Awakening the Fearless Heart: A Green Tara Retreat (Online)

A Hybrid Retreat Inviting Students to Embrace the Wisdom and Compassion of Green Tara, Guided by Jetsunma Jamyang Palmo

Retreat Details 

• Teacher: Jetsunma Jamyang Yeshe Palmo 
  
• Dates: October 15 – October 18, 2026.
• Location: Online and In-person

*Note: This page displays registration for online attendance for the Green Tara Retreat. If you’re looking to attend in-person, you can find the in-person attendance registration page HERE. 

About this Retreat

Green Tara, the “Mother of All Buddhas,” offers boundless support in overcoming fear, dissolving inner and outer obstacles, and awakening the courageous heart. Throughout this weekend, Jetsunma will lead participants through the essential practice of Green Tara, from the practice composed by Pegyal Lingpa (a close teacher of Tulku Sangak Rinpoche.)

Led by Jetsunma Jamyang Palmo, whose teachings bridge ancient wisdom with modern relevance, this retreat is both a spiritual refuge and a call to compassionate action. Whether you are new to Buddhist practice or seeking to deepen an existing connection, this weekend offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with Tara’s transformative presence in a container of peace, beauty, and guidance.

Who Is This Retreat Suited For? 

This program is open to anyone — from beginners curious about Green Tara to seasoned practitioners seeking to deepen their experience of these practices. No prior experience required.

Schedule 

Thursday – October 15, 2026 

• 6:30 – 8:00 pm  –Welcome & Teaching with Jetsunma
• 8:15 – 9:15 pm – Opening Circle with tea & snacks (in-person)
• 9:15 – 10:00 pm – Winding down before bedtime
• 10:00 pm – Noble Silence

Friday – October 16, 2026 

• 7:05 – 7:25 am – Gentle guided stretching to prepare body for meditation (optional)
• 7:30 – 8:00 am – Optional Meditation Practice Session
• 8:00 – 8:45 am – Breakfast
• 9:30 – 10:30 am – *Oral Transmission & Empowerment with Jetsunma
  • *Please note that to receive the empowerment, you need to attend this retreat in person. However, everyone, both in-person and online attendees, will receive the oral transmission during this session, and those online are welcome to stay online to witness the empowerment.
• 10:30 – 10:45 am – Short Break
• 10:45 – 12:00 pm – Teachings with Jetsunma
• 12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch
• 1:00 – 1:50 pm – Scheduled time for Karma Yoga in Noble Silence
• 2:00 – 4:30 pm – Teachings with Jetsunma (includes short break)
• 4:30 – 5:00 pm – Break
• 5:00 – 6:00 pm – Dinner
• 6:00 – 6:55 pm – Break for resting, reading, walking, contemplating, or meditating
• 7:00 – 8:15 pm – Tea, sharing, and cookies
• 8:30 – 9:30 pm – Optional Meditation Practice Session
• 10:00 pm – Noble Silence

Saturday – October 17, 2026 

• 7:00 am – Wake-up bell (final call)
• 7:05 – 7:25 am – Gentle guided stretching to prepare body for meditation (optional)
• 7:30 – 8:00 am – Optional Meditation Practice Session
• 8:00 – 8:45 am – Breakfast
• 9:30 – 12:00 pm – Teachings with Jetsunma (includes short break)
• 12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch
• 1:00 – 1:50 pm – Scheduled time for Karma Yoga in Noble Silence
• 2:00 – 4:30 pm – Teachings with Jetsunma (includes short break)
• 4:30 – 5:00 pm – Break
• 5:00 – 6:00 pm – Dinner
• 6:00 – 6:55 pm – Break for resting, reading, walking, contemplating, or meditating
• 7:00 – 8:15 pm – Tea, sharing, and cookies
• 8:30 – 9:30 pm – Optional Meditation Practice Session
• 10:00 pm – Noble Silence

Sunday – October 18, 2026 

• 7:00 am – Wake-up bell (final call)
• 7:05 – 7:25 am – Gentle guided stretching to prepare body for meditation (optional)
• 7:30 – 8:00 am – Optional Meditation Practice Session
• 8:00 – 8:45 am – Breakfast
• 9:30 – 12:00 pm – Teachings with Jetsunma (includes short break)
• 12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch
• 1:00 – 1:50 pm – Scheduled time for Karma Yoga in Noble Silence
• 2:00 – 4:30 pm – Final Teachings with Jetsunma (includes short break)
  • 4:30 pm – Some students who drove themselves may depart following teachings or the dinner to follow, and those with flights in the morning will stay to shuttle out at 9am the following morning.
• 4:30 – 5:00 pm – Break
• 5:00 – 6:00 pm – Dinner
• 6:00 – 6:55 pm – Break for resting, reading, walking, contemplating, or meditating
• 7:00 – 8:15 pm – Tea, sharing, and cookies
• 8:30 – 9:30 pm – Optional Meditation Practice Session
• 10:00 pm – Noble Silence

Monday – October 19, 2026 

• 7:00 am – Wake-up bell (final call)
• 7:05 – 7:25 am – Gentle guided stretching to prepare body for meditation (optional)
• 7:30 – 8:00 am – Optional Meditation Practice Session
• 8:00 – 8:30 am – Breakfast
• 8:30 – 9:00 am – Rolling Check Out

Sliding Scale Pricing Structure:

Financial Accessibility
Our intention is to make this offering financially accessible to all, so we offer a tiered fee structure. Please choose whichever level works best for you. No one will be turned away due to a lack of funds.
If you would like to apply for financial assistance to attend this offering, please reach out to our Community Steward, Kate (kmorris@namchak.org).

Payment Plans
If supportive, students may opt to pay a 50% deposit on their ticket at the time of purchase and pay out the remaining 50% of the retreat ticket cost in equal installments over the next 6 months (180 days) following the start of the program (October 15, 2026).

Our Tiers

• Supported – For those with limited financial resources who will benefit from participating in the retreat.
• Suggested – For those with sufficient financial resources who can pay for the experience without difficulty.
• Sponsored – For those with the financial resources and the desire to support access for others.

Online Tuition Options

• Supported Room -$75
• Suggested Room -$150
• Sponsored Room -$250

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Buddhist to attend this retreat?
No, this retreat is open to anyone who may be interested in receiving Green Tara teachings.

What is an empowerment?
An empowerment (Sanskrit: abhisheka) is a ceremony where a qualified lama connects a recipient with a specific deity (or deities) and their associated practices. It is considered the gateway into Vajrayana practice. It involves commitment to work with the teacher who gives the empowerment as well as a commitment to that certain practice.

Do I have to take the empowerment?
No, you do not. This is an optional offering for those attending in-person who are clear about following the Vajrayana Path. It also bestows blessings onto the participant, empowering them to engage with that practice. An empowerment involves taking refuge vows, bodhisattva vows, and tantric vows.
Note: Students must attend in-person to take the empowerment. Online participants are welcome to witness the ceremony virtually and support their sangha members.

Do I need to be a Buddhist to receive this empowerment?
If you choose to take this empowerment, you do not need to have already been a Buddhist. However, taking the empowerment will commit you to the Vajrayana Buddhist path.

What type of diet will we eat during this retreat?
The food served at the Namchak Retreat Ranch for this retreat will be strictly vegetarian.

If I miss a session, will I have access to the recording?
Yes, this retreat will be recorded.

Will we be doing a khata ceremony or offering dana?
At the end of the teachings, you will have the opportunity to participate in a khata ceremony with Jetsunma. This is a Tibetan ritual that we practice at the end of a teaching where you present a white scarf to your teacher to show your respect, appreciation, and well-wishes. Namchak will provide khatas, although you are also welcome to bring your own. During this ceremony, you are also welcome to present an offering, or dana, to your teacher. It could be anything from a monetary offering to a physical gift. What matters most is that it comes from your heart, however small or large the offering is. It is also important that what you offer helps to unravel your sense of grasping, even just a little bit.