Learn how to stay strong, clear-headed, and calm — even when life feels overwhelming.
An intensive three-day retreat with Lama Tsultrim Allione, who is coming to the Czech Republic once again!
Lama Tsultrim Allione is one of the most prominent female teachers of Tibetan Buddhism in the West. She is also known as the bestselling author of Women of Wisdom, Feeding Your Demons, and Wisdom Rising, and she developed the practices of Feeding Your Demons and Mandala. These teachings and practices will help you recognize the natural quality of the mind and bring more peace, stability, and mindful presence into everyday situations.
SECRET WORDS OF DAKINI
September 18–20, 2026
Venue: Congress Centre Masaryk College of CTU
Thákurova 1, Prague 6, Czech Republic
*The event will be interpreted from English into Czech.
Initiation into the practices of Chöd and Phowa
Chöd teaches us to turn toward what we usually avoid. Instead of suppressing fear or inner conflict, we learn to embrace and transform them. You will receive a blessing for this practice in the lineage of the great Tibetan yogini Machig Labdrön, in the form of a traditional empowerment, as it was transmitted to Lama Tsultrim Allione by her teacher, Lama Wangdu Rinpoche.
The program will also include guided practice of Phowa, known as the “Opening of the Gate to Space.” This practice works with the conscious release of attachment to the body, the mind, and a solid sense of “self.” In its traditional context, it relates to the moment of death — teaching how to transfer consciousness into a liberated state.
At the same time, the practice of Phowa is highly practical for everyday life. By recognizing the natural nature of the mind, we can more easily release the fear of losing control and remain consciously present even in challenging situations.
Lama Tsultrim Allione
She is the founder of Tara Mandala in southwestern Colorado, featuring a three-story temple and a library dedicated to the divine women of the Buddhist tradition. She leads an international community with more than forty groups worldwide.
She was born in Maine, later traveled to Asia, and in 1970, at the age of 22, became the first American to be ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist nun in Bodh Gaya, India. She later left monastic life and married three times. She is the mother of three children and grandmother of six. In 2007, she was recognized in Tibet and Nepal as the reincarnation of the renowned 11th-century Tibetan yogini Machig Labdrön and is one of the few female lamas in the world.
What Awaits You During the Weekend?
In both the morning and afternoon sessions, Tsultrim Allione’s teachings will be expanded with practice led by a teacher she has appointed.
Teaching of Buddhist practices you can apply in everyday life
Practice itself and exercises in techniques
Guided meditations with Lama Tsultrim Allione
Questions, answers, and sharing of stories
Friday
8:30–9:45 Registration
10:00–12:30 Lama Tsultrim Allione
15:00–17:00 Lama Tsultrim Allione
17:30–18:30 Practice with an authorized teacher
Saturday
8:30–9:30 Practice with an authorized teacher
10:00–12:30 Lama Tsultrim Allione
15:00–17:00 Lama Tsultrim Allione
17:30–18:30 Practice with an authorized teacher
Sunday
8:30–9:30 Practice with an authorized teacher
10:00–12:30 Lama Tsultrim Allione
REGISTRATION
SECRET WORDS OF DAKINI
September 18–20, 2026
Fri: (8:30–9:45 – registration) 10:00–6:30 PM | Sat: 8:30 AM–6:30 PM | Sun: 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Congress Centre Masaryk College of CTU
Thákurova 1, Praha 6
LOOKING FOR ACCOMMODATION FOR THE DURATION OF THE EVENT?
Take the opportunity to stay directly in the venue of the congress centre.
Finances should not be a barrier to your participation in this teaching. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact us at seminare@maitrea.cz. Conversely, if you are able to contribute more and support the participation of those in financial need, you can do so via the registration form. Payment can be split into two installments.