September 27 – October 2, 2024
In-person Retreat at Tara Mandala Retreat Center in Colorado
The dynamic and transformative practice of Dentog Chigma, “liberation on one seat,” combines the melodic and rhythmic aspects of traditional Chöd with the visualization and mantra recitation of Tibetan Buddhist deity practice. The practitioner engages with various forms of Machig Labdrön – including a wrathful emanation – through purification, receiving blessings, radiant compassion, and ultimately the awareness of our inseparability from the ground of being. As such, it is an incredibly dynamic and transformative practice.
Dentog Chigma Chöd is the main sadhana practice within the Rinchen Trengwa, “Precious Garland,” the collection of practices in Machig’s kama (Tib. oral) lineage compiled in the 14th century by Karmapa Rangjung Dorje and Karma Chakme.
This specific practice was transmitted by Lama Tsering Wangdu Rinpoche, and according to Lama Tsultrim Allione, it is “at the absolute core of Machig’s lineage.”
In this retreat you will have the opportunity to:
- Receive the reading transmission (Tib. lung) and teachings required to do the Dentog Chigma Chöd practice.
- Learn how to do this sadhana practice.
Who should attend?
- This retreat is open to all. However, we highly recommend that you have previous experience with any Chöd practice (ideally with Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Chöd). We particularly encourage having prior experience with knowing how to play a Chöd drum.
What to Bring?
Participants will need to have a Chöd drum and bell, which can be purchased through the Tara Mandala online store.
Registration for this retreat will close on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:00am (MDT).
Register now to take advantage of Early Bird Rates until August 27, 2024.
- Camping (All-Gender) – $620.00
- Commuting – $310.00
- Dorm Yurt, All-Gender (Old Gompa) – $620.00
- Dorm Yurt, Women’s (Padma Yurt) – $620.00
- Prajna Double – $620.00
- Prajna Queen Single – $900.00
DATE & TIME DETAILS:
Friday, September 27, 2024 – Wednesday, October 2, 2024
LOCATION: Tara Mandala Retreat Center
ADDRESS: 4000 Burns Canyon Rd (USFS Rd 649) Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
REQUIRED PROGRAM FEES:
Sliding scale: $293 – $528
SUGGESTED DANA RANGE: $120-$360
The program prices do not include teacher offerings (dana). To learn more about dana and suggested dana ranges, please click here.
Teachers
Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam
Dorje Lopön Charlotte Z. Rotterdam has studied Tibetan Buddhism since the mid 1990’s, was authorized to teach by Lama Tsultrim Allione in 2006. She received the title of Magyu Lopön, lead teacher of Magyu: The Mother Lineage at Tara Mandala from Lama Tsultrim in 2016, and Dorje Lopön, Vajra Teacher,…
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Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen
Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen is a teacher and a long-time student of Tibetan Buddhism. He has been teaching various practices and retreats in Lama Tsultrim’s lineage in the US and abroad since 2006, offering a blend of incisive insight and genuine compassion. He co-leads the Boulder Tara Mandala Sangha with Lopön…
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