Retreat Cabins
Open Dates
Tara Mandala Retreat Center
The beauty of nature, quietness, and solitude supported me so much in letting the vajra mind shine through. Having time for my practice with no outer worldly pressure helped me to deeply relax into my meditation, creating space. I’m deeply grateful for this precious time on Tara’s Land! -Vera…
Personal Retreat in Prajna Residence Hall
Open Dates
Tara Mandala Retreat Center
Due to COVID-19 we are not currently holding retreats in Prajña Residence Hall. Please see our retreat cabins for solitary retreat opportunities.
Feeding Your Demons® – Online Program
February 27 - April 9, 2021
Online
By joining the Feeding Your Demons® Online Program become fully certified to use this method in a therapeutic setting with clients, or choose the à la carte options for personal growth and enrichment. Please see listing for dates for Level I and Level II.
Wisdom Rising: Journey into the Union of the Sacred Feminine and Sacred Masculine – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Magyu Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam and Pieter Oosthuizen
March 14 - 20, 2021
Online - Zoom
In this retreat you will receive the transmission for and learn the Yab Yum Mandala practice developed by Lama Tsultrim Allione. The Yab Yum represents our inherent wholeness which holds all dualities in a dynamic totality.
The Great Mother Prajñaparamita – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Lama Tsultrim Allione and Anam Thubten
March 19 - 21, 2021
Online - Zoom
Tara Mandala has the great good fortune to be offering a virtual retreat with Anam Thubten and Lama Tsultrim Allione, on the teachings and practice of Prajñaparamita, the Perfection of Wisdom. These profound teachings are at the heart of discovering our true nature.
Anatomy of Meditation – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Dorje Lopön Chandra Easton and Arturo Peal
March 27 - 28, 2021
Online - Zoom
Join Lopon Chandra Easton and Arturo Peal for a weekend retreat that will help you find ease in your practice and enliven your subtle body.
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Ven. Dr. Myodo Jabo
March 28 - April 3, 2021
Online - Zoom
Join Ven. Dr. Myodo Jabo to unpack the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, taught by the Buddha. These four methods of how to better pay attention can help us calm our minds.
Parchangma Chöd – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Lama Tsultrim Allione and Anna Raithel
April 8 - 11, 2021
Online - Zoom
The Parchangma Chöd is an integral part of Do Khyentse’s Dzinpa Rangdröl (Self-Liberation of Clinging) treasure cycle (Tib. terma). In this retreat you will learn the five melodies and the musical patterns for the drum, bell, and kangling.
Sacred World, Luminous Vision: Songs of Realization of the Mahasiddhas – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Magyu Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam
April 17 - 18, 2021
Online - Zoom
In this joyful weekend virtual retreat we will explore through meditation and discussion several songs of realization by Tilopa, Milarepa, Saraha and others. Igniting our own luminous vision, we’ll bring these inspiring teachings to life through our own creative writing.
Machig’s Last Instructions – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Lama Tsultrim Allione
April 23 - 25, 2021
Online - Zoom
In this retreat you will engage with the powerful teachings of the great Tibetan yogini, Machig Labdrön, on the ‘nature of mind’ as taught by her emanation, Lama Tsultrim Allione.
CNNR Chöd Daylong Intensive – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Karla Jackson-Brewer, M.S.
May 1, 2021
Online - Zoom
Devoted Chöd practitioner and Authorized Teacher Karla Jackson-Brewer will offer a special opportunity for seasoned and brand new Chöd practitioners to receive support in their practice, ask questions and receive advice with helpful tips and reinforcement.
Naga Puja: Pacifying the Nagas – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Lama Gyurme Rabje
May 2 - 6, 2021
Master artist and teacher Lama Gyurme is delighted to introduce the art of torma making and the offering practice for the Nagas.
Journey into the Dakini Mandala: A Meditation and Writing – Online Course
With Karla Jackson-Brewer, M.S. and Ranjini George
May 5 - June 16, 2021
Online
Join Karla and Ranjini for this 7 week live, online course!
Transmission of the Yab Yum Mandala – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Lama Tsultrim Allione
May 8, 2021
Online - Zoom
Experience transformation through the power of the mandala—a universal map for inner and outer balance, wholeness, and practical awakening. During this virtual teaching, Lama Tsultrim Allione will give the transmission of the Yab Yum Mandala, a practice she developed to bring emotional transformation into alignment with the spiritual path.
Aging with Wisdom and Creativity: Deepening our Practice through Reflection and Writing – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Victress Hitchcock and Olivia Hoblitzelle
May 14 - 16, 2021
Online - Zoom
The process of aging offers us a myriad of challenges and opportunities. Understanding that there is no time to lose encourages us to explore the quality of our lives. We can no longer escape the truth of impermanence and the recognition of our own mortality. As we embrace that realization…
‘Live’ Webcast – Oral Transmission (Tib. Lung) for Green Tara, CNNR Chöd, and Riwo Sangchö
With Lama Tsultrim Allione
May 15, 2021
Online - Zoom
Anyone is welcome to receive a Lung as a blessing and connection to a certain practice. If you have already received the Lung, you are welcome to receive it again as a blessing.
Yuthok Nyingthig Karmamudra – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Dr. Nida Chenagtsang and Erik Jampa Andersson
May 20 - 23, 2021
Online - Zoom
‘The Yoga of Bliss’ refers to the ancient Buddhist practice of sexual yoga, known as Karmamudra, which uses specific techniques to transform the raw energy of ordinary pleasure, worldly desire, and orgasm into a path of liberation from suffering in our cyclic existence. This practice has been an essential part…
Liberation through Love and Rage – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Lama Rod Owens
May 28 - 30, 2021
Online - Zoom
Join Lama Rod for a weekend of exploring the profound path of liberation through love and rage.
Opening the Heart of Compassion – Online Course
With Dorje Lopön Chandra Easton
June 2 - July 24, 2021
Online
Join Lopon Chandra Easton for this 8 week 'live' online course.
Tara Mandala Dharma Teacher & Sangha Leader Retreat – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Lama Tsultrim Allione
June 3 - 7, 2021
Online - Zoom
This retreat is for Tara Mandala Authorized and Apprentice Teachers and Satellite Sangha leaders and is by invitation only.
Being Light Messengers of Darkness – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Osho Zenju Earthlyn Manuel
June 10 - 16, 2021
Online - Zoom
Together in this retreat you will be offered various blessings of protection and meditations created by Zenju Sensei. You also will have the opportunity to open your heart to darkness through eight gateways using the dark mothers as protectors.
Green Tara ‘Live’ – Online Course
With Magyu Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam and Lama Tsultrim Allione
June 12 - July 20, 2021
Online
This is a great introductory course for understanding ‘deity’ practice in Buddhism. Green Tara is one of the most beloved and important deities in Tibetan Buddhism. Taught by Lama Tsultrim Allione and Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam, it includes 4 Live Webcasts with Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam. Click here for more information or to register: https://www.taramandala.org/online-programs-shop/green-tara-online-course-packages/
Lion-Headed Dakini (Simhamukha) – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Magyu Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam, Ellen Booth Church and Miranda Shaw
June 22 - 30, 2021
Online - Zoom
This retreat offers transmission and teachings on the Lion-Headed Dakini (Simhamukha) practice as well as on Lama Tsultrim’s personal transformation work within the mandala. Simhamukha is known as a powerful remover of obstacles and as Queen of the Dakinis.
Wisdom Rising: Journey into the Sacred Masculine – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Pieter Oosthuizen and Karla Jackson-Brewer, M.S.
July 13 - 19, 2021
Online - Zoom
This training offers a journey into the Mandala of the Five Buddhas practice developed by Lama Tsultrim Allione to bring emotional transformation into alignment with the spiritual path.
Vajrayana Retreat: The Mandala Principle – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Magyu Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam
August 5 - 10, 2021
Online - Zoom
This retreat offers an historical and philosophical overview of the Vajrayana and explores the mandala principle as a guiding framework for understanding and embodying the richness of the Vajrayana path.
Wisdom Rising ‘Live’ – Online Course
With Lama Tsultrim Allione
November 6 - December 18, 2021
Online
In this 7-week course, Lama Tsultrim will: Guide you through the development of the feminine in Buddhism. Introduce the mandala principle and its importance to western and eastern psychology. Provide an in-depth overview of the fierce feminine qualities found within the five Dakini buddha families. Additionally, students will have the…