Mahayana: Vast View, Open Heart
With Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo and Pieter Oosthuizen
June 27 - July 4, 2018
Tara Mandala Retreat Center
This retreat will explore new developments that took place during the Mahayana period such as the Prajnaparamita Sutra, Madhyamaka and Yogacara philosophies, Buddha Nature, and the greater emphasis on compassionate motivation.
Vajrayana: The Mandala Principle
With Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam
July 7 - 14, 2018
Tara Mandala Retreat Center
In this retreat we will study how the Vajrayana developed historically and learn the fundamentals of Vajrayana practice.
Gateway Foundation: Deepening Ngöndro & Parchangma Chöd
With Lama Tsultrim Allione and Anna Raithel
August 5 - 9, 2018
Tara Mandala Retreat Center
The Parchangma Chöd is an integral part of Do Khyentse’s Dzinpa Rangdröl (Self-Liberation of Clinging) treasure cycle (terma).
White Dakini Drubchen
With Drubpön Lama Karma and Lama Tsultrim Allione
August 8 - 19, 2018
Tara Mandala Retreat Center
The annual Drubchen (Great Accomplishment Ceremony) of the White Dakini practice from Do Khyentse’s Dzinpa Randröl (Self-Liberation from Fixation) treasure cycle will be performed at Tara Mandala.
Gateway Complete Transmission: Trekchö (By Invitation Only – Completes)
August 22 - 26, 2018
Tara Mandala Retreat Center
This retreat is required for all Complete Transmission (“Completes”) participants who have met their samaya requirements for the Semjong practices.
Gateway Complete Transmission: Tsalung (By Invitation Only – Garudas)
With Lopön Beth Lee-Herbert
August 22 - 26, 2018
Tara Mandala Retreat Center
This retreat is required for all Complete Transmission (Garuda) participants who have completed their samaya for the Troma sadhana.