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KTD is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery following the Kagyu lineage tradition. We are the North American Seat of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje. Prayer pujas and teachings are held year around. Please visit our website: kagyu.org.
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Chotrul Düchen, or "Great Day of Miraculous Manifestations," occurs on the first month's full moon in the Tibetan calendar. During the first 15 days of the year, the Buddha performed miracles to enhance his disciples' devotion.
January 4, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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Attendance Limited to Monastics Only - Held In Person

Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin will teach on Sojong vows. He will instruct monastic students on the importance of the vows, and how to renew.
January 4, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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Lama Kathy Wesley will cover the seven points of mind training. This is a fundamental practice of Tibetan Buddhism.
January 4, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Gyalwa Gyatso Puja and Lujin Chö will be practiced to honor the retreatants' graduation. The pujas will be led by KTD Abbot, Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin.
January 4, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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The Karmapa said hearing this sadhana of the 8th Karmapa Mikyo Dorje just once leads to liberation from rebirth in the lower realms. Practicing after Losar multiplies the virtue a million times.
January 3, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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Lama Zopa Tarchin takes you on a one-day journey through the basics of meditation for a healthy mind and body.
January 3, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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Completion of Ngondro Required -- In Person Only

The 16th Karmapa instructed Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche that students who complete Ngondro should practice the Karma Pakshi Guru Sadhana as a lifelong practice, unless they enter a three-year retreat.
January 3, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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Join us for part seven of the “Dharma Paths” course, specifically about Vajrayana Deity practice. May all beings benefit!
January 3, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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January 3, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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Buddhist Meditation Master, Khenpo Karma Tenkyong, takes you on a three-day journey through the basics of meditation for a healthy mind and body. Learn why meditation is a central practice of Tibetan Buddhism.
January 2, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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Held: January 3, 2025
7 pm to 8:30 pm, EST/EDT
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January 2, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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Held: January 2, 2025
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January 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Held: January 3, 2025
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January 1, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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The Tara Four Mandala practice encompasses four mandalas: White Tara, Red Tara, Green Tara, and a combined mandala integrating all three.
January 1, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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Held In Person & Live Webcast

In the morning, we perform Green Tara Puja and the Mountain Smoke Offering Puja to pray for the world, that all outer and inner obstacles are pacified, and wealth and happiness increase.
December 31, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Held: January 2, 2025
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December 31, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Led by Khenpos and Lamas, the Purab Chodpa Smoke Offering Puja involves offerings to the Three Jewels, focuses on removing obstacles, paying karmic debts, and benefits for Bardo beings.
December 31, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Tossing pine branches as we circle a fire, we make smoke offerings to the gurus, yidams, dakas, dakinis, protectors, nagas, and local deities in order to give thanks.
December 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Live Webcast & In Person
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Begin the first day (first light) of the solar New Year with the offering of candles and lamps in honor of world peace.
December 30, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Join us for part seven of the “Dharma Paths” course, specifically about Vajrayana Deity practice. May all beings benefit!
December 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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In Person Only

Amitabha purification ritual (Jangchok) for the deceased by Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin and KTD khenpos and lamas.
December 29, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Chotrul Düchen, or "Great Day of Miraculous Manifestations," occurs on the first month's full moon in the Tibetan calendar. During the first 15 days of the year, the Buddha performed miracles to enhance his disciples' devotion.
December 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
PLEASE REGISTER HERE: kagyu.org/eventBD/atte...

Attendance Limited to Monastics Only - Held In Person

Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin will teach on Sojong vows. He will instruct monastic students on the importance of the vows, and how to renew.
December 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1ST
In Person Only

Lama Kathy Wesley will cover the seven points of mind training. This is a fundamental practice of Tibetan Buddhism.
December 28, 2025 at 12:09 AM
REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1ST
Held In Person Only

Gyalwa Gyatso Puja and Lujin Chö will be practiced to honor the retreatants' graduation. The pujas will be led by KTD Abbot, Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin.
December 28, 2025 at 12:05 AM