Programs

For those who were unable to attend Part 1 of the Tsigdön Dzöd, “Precious Treasury of Genuine Meaning,” one of the “Seven Treasures” of Longchenpa with Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche, we are honored to share this precious opportunity for you to receive the teachings via recording and join us as we progress along this multi-part teaching […]

Tara Mandala’s Living Dharma Apprentice Program is a unique summer apprenticeship program created to enable meditation practitioners of all backgrounds and experience levels a powerful way to deepen your engagement with and understanding of Vajrayana Buddhist practice. Tara Mandala is one of the few practice places in the world where the lineage of Machig Labdron, […]

Explore the symbolic meaning, power, and purpose of the 21 Taras through teachings, embodied meditation, mantra, and journeys with Tara.  In this immersive and transformative program, Dorje Lopön Chandra will offer us a lens through which we can understand and integrate the contemporary context of the Taras through inspiring stories about historic and modern Buddhist […]

Tara Mandala is honored to welcome a beloved teacher to our community and the wider Buddhist community in the West, Sangye Khandro, for a special dharma talk on the art and craft of translating the dharma. In this intimate session, Sangye Khandro will share reflections and stories from her over forty years of experiences as […]

Green Tara sits with one foot in the meditative posture and one foot extended, embodying active compassion and serving as a model for modern contemplative life. We invite you to join us in a week-long retreat at Tara Mandala in Colorado as we  connect with the luminous compassion of Green Tara and our innate, awakened […]

Seasonal Teacher Seminars (By Invitation Only)  These half-day seminars with Lama Tsultrim Allione (and/or additional presenters) 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 both Senior and Apprentice Teachers.  In this session, Dorje Gyaltsab Tulku Ösel Dorje […]

In traditional Vajrayana lineages, the chöpons (or ‘activity holders’) hold the ceremonial knowledge of all the ritual aspects of the traditions that the monastery practices. They oversee preparations for rituals, and act as the master of ceremonies for daily practices, Drubchens, and empowerments. Umdzés are chant leaders and hold an important role in leading and […]

***UPDATE*** This program has been cancelled and registration is no longer available. Please view our calendar of upcoming programs here.*** Welcome to The Mother Path.  We are called to reconnect what has been disconnected because The Mother Path is the center of our lives and human life on earth. The Mother Path stretches back in time and […]

This nine-week online course is designed for anyone seeking to engage in a meaningful journey of transformation. Together, we will explore the  intersecting issues of racism, unconscious bias, and ignorance through a dynamic and immersive path in cultural literacy and Tantric practice. This curriculum was developed exclusively for Tara Mandala by Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer, M.S., […]

This five-week series is for experienced and beginner meditators alike. So often we are told: “follow your breath”, or “visualize the following”, or “rest in open awareness”. But what is it that we are really doing with our attention and our awareness, and how can we optimize our meditation experience?  This program will examine the […]

Feeding Your Demons® Kapala Level I is a simple but profound five-step process that guides the practitioner to transform their demons into protective allies through a sequence of illuminating questions and visualizations. Created by Lama Tsultrim Allione, it employs principles of the Tibetan Buddhist practice Chöd, as originally articulated by the eleventh-century female Tibetan teacher, […]

Due to the requests from students, the complete cycle of Dzinpa Rangdröl as the Gateway Program will be offered again at Tara Mandala starting in January of 2025! However, there has been a request by students to start the Ngöndro sooner and so Lama Tsultrim will offer this teaching in 2024. In the meantime, there […]

Tara Mandala is thrilled to offer our first 2-week long in person practice retreat.  Together we step out of our regular routine and bask in the beauty of turning inward while cultivating our personal practice.  The Practice Focus for this retreat: Prajñāpāramitā, the “perfection of wisdom,” is one of the key philosophies and practices of […]

In this eight-week course, author and teacher Erik Jampa Andersson will guide participants through the Eightfold Path of Natural Recovery as discussed in his book, Unseen Beings: How We Forgot the World is More Than Human (Hay House UK, 2023), which Lama Tsultrim has described as “a brilliant book that gives us a road map […]

Taught in English, with German translation At the heart of Buddhist teachings lies the invitation to rest in our true nature, an inherent, brilliant wholeness which is not other than the ground of being itself. Recognizing and remembering this fundamental and inextricable connection to everyone and all things paves the way for a life of […]

The immense suffering we see all around us can bring overwhelm, discouragement, or numbness. We may imagine that there is nothing that we can do which will really make any difference. And so we procrastinate or justify or do nothing at all - even though our heart is breaking and we truly want to help. […]

Taught in German Chöd (wörtlich ‘durchtrennen‘ oder ‘durchschneiden’) ist eine alte tibetisch-buddhistische Praxis, mit der wir Ängsten und Anhaftungen begegnen und uns mit ihnen konfrontieren, indem wir Mitgefühl und Großzügigkeit praktizieren. Wir visualisieren die Gabe des eigenen Körper an die Kräfte, die uns anscheinend zerstören, und lernen so, unser Greifen nach unserem Ich loszulassen. Gleichzeitig […]

Taught in English, with French translation Feeding your Demons is a powerful and profound method for working with rather than fighting against the obstacles, conflicts, and challenges of our life. By meeting our fears and obsessions with gentleness and compassion, and nurturing their underlying need, we allow them to transform into allies, insight and wisdom. […]

Tara Mandala invites you to learn the profound practice for accomplishing Tröma Nagmo, the Black Wrathful Mother, known as “Secret Primordial Wisdom.” This practice was the first of many Ösel Nyingtig termas revealed at Tara Mandala on the full moon of December 2002, by A.dzom Paylo Rinpoche. Since its revelation, it has been practiced in […]

We all have an awakened presence within us which is created as a spark of bliss at the moment of conception. This spark remains within us and can never be stained or tainted, but it can be hidden. Drawing from more than 50 years of training and practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, best-selling author […]

Taught in English, with Czech translation At the heart of Buddhist teachings lies the invitation to rest in our true nature, which is not other than the ground of being from which all things and all beings arise. In every moment of life – even in times of confusion and unrest – this ultimate refuge […]

Taught in English, with Italian translation Feeding your Demons is a powerful and profound method for working with rather than fighting against the obstacles, conflicts, and challenges of our life. By meeting our fears and obsessions with gentleness and compassion, and nurturing their underlying need, we allow them to transform into allies, insight and wisdom. […]

We invite you to join us at Tara Mandala in Colorado for a profound opportunity to learn Chöd: from Chögyal Namkhai Norbu with Lama Tsultrim Allione (joining virtually) and  Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer, M.S. (in-person). Chöd is a unique blend of the Tibetan Shamanic traditions and the Buddhist tradition of compassion and emptiness. This centuries-old practice […]

Open to EVERYONE. Tara, the female buddha of compassion, is called the “Savioress” because she is known for saving beings from the ocean of samsara (suffering). Her name also means “star” as she is as infinite as the stars in the sky. Ultimately, she represents the essential nature of your own mind, your buddha-nature, and […]

Writing your Spiritual Care Directive Intensive 1 Day Workshop Live Online Group Session  * * * THIS IS A ONE DAY CONDENSED VERSION OF AN 8-WEEK PROGRAM * * *  This interactive group study will be presented from a Tibetan Buddhist perspective, inviting a unique conversation and exploration in planning and training as a practitioner […]

Buddhist teachings reveal our innate wakefulness and inherent wholeness, asserting that there is no fundamental lack in ourselves, others, or the world. Everything and everyone emerges from the ground of being, the Great Mother, accessible through the essence of our awareness, the nature of our minds. As the esteemed 11th-century Tibetan yogini Machig Labdrön advises, […]

We invite you to join us as we welcome esteemed writer, Buddhist teacher and activist, Mushim Patricia Ikeda in her first teaching series with Tara Mandala. In this series, Mushim will guide us through dharma talks, contemplations, and meditations all centered around the theme of impermanence.  Buddhism teaches the "three marks of existence," leading with […]

“The mandala is a template or blueprint of wholeness. It has a center and four directions. Associated with each direction is a color, an element, an obstructed pattern and a wisdom. It is a way to understand yourself and also your world.” – Lama Tsultrim Allione    We invite you to join us for a […]

Open to EVERYONE. Tara, the female Buddha of compassion, is revered as the “Savioress” because she is known for saving beings from the ocean of samsara (suffering). Her name also means “star” as she is as infinite as the stars in the sky. She manifests in the world according to the needs of sentient beings.  […]

“The display of the awakened state is filled with the imagery of light. Rays of light, clouds of light, circles and spheres and points of light: shimmering, glowing, sparkling, dazzling; blazing masses of fire, rings of flame, and shooting sparks all appear spontaneously out of emptiness, displaying the nature of enlightenment.” (Freemantle, Luminous Emptiness, pg […]

We are pleased to offer to the Ösel Nyingtig students for the first time this profound teaching from the Osel Nyingtig terma Cycle for accomplishing the Guru known as the Secret Thigle. This practice was revealed in Tibet in 2007 by A.dzom Paylo Rinpoche when he met Guru Rinpoche in person in a pure vision […]

Join Lama Tsultrim and the Tara Mandala community as we joyously commemorate our 30-year anniversary at Tara Mandala’s retreat center in Colorado this Summer.  A special weekend celebration will take place from August 2nd to the 4th, and include: powerful rituals that honor Tara Mandala’s founders and teachers, sharing stories and meals, music and dancing, […]

In this special year marking the 30th Anniversary of Tara Mandala, we celebrate the sacred and powerful land that is the home of the Magyu lineage. This is a special time to gather with fellow Magyu sangha members for practice, teachings and shared conversations. This year our theme is the Mandala teachings which highlight the […]

We all have awakened presence within us which is created as a spark of bliss at the moment of conception. This spark remains within us and can never be stained or tainted, but it can be hidden. Drawing from over fifty years of training and practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition Lama Tsultrim will guide us […]

This residential ceremony is based on the teachings of Opening to Darkness by Zenju Osho and was written with the heart and mind that Dharma is of the earth. Too often we come to ceremonies or retreats hoping we will gain some new realization from the teacher and the teacher alone. What would it be […]

Khandro Kejang Chöd (Sound of the Dakini's Laughter) is the commonly practiced chöd from the Longchen Nyingtig cycle of Jigme Lingpa. Cham, or dakini dance, associated with this practice, is done in the tradition from Tibet brought from Tibet by Lama Tsering Wangdu Rinpoche to his students. Cham is done at the beginning of the […]

In Kapala Level III, we will go deeper into Machig Labdrön’s teachings and receive a profound new practice of hers.  Participants will also expand their FYD journey by working with collective demons, such as societal, cultural, and historical demons, and the demon of ego-clinging. NOTE: All participants are expected to attend the sessions live (in-person […]

Delve into the heart of Severance (Chöd) practice, made accessible for Western practitioners through the masterful translation by Lama Sarah Harding. This retreat offers an intimate exploration of "The Seven Day Severance Retreat Experiential Guide," a concise and powerful instruction manual for implementing the core principles of Severance into a concentrated practice. Jamyang Gönpo (b. 1208), […]

Is it possible that we are immersed in a movement towards surrendering to something greater? Are those of us situated within US centric, western identities collectively yearning to break from our subscription to a rational, individualized, materialistic self and step into the unknown? Might the various subcultures of meditation, psychedelics, sexual freedom, and the shedding […]

English with German Translation On a daily basis, our minds run wild and fall victim to afflictive emotions like suffering, depression, laziness, and distractions. At the heart of the Buddhist path, training the mind is essential. The practice of Shamatha, Calm Abiding Meditation, puts special emphasis on developing one-pointed concentration as a means for developing […]

On this auspicious 30th Year Anniversary, Tara Mandala is honored to announce the offering of empowerment (Tib. wang) and precious teachings on Dudjom Lingpa’s Nang Jang by Chakung Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche. Nang Jang (refinement of perception) is the name given to a visionary text of the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition, in which the Dzogchen master, Dudjom […]

English with German and Italian Translation Tulku Ösel is pleased to offer to the Ösel Nyingtig students for the first time this profound teaching from the Ösel Nyingtig terma Cycle for accomplishing the Guru known as the Secret Thigle. This practice was revealed in Tibet in 2007 by A.dzom Paylo Rinpoche when he met Guru […]

We invite you to join us for a day of community and deep practice as we connect with the simple practice of Zhitro.  In our modern-day society, we lack traditions and rituals specifically designed to help someone who has died as they embark on their transitional journey. The practice of Zhitro offers an accessible and […]

English with German Translation Tulku Ösel Dorje invites you to learn the profound Dakini Ngöndro from A.dzom Rinpoche’s Ösel Nyingtig terma cycle. This cycle for accomplishing the Dakini Yeshe Tsogyal was first revealed in Tibet at Yeshe Tsogyal’s birthplace. At that time, Yeshe Tsogyal appeared to A.dzom Rinpoche. Through the interdependence of Lama Tsultrim’s request, […]

We invite you to join us at Tara Mandala in Colorado for a profound opportunity to learn the liberating practice of Dentog Chigma Chöd with Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam and Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen. The dynamic and transformative practice of Dentog Chigma, “liberation on one seat,” combines the melodic and rhythmic aspects of traditional Chöd with […]

Do you need to experience again the sincere joy you haven't felt for a long time? Are you failing to experience the sacred essence of your being? Give yourself the nurturing you need and get the tools to free yourself from the cycle of suffering once and for all. We all have awakened presence within […]

With great excitement, we announce the fruition of a long-held aspiration to offer a month-long practice retreat where we step out of our regular routine and experience the simplicity and beauty of turning inward and cultivating our personal practice. As the autumn leaves fall and sap returns to its core, we too can release our […]

We are very much looking forward to the very special opportunity to experience Lama Tsültrim Allione in person! In the Nymphenburg Orangery she presents the method she developed, explains the background from Tibetan Buddhism, guides through the exercise and is available to answer questions. “The process of feeding your own demons is a method of bringing […]

We all have a well of consciousness deep within us. It's created the moment we're conceived. This spark of consciousness remains in our soul and can never be altered or compromised. Yet for most of us, it remains hidden. And it awaits our rediscovery. Drawing from over fifty years of training and practice in the […]

Practice day in the Buddha House in Munich the day after Saturday with Lama Tsültrim Allione On this day in the Buddha House in Munich we will deepen the experiences from the day before and any outstanding questions can be discussed. We can resolve difficulties with the method and we will practice the process intensively. […]

***Registration for this retreat is restricted.***  Please only register if you have completed the application process and been invited to join the Certification Level. You can apply to the Mandala Method Certification Program, here. The Mandala Method Certification Program provides training for those interested in working one-on-one with others utilizing Tara Mandala’s mandala practices, as […]

We all have awakened presence within us which is created as a spark of bliss at the moment of conception. This spark remains within us and can never be stained or tainted, but it can be hidden. Drawing from over fifty years of training and practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition Lama Tsultrim will guide […]

Tara Mandala is deeply honored to continue the online teaching series 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 clearest, most explicit, and complete explanations of the instructions on Dzogchen, particularly Tögal.   This unique […]

Prajñāpāramitā, the “perfection of wisdom,” is one of the key philosophies and practices of the Mahāyāna teachings of Buddhism. Prajñāpāramitā is also revered as the female embodiment of wisdom (Skt. prajñā) known as the Great Mother or Yum Chenmo in Tibetan. She is luminous clarity ceaselessly radiating as compassion to all beings. Ultimately, she is […]

Tara Mandala invites you to learn the profound Dakini Ngöndro from A.dzom Rinpoche’s Ösel Nyingtig terma cycle. This cycle for accomplishing the Dakini Yeshe Tsogyal was first revealed in Tibet at Yeshe Tsogyal’s birthplace. At that time, Yeshe Tsogyal appeared to A.dzom Rinpoche. Through the interdependence of Lama Tsultrim’s request, this extraordinary preliminary practice was […]

Have you been practicing Chogyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche (CNNR) Chöd and are encountering some challenges?  Devoted Chöd practitioner Lopön 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. In the words of a prior […]

We are pleased to offer to the Ösel Nyingtig students for the first time this profound teaching from the Osel Nyingtig terma Cycle for accomplishing the Guru known as the Secret Thigle. This practice was revealed in Tibet in 2007 by A.dzom Paylo Rinpoche when he met Guru Rinpoche in person in a pure vision […]

Green Tara sits with one foot in the meditative posture and one foot extended; thus, she embodies active compassion and serves as our model for modern day contemplative life.  We invite you to join us for our annual accelerated practice to connect more deeply with the luminous compassion of Green Tara, the Tara Mandala sangha, […]

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“In Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the pinnacle spiritual experience is described as the union of the feminine, symbolizing wisdom, with the masculine, symbolizing skillful means.” ~ Lama Tsultrim Allione   Venture into the mandala of divine union, the Yab Yum Mandala. Building upon the five family explorations and practices of the Mandala of the Dakinis and […]