The Aspiration of Mahāmudrā - Hybrid Retreat (cUS.MSN-H-BE-260206)

The Aspiration of Mahāmudrā Hybrid Retreat (2/6/2026 - 2/8-2026)

Join beloved Tergar Lama Khenpo Kunga and Tergar - Madison for teachings on the Aspiration of Mahāmudrā retreat. This Aspiration of Mahāmudrā weekend retreat offers both experiential and scholarly approaches to the profound and direct path to awakening of the Kagyu school of Vajrayana Buddhism. The Mahāmudrā lineage of oral instructions enables individuals to recognize the clarity of awareness in every aspect of their lives. This hybrid retreat is offered in-person in Madison, WI and online via Zoom.

About the Aspiration of Mahāmudrā

Mahamudra is considered the most profound and direct path to awakening in the Kagyu school of Vajrayana Buddhism. This lineage of oral instructions enables individuals to recognize the clarity of awareness in every aspect of their lives.

In the 13th century, the third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje, composed the Aspiration Prayer. The Aspiration Prayer is a comprehensive guide to the Mahāmudrā path, outlining its ultimate nature, the path of view, meditation and application, and culminating in the attainment of Buddhahood. Tergar Lama Khenpo Kunga will offer teachings on the Aspiration of Mahāmudrā prayer in English to a Western audience. We welcome you to join this precious transmission!

“Beings by nature have always been Buddhas,

yet not realizing this, they wander endlessly in samsara.”

-Third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje

Prerequisite

To join this course, you need to have received pointing out instructions on the nature of mind from a qualified lineage teacher.

The Aspiration of Mahāmudrā retreat is open to those who have received both ngondro transmission and pointing-out instructions from a qualified lineage holder of either the Kagyu or Nyingma traditions. Tergar students receive these instructions and transmissions at in-person Tergar Path of Liberation retreats with Mingyur Rinpoche, Khenpo Kunga, or Lama Trinley. If you have questions about the prerequisites, please contact madison@community.tergar.org

Details:

Schedule:

• Friday and Saturday 9am to noon, 2-5pm; practice session 7:00-8:30pm
  Catered lunch onsite
  ½-hour break midmorning and midafternoon

• Sunday 9am to noon
  ½-hour break mid-morning

Location:

T-Mad Blount Street space (301 S. Blount St, Madison, WI)

Costs:

In-person (includes vegan lunches on Friday and Saturday):

• Base: $310
• Sponsor: $380
• Reduced ticket: $240

Zoom:

• Base: $99
• Sponsor: $125
• Reduced price: $75
  

No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please contact madison@community.tergar.org for more information.