We are pleased to offer to the Tara Mandala Sangha and Ösel Nyingtig program students for the first time this profound teaching from the Ösel Nyingtig terma Cycle for accomplishing the Guru known as the Secret Thigle. This practice was revealed in Tibet in 2007 by A.dzom Paylo Rinpoche when he met Guru Rinpoche in person in a pure vision at Samye Monastery in Central Tibet. The rarity and freshness of this lineage make this practice for accomplishing the Guru, who encompasses the wisdom body of all the Victorious Ones, incredibly special. This retreat is open to all with the aspiration to attend and offers the final practice within the Ösel Nyingtig that completes the three roots (Lama, Yidam, and Dakini).

Who Can Attend?

Tara Mandala extends a warm invitation to all Sangha members interested in practicing a Guru Rinpoche Sadhana to avert the prophecy of 2030. If you are not part of the Ösel Nyingtig program or did not receive the first Troma Secret Instruction, please specify that you are enrolling only for the Guru Sadhana when registering. Those in the Ösel Nyingtig program will be meeting in a private session to receive the second set of instructions, but all other sessions are open for everyone who registers. If you need clarification on the retreat please contact us at oselnyingtig@taramandala.org.

What to Expect?
Anyone with the aspiration to receive this sadhana can take the retreat as a blessing and then choose whether or not to make a practice commitment. Those who are officially in the Ösel Nyingtig program will be asked to commit to doing the practices taught in this retreat every day until we meet again as they have for the other Ösel Nyingtig practices. There may be a session where the Ösel Nyingtig program students receive teachings on Secret Troma, and the rest of the Guru Rinpoche Sadhana participants will be practicing together, but please know the entire retreat is for the benefit of all registered and offered at the same price point. We will rejoice in the blessings of this terma together!

Recording Access: 
All participants will have a 1-year access period to the recordings.

What is a Tara Mandala Online Program?
Tara Mandala offers online programming via live and pre-recorded curriculum that allows you to access dharma teachings, engage in guided practice, and experience personal retreat and hands-on learning while connecting with other participants through easy-to-use online platforms and an engaged community network. When needed, the program description and schedule will inform you in advance if and when a specific online session must be attended live if a direct transmission (Tib. lung) may be given. Access to recordings of all sessions will be available for additional viewing for one year.

Tara Mandala Pricing Guidelines
As we work to become an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community, our pricing guidelines are intended to be a map, inviting each of us to take inventory of resources that contribute to our access to precious dharma teachings. While we do ask you to look inward, please know there is no right or wrong answer. We encourage you to select the range/rate appropriate to your circumstances. To learn more about Tara Mandala’s pricing guidelines for Online Programs, In-Person Retreats, and Special Promotions, please visit this page. 

Installment Payment Plan Option at Registration
During registration, students can either pay the program fee in full or select the Installment Payment option. If choosing the installment payment option, students will pay a 25% deposit upon registering and subsequent equal payments will be processed automatically every month. The final balance is due 14 days before the start of the program.

Deferred Payment Plans and Financial Assistance
Tara Mandala offers two types of financial assistance: Installment Payment Plans and Scholarships. Please see this page for further information.

Offering dana to the teacher: The practice of offering dana, which means “generosity,” is the traditional offering the student makes to the teacher as a symbol of appreciation, gratitude, and reciprocity for receiving the precious teachings. Information on offering dana to the teacher will be provided during the program. To learn more about dana and suggested dana ranges, please click here.

Sustaining Sangha:
If you are currently a member of our Sustaining Sangha, you may apply your Online Program discount to this course. To learn more about Sustaining Sangha membership, benefits, and discounts, click here. 

Click Here for Our Online Programs Cancellation and Refund Policy

PROGRAM SCHEDULE
The live sessions of the program are listed below. All times are Mountain Standard Time. Please use this link to see how this daily schedule translates into your time zone. Please note that one session during the retreat will be restricted to those receiving the next set of the Tröma Secret Instructions.

Friday, December 6, 2024:
9:00am – 12:00pm MST: Opening Teaching Session
2:00pm – 4:00pm MST: Teaching Session
4:30pm – 5:15 pm MST: Practice Session

Saturday, December 7, 2024:
8:00am – 8:45am MST: Practice Session
10:00am -12:00pm MST: Teaching Session
2:00pm – 4:00pm MST: Teaching Session
4:30pm – 5:15 pm MST: Practice Session

Sunday, December 8, 2024:
8:00am – 8:45am MST: Practice Session
10:00am -12:00pm MST: Teaching Session
2:00pm – 4:00pm MST: Closing Session and Tsog