Tibetan Sacred Art Restoration Training - Retreat in Colorado

*** 7.27.22 UPDATE- THIS RETREAT HAS BEEN CANCELLED***

Tara Mandala has the fortune that Lama Gyurme Rabgye has agreed to hold a Sacred Arts and Restoration Retreat on the land this summer.  This program will provide an introductory training on Tibetan sacred art painting, using the beautiful Trikaya Temple as the focus. This program is the first of what we hope will lead to a multi-year master training apprentice training program that will be offered by Tara Mandala and Lama Gyurme by invitation.  

Apprenticeship is a traditional, time-tested approach that has been used for centuries. The apprentice works with the master artist for several years until he has learned the techniques, materials and methods of art conservation. This is learned through practical, onsite experience. We hope this training will enable developing artists to gain the skills needed to support the protection and conservation of Tibetan sacred art at Tara Mandala and other dharma centers across the world.

This retreat will provide the introductory training and exploration of Tibetan sacred arts and symbolism associated with the temple. Techniques presented are based on Lama Gyurme’s training at the Mindroling Monastery under the tutelage of Lama Tsekyab, painter of the famous Korkym Monastery. This retreat will include:

• Painting style and techniques
• Use of mineral pigments, and paint mixing and preparation
• Symbolism present in the artwork and wood carvings
• Hands on experience with painting and restoring the artwork in the temple
• Depictions of deities, flowers, plant life, and animals and their meaning and positioning in Tibetan Art.

Who Can Attend?

• Anyone who has experience and training in fine arts, painting, and other artistic background and training.
• Anyone with a deep interest in Tibetan Buddhism, the lineages of Tara Mandala.
• Anyone interested in a future Master Arts Apprentice Training Program with Lama Gyurme.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in order to attend this retreat, please note you will need to:

• To be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of this vaccination.

• Please visit this page to submit a scanned image of your Covid-19 vaccination card (or similar form of evidence) and to review and submit acknowledgement of our Tara Mandala’s Visitor Release and Waiver of Liability and Tara Mandala’s Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/Covid-19 which you will be asked to sign in-person upon arrival.

• Read our information on Tara Mandala’s Covid-19 Safety Protocols for In-Person Retreats.

What do I need to bring?

• Supplies for this training retreat are included with your registration and will be available to you upon arrival.

Tiered-Prices

Tara Mandala is working to expand opportunities for access to Buddhist teachings and practices while offering an equity-informed fee structure when possible. With our new tiered pricing, we strive to make the Dharma more accessible to all while furthering the important conversations that must happen around current structures that inhibit equal access to underprivileged communities. We encourage you to select the registration tier at the highest level within your capacity to assist Tara Mandala in covering the costs of offering these wonderful teachings. We thank you in advance for your support and your practice!

We have restructured lodging options and prices to make lodging more affordable and accessible to all participants – click here to learn more.

The Total Price for this retreat consists of a Room & Board Fee and a Program Fee, allowing each participant to select the options for each that are most appropriate and accessible.

ROOM & BOARD FEE

Commuting: $197

• Participants choosing this fee option will have access to 3 meals a day (dinner on first day, and breakfast on last day) and the use of Tara Mandala’s facilities during their visit each day while commuting daily. Please note that this option may not be available for some select retreats.

Standard Room & Board: $393

• On a first-come first-serve basis, participants choosing this fee option can choose from Camping,  Yurt Dorm, and Prajna Double Room lodging. Access to 3 meals a day (dinner on first day, and breakfast on last day) and the use of Tara Mandala’s facilities is included.

Prajna Single Queen Room & Board: $1,050

• Participants choosing this fee option can choose to stay in a Single Prajna Queen Bed Room with shared bathroom. Access to 3 meals a day (dinner on first day, and breakfast on last day) and the use of Tara Mandala’s facilities is included.

PROGRAM FEE

$169 – Tier 1
Registration at this level covers the basic costs for this retreat and allows Tara Mandala to maintain sustainability.

$205 – Tier 2
Registration at this level covers the program costs for this retreat and provides additional support for the year-round work of Tara Mandala.

$145 – Access Level
Registration at this level is offered at 20% below the cost of holding this retreat to assist participants with financial limitations and encourage the exploration and practice of dharma.

Choosing the Tier 1 or Tier 2 levels allows Tara Mandala to continue to make dharma teachings accessible and inclusive while also allowing its year-round operations to continue and expand while being a repository for wisdom literature, a center for translation, a beacon for the feminine in Buddhism. Tara Mandala is an  active dharma organization, retreat center that provides refuge for deep practice and transformation.

There are many ways to support and engage with Tara Mandala’s worldwide activities. Click here to learn more. We appreciate your support and generosity!

Offering dana to the teacher: The practice of offering dana, which means “generosity,” is the traditional offering the student makes to the teacher as a symbol of appreciation, gratitude, and reciprocity for receiving the precious teachings. Information on offering dana to the teacher will be provided during the retreat. To learn more about dana and suggested dana ranges, please click here. 

Deferred Payment Plans 

Tara Mandala offers a Deferred Payment Plans for anyone with financial limitations. Please note that scholarships are not available for our in-person retreats in Colorado. 

Sustaining Sangha:
If you are currently a member of our Sustaining Sangha, you may apply your Retreat discount to this course.

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