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5345 Route 81 Greenville, New York 12083 contact Andrea at: Phone (518) 966-4077 Fax (518) 966-8971 |
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| Orgyen Chö Dzong was established in 1980 by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche as the international spiritual retreat center for Yeshe Nyingpo. Previously, a Catskill resort, the facilities have evolved over the years into more of the vision which His Holiness had for it. In his first letter of announcement, he wrote: "It is with great pleasure that I am writing to you concerning the establishment of Orgyen Chö Dzong, Yeshe Nyingpo retreat center in Greenville, NY. It will be of tremendous benefit to all those who are interested in the Buddha Dharma. According to the prophesies of Guru Rinpoche and others made to my predecessor, Dudjom Lingpa, the Dharma will take root and flourish in the West. Because of this connection and wish fulfilling prayers, I have come to transmit these precious teachings. I pray that by establishing this center we may encourage and inspire the development of compassion and realization throughout the universe, and by the merit of these actions all beings will ultimately realize their buddha nature and attain enlightenment. It is with this ardent inspiration that I dedicate this center for the peace and happiness of all beings." His Holiness Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche shares and continues the Dudjom Rinpoche's vision of Orgyen Chö Dzong as an international center and revitalizing source of Buddhism in the coming age. The pure and complete Nyingma transmission, based on the Nine Vehicles of Buddhist teaching, will be given by qualified teachers of the lineage. Masters from various schools of Buddhism will also be invited to give their interpretations of Dharma. Thus, a comprehensive scholastic foundation will be combined with intensive meditation practice to bring about the true spiritual realization that can keep Buddhdarma alive and accessible. Orgyen Chö Dzong is located in the northern Catskill Mountains, a serene setting for the study and practice of Dharma. The more than fifty acres of rolling wooded countryside with walking paths, a stream and pond, are an inexhaustible source of natural beauty. There are recently renovated comfortable accomodations for periodic retreats and seminars, including a full schedule of teachings, usually in July, under the guidance of His Holiness Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche. Starting in 2006 the facilities at Orgyen Cho Dzong will be available to other spiritual groups for teachings, retreats and other occasions. Groups or individualls may inquire by sending their name and contact information to introduce themselves OCDSangha@aol.com . |
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Basic: $25 / year Seminar costs do not include offerings given to teachers at the end of the teachings. Traditionally, a kata or white scarf (which you can purchase at OCD) accompanies the monetary offering. Participants must pre-register for all seminars they wish to attend. Sleeping accommodations are limited. Please include your membership fee with your registration information. Registration should be mailed, faxed or phoned to Andrea Uribe at OCD, 5345 Rt 81, Greenville NY 12083, telephone (518) 966-4077, fax (518) 966-8971, or email: OCDsangha@aol.com. The daily cost for room and 3 meals a day at OCD is: $40 per person, and $25 to camp (please bring your own tent and sleeping bag). Bring your own towels, toiletries, and a flashlight. While vegetarian options will be available, we won't be able to accommodate special dietary needs. Please bring any special items you require for your dietary requirements. Also, please bring your own ritual instruments for Chod practice when teachings are in progress. Orgyen Chö Dzong in Greenville NY is approximately 30 miles south of Albany NY and about 15 miles west of the Coxsackie exit (#21B) on New York State Thruway 87. If driving, OCD is on the south side of Highway 81, approximately 1.1 miles west of the Greenville intersection of Highways 32 and 81. By Amtrak train, it takes about two hours from the Penn Street station in New York City to Hudson NY, followed by taxi ($30) to OCD. Flights to Albany require a taxi to OCD ( $60). Flights to New York LaGuardia or JFK can use the daily late afternoon Express Shuttle to Catskill NY for around $60 one way (call 1-800-772-2172 for reservations) or connect via the Airport Express bus to the train from Penn Station. Flights to Newark Airport can take the Airport Express bus to Penn Station for the train.
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