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UPCOMING RETREATS

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Multi Day Programs | Online | 21 Taras & Green Tara| Magyu
October 11 - December 11

Embodying the Innate Wisdom and Compassion of the Twenty One Taras

In this immersive and transformative program, Lopön Chandra offers a lens through which we can understand and integrate the contemporary context of the 21 Taras through inspiring stories, study, and practice. Explore the symbolic meaning, power, and purpose of the 21 Taras through teachings, embodied meditation, and mantra.

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Dorje Lopön Chandra Easton
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Lama Tsultrim Allione
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Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer
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Nina Rao
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Spring Washam
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Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
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Multi Day Programs | Colorado Retreat Center| Online | Osel Nyingtig
August 15 - August 20

The Ösel Nyingtig Gathering

All are invited to this Gathering dedicated to Tröma Nagmo’s profound practices, offering a deep immersion into her Secret Mandala. Tulku Ösel Dorje will offer teachings for Tröma Chöd, continuing Secret Instructions, and the Tröma Empowerment. The retreat is offered in-person and online.

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Tulku Ösel Dorje
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Dharma Talks & Daylongs | Online | Feeding Your Demons
August 20

The Wisdom in Aging and Illness: An evening of insight and guided Feeding Your Demons® practice

Feeding Your Demons® blends Tibetan wisdom with modern psychology to help us work skillfully with difficult experiences. In this session, Chögé Lisa Erickson explores the challenges of aging and illness and guides participants through the Feeding Your Demons process. By meeting fear, pain, and resistance with compassion, we can access greater clarity, resilience, and inner wisdom.

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Chögé Lisa Erickson
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Dharma Talks & Daylongs | Online | Feeding Your Demons| Magyu
August 26

Introduction to Feeding Your Demons

What if your greatest challenges were actually gateways to your own wisdom? Join Lisa for a two-hour online lecture and guided practice session where we will explore the method of Feeding Your Demons®. Lisa will talk about the theory behind it and lead the group through a guided practice session.

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Lisa Svensson
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Dharma Talks & Daylongs | Colorado Retreat Center| Online | Skymind
August 27

Skymind: Book Launch and Celebration

Join us online or in-person for a special open-to-all celebration of Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam and Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen’s new book, Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness. We’ll share stories about how Skymind grew from the wild land of Tara Mandala, read from the book, share practice, and have time for discussion.

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Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam
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Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen
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Multi Day Programs | Online | Feeding Your Demons| Magyu
September 05 - September 09

Kapala III

In this advanced level, delve into the teachings of Machig Labdrön, including a profound new practice received directly from her lineage. Participants will expand their Feeding Your Demons journey by working with collective demons—such as those rooted in society, culture, history, and the pervasive demon of ego-clinging.

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Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen
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Certification Programs| Multi Day Programs | Online | Feeding Your Demons| Magyu
September 12 - November 13

Feeding Your Demons® Level II

Feeding Your Demons® is a revolutionary approach fusing ancient Tibetan wisdom and modern psychology. Deepen your training and knowledge of FYD in Level II. Completion of FYD Level I and related prerequisites is required. FYD Level II is offered in Buddhist (Kapala) and Secular Tracks. The course begins September 12, 2026 for both tracks.

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Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam
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Lama Tsultrim Allione
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Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen
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Multi Day Programs | Online | Gateway| Magyu
September 18 - October 25

The Path of Liberation

Course One of “The Heart of Buddhism: A Year of Study & Practice.” Experience how the Buddha’s own journey offers profound guidance for navigating today’s challenges. The exploration begins with five weekly sessions, each carefully designed to build understanding and experience. 

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Amelia Hall PhD
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Multi Day Programs | Online | Gateway| Magyu
September 18

The Heart of Buddhism: A Year of Study and Practice

Explore the history, core teachings, and practices that guide Buddhist practitioners in the Tibetan tradition in waking up to their true nature of innate compassion and wisdom. Each five-week course builds upon the previous while standing alone as a complete teaching, and may be taken individually.

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Amelia Hall PhD
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Dorje Lopön Chandra Easton
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Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam
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Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
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Lama Tsultrim Allione
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Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer
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Sangye Khandro
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Tulku Ösel Dorje
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Zoketsu Norman Fischer
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Dharma Talks & Daylongs | Online
September 20

Teacher Seminar: III

These half-day seminars are designed to facilitate communication and connection between Lama Tsultrim and her lineage holders and teachers as well as to provide on-going training, inspiration and support for Lopöns, Chögés, and Apprentice Teachers.

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Lopön Polly Ryan MA MFT
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Certification Programs| Multi Day Programs | Online | Mandala Method
September 25 - September 27

Mandala Method: Certification Capstone

This is a closed retreat only for participants in the Fall 2025 cohort of the Mandala Method Certification Program.

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Chögé Bridget Bailey
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Chögé Lisa Erickson
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Multi Day Programs | Online | Magyu
September 25 - September 30

Dentog Chigma Chöd

We invite you to join us for a profound opportunity to learn the liberating practice of Dentog Chigma Chöd with Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam and Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen. According to Lama Tsultrim Allione, this practice from Lama Tsering Wangdu Rinpoche is “at the absolute core of Machig’s lineage.”

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Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam
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Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen
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Dharma Talks & Daylongs | Online
October 14

DHARMA FRIENDS Buddhism x Psychedelics x Remembering Bob Thurman

Join DHARMA FRIENDS for a special fall gathering exploring Buddhism, tantra, psychedelics, and meditation. Dr. Doc Kelley will discuss plant-based psychedelics in ancient Buddhism, followed by a conversation with Megan Mook, Kevin Townley, and Dr. David Kittay. The evening also honors Dr. Robert Thurman and concludes with a Mahamudra meditation, a Skymind book signing with Charlotte Rotterdam and Pieter Oosthuizen, and live viola by Rob Ward.

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Kevin Townley
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Megan Mook
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Dharma Talks & Daylongs | Online | Feeding Your Demons
October 20

Empathy Fatigue: An afternoon of insight and guided Feeding Your Demons® practice

Feeding Your Demons® offers a clear, effective approach that blends Tibetan wisdom with modern psychology. In this introductory evening, Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer presents a practical method for working directly with empathy fatigue, uncovering its underlying needs and insights. Through brief teaching and guided practice, learn how to transform empathy fatigue into clarity and wisdom.

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Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer
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Multi Day Programs | Online | Gateway| Magyu
October 30 - December 13

What the Buddha Taught

Course Two of “The Heart of Buddhism: A Year of Study & Practice.” Learn how the Buddha’s insights into suffering and liberation speak directly to our modern experience. Delve into the essence of the Eightfold Path: the Buddha’s step-by-step instructions for liberating ourselves from suffering. 

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Amelia Hall PhD
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Dharma Talks & Daylongs | Online | Feeding Your Demons
November 08 - November 22

Demons in Love: How to Transform Relationship Challenges into Wisdom

Feeding Your Demons® blends Tibetan wisdom with modern psychology to help us work skillfully with difficult experiences. In this two-day online program, Lama Tsultrim Allione, Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam, and Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen explore the challenges that arise in relationships and guide participants through the Feeding Your Demons® process. By meeting relational obstacles with curiosity and compassion, we can transform conflict into greater awareness, insight, and authentic connection.

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Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam
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Lama Tsultrim Allione
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Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen
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Multi Day Programs | Online | Magyu
December 05 - December 06

Machig Labdrön’s Longevity Sadhana

Lama Tsultrim Allione received the rare Machig Labdrön’s Longevity Sadhana while meditating in Machig’s sacred cave in Bhutan in 2017. This practice combines Guru Yoga with the deity Ushnishavijaya, using breath, mantra, and visualization to restore life force, vital essence, and soul-energy depleted by trauma. It revitalizes the body’s inner vitality, reinforcing resilience and promoting longevity. Lama Tsultrim shares these precious teachings worldwide with profound wisdom and compassion. 

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Lama Tsultrim Allione
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Dharma Talks & Daylongs | Online | Feeding Your Demons
December 05

Facing the Fear of Death Through Feeding Your Demons

Feeding Your Demons® blends Tibetan wisdom with modern psychology to help us work skillfully with difficult experiences. In this two-hour online program, Lopön Robin Gayle, PhD, MFT, explores our evolving relationship with death throughout life, from childhood to old age, and guides participants through the Feeding Your Demons® process. By meeting uncertainty and unease with awareness, we can cultivate greater authenticity, self-understanding, and compassion, easing the fear of death and lessening our sense of isolation.

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Lopön Robin Gayle PhD MDiv MFT
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Dharma Talks & Daylongs | Online
December 11

Teacher Seminar: IV

These half-day seminars are designed to facilitate communication and connection between Lama Tsultrim and her lineage holders and teachers as well as to provide on-going training, inspiration and support for Lopöns, Chögés, and Apprentice Teachers.

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Lopön Polly Ryan MA MFT
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Multi Day Programs | Online | Gateway| Magyu
January 22 - February 26

The Awakened Heart

Course Three of “The Heart of Buddhism: A Year of Study & Practice.” Discover Mahayana Buddhism’s revolutionary teachings on wisdom and compassion, illuminated through the feminine embodiment of Prajnaparamita, transforming personal awakening into boundless benefit for all beings. 

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Dorje Lopön Chandra Easton
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Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer
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Zoketsu Norman Fischer
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Dharma Talks & Daylongs | Online | Feeding Your Demons
February 14

A Cup of Tea with Your Demons and Allies: An Open Feeding Your Demons Conversation

Feeding Your Demons® blends Tibetan wisdom with modern psychology to help us work skillfully with difficult experiences. In this informal online gathering, Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam holds space for questions and conversation, exploring what it means to meet our demons and allies with tenderness rather than resistance, and guides participants through a Feeding Your Demons® process. Bring your curiosity, and if you like, a cup of your favorite tea.

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Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam
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Multi Day Programs | Online | Gateway| Magyu
April 16 - May 23

The Great Perfection

Course Five of “The Heart of Buddhism: A Year of Study & Practice.” Learn essential practices for recognizing natural awareness, explore feminine perspectives within Dzogchen lineages, and experience how recognition spontaneously unfolds as benefit for others. 

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Lama Tsultrim Allione
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Sangye Khandro
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Tulku Ösel Dorje
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Self Paced Courses | Online
January 01 - December 31

Self Paced Programs

These open enrollment programs include teaching and practice recordings, texts, and support material for self-guided study. The program content and accompanying live practice groups are hosted on yana, Tara Mandala’s Digital Dharma Hub. Available programs include Green Tara, Riwo Sangchö, Chöd of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, Zhitro, Opening the Heart Sutra, Mandala of the Empowered Feminine, and Machig Labdrön and the Nature of Mind.

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Lama Tsultrim Allione