The Great Mother Prajñaparamita - VIRTUAL RETREAT

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. They are the root of the teachings of the great 11th century female teacher Machig Labdrön to whom both Lamas are deeply connected.  Periods of meditation alternating with teachings, inquiry and dialogue will make this a rich time of exploration and deepening of insight for us all. 

Who Should Attend? 

• This retreat is open to everyone.

How Do I Prepare for This Retreat?

• Optional: To enhance your practice, we have curated this special bundle of items related to this retreat. All purchases through our Dakini Store directly benefit Tara Mandala!

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!

$283 – 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. 

$345 – 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.

$382 – 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! 

Information on how to offer dana to the teacher will be provided on the retreat content page and at the end of the virtual retreat.

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. 

VIRTUAL RETREAT SCHEDULE

Listed times are the online portions of the retreat. All times are Mountain Time.
Please use this link to see how this daily schedule translates into your timezone.

Friday, March 19:
11:00am – 1:00pm MT: Opening Teaching Session (with transmission of Prajñaparamita sadhana practice – live attendance is required)
2:00pm – 4:00pm MT: Teaching Session
5:00pm – 5:45pm MT: Practice Session

Saturday, March 20:
9:00am – 9:45am MT: Practice Session
11:00am – 1:00pm MT: Teaching Session
2:00pm – 4:00pm MT: Teaching Session
5:00pm – 5:45pm MT: Practice Session

Sunday, March 21:
9:00am – 9:45am MT: Practice Session
11:00am – 1:00pm MT: Closing Session