Mahamudra - Heart of Wisdom
Three days of teaching and practice of the unique wisdom methods of Buddhist Tantra, including a White Manjushri empowerment
with Lama Glenn
May 28-30, 2026 | Live on Zoom
This retreat has ended
Upcoming Events
It took place in May 2026 and registration is closed. Lama Glenn Mullin and Drupon Chongwol-la come to Israel in December 2026 for two retreats, in Tel Aviv and at the Dead Sea, both open to join live on Zoom from anywhere. Registration is open and you are welcome to join.
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The Six Yogas of Niguma - Retreat at Ein Gedi
December 6-12, 2026 · Ein Gedi Field School, Dead Sea, Israel - or live on Zoom
Seven days of study and practice of the Six Yogas of Niguma - the profound path to enlightenment of the wisdom dakini - including the Vajrayogini empowerment. In person at the Dead Sea, or live on Zoom from anywhere.
DetailsThe Direct Path to Freedom
Buddhism teaches that the root of suffering in our lives comes from identifying with the wrong things - our bodies, thoughts, emotions, and all the ever-changing conditions of life. This mistaken identity, perceived as our "true self," prevents us from recognizing the infinite nature of our consciousness and keeps us in cycles of suffering.
Buddhist Tantra enables us to free ourselves from these mistaken identifications through skillful methods, allowing us to directly recognize and connect with the bliss, luminosity, and spaciousness that are the nature of our mind. In this way we can free ourselves from suffering and act in the world from a basis of compassion, joy, and wisdom.
In this retreat, Lama Glenn will teach the unique wisdom methods of Buddhist Tantra, based on the 18th-century song by the 7th Dalai Lama - "Entering Emptiness from All Four Directions". This song of realization is a practical roadmap for Mahamudra practice - the direct gaze into the nature of mind.
The retreat will include deep study of the text, practical guidance for meditation, a White Manjushri empowerment - the Buddha of Wisdom - and guided practice throughout the three days.
The retreat is suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
White Manjushri Empowerment
The retreat includes an empowerment of White Manjushri - the supreme Buddha of Wisdom, embodying the wisdom of all Buddhas. The practice of White Manjushri is especially suited for wisdom practices, and assists in the rapid development of clarity and understanding of the nature of reality.
The empowerment opens the gateway to the practice and grants a direct connection to the lineage and its blessings.
The Teachers
Lama Glenn Mullin
Lama Glenn is an experienced and beloved teacher of Buddhist Tantra and Tummo. He is a direct student of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, and his root teachers are Ling Rinpoche VI and Trijang Rinpoche - the personal root teachers of the 14th Dalai Lama. Lama Glenn has been teaching Tibetan Buddhism for over thirty years to thousands of students worldwide. He is a renowned scholar, author, and translator - having written over 30 books on Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhist Tantra published around the world.
Drupon Chongwol-la
Drupon Chongwol-la is Lama Glenn's retreat guide and a skilled teacher of Buddhist Tantra and Tummo. Born in South Korea and raised in the USA, he served as a Zen monk for 16 years. Since 2007, he has been practicing Mahayana Tantra under the guidance of his root teacher, Lama Glenn. Drupon Chongwol-la will guide continued practice after the retreat and lead deepening sessions, with the option to join a weekly practice group.
Retreat Schedule
Day 1
Thu, May 28
Day 2
Fri, May 29
Day 3
Sat, May 30
Daily Structure
Four sessions each day - two in the morning and two in the afternoon, with a lunch break and short breaks in between. The White Manjushri empowerment will take place during the retreat.
Starting Time by Timezone
09:30 IDT (Israel) / 07:30 BST (London) / 02:30 EDT (New York) / 16:30 AEST (Sydney)
All sessions are recorded and available on a dedicated course platform for up to one month after the retreat, so you can watch or review them in your own time.
A Zoom link will be sent after registration. A detailed schedule will be sent before the retreat.
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For questions and inquiries: maitreyasanghaisrael@gmail.com
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