In this retreat we will continue to go deeper into the dakini world of Yeshe Tsogyal. The auspicious interdependence that was set in motion in last year’s The Excellent Path of Great Bliss of the Dakini Ngöndro is brought to fruition in this practice. This Sadhana or Means for Accomplishing White Tsogyal known as The Glorious Treasure of Great Bliss has the potency to bless us so that we can completely overcome all the deluded appearances of samsara and nirvana without exception by bringing forth naturally occurring primordial wisdom and great bliss. Through this method for Accomplishing White Tsogyal one can completely realize and become inseparable with Yeshe Tsogyal’s enlightened Body, Speech, and Mind.

The Means for Accomplishing White Tsogyal is a mind treasure (Tib. dgongs gter) from A.dzom Rinpoche’s Ösel Nyingtig terma cycle which was revealed in 2007 at the “spirit lake” of Yeshe Tsogyal’s birth place when Yeshe Tsogyal revealed herself to A.dzom Rinpoche. Rinpoche has said that by relying on this fresh dharma one can swiftly achieve accomplishment. The benefits and qualities of this practice are extraordinary because this lineage is so extremely short that the blessings of this path are direct. In this short practice, the expressions of truth reveal an immensity of wisdom in just a few words. The meaning that is conveyed in this Glorious Treasure of Great Bliss brings to light in an unerring way all the key points that lead to Buddhahood. 

During the first three days of the retreat, participants will receive all the instructions for Yeshe’s The Glorious Treasure of Great Bliss sadhana. Following that retreatants will immerse themselves in both group practices in the Tara Temple and solo practice on the land. In this period of deep practice, there will be further opportunities to clarify questions that may arise during one’s practice.  

Tara Mandala invites you to join us as we continue to unfurl the excellent path of awakening through the means of accomplishing Yeshe Tsogyal’s Glorious Treasure of Great Bliss.

As it says in the root text, “May the face of the naturally occurring Primordial Wisdom Dakini be seen!”

What to Expect?

• Anyone who is committing to the Ösel Nyingtig cycle will be asked to commit to doing one of the Ösel Nyingtig practices daily moving forward, including the sadhana taught in this retreat.
• This online offering will be taught concurrently with the Ösel Nyingtig Gathering taking place at Tara Mandala in Colorado. For this reason, please expect the daily schedule of teachings to coincide with the flow of the schedule for the in-person retreat. Please see below the tentative schedule.

Who Can Attend?

• The teachings found within this practice are considered advanced and this retreat is restricted to those individuals who have maintained their Dakini Ngöndro daily practice commitment over this last year since receiving the teachings from Lama Tsultrim Allione and Tulku Ösel Dorje.

To prepare for this retreat, you will need:

• Dakini Ngöndro practice text. Available in printed version here.
• Yeshe Tsogyal Sadhana practice text. A PDF will be provided during the retreat. A printed version is available here.

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

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. 

Tara Mandala Program Pricing

GENEROSITY RANGE 

Choose an amount within this range if you have the financial security and capacity to support Tara Mandala at a higher level. The contributions we receive within this range make it possible for us to offer a below-cost Access Range to those practitioners with a limited income.

 This range is for you if you:

• Own your own home and live comfortably without financial worry
• Have investments and savings 
• Easily have access to money in times of need or emergencies
• Have the desire to help make the Dharma more accessible to others

SUSTAINABILITY RANGE  

Choose an amount within this range if you have the financial capacity to sustain Tara Mandala’s ability to offer high-quality programs. The contributions we gratefully receive within this range enable us to keep our prices low while covering the basic program costs. 

 This range is for you if you:

• Have the capacity to meet your basic financial needs
• Make your rent or mortgage and other monthly payments 
• Are generally able to purchase new items and experiences for yourself
• Can afford to take trips and go on retreats

ACCESS RANGE  

Choose an amount within this range if you have limited financial capacity or are currently experiencing financial hardship. The contributions we gratefully receive within this range go toward covering costs and are supported by contributions of those who choose the Generosity Range.

 This range is for you if you:

• Have difficulty meeting your basic financial needs 
• Are experiencing housing, employment, or income instability
• Live paycheck-to-paycheck and and lack money in times of need
• Face challenges due to devaluation of your currency against the US dollar. 

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 virtual retreat. To learn more about dana and suggested dana ranges, please click here.

Payment Plans and Financial Assistance

Tara Mandala offers two types of financial assistance: Deferred Payment Plans and Scholarships. You may apply for one or both of these types of assistance. Read the terms carefully as outlined on the financial aid application. Please see this page for further information.

Sustaining Sangha:

If you are currently a member of our Sustaining Sangha, you may apply your Online Program discount to this course.

Click Here for Our Online Programs Cancellation and Refund Policy

ONLINE PROGRAM 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.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Saturday & Sunday, August 5-6:
7:00am (MDT): Dakini Ngöndro Practice  
10:00am – 12:45pm (MDT): Opening Teaching Session
3:45pm – 5:45pm (MDT): Teaching Session
7:45pm (MDT): Yeshe Tsogyal Sadhana Evening Practice

Thursday, August 10:
10am – 12:30pm (MDT): Final Session and Closing Tsog*
* Please note that there may be some variance in this timing based upon the onsite teaching schedule. Due to the nature of Tsog, there is a possibility as well that this session will run longer than the estimated 2.5 hours. Please participate as you are able to do so while honoring your time constraints. This session will be recorded.