Tana Yelpa Foundation

08/26/2025

Discover timeless teachings ☸️ Join Tana Dungsey Rinpoche this October for a weekend retreat on the profound wisdom of the great Kagyupa Mahasiddhas. Through dharma talks and guided meditations, learn from this special Yelpa Kagyu (12th c. Tibet) lineage holder how these teachings can support and guide us in today’s world. Scholarships are available. Visit tanayelpa.org/timeless-wisdom-oct-2025/ or contact [email protected] for more information.

RETREAT LOCATION
Boulder Shambhala Center
October 24–26, 2025
In-person & Online (via Zoom)
Scholarships available

06/12/2025

At Tana Monastery in India, 80 monks—some as young as five—live in dedicated practice, offering blessings for the well-being of all. Now, their sanctuary needs our help.

We’re raising $20,000 to build a secure boundary wall to protect this sacred space. So far, $5,500 has been donated—and matched, bringing us to $11,000 total. That means $4,500 in matching funds remain!

Just 18 days left to meet our goal by June 30. Every dollar you give now will be doubled.

Donate here: https://www.tanayelpa.org/boundary-wall/

05/12/2025

Monthly Teachings with Rinpoche return May 18!

We’re happy to resume our monthly online teachings with Rinpoche and his translator, Clayton. These will be held via Zoom from May through September. These sessions are open to all and offered by donation.

Upcoming Dates (all 10–11:30 am MT):
May 18
July 13
August 10
September 14

These monthly sessions were paused during the Bodhicharyavatara series, which will resume in winter 2025–26.

Sign up for reminder emails and Zoom link below.

Rinpoche teaches monthly via Zoom to the Tana Yelpa sangha, usually on the the second Saturday of the month.

05/12/2025

We were delighted to host a special Meet & Greet with Tana Rinpoche on May 3 at the Boulder Shambhala Center. Families gathered for an afternoon that included a brief Dharma talk, snacks and lots of playing.

04/14/2025

At the Tana Monastery, 80 monks—some as young as five—devote their lives to prayer, meditation, and study, offering blessings for the well-being of all. Now, we have an opportunity to support and protect them in return! We’re raising $20,000 to build a secure boundary wall that will safeguard their sanctuary and allow uninterrupted spiritual practice. Learn more and donate at https://www.tanayelpa.org/boundary-wall/

04/03/2025

Join us April 11–13 for an immersive retreat on the Four Yogas of Mahāmudrā with Tana Rinpoche, available both in person in Boulder and online via Zoom.

This is a chance to receive direct teachings on one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most profound meditation paths—from one-pointedness to non-meditation—with guidance from an authentic master and lineage holder.

Whether you're a longtime practitioner or new to Mahāmudrā, this retreat offers the space to deepen your understanding, enhance your practice and connect with a supportive sangha.

12/25/2024

Sponsor the Dorje Trolod puja at Tana Monastery in India! Dorje Trolod is a representation of Guru Rinpoche as a wrathful buddhist protector. Annually, the monks at Tana Monastery perform a 3-day puja prior to Losar & the new year, to dispel outer, inner and secret obstacles for all who participate and all sentient beings in general. With your donation of support, you will benefit the monastery and as well, personal obstacles may be dispelled from your own body, speech and mind. https://www.tanayelpa.org/dorje-drolod-puja-prayers-and-sponsorship/

12/11/2024

6 week course on Shantideva's “The Way of the Bodhisattva” with Tana Rinpoche begins this Sunday, December 15th! Students who complete the 6 online classes will receive a Certificate of Completion signed by Tana Rinpoche. REGISTER https://www.tanayelpa.org/course-on-the-bodhicharyavatara-by-shantideva-winter-2024-2025/

Rinpoche will explain the mind of a bodhisattva, the steps to begin, to maintain — not fall back, and to grow the aspiration and engagement of relative and absolute bodhicitta in one’s heart and mind. Translation for Rinpoche will be provided by Clayton Ingerson.

12/05/2024

Tana Rinpoche will teach a 6 session, live online class beginning on December 15 covering the revered text by Shantideva’s “The Way of the Bodhisattva”. Rinpoche will explain the mind of a bodhisattva, the steps to begin, to maintain — not fall back, and to grow the aspiration and engagement of relative and absolute bodhicitta in one’s heart and mind. REGISTER https://www.tanayelpa.org/course-on-the-bodhicharyavatara-by-shantideva-winter-2024-2025/

Translation for Rinpoche will be provided by Clayton Ingerson. Students who complete the 6 online classes will receive a Certificate of Completion signed by Tana Rinpoche.

11/12/2024

Last chance to join this upcoming weekend retreat with Tana Rinpoche. He will highlight the “most important” points – the Mahamudra aspects from this text. This is a rare opportunity to directly receive a commentary from a Kagyu master and lineage holder on one of the most revered and central texts in Tibetan Buddhism.
REGISTER: https://www.tanayelpa.org/torch-of-certainty-a-weekend-retreat-in-boulder-and-via-zoom-nov-15-17-2024/
More seasoned students will enhance their Mahamudra practices, and also gain further appreciation of the fundamentals of the Tibetan Buddhist path. Newer students will benefit from the unique insights that Rinpoche offers in the realization and practices associated with a complete Vajrayana path.