Being There For You
“It’s ok not to be ok.
And it’s ok to reach out and get help.”
~ Lopön Polly Ryan, MA, MFT
The level of support we need for our mental and emotional health is not always the same. Sometimes we simply need a hug. Sometimes a deep dive into therapy. Often a mix of many approaches is beneficial.
Tara Mandala is here for you all. May some of these offerings and approaches below help instill greater care in your mental health.
Heart-Opening Meditation
Meditating on the well-being of ourselves and others promotes happiness and healing. While the first wave of Buddhism (known as Sutrayana) is based more on the Buddha’s teachings, the second wave of Buddhism (known as Mahayana) focuses more on awakening the heart (Bodhicitta).
Two fundamental meditations in Mahayana are The Four Immeasurables and Tonglen. The Four Immeasurables expand our capacity to open to others, and Tonglen extends profound generosity to all beings.
From our heart to yours, we share this 9 min Tonglen guided meditation with Lama Tsultrim Allione. To watch, click on the video, or click here »
Awaken your heart with us this June 23-28, at The Four Immeasurables Retreat with Dorje Gyaltsab Tulku Ösel Dorje on the land in Colorado. This is a perfect opportunity to engage in self-care, through heart-warming teachings, while connecting with nature and the peaceful surrounds of Tara Mandala Retreat Center.
The Practice of Feeding Your Demons®
Feeding Your Demons (FYD) is a process that helps us recognize and transform what is depleting our mental and emotional well-being. Lama Tsultrim Allione developed FYD out of the richness of Tibetan Buddhist practice, making it more accessible to all.
In the FYD process our challenges are our demons, and the powerful source we transform them into are our allies.
The FYD Online Course can be taken to work with your personal demons. It is also possible to become certified in FYD, so you can offer it to others in a therapeutic setting with clients. This August we begin our next online courses for FYD Level I and II.
For those interested in the Secular (non-Buddhist) FYD tracks, visit these links:
Level I (Secular) – Click here »
Level II (Secular) – Click here »
More Support For You
• The Tara Mandala Online Dakini Store has put together a collection of books that focus on self-care, meditation, healing, and compassion. To browse this collection, click here »
• Share in the wisdom and support of others on the Tara Mandala Network, a beautiful space that honors the well-being of all beings.
Connect with our community at the Tara Mandala Network, click here »
If you are not a member and would like to register, click here »
Connect with our community at the Tara Mandala Network, click here »
If you are not a member and would like to register, click here »
May we cultivate equanimity, love, compassion, and joy for all beings, as we all move through life together.
~ With Blessings,
Tara Mandala
