Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness in at Tara Mandala

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. … More Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness in at Tara Mandala

The Garrison Institute: Skymind – Buddhist Teachings on Meeting our World with a Vast Mind & Fierce Heart

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. … More The Garrison Institute: Skymind – Buddhist Teachings on Meeting our World with a Vast Mind & Fierce Heart

Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness in Frankfurt, Germany (on-site + live online)

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. … More Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness in Frankfurt, Germany (on-site + live online)

Skymind in Poland: THE COURAGE OF AN OPEN HEART – Buddhist Teachings in the Face of the Challenges of the Modern World

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? … More Skymind in Poland: THE COURAGE OF AN OPEN HEART – Buddhist Teachings in the Face of the Challenges of the Modern World

Skymind in Canada: Sacred Land, Sacred View

May 30 – June 4, 2025
Hollyhock, Cortes Island, BC

Scholarships available!

Join us for this exceptional opportunity to explore open awareness in the most beautiful island setting. With teachings inspired by Machig Labdrön, including meditation and outdoor practices. Financial support is available via scholarships. Register by February 28, 2025, for a 10% accommodation discount. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. … More Skymind in Canada: Sacred Land, Sacred View

Skymind in Germany: The Radiance of our True Nature

June 18 – 22, 2025
Kamalashila Institute, Germany

Scholarships available!

Skymind is the brilliantly awake, natural radiance of our being. The sky remains expansive and spacious even as clouds, rain, and wind move through it. So too our true nature, the “nature of mind,” is vast and abiding even within the turmoil of everyday life.
How do we come to know our sky-like nature? The great 11th century Tibetan yogini Machig Labdrön offers this fundamental instruction: “don’t search…rest in your nature.” … More Skymind in Germany: The Radiance of our True Nature