Join us for two retreat weekends as we take an immersive journey through the transmission, teachings, and practice of Simhamukha: The Lion-Headed Dakini 

This online program offers transmission and teachings on the Simhamukha practice and Lama Tsultrim’s personal transformation work within the mandala. Simhamukha is known as a powerful remover of obstacles and as Queen of the Dakinis. This practice is a mind treasure given to Ayu Khandro when she was in ‘dark retreat’ by the Queen of the Dakinis. The great yogini Ayu Khandro was a student of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, Jamgon Kongtrul, and Nyala Pema Duddul, and the teacher of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, to whom she transmitted this mind treasure.

In this retreat, you will have the opportunity to:

• Receive the transmission and teachings on the Lion-Headed Dakini (Simhamukha) practice.
• Become more familiar with each of the five mandala families.
• Learn to transform obstructed, negative patterns into their corresponding wisdom energy. 
• Engage in transformational personal work, including meditation practices, art, sound, and movement.

Prerequisites

• To attend this retreat, it is recommended, but not required, that you have some previous background and study of the mandala teachings through one of the following programs:
  • Vajrayana Retreat or Online Course (except Vajrayana 2020 Virtual Retreat)
  • Wisdom Rising: Mandala Training Level 1
  • Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine
  • Dakini Retreat
  • Online Wisdom Rising course

Who Should Attend? 

• This program is open to everyone.
• It is recommended, but not required, to have some previous background and study of the mandala teachings.

Program Tuition 

Learn more about available financial assistance options and apply for a scholarship here. 

Installment Payment Plan Option at Registration

Understanding that everyone’s financial situation is different, Tara Mandala aims to make programs as accessible as possible. During registration, participants have the option to either pay the program fee in full or select the Installment Payment Plan. For those choosing the installment plan, a 25% deposit is required at registration, with the remaining balance automatically divided into equal monthly payments. The final payment is due 14 days before the program begins. If retreat enrollment occurs close to the start date, additional arrangements can be made. For any questions or special requests, the Finance Team is ready to assist at care@taramandala.org.

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. 

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. 

The suggested dana for this program is $100 – $300.

Program Schedule

The live sessions of the program are listed below. All times are Mountain Standard/Daylight Time. Please use this link to see how this daily schedule translates into your timezone.

Friday, November 7
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm MST: Opening Teaching and Transmission with Lama Tsultrim Allione  [IMPORTANT NOTE: The Transmission must be attended live]
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm MST: Practice Session

Saturday, November 8 
7:00 am – 7:45 am MST : Practice Session
9:00 am – 11:30 am MST: Teaching Session
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm MST : Teaching Session
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm MST : Practice Session

Sunday, November 9 
7:00 am – 7:45 am MST : Practice Session
9:00 am – 11:30 am MST: Teaching Session
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm MST :Teaching Session
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm MST: Practice Session

Friday, November 21 
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm MST: Teaching Session 
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm MST: Practice Session

Saturday, November 22 
7:00 am – 7:45 am MST : Practice Session
9:00 am – 11:30 am MST: Teaching Session
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm MST :Teaching Session
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm MST: Practice Session

Sunday, November 23 
7:00 am – 7:45 am MST : Practice Session
9:00 am – 11:30 am MST: Teaching Session
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm MST : Closing Session and Tsog (Ritual Feast)

Recording Access 

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

What to bring?

A vajra, bell, and small practice damaru are beneficial for the practice, but not required. 

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. 

What is a Tara Mandala Online Program?

Tara Mandala offers online programming via live and pre-recorded curriculum that give you the opportunity to access dharma teachings, engage in guided practice, 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. 

Online Programs Cancellation and Refund Policy