“The mandala is a template or blueprint of wholeness. It has a center and four directions. Associated with each direction is a color, an element, an obstructed pattern and a wisdom. It is a way to understand yourself and also your world.”
– Lama Tsultrim Allione 

We invite you to join us for a 8-week journey through the Mandala of the Five Wisdom Dakinis. You will be guided through the development of the feminine in Buddhism, the mandala principle, introduced to the fierce feminine of the dakinis (female deities in Tibetan Buddhism, embodying profound wisdom and the empowered feminine), the five Buddha families, and several transformative meditation practices. Interspersed with pre-recorded teachings with Lama Tsultrim Allione, the program will additionally feature four live webcasts and four practice sessions with Chögé Bridget Bailey and Chögé Lisa Erickson where you will experience live group practice, discussions and Q&A, and deep personal explorations of the fierce feminine.

Each of the five Dakinis are associated with a difficult emotion such as depression, anger, arrogance, craving, or envy as well as a corresponding wisdom energy such as equanimity and discernment. In this program you will learn the Mandala of the Five Wisdom Dakinis, a practice that brings together sound, visualization, and meditation, and provides an inner map and skillful means to help us transform challenging emotions into their liberated wisdom. 

While the practices featured in this course are rooted in Tibetan Buddhism and provide an in-depth introduction to the sacred feminine in this tradition, they are applicable and enriching for students of all gender identities. For those interested in mindfulness, this work offers a path to a deeper and more embodied spiritual practice. For those long-immersed in Buddhism, it provides rich, new insights into familiar concepts and practice of the five Buddha families.

This rich course Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine, is also part of the Mandala Method Certification Program. This program certifies participants in using the mandala work one-on-one with clients, students, or sangha members. For more information about the Mandala Method Certification Program, email mandalamethod@taramandala.org.

In this 8-week course, pre-recorded teachings from Lama Tsultrim Allione, along with live sessions from Chögé Lisa Erickson and Chögé Bridget Bailey will:

• Guide you through the development of the feminine in Buddhism.
• Introduce the mandala principle and its importance to western and eastern psychology.
• Provide an in-depth overview of the fierce feminine qualities found within the five Dakini buddha families.
• Teach the Mandala of the Five Wisdom Dakinis practice, a powerful and yet simple practice suitable for anyone.
• Guide you through enhancement practices and personal work to explore your encumberments and wisdoms within the framework of the five buddha families

Who Should Attend?

• This program is suitable for anyone and is an excellent starting point for anyone interested in Vajrayana Buddhism.
• Anyone interested in becoming certified to use mandala work with clients and who hopes to complete the Mandala Method Certification Program. For more information, email: mandalamethod@taramandala.org.
• Completion of this program fulfills the requirement for Magyu: The Mother Lineage practitioners.

Recommended Practice Supports:

Please visit the Dakini Store for additional (but not required) items to support your practice, such as:

• Wisdom Rising: Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine by Lama Tsultrim Allione (May 2018)
• 1 Practice Text for Mandala of the Five Wisdom Dakinis (Print booklet version – an efriendly version will be provided for you to download as part of the course)
• 1 Dakini Mandala Image (laminated deity card)
• Wisdom Rising Practice Bundle (Book, Practice Text and Deity Card)
• Mandala Deity Card
• Wisdom Rising Practice Support Collection

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.

• March 24, 2025: First self-paced video module opens. A new module will open each Monday through May 12th. These will be provided to you in the course online forum, where you will also be provided with practice texts and discussion threads.
• LIVE Teaching Sessions with Chögé Lisa Erickson and Chögé Bridget Bailey: 
  • April 4, 2025 10am – 12pm MDT
  • April 18, 2025 10am – 12pm MDT
  • May 2, 2025 10am – 12pm MDT
  • May 16, 2025 10am – 12pm MDT
    (All sessions recorded and provided in the forum)

• Weekly practice sessions with Chögé Lisa Erickson or Chögé Bridget Bailey:
  • April 5, 2025 10am – 11am MDT
  • April 12, 2025 10am – 11am MDT
  • April 19, 2025 10am – 11am MDT
  • April 26, 2025 10am – 11am MDT
  • May 3, 2025 10am – 11am MDT
  • May 10, 2025 10am – 11am MDT
  • May 17, 2025 10am – 11am MDT

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

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 Department is available via the email form provided here and ready to assist at accounts@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. 

Sustaining Sangha:

If you are currently a member of our Sustaining Sangha, you may apply your Online Program discount to this course. To learn more about Sustaining Sangha membership, benefits, and discounts, click here. 

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