Workshops & Retreats (In-Person & Online)
EARLY & LATE SPRING WORKSHOPS & RETREATS
Essence of the Lotus Trilogy: Wisdom of Padmasambhava
Knowing Mind Retreat
Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March 15, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, PT
Online & In-Person at the Nyingma Institute
Continuing the exploration of mind through the approach of Lotus Mind, we look more closely at the process of perception and thought. Engaging in meditation, discussion, analytic and experiential inquiry, a different way of knowing may emerge. Teaching from Padmasambhava encourages each of us to develop our spiritual potential. Open to anyone with a willingness to inquire into the nature of their experience.
Instructors: Lama Palzang, Pema Gellek, Abbe Blum, and Hugh Joswick. Registration: https://nyingmainstitute.com/courses-new/essence-of-the-lotus-trilogy-wisdom-of-padmasambhava-3-2-2/
Kum Nye Workshop: Healing the Heart with Kum Nye
10 AM – 1 PM, PT (Saturday, March 28, 2026)
Online & In-Person at the Nyingma Institute
“Once our hearts are open, all existence appears naturally beautiful and harmonious.” (Gesture of Balance).
When our hearts are closed, it is easy for the world to seem bleak. We often depend on circumstances outside our control to fix this problem for us, but we need only to turn to the resources of our embodiment to generate healing for our hearts. Kum Nye can help us relax deeply and contact warm and positive feelings. Join us for this day of true self-care as we nourish ourselves with the energy of the heart center.
There will be a break midway with tea and snacks for those who join in person.
Instructor: Emily Provosty. Cost: $55. Registration: https://nyingmainstitute.com/courses-new/feelings-2-2/
Essence of the Lotus Trilogy: Wisdom of Padmasambhava
Exploring Mind Retreat
Friday, April 24 –Sunday, April 26, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, PT
Online & In-Person at the Nyingma Institute
During this weekend workshop we explore subtle aspects of perception and thought that have unexamined influence on the quality of our daily lives. Through meditation, discussion, and experiential inquiry, we explore the assumptions we make that limit our experience and restrict joy and understanding. Teachings from Padmasambhava encourage us to develop our spiritual potential. With consent of an instructor, the workshop is open to anyone willing to inquire into the nature of their experience.
Instructors: Lama Palzang, Pema Gellek, Abbe Blum, and Hugh Joswick. Registration: https://nyingmainstitute.com/courses-new/essence-of-the-lotus-trilogy-wisdom-of-padmasambhava-3-2-2-2/
Essence of the Lotus Trilogy: Wisdom of Padmasambhava
Investigating Mind Retreat
Wednesday, May 27 – Saturday, May 30, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Wed & Thurs), 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Fri & Sat), PT
Online & In-Person at the Nyingma Institute
Exploring the nature of mind as presented in Lotus Mind, we delve more deeply into the patterns of our lives. Through meditation, discussion, and experiential inquiry, we open inquiry into I, me, mine, and trace out the structures of mind. The retreat is only for those registered in the Lotus program.
Instructors: Lama Palzang, Pema Gellek, Abbe Blum, & Hugh Joswick. Only open to students of the Lotus Trilogy course.
Most programs are hybrid (both online and in person) based on the discretion of the instructor. Some longer retreats may be in person only. Please register as early as possible in order to ensure that your workshop will run, as programs must meet minimum enrollment conditions. Our suggested registration deadline for workshops is one week in advance. After you enroll, a faculty member will send you the link to join online — usually this is sent about a day before the date of the workshop.
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