July 22, 2008
Newsflash:
Tsoknyi Rinpoche will be teaching Yeshe Tsogyal's Dzogchen Songs of Realization during his retreat in the Vajrayana section of the Three Yanas, and Lama Tsultrim will be leading evening sessions for the group.
Cady Holtkamp to assume Executive Director Position
We are happy to announce that Cady Holtkamp has accepted our invitation to become Tara Mandala’s new Executive Director. Cady has been our Director of Finance for the last year, during which time she has brought exceptional skill and efficiency to her position, and made improvements to benefit the entire organization. Cady came to Tara Mandala from her native Key West, Florida, where she was a member of the Tara Mandala Sangha. She was the Co-Founder and Director of Just 4 Kids Art Center, a nationally recognized community outreach program for underprivileged youth, giving her non-profit experience from the ground up. Her business background is in real estate, handling multi-million dollar estate sales in Key West, and serving on the Board of the Professional Association of Real Estate Agents in Key West. We are honored that Cady has agreed to bring her talents, warm heart and deep commitment to this important position at Tara Mandala. Some of Pieter and Charlotte’s various responsibilities will be redistributed among current staff and part time employees, allowing Cady to hold the broader vision and strategic development of Tara Mandala. Cady will take on the Executive Director position at the end of August.
Financial Coordinator Position Now Open
We are now seeking a Financial Coordinator to replace Cady and to work closely with her. This is a full time position working closely with the Executive Director on accounting, fundraising and administrative tasks. Areas of responsibility include: processing accounts payable and receivable, budget tracking, and maintaining financial database integrity; coordinating payroll and tax liabilities with third party accounting firm; managing all incoming donations, facilitating donor relations, participating in fundraising campaigns and assisting the Executive Director with multiple administrative tasks.
Skills: Proficiency in QuickBooks, MS Word, MS Excel, accounting procedures, office organization and filing.
To apply for this position and for a more detailed job description contact: cady@taramandala.org.
Autographed Feeding your Demons Available from Bookstore
Our bookstore would be happy to send you autographed copies of Lama Tsultrim’s new book, Feeding your Demons: Ancient Wisdom for Resolving Inner Conflict. If you order 3 or more copies in one order, you will receive a 10% discount. The book has received great acclaim and reports of benefitting many.
Seeking Volunteers for August-mid-September
We are looking for one or two volunteers who would be available to help with retreats during the month of August. This is a wonderful opportunity to live on the land, engage in daily community meditation practice, and offer service. Volunteers help in a variety of tasks: retreat preparation, assisting retreatants, doing land projects, helping in the kitchen. Volunteers camp on the land and receive all meals. Our summer season ends September 15. If you are interested, please contact Pieter at pieter@taramandala.org or (970) 731-3713 ext 110.
Upcoming Retreats
Three Yana Retreat: Sutrayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana
Dzogchen Retreat with Tsoknyi Rinpoche
Kapala Training Level II
August 5 – 31
THREE YANA RETREAT
Tracking the Development of Buddhism Historically and through Practice
with Lama Tsultrim Allione
This retreat offers a base of study and practice that will create a firm foundation for Vajrayana and Dzogchen practices. Following the historical development of Buddhism, this retreat will cover the three important tenets of Buddhist training: discipline, meditative concentration and wisdom. Each session will follow the tradition of Noble Silence taught by the Buddha. Each day will include meditation, talks, study and a work period.
The Three Yana retreat is divided into three sessions. Participants who cannot attend the entire retreat may attend individual sessions.
August 25 – 29
DZOGCHEN RETREAT: The Great Perfection
with Tsoknyi Rinpoche
The teachings of Dzogchen ("Great Perfection") invite students to experience a direct realization of the Nature of Mind. In this retreat we will received these teachings from Tsoknyi Rinpoche, one of the most skilled and respected Tibetan lamas.
News Flash:
Tsoknyi Rinpoche will be teaching Yeshe Tsogyal's Dzogchen Songs of Realization during his retreat in the Vajrayana section of the Three Yanas, and Lama Tsultrim will be leading evening sessions for the group.
September 4 – 11
KAPALA TRAINING LEVEL II
with Lama Tsultrim Allione
Prerequisite: Completion of Kapala Training Level I and the interim assignments.
In this retreat we will deepen our Prajna Paramita practice and be introduced to Jamgon Kongtrul's text Transmitting the Meaning of the Mother, a practice on looking at the sky-like nature of mind, the Great Mother. We will also practice Machig Labdron's method for cutting through discursive thoughts with sound.