Enjoy Glimpses of Another Year of Inspiring Meritorious Activities!

2025 Pema Mandala Bulletin

Included: Letter from Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche • Upcoming 2025 Retreats! • Teaching Yangsi Rinpoche in Sarnath • Launching the Mipham Institute • Building Long Term Retreat Cabins at PSL • Expanding Pema Ling and the PBC Puerto Rico Temples • New PBC Websites • New Garland of Views Book • Highlight Moments from Previous 2024 Retreats and Events • Join Your Local PBC Sangha!

Dear PBC Sangha Members and Friends,

There are always so many things to appreciate and rejoice in. All over the world in 2024, the Sangha of the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center united to create and enjoy many moments of goodness, lots of Dharma activities and projects, and many sweet, memorable times together studying and practice the Dharma.

Please pause to savor a glimpse of what we all accomplished together last year in 2024 as a result of everyone's dedication to bodhichitta and the Buddhadharma.

May these special reflections from 2024 bring you peace, joy, positive energy, and a profound commitment to continue actualizing your bodhisattva vow to serve the teachings and all beings forever.

With sincere prayers for everything auspicious to uplift an abundance of merit and wisdom around the world and throughout the entire universe.

Yours in the Dharma,

Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal

Padma Samye Ling

Upcoming 2025 Events & Practices:

www.padmasambhava.org/events

Raising Windhorse Retreat

Empowerment of Buddha Amitayus (in person only)

Buddha of Longevity and Prosperity

Jatson Nyingpo Lineage

Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche

May 24 - 26

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Special Saga Dawa Full Moon Meditation

in Honor of Buddha Shakyamuni

May 28

In Person @ Padma Samye Ling and Webcast

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Spring Kriya Yoga Service Retreat

May 26 - 31

Painting, Gardening, & Carpentry

Padma Samye Ling (in person only)

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Empowerment & Teachings on Buddha Vajrasattva

According to the Lineage of HH Dudjom Rinpoche

June 6, 7 & 8 (Friday evening - Sunday afternoon)

Padma Gochen Ling - Monterey, Tennessee (in person only)

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Free One Week Youth Program: Discovering Dzogchen

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Intensive

June 14 - 21

Padma Samye Ling (in person only)

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Meditations in Honor of

Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche

led by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche

June 19

Join us in embellishing and landscaping the PSL Stupa Garden in Commemoration of the 15th Anniversary of the Mahaparinirvana of Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche! Donate here!

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2025 Summer Dzogchen Retreat

July 19-26

Manjushri Yamantaka Empowerment on Sunday, July 20 (in person only)

by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche

According to the Lineage of the Great Terton Tsasum Lingpa

 

Teachings on Sherik Dorje Nӧnpo Gyü:

The Sharp Vajra of Conscious Awareness Tantra

A Pure Vision revealed by the Great Terton Dudjom Lingpa

In Person @ Padma Samye Ling and Webcast

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Chokhor Duchen:

Anniversary of the Buddha Turning the Wheel of Dharma

Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche

July 28

In Person @ Padma Samye Ling and Webcast

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Nyungne Retreat of the Buddha of Compassion

Lama Laia & Lama Dragpa

October 11 – 13

Padma Samye Ling (in person only)

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Autumn Kriya Yoga Service Retreat

Winterizing PSL

October 11 – 13

Padma Samye Ling (in person only)

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Lha Bab Duchen

Celebrating Buddha Descending from the God Realms

November 11

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Learn more about upcoming PBC Retreats:

www.padmasambhava.org/events

 

Teaching Ven. Yangsi Rinpoche

and the PBC Monks in Sarnath, India

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Padma Samye Chokhor Ling monastery is the home of around twenty-five monks, including the reincarnation of Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche known as Tulku Palden Yonten Thaye Rinpoche. They are being educated in the essentials of reading, writing, and grammar in Tibetan, English, and Hindi, as well as studying Buddhist philosophical texts, practices, and prayers according to junior high school class levels one through eight.

In addition to the main temple, the monastery includes a beautiful garden and elaborate stupa memorial, as well as residences for Buddhist scholars, teachers, and students in the monastery. It also houses a kitchen, common area, and additional residences that were built in the mid-20th century with intricate details of colored concrete flooring, columns, plaster work, and traditional painting.

In March 2025 Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche and Lama Jomo Lorraine visited the PBC Monastery for six weeks for Rinpoche to teach the monks, oversee continuing renovations of the monastery, and guide all PBC India activities. This year we're making Orgyen Samye Chokhor Ling monastery become an even brighter oasis of study, practice, and service to the Buddhadharma and the enlightenment of all beings.

Preserving the Nyingma Wisdom Lineage of the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center

PBC India also includes the 108-foot tall Miracle Stupa at Padma Samye Jetavan, within walking distance from where the Buddha performed miracles in Jetavan!

We're currently hand-carving 35 sandstone Buddha statues to place within the 35 inset windows on the PBC Miracle Stupa includes 35 windows

Sponsor one today in honor of a loved one and dedicate the merit for the enlightenment of all beings!

UPCOMING SUMMER 2025:

Discovering Dzogchen:

Free Summer Dharma Immersion

for Young Adults

• Meditation Intensive: June 14 - 21

• Discovering Dzogchen Residency Program: June 14 - Aug 9

Padma Samye Ling

Dive into the ancient wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism with our free Dzogchen immersion program for young adults aged 18 to 30!

Over seven weeks, you’ll learn the art of meditation, delve into profound Buddhist philosophy, and explore the transformative teachings of Dzogchen.

Nestled in the serene wilderness of Upstate New York, this program offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature, nurture your mind, and discover your true potential.

Apply now!

www.dharma-gates.org/discovering-dzogchen

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What to expect:

Practice: Calm abiding, insight, and Dzogchen meditation

Learn: Fundamentals of Buddhist Philosophy

Connect: Meet new spiritual friends interested in the Dharma and spirituality

Explore: Serene wilderness of our beautiful 500-acre retreat center

Work: Integrate practice by working on the land or helping out with center activities

2025 Winter Retreat at Palden Sherab Pema Ling!

Watch: "Integrating Dzogchen with Daily Life"

••• 2024 Retreats and Events at Padma Samye Ling •••

2024 “Dudjom Tersar Wangchen”

of H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche Jigdral Yeshe Dorje

by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche

at Orgyen Dorje Den in September 2024

Vajrakilaya Empowerment

Chimed Sok Tig Empowerment

Troma Empowerment

White Tara Empowerment

Reading Transmissions and Advice

Enjoy some of the Special Events and Practices in 2024 at the Palm Beach Dharma Center (PBDC):

• Winter Retreat w/ Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche in Jan 2024 & 2025: Essential Dzogchen Teachings on the View, Meditation, and Conduct (2024) & Dzogchen Heart Instructions (2025)

• Guru Padmashambhava Seven Line Prayer One Day Retreat - (Oct 2024)

• Various Fall Teachings w/ Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche (2024)

• Heart Advice: Essential Instructions to Stregthen and Perfect your Path, Now and in the Future (Dec 2024)

• Thanksgiving Sangha Dinner (Nov 2024)

Join us for Weekly Meditations

in Florida!

Palm Beach Dharma Center

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Saturday • 10:00 – 11:30am

Dudjom Tersar Ngondro

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Sunday • 10:00 – 11:00am

Calm Abiding Meditation

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Sunday • 11:30am – 12:30pm

Dharma Book Discussion:

Advice from a Spiritual Friend

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Dharma Movie Night!

Last Saturday of the month

4:30 - 8:00pm

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10th Lunar Day,  Guru Rinpoche Day

25th Lunar Day, Dakini Day

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Pema Ling Retreat Land

in Jupiter, FL

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Saturday • 10:00 – 11:00am

Heart Sutra

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www.pbdc.net

Join PBC Tennessee in Nashville and Monterey!

Yeshe Tsogyal Temple in Nashville

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Tuesday • 7:00 – 8:00pm CDT

Heart Sutra Practice

(also the first Friday of every month, 11:00am–noon)

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Saturday • 10:00am – 12:00pm noon

Ngondro Practice (Dudjom Tersar)

Chant the entire Ngondro the 1st hour

with individual practice the 2nd hour

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Sunday • 9:30 – 10:30am

Calm Abiding Meditation Practice

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Sunday • 11:00 – 12:00 noon

Buddha Sadhana by Mipham Rinpoche

centered around a short video teaching by Ven. Khenpo Rinpoche

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Full Moon Meditations

7:00 - 8:00pm on the full moon

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Padma Gochen Ling in Monterey, Tennessee

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Sunday • Noon-1:00pm

Medicine Buddha Practice

www.pbc-tn.org

Join us for Weekly Meditations in Puerto Rico!

www.padmasambhavaPR.org

Join the PSL Learning Dharma Skills Program, a long term resident volunteer program at PSL!

If you've made it this far in the Pema Mandala Bulletin, consider joining us for an entire season of service with the PSL Learning Dharma Skills program!

It's just starting and goes by fast! Three months later you'll be incredibly glad you savored a full season at Padma Samye Ling with Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche and local Sangha family and friends!

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Apply for the Learning Dharma Skills Program at PSL here.

Read testimonials from past participants here.

Dudjom Tersar Ngondro Webcasts and Monthly New York City Meditations

with Lama Laia & Lama Dragpa

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On PBC YouTube, enjoy 60 videos of Lama Laia and Lama Dragpa offering weekly Saturday afternoon teachings & full practice sessions of the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro, along with regular monthly day-retreats at 222 Bowery in New York City.

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PBC New York City

2nd Saturday of Every Month

10:00am - Noon  •  Teaching

2:00 - 4:00pm  •  Meditation

Garland of Views: The First Guhyagarbha Teaching in Tibet by Guru Padmasambhava

by Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche
and Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche

For Vajrayana practitioners, the Guhyagarbha Tantra is one of the most important tantras because it is the foundation of all tantras, particularly the Inner Tantras. Therefore it’s called the “King of All Tantras.” The Guhyagarbha Tantra is the source of every pith instruction. Guru Padmasambhava used these teachings to initiate, transmit, and guide practitioners. This is why the twenty-five disciples and the eighty mahasiddhas of the Yerpa region all reached enlightenment within a single lifetime.

Because the Guhyagarbha Tantra was so special and dear, just before his departure from Tibet, Guru Padmasambhava wrote a summary of these teachings and gave them to his students. The title of that summary was Garland of Views of the Pith Instructions. After giving them to Dharma King Trisong Deutsen as his final teaching, Guru Rinpoche said, “Never forget these."

Buy yours here!

Discover over 40 PBC Dharma books and 75 sadhana practice texts to inspire and deepen your practice!

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We open-heartedly invite everyone to gather together to continue glorifying the PBC mandala with your bodhichitta aspirations and activities!

Together we dedicate the merit of our joyful efforts to preserve and spread the Buddha’s teachings for the supreme happiness and enlightenment of all beings!

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www.padmasambhava.org