We warmly invite you to join us for a day of vibrant community and profound practice as we delve into the transformative essence of the Simhamukha Mandala. In these challenging times, nurturing a meditation practice grounded in fierce compassion can profoundly enrich both our personal consciousness and the collective spirit of the world. Let’s come together to dedicate this day to embodying Simhamukha as a powerful changemaker, a steadfast transformer, and a compassionate protector. Our combined practice and presence will help ignite the change we wish to see.

During this daylong practice immersion, you will have the opportunity to:

• Deepen your familiarity with the visualizations and experiences that arise when embodying this practice.
• Engage in group practice with the Simhamukha sadhana, being able to ask questions that may clarify and deepen your understanding of this practice.
• Explore teachings related to specific sections of the sadhana.
• Engage in group discussions.

Who Should Attend?
This retreat is open to all practitioners who already know and have received teachings and transmission of Simhamukha practice.
Please note that no preliminary instruction or transmission will be provided during this program.

To prepare for this retreat:
You may either use your e-version of the practice text, or you can purchase a printed version of the practice text from the Dakini Store.

Program Tuition
By donation: $25 – $75

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.

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 $20 – $60.

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

Saturday, May 17, 2025
8:00 am-9:00 am MDT: Opening Introduction and Practice Session
10:00 am-12:00 pm MDT: Dharma talk and Discussion
1:00 pm-3:00 pm MDT: Special Activities and Closing Practice

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

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. Please visit this page to learn more about Tara Mandala’s pricing guidelines for Online Programs, In-Person Retreats, and Special Promotions.

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