When you are on the land at Tara Mandala Retreat Center, Colorado, you are truly in the lap of Tara. Her presence of compassion and joy can be felt all around.
This Summer will be a powerful opportunity to connect with the blessings of the temple and the land, which has been lovingly held by our community of residents during this extended time of isolation.
In this short video, we are transported into the world of Tara Mandala Retreat Center, Colorado, immersed in the blessings of the land, the warmth of community, and the joy of practice. To watch, click on the video.
On Saga Dawa Düchen (Tuesday, June 14), we unveiled an incredible new Machig Labdrön statue, predicted to remove obstacles for Tara Mandala, Lama Tsultrim, and the world. This statue was created by Bijaya Shakya, the amazing sculptor who created all the statues in the Tara Mandala temple, including the exquisite Twenty-One Tara statues. This Machig statue has taken three years to complete, in Nepal. With the arrival of the brand new Machig Labdrön statue, as Lama Tsultrim described, the “energy has shifted on the land and in the world.”
We invite you to come and share in the blessings of this new Machig statue. Below, browse some photos and the full video of the unveiling of the statue.
Drone footage: Josh Brownlee
It is auspicious that our first onsite retreat in almost three years is Green Tara. We invite you to join us, for this fresh and nourishing time together. Browse our onsite retreats below.
GREEN TARA
With Magyu Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam • July 28 – August 2
A precious and exciting chance to return to the nurturing land of Tara Mandala; to be nourished by in-person group practice and community time; and to deepen our living connection to the wisdom of Green Tara – the female Buddha of compassion, who provides swift protection from fears and obstacles. Receive teachings and engage in discussion to further hone your understanding and address challenges or questions that arise in relation to the practice. We will be learning and sharing in the Green Tara sadhana from the Luminous Secret Vajra Treasury, a treasure cycle of Adzom Drukpa … Read more »
MAGYU BIENNIAL GATHERING
With Lama Tsultrim Allione, Magyu Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam and Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer, M.S. • August 5 – 10
A long-awaited opportunity to connect in-person with our cherished sangha and to dive deeply into the teachings of Machig Labdrön, while immersing ourselves in the natural beauty of the surrounding environment. Enjoy morning Prajnaparamita practice on Prayer Flag Ridge, evening Chöd sessions in the main shrine room, and daily sessions that will include breakout groups, integrative Magyu practices, workshops, and special dharma talks. Optional overnight wilderness stay in the Kapala meadow, practicing the Chöd Dulzhug Pilgrimage … Read more »
TIBETAN SACRED ART RESTORATION TRAINING
With Lama Gyurme Rabgye • August 16 – 20
An introductory training on Tibetan sacred art painting, using the beautiful Trikaya Temple as the focus, exploring Tibetan sacred arts and symbolism associated with the temple. An opportunity for developing artists to develop the skills needed to support the protection and conservation of Tibetan sacred art at Tara Mandala and other dharma centers across the world. Techniques presented are based on Lama Gyurme’s training at the Mindroling Monastery under the tutelage of Lama Tsekyab, painter of the famous Korkym Monastery … Read more »
Returning to Tara Mandala Retreat Center
Work Exchange Retreat Program
Covid Regulations
• Be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of this vaccination.
• Submit a scanned image of your Covid-19 vaccination card (or similar form of evidence). To do so, click here.
• Review and submit acknowledgement of our Tara Mandala’s Visitor Release and Waiver of Liability and Tara Mandala’s Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/Covid-19 which you will be asked to sign in-person upon arrival.
• Read our information on Tara Mandala’s Covid-19 Safety Protocols for In-Person Retreats. To read, click here.
We look forward to welcoming you all, connecting with community and practice, immersed in the blessings of the temple, statues, and the land.
With Blessings,
Tara Mandala
