Upcoming Events

2025 Summer Dzogchen Retreat at Padma Samye Ling w/ Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche - July 19-26, 2025
Jul 19, 2025, 7:00 AM – Jul 26, 2025, 1:30 PM
Padma Samye Ling, NY, 618 Buddha Hwy, Sidney Center, NY 13839, USA
Join Vajrayana Master Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche for Dzogchen teachings and empowerment of Manjushri Yamantaka!
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Ganachakra of the Wisdom Dakini - Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche - Sunday, July 20 - 4:00–6:30pm EST
Jul 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM EDT
Padma Samye Ling, 618 Buddha Hwy, Sidney Center, NY 13839, USA
Special opportunity to practice Yumka Dechen Gyalmo (Queen of Great Bliss) revealed by the great master Jigme Lingpa with Dzogchen master Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche.
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PBC New York City in person Event with Lama Laia | Saturday, August 9 – 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
222 New York City, 222 Bowery, New York, NY 10012, USA
We extend our sincere gratitude to Ugo Rondinone and Giorno Poetry Systems for generously supporting these PBC events in New York City! Lama Laia will offer a Dharma talk and lead a meditation practice. Note: Offsite lunch break from noon-2:00 PM.
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Mipham Institute Fall Semester at PSL! - Sept 9 - Oct 3, 2025
Sep 09, 2025, 7:00 AM – Oct 03, 2025, 7:00 AM
Padma Samye Ling Retreat Center, 618 Buddha Hwy, Sidney Center, NY 13839, USA
Study Tibetan Language and Authentic Dharma teachings. Connect deeply with the Buddhist lineage of scholar-practitioners. First hybrid three-year program to start at Padma Samye Ling fall 2025.
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Nyungne Practice Retreat of the Buddha of Compassion
Oct 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – Oct 13, 2025, 11:00 AM
Padma Samye Ling, 618 Buddha Hwy, Sidney Center, NY 13839, USA
The Nyungne retreat is a Tibetan Buddhist meditation practice based on the Buddha of Compassion known as Thousand-Armed Chenrezig. Led by Lama Laia or Lama Dragpa.
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Autumn Kriya Yoga Workshop – October 13 – 18, 2025 – Padma Samye Ling
Oct 13, 2025, 7:00 AM – Oct 18, 2025, 8:00 PM
Padma Samye Ling Retreat Center, 618 Buddha Hwy, Sidney Center, NY 13839, USA
PSL will host a work week concluding special projects and preparations for the winter months. Our focus will be 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.
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