“…preservation of Tibetan Buddhist culture

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– HH the Dalai Lama

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Dü Khor Choe Ling

We’re building a wonderful new facility for teaching, housing, and retreats. It’s called Dü Khor Choe Ling, or The Land of Kalachakra Study and Practice. See the progress and learn how you can help.
2016 Kalachakra Ritual Ceremony

Kalachakra is a unique and important system of highest yoga tantra in Tibetan Buddhism. This year’s ceremony will include Earth Ritual Prayers and Dance, construction of a new mandala, Ritual Offering Dance, Fire Puja and Actual Kalachakra Ritual Ceremony. The event will take place from July 10th to July 23rd 2016. Contact : office@namgyal.org to register for this event.
Blessings and Prayers

The resident monks of Namgyal Monastery are available on a limited basis to consecrate statues, thangkas, and ritual dharma objects; perform special blessings and prayers for the ill and deceased; and, bless a marriage or the birth of a child.
- About Blessings & Prayers
Teachings and Events

Namgyal Monastery offers a vibrant array of programs, study opportunities, and cultural events. Our instructors include resident Namgyal monks, visiting teachers, and preeminent Western scholars of Buddhism.
- About Teachings & Events
- Calendar of Events
Sand Mandalas

Of all the traditional Tibetan tantric practices, the art of painting with colored sand is one of the most unique and exquisite. Sand mandalas are created to bring blessings to the earth and its inhabitants, and to serve as a spiritual tool to aid practitioners in their understanding. Learn more about mandalas.
- About Sand Mandalas
The 2017 Kalachakra Initiation by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and Pilgrimage to Bodhagaya, India.

We are pleased to announce The 2017 Kalachakra Initiation by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and Pilgrimage begins with travel to New Delhi on December 29th 2016 and continues for 24days until January 21st 2017.
- Calendar of Events January 2017

Welcome to Namgyal

Namgyal Monastery in Ithaca, New York, is the North American Seat of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Open to all, Namgyal offers authentic teachings of Tibetan Buddhism in a traditional monastic setting.

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“…preservation of Tibetan Buddhist culture in [a] free country is now very important.”
– HH the Dalai Lama