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About Albany KTC
General Information
Albany KTC is under the spiritual direction of Lama Zopa, our resident lama
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| Karma Theksum Choling (KTC) means "The Dharma Sanctuary of the Three Vehicles of the Karma Kagyu". The three vehicles are the foundational vehicle of the hinayana, the vast and profound vehicle of the mahayana, and the swift, ultimate path of the vajrayana. Albany KTC was established in 1979 by the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa. We are affiliated with Karma Triyana Dharmachakra in Woodstock, NY, the principal seat of the current 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje in North America. The Karmapa is the supreme head of the Kagyu lineage and his spiritual representative is Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. Albany KTC offers Buddhist teachings and practices such as Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, Buddha Amitabha, Green Tara, and Guru Rinpoche, the second buddha of Uddiyana. We also provide instruction in basic meditation practice. |
New students are always welcome |
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| Khenpo Rinpoche, senior spiritual representative of the Karmapa | ||
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| Khenpo Ugyen, Khenpo of KTD | Lama Zopa, Lama of Albany KTC | Lama Karma, Lama of KTD |
| Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche | |
| For over three decades Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche has patiently guided students unaccustomed to Himalayan traditions. As the abbot of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, Rinpoche is responsible for insuring that preparations are in keeping with age-old Tibetan traditions when visiting Rinpoches and lamas teach at KTD. Distinguished visitors include His Holiness the Sixteenth Karmapa, His Holiness Sakya Trizin, all the regents of the Karma Kagyu lineage, and numerous eminent Tibetan teachers. more... | |
| Khenpo Ugyen | |
Khenpo Ugyen was trained at Karma Shri Nalanda Institute at Rumtek and taught at Nimalung Monastery in Bhutan before returning to Nalanda as Abbot/Principal Teacher. At the request of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Khenpo Ugyen came to KTD monastery to teach in May 2005. He now teaches extensively at the KTCs, usually with his translator Ugyen Nyima. |
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| Lama Karma Drodul | |
| Lama Karma Drodul is Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche's principal attendant and assistant. A fully ordained monk, he was trained by Thrangu Rinpoche and completed two three-year retreats under Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche at Karme Ling Retreat Center. He now is the Drubpon (retreat master) at Karme Ling. He travels to different centers to teach and is the author of Amrita of Eloquence: A Biography of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. | |
| Lama Zopa first studied the Dharma in the Shambhala tradition, and in 1992 met Khyabje Thrangu Rinpoche and became his student. Lama Zopa has traveled to India and Nepal to study Buddhist philosophy and commentaries as well as Tibetan language under Khenpo Tsultrim Gyatso at Pullahari Monastery and other centers. He was also a member of the Seattle KTC. He met Khenpo Karthar in 2000, and has studied with him since that time. He completed two three-year retreats under the guidance of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche at Karma Ling in Delhi, NY. | |
Membership
By donating or becoming a member of Albany KTC, you help to keep the precious Buddhist teachings and the rich tradition of the Karma Kagyu Lineage available in the Albany area. Operation costs of Albany KTC are funded entirely by donations and contributions from supporting friends and members. We try and keep our operating costs low and teachings admission fees low, but we need your help. Your donation goes a long way to help the dharma flourish and continue to benefit beings that come in contact with it.
Albany Karma Thegsum Chöling is a 502(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations and membership dues are tax deductible.
Associate Member
Individual $15/month
Entitled to full KTC benefits.
KTC Benefits include: Discounts on teachings given by visiting lamas, a 10% discount on items sold at Albany KTC, free teachings given by fellow members, and limited participation in KTC elections, but does not include discounts at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra.
Full Member
Individual $33/month, Family $49/month.
Entitled to full KTC benefits as well as full membership benefits at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD).
KTD Benefits include: discounts for KTD teachings, 10% discount at the Namsebangdzo bookstore at KTD, room and board discounts at KTD, a subscription to the KTD magazine, Densal, and full participation in KTC elections.
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