Karma Triyana Dharmachakra
Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) is a peaceful place for Tibetan Buddhists in Woodstock, New York. It started in 1976 by the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. He's like the leader of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, a big group that likes meditation and passing down teachings from one person to another.
KTD is in the pretty Catskill Mountains, a great place for thinking and meditating. The central part of KTD is the Karmapa Khyenno Temple, a nice place where they do religious things. There are traditional Tibetan Buddhist statues, paintings, and essential books inside.
If you want to stay a long time and learn, KTD has places for monks, nuns, and regular people. They often have unique retreats, workshops, and programs where people can learn more about Buddhist ideas and practices. The 17th Karmapa, Thaye Dorje, the leader now, has a home at KTD. Sometimes, he comes to teach and do special ceremonies.
KTD also likes to reach out and teach others. They have classes, talks, and events to introduce people to Tibetan Buddhism and meditation. The area around the monastery has a particular Tibetan structure called a stupa, representing an enlightened mind. People often walk around it as a way of meditating.
KTD's library has many Buddhist books and things to help people learn. They also have study programs and classes to help people understand more about Buddhist ideas.
Detailed information:
- Address: 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock, NY 12498, United States
- Phone: +1 845-679-5906
- Website: https://www.kagyu.org/
