Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen

Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen is a Senior Teacher in Lama Tsultrim Allione’s lineage, Director of The Feeding Your Demons Institute, and co-author of Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness. His journey arcs from the wild edges of apartheid-era Johannesburg to the heart of contemplative practice. As a boy, he roamed the veld with a slingshot and a longbow; by 19, he was an Intelligence Officer in the Angolan war. Afterward, he slung on a backpack and wandered east to a life-shifting encounter with a serene Tibetan porter in the Himalayan foothills, followed by the Dalai Lama in India and Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche back in South Africa – the first of many esteemed Buddhist teachers. After earning his Law Degree, Pieter again crossed continents to the U.S., where he served as Assistant VP for Academic Affairs at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, and as Co-executive Director at Tara Mandala Retreat Center. He recently served as President of the Board at Tara Mandala for six years, and is currently on the Upaya Council. Somewhere along the way, Pieter also founded CELSUS Bio-Intelligence, a skincare company rooted in alchemical principles and modern science. These days, Pieter leads retreats internationally on meditation, Feeding Your Demons, Skymind, and a variety of Vajrayana Buddhist practices and writes about the non-dual nature of reality. Through all his work lives a single thread: How do we meet life with radical awareness and embodied courage?

Website: www.skymind.us
Location: Boulder, Colorado

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Upcoming Programs by Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen

Feeding Your Demons® - Online Program

Also with Lama Tsultrim Allione and Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam

Open Dates
Feeding Your Demons® (FYD) is a profoundly effective method for recognizing and transforming the deep-seated patterns, triggers, and neuroses that undermine the quality and enjoyment of our lives. Learn more about the whole program here.

Introduction to Feeding Your Demons® for Mental Health Professionals

Also with Lama Tsultrim Allione and Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam

Open Dates
Discover the life-changing potential of Feeding Your Demons® (FYD) in this online course. Learn the five-step process to transform your inner demons into allies and cultivate resilience. Created by Lama Tsultrim Allione, FYD blends ancient Tibetan wisdom with modern psychology to support personal and professional growth. Join a global community dedicated to inner transformation.

Feeding Your Demons Level I Buddhist Track Kapala I

Also with Lama Tsultrim Allione and Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam

March 21 - May 16, 2026
In Feeding Your Demons® Level I, you will learn this potent, life-changing method, creating meaningful transformation in a world that is ripe for profound healing.

Feeding Your Demons Level I Secular Track

Also with Lama Tsultrim Allione and Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam

March 21 - May 16, 2026
In Feeding Your Demons® Level I, you will learn this potent, life-changing method, creating meaningful transformation in a world that is ripe for profound healing.

Skymind The Radical Path of Open Awareness

Also with Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam

August 25 - 30, 2026

Amidst the relentless pace of modern life, where can we find true refuge—a genuine sense of ease, clarity, and connection? We invite you to step away from the push and pull of daily striving and rediscover the profound peace and wholeness that has always been within you. Join Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam, Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen, and […]

Skymind Book Launch and Celebration

Also with Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam

August 27, 2026

Join us as we celebrate Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam & Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen new book, Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness! During this special session, offered online and in person at Tara Mandala’s Tara Temple, the Lopöns will share stories about how Skymind grew from the wild land of Tara Mandala, inspired by the sacred […]

Skymind Book Launch and Celebration COLORADO

Also with Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam

August 27, 2026

Join us as we celebrate Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam & Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen new book, Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness! During this special session, offered online and in person at Tara Mandala’s Tara Temple, the Lopöns will share stories about how Skymind grew from the wild land of Tara Mandala, inspired by the sacred […]

Skymind Book Launch and Celebration ONLINE

Also with Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam

August 27, 2026

Join us as we celebrate Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam & Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen new book, Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness! During this special session, offered online and in person at Tara Mandala’s Tara Temple, the Lopöns will share stories about how Skymind grew from the wild land of Tara Mandala, inspired by the sacred […]

Kapala III

September 5 - 9, 2026

In this advanced level, we will delve more deeply into the teachings of Machig Labdrön, including a profound new practice received directly from her lineage. Participants will expand their Feedings Your Demons journey by learning to work with collective demons—such as those rooted in society, culture, history, and the pervasive demon of ego-clinging. Who Can […]

Dentog Chigma Chod COLORADO

Also with Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam

September 25 - 30, 2026

For information regarding Dentog Chigma Chod COLORADO please visit the main registration page.

Dentog Chigma Chod ONLINE

Also with Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam

September 25 - 30, 2026

For information regarding Dentog Chigma Chod ONLINE, please visit the main registration page  

Dentog Chigma Chod

Also with Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam

September 25 - 30, 2026

Discover the liberating practice of Dentog Chigma Chöd in a profound learning opportunity with Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam and Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen. Join us in person at Tara Mandala, Colorado, or participate online. The dynamic and transformative practice of Dentog Chigma, “liberation on one seat,” combines the melodic and rhythmic aspects of traditional Chöd with […]