Tara Mandala is deeply honored to continue the online teaching series on the Tsigdön Dzöd, “Precious Treasury of Genuine Meaning,” one of the “Seven Treasures” of Longchenpa with the Venerable Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche.   

Tsigdön Dzöd is considered one of the clearest, most explicit, and complete explanations of the instructions on Dzogchen, particularly Tögal.  

This unique text is composed of eleven vajra topics, which cover everything from the Ground of Dzogchen, the rupture from the ground into dualistic fixation, Buddha Nature, light channels and subtle body according to Dzogchen, the Gateways, space and primordial wisdom, signs of realization, Dzogchen embryology,  dying and the Bardo of Dharmata, and the Great Liberation. This is an extremely precious and unique opportunity. 

Due to the incredibly comprehensive nature of this work, Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche has been offering the teachings on this text in a series. Part 1 of the series was offered in early 2024. It is Rinpoche’s view that it may require several parts to complete the teaching over a period of 2-3 years.

If you were unable to attend Part 1 and would like to attend Part 2, you are asked to purchase the recordings for Part 1, to listen and study them in preparation for Part 2. You may purchase access to the recordings (in English and Spanish) here.

Part 2 of the series will be taught by Rinpoche from Friday, November 1 to Wednesday, December 4, 2024 via Zoom. Translation into English will be provided by Erik Drew. Translation into Spanish will be provided by Diego Cadavid. (Traducción a español será ofrecida por el intérprete Diego Cadavid).

Please note that Rinpoche intends to give the transmission (Tib. lung) for these teachings at the completion of this multi-part teaching series.

Who Should Attend? 

• This retreat is open to anyone who attended and/or studied from the recordings of the sessions from Part 1. If you did not attend Part 1, Click here to purchase access to the Part 1 recordings (available in English and Spanish). 
• Rinpoche asks that participants accumulate 1,000 long Vajrasattva mantra recitations in preparation to receive this teaching.

Teaching Dates & Times
The times below are listed in Mountain Time. Please see the customized links for each section to see how this schedule translates into your timezone.
**NOTE: Daylight Savings Time ends in the United States on Sunday, November 3, 2024.**

NOVEMBER (session in Mountain Daylight Time) 
From 8:30am – 10:30am MDT (timezone conversion) 

• Friday: November 1, 2024

NOVEMBER (sessions in Mountain Standard Time) 
From 7:30am – 9:30am MST (timezone conversion)

• Wednesdays: November, 6, 13, 20, 27
• Fridays: November 8, 15, 22, 29

DECEMBER (sessions in Mountain Standard Time) 
From 7:30am – 9:30am MST (timezone conversion) 

• Wednesday: December 4, 2024

If you are attending from another time zone, please know that recordings will be made available within 24 hours so you can review missed sessions.

How Do I Prepare?
We recommend having at hand the translation of this text:

• Precious Treasury of the Genuine Meaning by Longchenpa translated by Lama Chonam and Sangye Khandro, is available for purchase here.
• The Tibetan Pecha for this text can be found downloaded here.

Recording Access: 
Access to the recordings will be available for 1-year following the date of the oral transmission (Tib. lung) at the conclusion of the multi-part teaching series. The exact date will be announced closer to the end of the series.  

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. 

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