into the heart of spiritual practice with the White Tara Mahamudra Retreat. This retreat is designed to combine the compassionate and healing practices associated with White Tara, a revered figure in Buddhist teachings, with the insight-oriented meditation techniques of Mahamudra. Together, these practices foster longevity, compassion, and clarity, while addressing physical, mental, and spiritual obstacles.

This retreat offers a rare opportunity to deepen your understanding of Buddhist philosophy, cultivate profound insight into the nature of reality, and experience the compassionate energy of White Tara. Whether your goal is healing, spiritual growth, or a renewed connection to the Dharma, this retreat provides the tools and community to support your journey.

• Cultivation of Bodhicitta: Deepen your connection to the awakened heart-mind of compassion, enabling you to act with clarity and purpose in all aspects of life.

• Wisdom and Realization: Enhance your capacity for insight and spiritual awakening, progressing toward profound realization.

• Practical Integration: Develop tools to anchor your spiritual practice into daily life, navigating worldly challenges with grace and resilience.

• Service to Others: Strengthen your ability to serve others with compassion and wisdom, fostering harmony and connection.

• Awakening Realization: Engage in transformative practices that support the ultimate goal of enlightenment and spiritual liberation.

This retreat provides a supportive environment for deepening your spiritual journey while embracing the integration of Dharma into your daily life.

How to Register

This retreat is open to practitioners of all levels. Spaces are limited, so early registration is highly recommended.

Registration and Recommendations for Retreat Donations:

Zoom Registration includes live daily teachings, retreat materials, access to the Teachable online course during and after the retreat, and live Q&A support.

• Member Price: $499

• Non-Member Price: $599

In-Person Registration includes all Zoom benefits plus accommodations at our Pemako Retreat Center San Diego Center. The center is set on 88 acres of beautiful hills and mountains, comfortable accommodation's and a meditation hall featuring the Murals where daily practice will be held. Kitchen and dining facilities are available for daily meals.

Address: 23981 Sherilton Valley Road, Descanso, CA 91916

Participants will stay in a shared room with daily vegetarian meals. Private rooms may be available for an additional fee, subject to availability.

• Shared Room (Member): $799

• Shared Room (Non-Member): $999

For questions or assistance, please contact us directly. We look forward to welcoming you to this transformative retreat.

Email:

[email protected]

All retreat donations allow us to continue to share these teachings with our Dharma community. We have 3 partial scholarships available for this retreat. Please contact us for assistance.

Lama Pemba spent the earlier part of his life in various communities around Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Lama Pemba developed a practice in the tradition of Zen Buddhism in 1999 while studying at the University of Art and Design in Kyoto Japan. During this period of his life, he co-founded a very successful garden design business in the Roaring Fork Valley. He continued his studies and was introduced to Tibetan Buddhism in 2001 thru Summit Dharma Center.

He finds the practice of mindfully centered awareness to be an amazing counter point to his former mode of being. As a gentle giant, Phillip glows with love and kindness and enjoys bringing joy to others as he is able. He recognizes the blessings of his life and his primary concern is to be of assistance to others.

His dedication has led him to do pilgrimages to the holy sites of Tibet, Bhutan, India and Thailand. He also completed several 10 day Vipasanna retreats and 30 day silent retreats before spending some 3 years primarily focused on deep retreat in Thailand and the Himalaya region. He owns Escape Garden Design Company in Aspen, Colorado.

Lama Pemba enjoys finding ways to apply the Buddha's teachings to everyday life. He has been married to his wife, Jill for over 40 years and has children and grandchildren; lovingly integrating his spiritual life with a householder's responsibilities. Phillip is known and well-received for his heartfelt presence and clear Dharma teaching, as well as a profound dedication to his practice.