Buddhist Teachings on Accessing our True Nature Skymind is an invitation to rest into our true nature. In the Buddhist tradition, this nature is inseparable from the ground of being – vast, luminous, and compassionate, embracing all things like a Great Mother. But how do we recognize the innate wakefulness and primordial wholeness of our … More Skymind in Sweden: Resting in the Natural State
Contemplating death can be a doorway into profound freedom, inviting us to meet the certainty of our impermanence as a teacher and tremendous opportunity for awakening. This seminar explores death and dying through the lens of Tibetan Buddhism, drawing particularly on the teachings of the great 11th century yogini Machig Labdrön. We will look at … More Skymind in Germany – Resting in the Ground of Being: Buddhist Wisdom on Death and Dying (Sold Out)
In these uncertain times, we often experience fear, anxiety, despair, and a sense of helplessness. How can we find a deeper source of support? Where should we look for refuge? The teachings of the Buddha arose as a direct response to the uncertainty and suffering we experience in human life. They remind us of our … More Skymind in Poland: THE COURAGE OF AN OPEN HEART – Buddhist Teachings in the Face of the Challenges of the Modern World
Join Charlotte Rotterdam and Pieter Oosthuizen for a talk and booksigning event centered on "Skymind," a book inspired by 11th-century Tibetan yogini Machig Labdrön. The event explores teachings related to awareness, compassion, and joy, showcasing their relevance in everyday life. Registration ends two days prior.
The instructions for coming to know our true nature can sound so very simple: “just rest” say the great Mahamudra teachings. What a relief, what an inviting directive. But what does it mean to rest? What does it mean to relax “as we are”? This weekend we’ll explore Machig Labdron’s instructions on how to work … More Rest in the Natural State: A Meditation Intensive in Frankfurt, Germany (on-site + live online)
Charlotte Rotterdam and Pieter Oosthuizen will speak about and sign their new book, Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness, on Tuesday, July 28th at 6:30pm, at Boulder Bookstore. Tickets for this event are $5 (plus a small processing fee) and are available on Eventbrite HERE. About the Book: Amid life’s relentless challenges, uncertainties, and endless striving, … More Book Signing: Boulder Bookstore
Join a transformative retreat with Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam and Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen at Tara Mandala, focused on Machig Labdrön's wisdom and the new book, Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness. Engage in meditation, contemplation, and community discussions to rediscover inner peace and radical acceptance, welcoming both beginners and seasoned practitioners.
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 lineage … More Skymind: Tara Mandala Book Launch and Celebration
with Charlotte Rotterdam & Catherine Bell Is your inner weather matching the world outside? What if the seasons were not only happening around us, but within us? Growth isn’t a straight line; it’s a cycle. In this eight-week journey, we move beyond ‘fixing’ ourselves and instead learn to read the weather of our inner lives. By weaving … More Reclaiming Wholeness: A Journey into the Enneagram and the Five Buddha Families – Online 8-week Course
The profound 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 … More Liberation on One Seat: Dentog Chigma Chöd In-person & Online
A thousand years ago, Machig Labdrön, the renowned 11th century Tibetan yogini, taught that it is only in meeting our fears and shadows that we are able to access the wisdom and peace we so deeply yearn for. We are invited to “go to the places that scare you” – not with armor and aggression but with curiosity and compassion.