Teachers

Anna Raithel

Anna Raithel completed her B.A. in Religion and then lived at Tara Mandala for six years, working as Lama Tsultrim’s Executive Assistant and the Temple Manager. She studied Tibetan language and gyaling, coordinated the annual Drubchens, and was the lead umdze (chant leader) and chöpön (ritual arts leader). She recently finished her M.B.A. with a focus in Sustainable Development. She now lives and works in Portland, Oregon, as a strategy & leadership consultant.

 

Events with Anna Raithel

Riwo Sangchö: Self-Paced Program
Open Dates

Riwo Sangchö is the most widely-practiced sadhana for the Tibetan rite of sang, fragrant smoke offering. Sang is an ancient and powerful practice for purifying sickness, removing obstacles, accruing merit, and paying karmic debts. Through making offerings to the Buddhas & Bodhisattvas, Dharmapālas, Dakinis, and all sentient beings as well…

Riwo Sangchö: Self-Paced Program
Open Dates

Riwo Sangchö is the most widely-practiced sadhana for the Tibetan rite of sang, fragrant smoke offering. Sang is an ancient and powerful practice for purifying sickness, removing obstacles, accruing merit, and paying karmic debts. Through making offerings to the Buddhas & Bodhisattvas, Dharmapālas, Dakinis, and all sentient beings as well…

Chöpon & Umdzé Training (Retreat in Colorado)
May 11 - 15, 2024

In traditional Vajrayana lineages, the chöpons (or ‘activity holders’) hold the ceremonial knowledge of all the ritual aspects of the traditions that the monastery practices. They oversee preparations for rituals, and act as the master of ceremonies for daily practices, Drubchens, and empowerments. Umdzés are chant leaders and hold an…