Teachings, Courses, & Retreats

Teacher Seminar IV

Date & Time Details:
Friday, December 11, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm MST

Location:
Online - Zoom

Teacher Seminar IV

with Lopön Polly Ryan MA MFT

December 11, 2026

with Lopön Polly Ryan MA MFT

These half-day seminars with Lopön Polly Ryan (and additional presenters) are designed to facilitate communication and connection between Lama Tsultrim and her lineage holders and teachers and to provide ongoing training, inspiration, and support for both Senior and Apprentice Teachers.

Program Schedule
This seminar will be offered via Zoom and will take place on Friday, December 11th 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MST. Please use this link to view how this daily schedule is translated into your time zone.

Who Should Attend?
  – This Teacher Seminar is by invitation only.
  – Attendance is restricted to members of Tara Mandala’s Authorized Teachers and Apprentice Teachers Programs.

Recording Access
All participants will have a 1-year access period to the recordings.

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.

Offering dana to the teacher
The practice of offering dana, meaning “generosity,” is a traditional offering that students make to their teachers 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.

Suggested dana range: $15 – $45

To learn more about dana and suggested dana ranges, please click here. 

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.

Date & Time Details:
Friday, December 11, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm MST

Location:
Online - Zoom

About the Teacher

Lopön Polly Ryan MA MFT
Lopön Polly Ryan MA MFT Lopön Polly Ryan (Rangdröl Shemo) has been a devoted student of Tibetan Buddhism for almost four decades.  She has degrees in music and psychology and has been a licensed trauma and dharma informed mental health therapist for over 40 years. She has studied with Lama Tsultrim Allione in the lineage…