Explore our diverse offerings — from in-person retreats and online programs to day-long dharma events, self-paced courses, and long-term study paths — and discover the next step on your path to awakening.
UPCOMING RETREATS
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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.
Dorje Lopön Chandra Easton
Lama Tsultrim Allione
Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer
Nina Rao
Spring Washam
Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
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Tsigdön Dzö Dzogchen Wisdom Teachings Part VII
Tara Mandala is deeply honored to announce the continuation of online teachings on the Tsigdön Dzöd, “Precious Treasury of Genuine Meaning,” one of the “Seven Treasures” of Longchenpa, with the Venerable Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche. Tsigdön Dzöd is considered one of the most precise explanations of the instructions on Dzogchen.
Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche
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Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness / A Free Virtual Exploration
A conversation with Garrison Institute’s Managing Director, Steve Varley
Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam
Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen
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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.
Tulku Ösel Dorje
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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.
Chögé Lisa Erickson
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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.
Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam
Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen
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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.
Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen
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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.
Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam
Lama Tsultrim Allione
Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen
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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.
Lopön Polly Ryan MA MFT
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Mandala Method: Certification Capstone
This is a closed retreat only for participants in the Fall 2025 cohort of the Mandala Method Certification Program.
Chögé Bridget Bailey
Chögé Lisa Erickson
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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.”
Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam
Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen
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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.
Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer
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Minding the Gap: Journey Through the Six Bardos
Life is a dance between the known and unknown, a cycle where death and birth are interwoven. The bardo represents this in-between state — the gap where uncertainty thrives, yet where profound transformation occurs. Explore these gaps in both your lived experiences and through the lens of traditional Tibetan Buddhist teachings.
Lopön Robin Gayle PhD MDiv MFT
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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.
Lopön Polly Ryan MA MFT
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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.
Lama Tsultrim Allione