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SUMMARY:Weekly Prayers for Bob Thurman
DESCRIPTION:Honoring “Tenzin” Robert Thurman \n\n\n\n\nBob dedicated his life to the study\, practice\, and sharing of Tibetan Buddhism\, bringing wisdom\, compassion\, and insight to countless people around the world. Through his tireless efforts as a scholar\, author\, educator\, activist\, and founder of Tibet House US and Menla\, he helped preserve the precious teachings of Tibet. He inspired generations to cultivate wisdom and compassionate action. \nIn the Tibetan Buddhist tradition\, the 49 days following the passing of a great practitioner are regarded as a deeply meaningful and sacred period. We invite you to join us in a weekly prayer session given on behalf of Bob’s swift and auspicious journey through the bardo.
URL:https://serajey.org/event/weekly-prayers-for-bob-thurman/
LOCATION:Sera Jey Buddhist Culture Center\, 41-30 57th Street\, Woodside\, 11377\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tibet House US":MAILTO:info@thus.org
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SUMMARY:Annual summer picnic.
DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite all Sera Jey Tulkus\, Venerable Geshes\, Monks\, former monks\, their families and loved ones for this special gathering. \nOn this special gathering\, we will have delicious Tibetan foods\, traditional and modern dance and music\, and a very pleasant get together. \nSang Sol (Auspicious Smoke Offering) \nbegins at 9:00AM\, then the picnic is to follow. \nWe are looking forward to seeing you all at the location below.
URL:https://serajey.org/event/annual-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:Flushing Meadows Corona Park\, 14 Ederle Promenade\,\, Flushing\,\, NY\, 11367\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T090000
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SUMMARY:རྟ་མགྲིན་འབུམ་ཚོགས་ཆོས་བརྡ། HAYAGRIVA BHUM TSOG 100\,000 TSOG FEAST OFFERING
DESCRIPTION:The Sera Jey Buddhist Cultural Center of New York\, USA\, will hold a three-day Hayagriva Bhum Tsog (100\,000 Tsog Feast Offering) ceremony from October 30 \nto November 1\, 2026. \nThis gathering is dedicated to: \n\nThe long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the fulfillment of all his wishes.\nThe swift resolution of the Tibetan cause and the reunion of Tibetans inside and outside Tibet.\nThe pacification of disease\, famine\, and war throughout the world\, so that all beings may enjoy spiritual prosperity\, peace\, and happiness.\n\nWe warmly encourage all faithful members of the public to take this precious opportunity to participate as fully as possible.
URL:https://serajey.org/event/%e0%bd%a2%e0%be%9f%e0%bc%8b%e0%bd%98%e0%bd%82%e0%be%b2%e0%bd%b2%e0%bd%93%e0%bc%8b%e0%bd%a0%e0%bd%96%e0%bd%b4%e0%bd%98%e0%bc%8b%e0%bd%9a%e0%bd%bc%e0%bd%82%e0%bd%a6%e0%bc%8b%e0%bd%86%e0%bd%bc%e0%bd%a6/
LOCATION:Phuntsok Deshe – Tibetan Community Center of NY & NJ\, 57-12 Tibet Way\, 32nd Ave\,\, Woodside\, NY\, 11377\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sera Jey Buddhist Culture Center":MAILTO:serajeyusa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T110000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Tibetan Buddshim
DESCRIPTION:Tibetan Buddhism is a distinct form of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism that developed in Tibet starting in the 7th century CE\, combining Indian Buddhist traditions with indigenous cultural elements. \nGeshe Lharampa Choeying Thosam is a highly respected resident scholar and teacher at the Sera Jey Buddhist Culture Center NY in Woodside\, Queens. \nAs a holding title holder of the prestigious Geshe Lharampa degree (the highest doctorate academic degree in the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism)\, he regularly leads vital spiritual programs at the center.
URL:https://serajey.org/event/introduction-to-tibetan-buddshim/
LOCATION:Phuntsok Deshe – Tibetan Community Center of NY & NJ\, 57-12 Tibet Way\, 32nd Ave\,\, Woodside\, NY\, 11377\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sera Jey Buddhist Culture Center":MAILTO:serajeyusa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T110000
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SUMMARY:Palden Lhamo Initiation
DESCRIPTION:Receiving an empowerment or initiation (jenang or wang) for Palden Lhamo (also known as Shri Devi or Dpal ldan lha mo) is required to perform the full\, internal sadhana (meditation practice) and recitations of her secret mantras. \nH.E. the 3rd Serkong Dorjee Chang Rinpoche\nTenzin Ngawang Tsultrim Dhonden\nThe third in the line of reincarnations\, His Eminence the Venerable Tenzin Ngawang Tsültrim Dönden was born on January 29th\, 1981. At the time of His birth\, He was named Tenzin Dawa by H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama. His father’s name is Tamding Dorjee and His mother’s name is Karma Kyizom. \nIn 1985\, He was recognized as the reincarnation of the second Serkong Dorjee Chang\, in the sacred place of Bodhgaya\, by H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama during the ceremony of the great initiation of Kalachakra\, for the first time\, He wore monk’s robes given to him by Gyumed’s ex-abbot Lobsang Thinley\, who came from Gajang Phara Khangsten in Gaden Jangtse Monastery. \nH.H. the 14th Dalai Lama gave to the young Serkong Dorjee Chang His first hair cut’s blessing and a special nectar called Amrita blessing. When He was only 4 years old\, He obtained the seat of “Tulku” or reincarnated Lama in Swayambhunath in Kathmandu\, Nepal where the Serkong Dorjee Chang Monastery is located. There\, He took refuge\, studied Tibetan language and began memorizing the first Tibetan Buddhist texts. \n  \n 
URL:https://serajey.org/event/palden-lhamo-initiation/
LOCATION:Phuntsok Deshe – Tibetan Community Center of NY & NJ\, 57-12 Tibet Way\, 32nd Ave\,\, Woodside\, NY\, 11377\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sera Jey Buddhist Culture Center":MAILTO:serajeyusa@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Dorje Namjom Initiation (The Vajravidarana Dharani)
DESCRIPTION:Vajravidāraṇa (Dorje Namjom) is a semi-wrathful form of Vajrapani and the deity’s dharani (zung)\, counted as a kriya-tantra\, is known for its healing and purifying effect. The dharani has inspired a large number of ritual liturgies and commentaries\, both Indic and Tibetan\, and is commonly recited by Tibetan and Newar Buddhists. In Tibetan it is preserved mainly in two forms\, one in the Kangyur and the Nyingma version presented here\, which is said to be a reconstruction based on commentarial literature. \n  \n\n\nVenerable Chokhor Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\nAbbot\, Sera Jey Buddhist Culture Center (Since 2023)\nVenerable Chokhor Rinpoche of Sera Jey Monastery\, India\, has been serving as the 2nd Abbot of Sera Jey Buddhist Culture Center in New York since 2023. He provides spiritual guidance\, teachings\, and leadership to the Tibetan community and the general public.
URL:https://serajey.org/event/dorje-namjom-initiation-the-vajravidarana-dharani/
LOCATION:Phuntsok Deshe – Tibetan Community Center of NY & NJ\, 57-12 Tibet Way\, 32nd Ave\,\, Woodside\, NY\, 11377\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sera Jey Buddhist Culture Center":MAILTO:serajeyusa@gmail.com
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