A primary thread in Magyu Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam's teachings is that of "turning toward." In this, she presents the challenges and "mundane matters"…
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Rigzin Jigme Lingpa's Sublime Bardo Teachings is an aspiration prayer that offers us short, concise instructions on how to use the intermediate states (Tib. bardo) to awaken. In…
Jun
29
Embodying a Buddha unlocks our vitality and strength. In the…
Jun
22
I knew I was Buddhist long before I knew I was gay. When I was just 11 years old, and a student at a small…
Jun
14
With the changing of seasons, we are reminded of the uninterrupted flow…
Jun
10
Hello friends, I hope you are doing well. The seven of us on the land miss all of you and your energy. This is the second retreat season interrupted by Covid. Incredibly, still there is something to be said for having this unique opportunity to be caretakers…
May
25
Tara Mandala extends wishes to all for a wonderful Saga Dawa Düchen, the full moon of the fourth month (Saga Dawa) of the Tibetan…
May
20
This blog post is written by Celeste Young, Tara Mandala Board Member, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Council Member. This written piece reflects on the importance of seeing people for who they truly are, and not just belonging to a race; and in remembering someone's name we…
May
17
Dear Sangha, I'd like to take a moment to share with you recent changes to my role as the Executive Director of Tara Mandala. I have transitioned from living on the land and am moving to the Bay Area of California, while remaining the Executive Director of…
May
11
On Saturday, May 15, Lama Tsultrim Allione will offer our Open Webcast Transmission event. During this free LIVE webcast, she offers the Oral Transmission (Lung) for three of the core practices in the Tara Mandala community: The practice of Green Tara from the Ösel Dorje Sangdzö…