Tibet House US Online Events
Ongoing
Tibet House US, Menla's mother organization is dedicated to preserving Tibet’s unique culture at a time when it is confronted with extinction on its own soil. By presenting Tibetan civilization and its profound wisdom, beauty, and special art of freedom to the people of the world, we hope to inspire others to join the effort […]
Menla Online: Classical Qigong with Paul Bloom
Paul BloomApr 18 - Jun 20, 2020
This class is offered ONLINE Saturdays, April 18, May 16, and June 20 from 10am-12:30pm ET and 2-5pm ET To attend one day: General:$50/Members:$45 To attend all three days: General:$135/Members: $121.50 Over 1500 years ago the Indian monk Bodhidharma brought Chan/Zen Buddhism to China. He created and taught 3 Buddhist Qigong practices to the Shaolin […]
Menla Online: Death and the Art of Dying, a Journey into the Bardos of Life and Beyond - Full Two Weekend Stream
Andrew Holecek & Robert A.F. ThurmanMay 29 - Jun 05, 2020
Join Andrew Holecek and guest lecturer Robert Thurman at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Phoenicia, New York for "The Art of Dying: A Journey into the Bardos of Life and Beyond", an all-levels week-long retreat.
Menla Online: Vimalakīrti's Silence - Sci-Fi Feast and Buddhaverse Infrastructure
Robert A.F. ThurmanMay 30 - Jun 20, 2020
In this weekly class series, Robert A.F. Thurman will guide students through a close reading of “The Noble Teaching of Vimalakīrti”. Thurman will use the classic text to introduce basic Buddhist meditation, history, philosophy, and realization with relevant digressions bringing Vimalakirti's wisdom alive today! Thurman's translation of the text is available for free download from www.84000.co, […]
Menla Online: Further Reflections Arising from Running Toward Mystery
Tenzin Priyadarshi & Robert A.F. ThurmanJun 02 - Jun 02, 2020
Join us for "Further Reflections Arising from Running Toward Mystery" with Robert A.F. Thurman and Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi presented by Tibet House US | Menla Online this June 2nd, 2020 via Zoom. In these conversations Professor Thurman and the Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi will expand on issues raised in the book "Running Toward Mystery: The Adventure […]
Menla Online: The Tibetan Art Of Rejuvenation
Christiana Polites & Pure Land FarmsJun 02 - Jun 30, 2020
The Tibetan medical and spiritual traditions contain profound teachings on how to rejuvenate the body, energy, and mind for the purpose of preventing illness, extending lifespan, and transforming one’s subtle energy channels to in order to deeply transform one’s mind. In this experiential class we will study the basic theory behind Tibetan anti-aging practices and […]
Menla Online: Introduction to Forest Bathing - How to Guide Wellness and Nature Connection Experiences
Alex Gesse, Nicole Elmgart, Shirley Gleeson & Oskar ElmgartJun 05 - Jun 05, 2020
In the last years, a great number of scientific research has shown the different health benefits of spending time in nature. Forest Bathing is the wellness and preventive medicine practice originated in Japan which effectively acts on stress reduction and preventing diseases like depression, insomnia, and burnout. On the other hand, Forest Therapy consists of […]
Menla Online: Nourishing Your Divine Self - Wednesday Event Only
Jill PettijohnJun 10 - Jun 10, 2020
Through nurturing ourselves from our very core, we can become whole and part of life, finding a profound sense of belonging to Mother Earth. Transforming ourselves through everything that we take into our bodies--be it be the food we eat, what we listen to, what we look at and read, what we hear and listen […]
Menla Online: Igniting Your Inner Fire - Tummo Retreat
Robert A.F. Thurman, Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, Dr. James Bae & Pure Land FarmsJun 11 - Jun 14, 2020
Stories of cotton clad monks melting snow while practicing Tummo--or inner fire-meditation--first ignited imaginations through the writings of Alexandra David-Néel and Lama Govinda, giving the world a glimpse of unlocking human potential through the study of the wisdom, compassion and yoga practices of Buddhism. Join us for this rare and precious offering, as Bob and […]
Menla Online: Nourishing Your Divine Self
Jill PettijohnJun 16 - Jun 18, 2020
Through nurturing ourselves from our very core in all directions we can become whole and part of life, belonging to Mother Earth. Transforming ourselves through everything that we take into our bodies on all levels whether it be the food we eat, what we listen too, what we look at, read, what we hear or […]
Menla Online: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy as a Contemplative Practice for Healing
Elizabeth Nielson, PhDJun 26 - Jun 26, 2020
After decades of stalled progress, a new wave of clinical research involving psychedelic compounds shows promising results for treating depression, addiction, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. Evidence shows that psychedelics given in clinical therapeutic settings can engender mystical experiences akin to those had in spiritual contexts, and that these may be key to improvements […]
Menla Online: Clear Light Yoga Nidra Enlightened Sleep Meditation Retreat
Michele LoewJun 26 - Jun 28, 2020
This Transformational & Deeply Restorative Training will cover the incredible meditative yoga science of Yoga Nidra, the awakening practice of enlightened sleep. Yoga Nidra is a practice that works on profoundly healing all the layers of the body/mind/heart complex. It also creates an opening to pure consciousness as we learn how to enter into dream […]
Menla Online: Clear Light Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Intensive
Michele LoewJul 06 - Jul 10, 2020
This training will provide teachers of yoga and meditation, as well as students and seekers on the path to freedom, enough information to develop a home practice of Yoga Nidra and begin sharing Nidras with others intelligently. It is a deeply informative synthesis of the yoga nidra practices. We will study and practice the transformational […]
Menla Online: Integrating Freedom: Meditation and Self-Inquiry for a Balanced Spiritual Life
Kelly BoysJul 16 - Jul 16, 2020
Spiritual freedom can bring with it a release from attachment to our own suffering and a deep sense of ease and belonging. Yet that same freedom can become a hindrance to the important work of integrating our psychological conditioning. When we take refuge in spiritual freedom and avoid the challenges and relational hurts we face, we lack […]
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