Pema Osel Do Ngak Choling

Pema Osel Do Ngak Choling is Mangala Shri Bhuti’s East Coast study and practice center. Nestled deep in the woodlands of eastern Vermont, Pema Osel is 30 minutes north of Hanover, New Hampshire, across the Connecticut River Valley. Pema Osel was built with the intention of serving students from the local community, as well as those from areas such as Boston (three hours drive) and New York City (five hours drive).

Sunday Sitting and LINK Teachings

Please join us for our  Sunday sitting and Link teachings  at 10am.   The morning schedule begins with opening chants, followed by sitting and walking meditation, and closing chants until 11:45. From noon to 1 p.m., we listen to the weekly LINK, a live teaching given by Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Norbu, Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel, or a senior student.

Masking is optional. We ask that if are symptomatic or have had a recent exposure to covid-19 that you please practice and listen to the Link from home.

Annual Programs

Kongtrul Rinpoche’s public program at Pema Osel each year in early fall is the  The Source of Mahamudra. In addition, he leads an annual Mahayoga Sadhana Retreat and together with Dungse Jampal Norbu, the Ngondro Retreat for formal MSB members. Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel teachs the Mahayana Essentials program in the spring. Dungse Jampal Norbu also offers an annual teaching program in late fall at Pema Osel that is suitable for both beginning students and experienced practitioners.

Tsetar: The Practice of Life Release
with Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Rinpoche leads us in the practice of tsetar or life releaseseveral times a year in Portland, Maine. These events happen the day after Rinpoche’s Pema Osel teaching programs. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join in, either by attending in person or by contributing to the purchase of live lobsters. Life release is a traditional practice in Buddhism, and in addition to saving lives, we offer the merit of this virtuous activity to those who are suffering, who have passed away, and to all sentient beings wandering in samsara. You are welcome to make a prayer request in connection with your offering to life release. If you plan on attending the life release in person, please check Rinpoche’s Facebook page on the morning of the release for information about the exact time and location.

Pema Osel Three Jewels Project

Get information about being a part of the exciting renovations and upgrades happening at Pema Osel, including adding a temple to the main shrine room.

More Information & Directions

For more information about Pema Osel, please contact us by phone 802-333-4521 or email. For directions, please see the Pema Osel’s Visitor’s Guide (Please see updated directions due to road closure). You can also view Pema Osel’s location on a Google+map.

Stay Connected

Join the Pema Osel Do Ngak Choling mailing list to stay informed about programs and events.