Retreats
How to Face Death Without Fear Retreat
With Venerable Robina Courtin
September 19- 21 In-Person and Online Via Zoom Death is a natural part of existence, but because of our intense attachment to this life, this body, and our own sense of self, we live in denial of it. As Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains in his book, How to Face Death Without Fear, "Death itself is […]
Annual Kalachakra Six Session Guru Yoga Retreat for World Peace
With Venerable Steve Carlier
Online only via Zoom September 26th - October 2nd About Kalachakra: Kyabje Jhado Rinpoche explained the meaning of "Kalachakra" during a teaching at Maitripa College in Portland. "Kala" means time. At no time does the primordial clear light mind ever change; it has always been pure, is pure, and will always be pure. What […]
Heart Essence of Buddha Nature Retreat
With Venerable Losang Gendun
In-Person and Online via Zoom “To be empty of self is to be full of others” - Venerable Gendun In this weekend retreat, we will explore the profound connection between Buddha Nature and compassionate activity, uncovering how the wisdom of emptiness naturally gives rise to boundless compassion. Guided by the esteemed Venerable Gendun, we have […]
Namgyalma Retreat
With Venerable Steve Carlier
Online only via Zoom October 17 - 23 "This mantra is so powerful. Reciting it can even cure illnesses that doctors who are experts in conventional medicine say are incurable, particularly if it is recited 1,000 times or more. After each set of recitations, you can bless the cream by blowing on it, and then […]
Living Stillness Retreat
Demystifying Tantra Retreat
With Geshe Thubten Sherab
About the Retreat The tantric tradition in Tibetan Buddhism, also called Vajrayana and secret mantra, is a valuable system of practice we may access. The purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity to experientially understand what this system entails and arouse an interest in pursuing a more formal practice. We will look at […]