Kagyu Chögyi Gyaltsen

Impermance

Dean Hill — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:17:10 +0000

You Have Everything You Need

Dean Hill — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:52:49 +0000

All these teachings are offered to you like a flower-covered meadow offered to the bees. Everything is now in your hands. You have everything you need to practice and to achieve enlightenment. Do not waste even a day.

- Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Sunday Morning Program – 5/12/13

Dean Hill — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:09:16 +0000

We will be holding our weekly meditation and study program this Sunday, and will continue our discussion of Mingyur Rinpoche’s The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness. This book has quite a bit to offer both folks new to Buddhism as well as more experienced Dharma practitioners. Please join the conversation!

We’re located just outside of Albany in the village of Voorheesville. Map and Directions available here.

Feel free to attend as much or as little of the program as you like. Meditation instruction is available for newcomers.

Program Schedule

10:00am – 10:45am	Sitting Meditation
10:45am – 11:00am	Tea
11:00am – 12:00pm	Study and Discussion

Chasing our Tails

Dean Hill — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:31:48 +0000

Samsara refers to the wheel or circle of unhappiness, a habit of running around in circles, chasing after the same experience again and again, each time expecting a different result. If you’ve ever watched a dog or a cat chasing its own tail, you’ve seen the essence of samsara. And even though it might be funny to watch an animal chase its tail, it’s not so funny when your own mind does the same thing.

Sunday Morning Program – 5/5/13

Dean Hill — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:45:09 +0000

We will be holding our weekly meditation and study program this Sunday. In addition to sitting meditation, we will continue our discussion of Mingyur Rinpoche’s The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness. The Joy of Living presents fundamental Buddhist concepts that are relevant to beginners and experienced Dharma practitioners alike. It is highly engaging, and written by a fantastic teacher. We hope to see you there!

We’re located just outside of Albany in the village of Voorheesville. Map and Directions available here.

Feel free to attend as much or as little of the program as desired. Meditation instruction is available for newcomers.

Program Schedule

10:00am – 10:45am	Sitting Meditation
10:45am – 11:00am	Tea
11:00am – 12:00pm	Study and Discussion

Sunday Morning Program – 4/28/13

Dean Hill — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:23:51 +0000

We will be holding our weekly meditation and study program this Sunday, and will begin a discussion of Mingyur Rinpoche’s The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness. The Joy of Living presents fundamental Buddhist concepts that are relevant to beginners and experienced Dharma practitioners alike. It is highly engaging, and written by a fantastic teacher. We hope to see you there!

We’re located just outside of Albany in the village of Voorheesville. Map and Directions available here.

Feel free to attend as much or as little of the program as desired. Meditation instruction is available for newcomers.

Program Schedule

10:00am – 10:45am	Sitting Meditation
10:45am – 11:00am	Tea
11:00am – 12:00pm	Study and Discussion

Conclude Everything!

Dean Hill — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:24:42 +0000

However industrious you may be,
There is no end to worldly activites;
But if you practice the Dharma
You will swiftly conclude everything.

- Guru Rinpoche

Sunday Morning Program Cancelled – 4/21/13

Dean Hill — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:06:57 +0000

Just a reminder that we won’t be meeting this Sunday. We look forward to getting back on track with meditation and study next Sunday, April 28th. See you then!

Inside the KTC Enlightenment Stupa

Dean Hill — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:44:14 +0000

Photos taken at Kagyu Thubten Chöling Monastery this past weekend of the beautiful and powerful Shakyamuni Buddha and Guru Rinpoche statues that are inside the Enlightenment Stupa. Enjoy…

Shakyamuni Buddha

Guru Rinpoche

Sunday Morning Program Cancelled – 3/31/13 – 4/21/13

Dean Hill — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:18:29 +0000

Our regularly scheduled program is cancelled for the next four weeks due to a number of scheduling conflicts. We look forward to practicing with you again on Sunday, April 28th.