Karma Thegsum Choling Albuquerque

Karma Thegsum Choling Albuquerque Albuquerque Karma Thegsum Chöling (KTC) is a Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center. Attend visits and teachings by highly respected, authentic Lamas.

Founded in 1982, the Albuquerque Karma Thegsum Chöling (KTC) is an affiliate center of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD), the North American seat of His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa. We follow the spiritual guidance of the 17th Karmapa, Orgyen Trinley Dorje, as well as Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, abbot of KTD Monastery, and the Lamas and teachers of KTD. Visit the Albuquerque KTC to:
Experience an extraordinary space for group and individual practice. Receive instruction in meditation and Buddhist fundamentals. Participate in Buddhist-friendly social activities and outings. Establish a personal connection with the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, founded in Tibet, 900 years ago! We invite you to visit the Albuquerque KTC, one of the first Buddhist centers established in New Mexico. Information for beginners in Buddhism and meditation is provided by appointment. A traditional tantric puja (chanting & meditation) is held every Sunday at 10:00AM (visitors welcome). More in-depth introductory dharma classes are also offered periodically. The center also maintains a library of books on Tibetan Buddhism, as well as audio and video recordings of teachings. Please contact us for information on the availability of these materials for check-out. In our activities, we place the emphasis on our direct connection with His Holiness, the Karmapa and the Karma Kagyu Lineage, and on traditional Vajrayana (tantric) practices and Lojong (Mind Training), with the aim of calming the mind and emotions, and developing spiritual insight and wisdom. For instruction and guidance, we rely upon the Lamas and teachers of KTD Monastery, who regularly visit our center. In the words of the Mahamudra Lineage Supplication, "the lama opens the door to the profound oral teachings." The center's ability to maintain this connection and practice depends on the support and participation of practitioners. For information on our activities, call 505-343-0692 or email info@abqktc.org. For comments or problems concerning this web site, please contact admin@abqktc.org.

08/31/2025
08/15/2025

There are no fixed starting points ~ 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje
https://justdharma.org/there-are-no-fixed-starting-points/

Interdependence and emptiness show us that there are no fixed starting points. We can start from nothing. Whatever we have, wherever we are — that is the place we can start from. Many people have the idea that they lack what they need in order to start working toward their dreams. They feel they do not have enough power, or they do not have enough money. But they should know that any point is the right starting point. This is the perspective that emptiness opens up. We can start from zero.

– 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje

from the book "The Heart Is Noble: Changing the World from the Inside Out---https://www.shambhala.com/the-heart-is-noble-3102.html"

translated by Ngodup Tsering Burkhar & Damchö Diana Finnegan

17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje on the web:
http://kagyuoffice.org
http://kagyu.org
http://kagyumonlam.org
http://rumtek.org

17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje biography:
http://kagyuoffice.org/karmapa/

Here is the schedule for ABQ KTC for the month of August 2025.
07/28/2025

Here is the schedule for ABQ KTC for the month of August 2025.

The last Dharma Paths teaching series ended recently and soon it will be time for the next one listed below.
07/26/2025

The last Dharma Paths teaching series ended recently and soon it will be time for the next one listed below.

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://kagyu.org/eventBD/attendEdmr?09DharmaP25

Join us for part six of the “Dharma Paths” course specifically on Ngondro practice. May all beings benefit!

Here is the schedule for July 2025 for Albuquerque KTC.
06/26/2025

Here is the schedule for July 2025 for Albuquerque KTC.

Here is the schedule at ABQ KTC for the remainder of June 2025.
06/20/2025

Here is the schedule at ABQ KTC for the remainder of June 2025.

Saturday afternoon, Lama Karma Droduhl at Albuquerque KTC, Amitabha empowerment 
06/14/2025

Saturday afternoon, Lama Karma Droduhl at Albuquerque KTC, Amitabha empowerment 

Saturday morning Lama Karma Droduhl at Albuquerque KTC 
06/14/2025

Saturday morning Lama Karma Droduhl at Albuquerque KTC 

Address

139 La Plata Road NW
Albuquerque, NM
87107

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+15053430692

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