Celebrating 40 years of the Prayer Vigil, KPC has been a place of refuge and prayer for all who come, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. With the blessing of Her Eminence Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo, all are welcome here.

As we look toward the close of 2025, we’re reminded that KPC continues to offer peaceful refuge year after year because of the generosity of so many. Your support makes every act of compassion here possible and keeps this sanctuary available for all who seek it. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations are fully tax-deductible. You may make an end-of-year gift by clicking here.

Thank you to KPC Grounds Clean-up Volunteers!

Thank you to everyone who joined our recent Grounds Clean-up Weekends! Volunteers moved cinder blocks, pulled weeds, organized tools, and cleared brush for compost, making KPC’s grounds more welcoming and preparing the Giving Garden hoop house for winter growing to support local families with fresh produce.

We’re grateful for every pair of hands that helped care for the land. If you’d like to join future volunteer days, contact us at volunteer@tara.org.

Rigdzin Dupa Practice Instruction with Khenpo Karze

Saturday, November 22 1pm
Prayer Room, Facebook Live, YouTube Live

Join the final session of Khenpo Karze’s Rigdzin Dupa instruction series, supporting new Prayer Vigil participants. Those interested in participating in the KPC Prayer Vigil are strongly encouraged to attend, but anyone who does this practice and is interested in learning more is welcome.

Holiday Lights and Decorating

Saturday, November 29 10am – 12pm
Temple Grounds

Come help us put up colorful string lights around the property to make the KPC Temple Grounds festive for the holidays. Check the weather to be sure you dress appropriately – this is an outdoor-only activity. Email us at volunteer@tara.org if you’re interested in joining us.

KPC Buddhist Relief Winter Clothing Drive

Help local families stay warm this winter! Our goal is to raise $5,000 for 200 winter sets – hats, gloves, scarves and sweat sets for families and individuals in need. Click here to donate.

We also have some limited capacity to collect and store clean, used items and/or new items on site. Please do not drop off items, email us first at: helpthem@kpcbuddhistrelief.org.

12/6  Medicine Buddha practice instruction, with Khenpo Tenzin Karze
12/26–28  A Weekend with Khenpo Tenzin Karze at the Amitabha Stupa, Sedona, AZ
12/31  New Year’s Eve Midnight Practice

Every day at KPC, there are prayers and practices taking place, in person and online. Everyone is welcome to attend them, for the full practice or any portion, Buddhist and non-Buddhist alike. Visit the KPC Calendar for a complete list of our practices and events. Please note, times are subject to change. 

One such activity is our Daily Tsog Practice.

Daily Tsog Practice

Daily, 7 – 9pm*
Prayer Room, Zoom

Earlier this year, Spiritual Director Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo, asked us to practice Ratna Lingpa Vajrakilaya every day, with extra protector recitations, to pacify the current conditions worldwide.

This powerful practice clears obstacles, averts negative energies and threats, helps reduce fear and calm the mind of the person who recites the mantra.

*Times are subject to change. Check the KPC Calendar for the time if you plan to attend.

There are many, many opportunities to participate at KPC every single day, from volunteering to joining the Prayer Vigil, to requesting our nuns and monks to give house and business blessings. To learn more about all the ways there are to get involved at KPC, visit our website at www.tara.org. 

One opportunity is to visit the Migyur Dorje Stupa in the heart of KPC’s Peace Park.

Stupas are sacred monuments that embody the enlightened mind of the Buddha. Those built to enshrine the relics of Terton Migyur Dorje have been known to offer spontaneous healing to those who circumambulate them with faith. Jetsunma dedicated this Stupa to the end of diseases for which there is no known cure.

Click here for a hiking map of the Peace Park. Open dawn – dusk.

Prayer Room: 8 am – 8 pm 

Temple Grounds and Peace Park: Dawn – Dusk

*New* Koi Ponds: 11am – Dusk 

We warmly welcome you to visit during our open hours! It is getting dark earlier and earlier this time of year. Be sure to check the time for sunset and plan your visit to the Peace Park and temple grounds accordingly. 

For everyone’s safety, the property is monitored by cameras, and access is not permitted outside these times. Thank you for understanding!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

For a complete list of weekly practices and events, check the KPC Calendar. Please note, times are subject to change. Most practices are in person, with an option to join virtually.

Want to learn more about practices and events? The easy-to-follow guide includes a list of the practices and what you can expect when you join. Learn more about:

Dharma Teachings | Medicine Buddha | Rigdzin Dupa | Chime Sog Tik | P’howa | Riwo Sang Chöd | Yumka

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Kunzang Palyul Choling (KPC) is a Buddhist Temple in the Nyingma Tradition, founded by Her Eminence Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo Rinpoche under the guidance of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche.

KPC is a Platinum-level Guide Star Exchange participant, demonstrating our commitment to transparency through sharing information.

Kunzang Palyul Choling is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Federal Tax ID # 52-1501476.

All donations are fully tax deductible.
Contact information:

Kunzang Palyul Choling
18400 River Road
Poolesville, MD 20837
(301) 710-6259

kpc@tara.org
www.tara.org

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