Programs


The Path of Dignity: Weekend Workshop

With Sophie (Shu-chin) Wu

Open Dates
Samye Hermitage New York
Coming this winter, look forward to an online weekend workshop on Phakchok Rinpoche's latest book, Awakening Dignity: A Guide to Living a Life of Deep Fulfillment, with co-author Sophie (Shu-chin) Wu. The notion of dignity is crucial to the question of how best to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, particularly for today’s environment in which so many of us experience self-doubt, low self-esteem, and feelings of being trapped by anxiety, dissatisfaction, or even success. How, in such a circumstance, can we gain authentic and unshakeable dignity? In Awakening Dignity, Phakchok Rinpoche draws from the Tibetan Buddhist wisdom tradition to…

Private Retreat

Flexible Dates
Onsite
Samye Hermitage New York is a sanctuary for those who wish to deepen their practice and train their minds. We encourage serious Buddhist practitioners who are studying under the guidance of an authentic teacher to apply for private retreat. After we receive your deposit, our resident teacher will review your application and reach out directly to confirm your retreat plan. As a retreatant at our center, you can enjoy the use of our Bath House, which includes shower, toilet, and laundry facilities, as well as our Lotus Barn, which includes a kitchen, dining area, and shrine area. There is also…

Thirty-Five Day Retreat on the Tukdrup Barché Kunsel

With Tulku Migmar Tsering

August 4 - September 7, 2024
Onsite
For practitioners of the Guru Padmasambhava's heart practice—Tukdrup Barché Kunsel (Dispeller of All Obstacles)—the Thirty-Five Day Retreat is renowned for its effectiveness in evoking the profound blessings of this practice. On Kyabgön Phakchok Rinpoche's advice, Tulku Migmar Tsering will lead a select group of practitioners through this sequence of practice, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the key points of the Vajrayana, and the Tukdrup Barché Kunsel in particular. The Tukdrup Barché Kunsel was discovered by the Great Tertön Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa in the 19th century, with the support of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo and Jamgön Kongtrul Lodro Thaye. The chief figure…

Everyday Meditation: Practices to Enhance Your Life

With Tulku Migmar Tsering

September 10, 2024
Aligned Center
In this evening talk, Tulku Migmar Tsering, a profoundly experienced yet approachable practitioner of meditation, will share the essence of the contemplative life, offering practices and perspectives that have the power to transform anyone who embraces them. By consistently incorporating these key points into your routine, you'll begin to experience a gentle shift in your day-to-day experience. Instead of reacting impulsively or being judgmental, you'll develop a state of equanimity, becoming better equipped to accept whatever comes your way and face life's challenges with calmness and resilience.

Nekhor Pilgrimage 2025: The Sacred Sites of Guru Padmasambhava in the Kathmandu Valley

March 7 - 15, 2025
Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Nekhor is delighted to announce a pilgrimage to the sacred sites of Guru Rinpoche in Nepal, happening this March 2025 in alignment with Chötrul Duchen, the Great Festival of Miracles. These first fifteen days of the Tibetan lunar new year are an auspicious time, with the virtuous actions of visiting sacred places and making offerings being multiplied hundreds of thousands of times in power. Join us on March 7th at the great Boudha Stupa, where our week-long journey begins. Guided by senior lamas from Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery and our dedicated Nekhor team, we will explore the sacred sites of…