The Gateway Dragons cohort will gather on the land and online to practice the beautiful and profound Dzinpa Rangdröl Ngöndro. The cohort will focus on clarifying and deepening their Ngöndro, with practice sessions, community circles, and teachings and Q&A with Lopön Beth.

The retreat experience is designed to create a supportive and grounding environment, allowing expanded time for the contemplations and recitations, and providing depth and inspiration for your ongoing daily practice. 

The community will also be preparing for the White Dakini Drubchö, and there will be lots of activity on the land! 

Who Should Attend? 

This program is the required annual practice retreat for the Gateway Dragons cohort. By invitation only. 

Program Tuition

Room and Board

Learn more about available financial assistance options and apply for a scholarship here. 

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.

Sustaining Sangha

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

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 $60 – $180.

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. 

Tentative Schedule

July 2

July 3 & 4

July 5

What to bring?

• Your Ngöndro practice text
• Mala(s), bell & vajra
• Your preferred prostration supports: yoga mat, knee and body cushions, knee pads, hand sliders, small counting mala. Temple cushions (zabutons and zafus) will be provided. 
• Your mandala offering supports: mandala plate, mixed grains and jewels, lap cloth, small counting mala

Onsite Programs Cancellation and Refund Policy

Health and Safety Protocols for In-Person Retreats