Palpung Thubten Choling — Attraction in Town of Poughkeepsie

As a Himalayan man, visiting temples in North America always disheartens, but not if you visit this one. While most temple focuses solely on commercializing as much as as possible to enhance income to sustenance or enrichment, this one actually felt like a real temple in Himalaya where resources were scarce but dharma activities were lively… upon arrival at this place on a Monday, my first impression was seeing some nuns in robes and then some more around the temple… many small structures around the main temple and some people were prostrating while some others circumambulating around the beautiful stupa… without reservations, I would...

Palpung Thubten Choling is a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery and Retreat Center that provides study and practice opportunities for students of all levels. Founded in 1978 by Lama Norlha Rinpoche, the monastery is affiliated with the Palpung Congregation under the spiritual direction of Guru Vajradhara His Holiness Chamgon...

One of my favorite places in the world. Always welcoming , warm even on a cold day. Food is always delicious and clean lots of vegetables prepared different varieties of ways. Peaceful very peaceful beautiful surroundings overlooking the Hudson on one side and all trees on the other. A must...