Buddhist and Dzogchen Teachings

10 Day Mahamudra Retreat 2020

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

10 Day Mahamudra Retreat, Realizing The Nature of Mind: A Retreat with Lama Michael 2023

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

12 Week Tibetan Yoga: Tsalung Trulkhor

CourseBy Lama Kinley

$250

30 Day Chenrezig Mahamudra Retreat 2021

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

$899

30 Day Retreat: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation Retreat 2024

Mindfulness, Calm Abiding, Mahamudra and Dzogchen

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

$899

30-Day Dzogchen Retreat with Longchenpa’s Pith Instructions

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

$899

Amitabha Weekend Retreat 2021

CourseBy Lama Pemba

$300

Archetypal Transformation Into Wisdom - Tantra Made Simple 10 Day Retreat 2019

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Awaken the Mind 2025 Retreat Series: Chenrezig, Embodying Compassion with Lama Lhundrup

Learn what it means to forgive, why we should forgive and who is actually to be forgiven. This is an inquiry into harboring guilt, hurt and resentment, and composting old wounds into fresh soil; laying the ground for a regenerative and transformative garden. In this one day retreat, Lama Choying will take us through the discovery of how Cheri Huber, Desmond Tutu and the Kor Sum of Buddhist path, can teach us about the path of forgiveness, why it is necessary and what is in the way of granting it. Tissues not provided 😉

CourseBy Davita Moodley

Awaken the Mind 2025 Retreat Series: Finding Path & Purpose, Genuine Well-Being in Tibetan Buddhism and Contemplative Science

The retreat will explore the Four Noble Truths as a practical framework for daily life, along with meditation practices for developing attention, calm and insight. There will be guided meditation practices, group discussion, journaling and contemplation throughout the day. This retreat welcomes practitioners at all levels of experience.

CourseBy Davita Moodley

Awaken the Mind 2025 Retreat Series: HeART of Forgiveness with Lama Choying

CourseBy Davita Moodley

Awaken the Mind 2025 Retreat Series: Mindfulness as the Buddha Taught with Lama Choying

Every thought that arises, every word we utter, every reaction we have has a radiating effect on our internal world—and therefore, on our external world. So we ask: How much of this is actually intentional? Pain and suffering come from attachment. Attachment means we are not in the present. If we are not in the present, we are generally not being mindful. And if we are not being mindful, we tend to follow habitual patterns. In this one-day retreat, we will examine the steps of the Satipatthana Sutta that create our base—our foundation—for mindfulness and presence. We will also explore the many ways we veer from presence. When we can recognize and become familiar with the lassos that grab our attention and pull us from the present, we can become more empowered and more intentional. We learn that we always have a base to come home to, one that is always with us, so we no longer need to depend on external circumstances for happiness or fulfillment.

CourseBy Davita Moodley

Awaken the Mind 2025 Retreat Series: Why do we meditate? with Matt Vagg

The fundamental issue can often be that as conditioned beings we can't see reality as it truly is. On this day retreat we will be exploring themes from the Life Of The Buddha, particularly the three marks of conditioned existence and how by applying the principles of meditation and Buddhist insight, we can begin to experience the path of awakening, leading towards freedom from suffering.

CourseBy Davita Moodley

Awaken the Mind 2025 Retreat Series: Distinguishing Samsara and Nirvana, Khorde Rushen

oin us for a day of deep practice and insight as we explore Khorde Rushen – the practice of distinguishing samsara from nirvana. Rooted in the Dzogchen tradition, Khorde Rushen helps us cut through conceptual confusion and directly recognize the nature of mind and appearances. This workshop is suitable for both beginners seeking an experiential introduction to Dzogchen, and experienced practitioners looking to refresh and deepen their connection with the ground of awareness. Through guided meditation, practical exercises, and teachings, we’ll explore the core principles and practices of Khorde Rushen — bringing clarity to what binds us in illusion and what liberates. Come prepared to move, reflect, laugh, rest deeply, and step outside the ordinary.

CourseBy Davita Moodley

Awakening Within the Dream: 10 Day Dream Yoga Retreat 2022

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Bardo Weekend Retreat 2022

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

$300

Course 10: The Bodhisattva Vow

Lam Rim Course 10

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 11: The Diamond Sutra

Lam Rim Course 11

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 12: The Bodhisattva's Way of Life: Compassion in Challenging Times

Lam Rim Course 12

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 13: Bodhisattva's Way of Life, Wisdom Chapter

Lam Rim Course 13

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 14: Lojong Mind Training

Lam Rim Course 14

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 15: Buddhist Logic: Cultivating Valid Cognition and Valid Perception

Lam Rim Course 15

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 16: Buddha Nature Teachings

Lam Rim Course 16

CourseBy Lama Pemba

$299

Course 17: Ngondro Uncommon Preliminaries

Lam Rim Course 17

CourseBy Lama Pemba

$299

Course 18: Distinguishing Consciousness from Wisdom

Lam Rim Course 18

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 19: Creation and Completion

Lam Rim Course 19

CourseBy Lama Pemba

Course 1: A Serious Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

Lam Rim Course 1

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

$99

Course 20: Six Yogas of Naropa

Lam Rim Course 20

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 21: Foundations of Dzogchen

Lam Rim Course 21

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 22: Separating Samsara from Nirvana: Khorde' Rushen

Lam Rim Course 22

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 23: Spontaneous Presence Dzogchen Thogal

Lam Rim Course 23

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 24: Subtle Body Profound Inner Meaning

Lam Rim Course 24

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 25: The All-Creating King - Kunjyed Gyalpo Tantra

Lam Rim Course 25

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 26: King of Infinite Vast Space and Vajra Bridge

Lam Rim Course 26

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 28: Enhancing Non Dual Meditation 12 Week Course

Join our 12-week course, "The Way to Enhance the Development of Non-Dual Practice: Becoming Stable and Proficient." This course is designed for experienced practitioners ready to deepen their non-dual awareness and achieve greater stability in their practice. Explore four key areas: 1. Enhancing Practice: Learn advanced methods to stabilize and deepen your non-dual practice. 2. Removing Hindrances: Identify and eliminate obstacles such as mistaken views and subtle distractions. 3. Progressing on the Path: Discover correct approaches for steady and meaningful progress. 4. Manifesting the Result: Understand how the results of your practice manifest and integrate them into your daily life.

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 29: The Four Yogas of Mahamudra, A Journey Through the Stages of Realization

In this 12-week course, we will explore the profound teachings of Mahamudra, also known as the “The Great Seal," offering a direct path to realizing the nature of mind, guiding practitioners through deep levels of insight into the true nature of reality. The Four Yogas of Mahamudra provide a structured progression of meditative development, leading from focused attention to the culmination of non-dual awareness and complete liberation. These teachings come from the Kagyu lineage but are accessible to anyone interested in deepening their practice, regardless of prior experience with Mahamudra. Each stage offers tools for calming the mind, overcoming habitual patterns, and realizing innate wisdom.

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 2: The Foundations of Buddhism: Theravada Teachings

Lam Rim Course 2

CourseBy Lama Michael Gregory

Course 30: The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena 12 Week Dzogchen Course

Immerse yourself in the timeless wisdom of Dzogchen, the Great Perfection, in this transformative 7-day retreat, led by Lama Michael. This retreat offers a rare and profound opportunity to explore The Basic Space of Phenomena (Chönyi Kyi Ying)—the essence of all experience, described as pure awareness and spontaneous presence. Rooted in the ancient tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, Dzogchen transcends conceptual understanding and invites practitioners into the direct experience of the natural state of mind. Through teachings, meditation, and empowerment, Genla will guide you to recognize and rest in the unconditioned nature of mind, allowing you to stabilize non-dual awareness and embody the inseparability of emptiness and appearance in daily life. Join us in person at Pemako San Diego, where the serene environment complements the profound teachings, or participate via Zoom from the comfort of your home to access this rare and transformative retreat.

CourseBy Davita Moodley