Lama Tsultrim gives the Troma Empowerment at Orgen Dorje Den in Alameda, CA. It is the first time the empowerment is given.

 

 

Lama Tsultrim holds the first Teacher Investiture Ceremony for 15 Tara Mandala teachers. Some have been in their role for several years and others are newly certified: Tulku Ösel  Dorje, as Dorje Gyaltsab (Sanskrit Yuvarajā) “Adamantine Regent”

 

Charlotte Rotterdam and Chandra Easton as Dorje Lopön (Sanskrit Vajra Acharya) “Adamantine Distinguished Teacher.” 

 

 

Ellen Booth Church, Pieter Oosthuizen, Barbara Staemmler, Karla Jackson-Brewer, Polly Ryan, Debra Quayle, and Robin Gayle are authorized as Lopöns. Susan Glumac, Bridget Bailey, Jenny Terbell, Susan Lorraine, and  Lisa Erickson are authorized as Chogés. Thirty more teachers are named Apprentice Teachers.

 

 

Anna Raithel is appointed the first head Chopön, holding the ceremonial knowledge of all the ritual aspects of the traditions for Tara Mandala.

 

 

The San Diego Sangha establishes the Tiny Tara Temple in Encinitas, California, and the Ushnishavijya statue is consecrated and installed.

 

 

Dorje Lopön Chandra Easton’s book Embodying Tara: Twenty-One Manifestations to Awaken Your Innate Wisdom is published by Shamala Publications.

 

 

The Wisdom Rising with Lama Tsultrim Allione podcast launches. Each episode is filled with thoughtful insights, wisdom teachings, personal stories, captivating guests, guided meditations, and practical guidance. The gatherings provide a welcoming and supportive space to deepen one’s understanding of Buddhism and practical advice on the path of awakening.

 

 

A second group travels to Druk Zangri Khamar, Bhutan with Lopöns Karla Jackson-Brewer and Polly Ryan to receive training in the Rinchen Chema practices and Chöd dance. 

 

 

Lama Tsultrim gives the first Kapala Five training in Encinitas, CA.

 

 

Lama Tsultrim, Charlotte Rotterdam and Pieter Oosthuizen at the first Kapala Five training in Encinitas, CA