Lama Tsultrim Allione will offer the Lung for Green Tara, Chöd of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, Riwo Sangchö, and Zhitro practices. Anyone is welcome to receive a Lung as a blessing and a connection to a certain practice. If you have already received the Lung, you are welcome to receive it again as a blessing. For anyone who has or is currently learning these practices in our online programs and self-paced courses, the Lung will also allow them to receive the full benefits and blessings of the lineage.

What is a Lung?
A Lung is an oral transmission of a practice, not a teaching. In the Tibetan tradition, it is understood that during the Lung, the student receives a direct transmission of the practice which connects them to the blessing stream of the lineage: from the teacher giving the Lung, to her teacher, and his teacher, all the way back to the original source of the practice.

• A student must attend ‘live’ (online) for the Lung to be officially received.
• Lama Tsultrim regularly offers the Lung for our Green Tara, Chöd of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, Riwo Sangchö, and Zhitro.
• Tara Mandala offers self-paced online courses that include explanations and teachings on these practices. It is not necessary to receive the Lung to participate in any of the self-paced programs. However, it is encouraged that a student receive a Lung whenever it is offered to fully partake in the lineage’s benefits and blessings.
• Once you are a student in any of these programs, you are welcome to join any of our regular practice groups at any time for a greater sense of sangha and support.
• A Lung is always specific to a particular practice, so if you have received a Lung for a different Green Tara practice, for example, you will still need to receive the Lung for this Green Tara practice.

Who Should Attend?
Anyone is welcome to receive a Lung as a blessing and a connection to a certain practice. If you have already received the Lung, you are welcome to receive it again as a blessing.

What Do I Need to Prepare?
Nothing! No text, materials, or anything else is needed to attend a Lung.

What Are the Next Steps?
If you have not learned these practices yet, we recommend that, after receiving a Lung, you receive teachings on them. You can do this through the self-paced online courses we offer (see below).

• Register for the Green Tara Self-Paced Program
• Register for the Riwo Sangchö Self-Paced Program
• Register for the Zhitro Self-Paced Program
• Register for the Chöd of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Self-Paced Program
  • Lama Tsultrim and Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer will teach this Chöd live online, May 29-31, 2026.

Who Should Attend? 
This program is open to everyone.

Program Tuition
This is a free event

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 range for the lung is $10 – $20. For more information about dana, click here.

Schedule
All times are Mountain Daylight Time. Please use this link to view how this daily schedule is translated into your time zone.

Sunday, May 3, 2026:
10:00 am – 11:30 am MDT:  Transmission Session
***Please note that live attendance is required to receive the Lung. This session will not be recorded.

What is a Tara Mandala Online Program? 
Tara Mandala offers online programming via live and pre-recorded curricula, providing you with the opportunity to access dharma teachings, engage in guided practice, experience personal retreats and hands-on learning, and connect 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.

Mental Health Disclaimer
While Tara Mandala offers profound Buddhist teachings and a supportive spiritual community, we do not provide mental health services, and our teachers are not operating as mental health professionals. Spiritual guidance provided by a Tara Mandala teacher is not a substitute for professional mental health support. We honor the importance of mental well-being and encourage community members seeking support to connect with licensed professionals in their local area. For immediate assistance with mental health concerns, please contact your local crisis resources or emergency services.