Among the works authored by the great fourteenth-century Nyingma master, Longchenpa (1308-1364), the text commonly known as Chöying Dzöd, The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena, is a masterpiece that synthesizes more than six hundred years of the Nyingma (“Ancients”) spiritual tradition. Chöying Dzöd focuses on the Dzogchen (Great Perfection) practice of trekchö, (break-through), in which delusion is cut through, and the primordially pure nature of mind is revealed, bringing the practitioner to effortless liberation.

Tara Mandala has the rare opportunity to offer bi-weekly teachings with Adzom Gyalse Tulku Rinpoche in which he will provide a unique opportunity to learn and study this text. This teaching will be translated from Tibetan to English by Adam Kane.

Adzom Gyalse Tulku Rinpoche will offer these teachings via Zoom on Wednesday and Friday mornings from February 17th until April 30th — see the specific dates and times below. Please also note that Rinpoche intends to give the transmission (Tib. Lung) for these teachings on the last teaching day, Friday, April 30. All participants must attend this session live to receive this necessary and important blessing.

Teaching Dates & Times
Times below are listed in Mountain Time.
Please use this link to see how this schedule translates into your timezone.

FEBRUARY

From 7:00am – 9:00am MT

• Wednesday 17 and 24
• Friday 19 and 26

MARCH

From 7:00am – 9:00am MT

• Wednesday 3 &10
• Friday 5 & 12

From 8:00am – 10:00am MT (After Daylight Savings Time ends in US)

• Wednesday 17, 24 & 31
• Friday 19 & 26

APRIL

From 8:00am – 10:00am MT

• Wednesday 7, 14, 21 & 28
• Friday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

MAY

From 8:00am – 10:00am MT

• Wednesday 5
• Friday 7

If you are attending from another time zone, please know that recordings will be made available by 8pm MT daily so you can review missed sessions.

Who Should Attend? 

• At the request of Adzom Gyalse Tulku Rinpoche, this retreat is open to participants who have completed a ngöndro, or who are currently practicing a ngöndro and/or those who have accumulated 100,000 Vajrasattva long mantra recitations.

How Do I Prepare?

• We recommend reading and having at hand:
  • The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena by Longchen Rabjam and translated by Richard Barron, available for purchase here.
  • Optional: The commentary, A Treasure Trove of Scriptural Transmission, available to purchase here. 
  • Special Note: Participants of this retreat will receive a 15% discount code on the purchase of both texts listed above when using the discount code:  TMBSOP15.

What is a Virtual Retreat?

Virtual Retreats are Tara Mandala At-Home intensive retreats, teachings and in-depth workshops during which practitioners receive dharma teachings, engage in guided practice, experience hands-on learning, and connect with other participants through an easy-to-use online platform (Zoom) during consecutive days (with few exceptions) and daylong offerings. This modality of learning is appropriate for practitioners who are able to create a practice container of their own, setting aside a dedicated retreat space, removing themselves from social media, and taking care of necessities with the mind of compassion in action for the specific dates and times that the teachings occur. 

Virtual Retreats are meant to be attended live given that direct transmission (Tib. lung) may be given. However, access to recordings of the sessions are available for additional viewing for various timeframes specified by the price level selected.

Tiered-Prices

Tara Mandala offers tiered pricing for all virtual retreats to allow participants the opportunity to consider offering additional financial support for Tara Mandala while gaining greater access to the recordings of the teachings post-retreat. These are difficult times for everyone, and Tara Mandala is no exception. We encourage you to select at the highest level within your capacity to assist Tara Mandala in covering the costs to offer these wonderful teachings. We thank you in advance for your support and your practice!

$574 – Tier 1 (includes access to recordings of all sessions for up to 7 days from the end of the retreat)
Registration at this level covers the basic costs of holding this specific retreat, including compensating our teachers. 

$706 – Tier 2 (includes access to recordings of all sessions for up to 30 days from the end of the retreat)
Registration at this level covers basic costs of this retreat and supports the year round staff at Tara Mandala.

$774 – Tier 3 (includes access to recordings of all sessions for up to 1 year from the end of the retreat)
Registration at this level covers basic costs for this retreat, supports year around staff as well as facilities maintenance and other critical operational needs.

Any additional contribution to our Annual Fund will allow Tara Mandala Retreat Center to continue to operate, be a repository for wisdom literature, a center for translation, a beacon for the feminine in Buddhism, and an active dharma center that provides refuge for deep practice and transformation. If you are able to provide a generous contribution beyond the prices listed above, you will also have the opportunity to do so in your registration and/or during the retreat.

There are many ways to support and engage with Tara Mandala’s activities. Click here to learn more. We appreciate your support and generosity! 

If you would like to offer Dana to Rinpoche, the information to do so will be provided during the virtual retreat sessions.

Note: Tara Mandala has two scholarship funds and offers deferred payment plans as resources for anyone with financial limitations. For more information and to apply, visit our Scholarships and Financial Assistance Page.