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SUMMARY:Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness in at Tara Mandala
DESCRIPTION:Amidst the relentless pace of modern life\, where can we find true refuge—a genuine sense of ease\, clarity\, and connection? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nJoin Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam\, Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen\, and our sangha for an immersive retreat on the powerful land of Tara Mandala. Together\, we will explore the revolutionary wisdom of Machig Labdrön and celebrate a milestone: the launch of their groundbreaking new book\, Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness. Skymind is an invitation to recognize our true boundless nature and to meet whatever we encounter on the path of life with a vast mind and a fierce\, loving heart. \n\n\n\nThis program weaves together daily meditation\, deep contemplation\, and heartfelt dialogue\, guided by the profound insight of our two dear Lopons. Through their book\, we will bridge Machig’s original texts with the complexities of our modern world\, discovering how to carry a vast view into the heart of our daily lives. \n\n\n\n\nNo matter what sickness occurs in the manifesting circumstances\, Know that each one is a training exercise. \n\n\n\n\nIn the wild\, sacred Tara Mandala landscapes\, Machig’s verses on the ground of being cease to be concepts and become lived experience. As we integrate with the raw elements\, we move towards a liberating realization: \n\n\n\n\nWhen you realize the meaning of not rejecting or accepting\, you rest within the great equanimity. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us on this journey of radical acceptance. Let learning become practice\, and let practice open your heart to living fully and fearlessly in our ever-changing world. \n\n\n\nIn this retreat\, you will engage in:  \n\n\n\n\nTeachings\, contemplation\, and discussion of Machig’s source texts. You’ll be encouraged to memorize your favorite Machig verses to inspire and guide your daily life after our retreat.\n\n\n\nOpen awareness meditation\, ancient and new exercises to train attention\, and integration with elements practices.\n\n\n\nAn optional outdoor overnight practice. This will be an all-night Chöd practice; you do not need to know the practice to attend.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\nThis retreat is designed for a wide range of practitioners\, from complete beginners to seasoned meditators. \n\n\n\n\nNewcomers are wholeheartedly welcome. No prior experience is necessary—just an open mind and a willingness to explore.\n\n\n\nSeasoned practitioners will deepen their understanding of the nature of mind and return to their daily practice with fresh insight and renewed inspiration.\n\n\n\nWhether you joined us for one of our previous Skymind summer retreats or any of our online courses\, this is a perfect opportunity to continue your journey. We will introduce new verses and delve deeper into beloved practices.\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, August 27\, 10:00-11:30 am MDT for Skymind Book Launch & Celebration\, a special open-to-all session!  \n\n\n\nJoin us as we celebrate our new book\, Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness! During this special session\, offered online and in-person in Tara Mandala’s Tara Temple\, we’ll share stories about how Skymind grew from the wild land of Tara Mandala\, inspired by the sacred lineage of Machig Labdrön. We’ll read from the book\, share practice\, and have time for discussion. All are welcome! Register for online or onsite attendance here (attendance is included for those who register for the full retreat). \n\n\n\nProgram Tuition$695 Standard Tuition$495 Community Supported Tuition \n\n\n\nRoom and Board$75    Commuting$85    Camping$100  Dorm Yurt$165  Prajna Double Twin$350  Prajna Single Queen \n\n\n\nTentative ScheduleThis schedule outlines the retreat’s flow. The sequence of activities and timing may be adjusted before and during the retreat. All times are Mountain Daylight Time. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 25\, 20265:00 pm Orientation6:00 pm Dinner & Karma Yoga8:00 pm Opening Gathering \n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 26 to Saturday\, August 29\, 20267:00 am Morning Practice8:00 am Breakfast & Karma Yoga10:00 am Teaching Session1:00 pm Lunch & Karma Yoga3:30 pm Teaching Session6:00 pm Dinner & Karma Yoga8:00 pm Evening Practice \n\n\n\nSunday\, August 30\, 2026 8:00 am Breakfast & Karma Yoga10:00 am Closing Session and Tsog1:00 pm Lunch & Departure
URL:https://skymind.us/event/skymind-tara-mandala-2026/
LOCATION:Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center\, 4000 Usfs Road 649\, Pagosa Springs\, CO\, 81147\, United States
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