NAGA PUJA:
PACIFYING THE NAGAS – VIRTUAL RETREAT

Master artist and teacher Lama Gyurme is delighted to introduce the art of torma making and the offering practice for the Nagas. 

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The Naga Puja is mainly practiced to appease Nagas that may have been offended or injured by human activity, or to please Nagas that are active in areas where one wishes to live, work, or conduct business. Commonly associated with water, Nagas often live in springs, ponds, oceans, all places of water, trees, rocks, mountains and under the ground. They are beings whose abilities include controlling the weather, bringing good fortune and wealth, and enhancing fertility and positivity. Conversely, Nagas can also inflict disease, obstacles, and natural disasters when displeased. Recent changes in climate and natural disasters caused by careless human activity alone is a good reason to learn more about Nagas and how we can create positive alliances with them.

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In this retreat you will have the opportunity to learn:

• What are Nagas and how do they interact with the human world

• Receive transmission and learn the Naga Puja sadhana

• How to make special Naga tormas

• Preparations for performing the Naga Puja
   

What Are the Benefits of the Naga Puja?

• Illnesses and obstacles caused by Nagas can be abated

• To bring timely rains and healthy water

• Wealth, fortune, and prosperity
   

Who Should Attend? 

• This retreat is open to all

• We recommend a vegetarian diet two days leading up to the Naga Puja Retreat
   

What is a Virtual Retreat?

Virtual Retreats are Tara Mandala At-Home intensive retreats, teachings and in-depth workshops during which practitioners receive dharma teachings, engage in guided practice, experience hands-on learning, and connect with other participants through an easy-to-use online platform (Zoom) during consecutive days (with few exceptions) and daylong offerings. This modality of learning is appropriate for practitioners who are able to create a practice container of their own, setting aside a dedicated retreat space, removing themselves from social media, and taking care of necessities with the mind of compassion in action for the specific dates and times that the teachings occur. 

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Virtual Retreats are meant to be attended live given that direct transmission (Tib. lung) may be given. However, access to recordings of the sessions are available for additional viewing for various timeframes specified by the price level selected.

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Tiered-Prices

This event is hosted by Tara Mandala.

Tara Mandala offers tiered pricing for all virtual retreats to allow participants the opportunity to consider offering additional financial support for Tara Mandala while gaining greater access to the recordings of the teachings post-retreat. These are difficult times for everyone, and Tara Mandala is no exception. We encourage you to select at the highest level within your capacity to assist Tara Mandala in covering the costs to offer these wonderful teachings. We thank you in advance for your support and your practice!

• $398 – Tier 1 (includes access to recordings of all sessions for up to 7 days from the end of the retreat). Registration at this level covers the basic costs of holding this specific retreat. 

• $490 – Tier 2 (includes access to recordings of all sessions for up to 30 days from the end of the retreat).  Registration at this level covers basic costs of this retreat and supports the year-round staff at Tara Mandala.

• $538 – Tier 3 (includes access to recordings of all sessions for up to 1 year from the end of the retreat). Registration at this level covers basic costs for this retreat, supports year around staff as well as facilities maintenance and other critical operational needs.
  
   

VIRTUAL RETREAT SCHEDULE

Listed times are the online portions of the retreat. All times are Mountain Time.
Please use this link to see how this daily schedule translates into your timezone.

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Sunday, May 2:
2:00pm – 3:00pm MT: Opening Session

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Monday, May 3:
7:00am – 7:45am MT: Practice Session
9:00am – 11:00am MT: Teaching Session (Live attendance at this session is mandatory as transmission will be given.)
12:30pm – 2:00pm MT: Teaching Session
3:00pm – 4:15pm MT: Teaching/Practice Session

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Tuesday, May 4:
7:00am – 7:45am MT: Practice Session
9:00am – 11:00am MT: Teaching Session
12:30pm – 2:30pm MT: Teaching Session
3:30pm – 4:15pm MT: Practice Session

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Wednesday, May 5:
7:00am – 7:45am MT: Practice Session
9:00am – 11:00am MT: Teaching Session
12:30pm – 2:30pm MT: Torma Making
3:30pm – 4:15pm MT: Torma Making

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Thursday, May 6:
8:00am-10:00am MT: Full Naga Puja

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