The Lion-Headed Dakini (Simhamukha)

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. This practice is a mind treasure given to Ayu Khandro when she was in dark retreat by the Queen of the Dakinis. The great yogini Ayu Khandro was a student of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, Jamgon Kongtrul, and Ngala Pema Duddul, and the teacher of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, to whom she transmitted this mind treasure.

We will dedicate one day to each of the five mandala families in order to transform obstructed, negative patterns into their corresponding wisdom energy. Lama Tsultrim’s transformational personal work includes meditation practices, art, mask-making, sound, and movement.

We will be honored by the presence of Miranda Shaw, PhD, author of Passionate Enlightenment and Buddhist Goddesses of India, who will teach on the history of women and goddesses in the Vajrayana tradition.

Prerequisite: Previous study of the mandala through at least one of the following retreats: Vajrayana Retreat (Tara Mandala), Mandala Training Level 1, Dakini Retreat, or Online Wisdom Rising program.

This is a required retreat for the Magyu Mother Lineage Program.

SPECIAL NOTE: On May 18, and in honor of Machig Labdrön’s birthday, we will have a very special celebration and practice the entire Garland of Jewels (Rinchen Trengwa) sadhana. On this day, Tara Mandala celebrate the birth of this incredible yogini by ensuring her living oral tradition of Chöd is shared and maintained. If you are interested in attending this practice, please go to the information and registration page here. Please note that if you choose to attend this event, the check-in date will be Friday, May 17.

Suggested Dana: $360 – $450