Upcoming Retreats 2026-27

Saturday, November 7th, 2026

Padma Od Heart Sangha Temple - Philadelphia, PA (1-Day)

Dampe Sangye’s Instructions to Machig: a Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Path

If you’re interested in the Bodhisattva’s Path– a great entry into the Buddhist journey, Sunisa will teach 6 instructions from Machig Lapdron’s teacher, Dampe Sangye. The 6 instructions outline the entire bodhisattva journey. You memorize these slogans and use them in life, much like the beloved Lojong, so you can be ready to meet each moment. 

Saturday, January 23rd, 2027

Padma Od Heart Sangha Temple - Philadelphia, PA (1-Day)

Awakening to Your Sacred Purpose with the Four Immeasurables

Begin 2027 with a one-day retreat at Heart Sangha’s temple on finding your sacred purpose. We will be exploring the heart’s intentions with the four immeasurables. This is an accessible, heart–open, immense opportunity to focus on such qualities as loving-kindness, equanimity, compassion, and sympathetic joy, so we can be ready to be give in these trying times. 

March 11-14th, 2027

Menla (co-sponsors) - Catskills, NY (Residential)

4 Maras, 4 Feasts

The culmination of our year together will happen once again at Menla in the Catskills. 

Join us Thursday through Sunday for the next part of the Path of Chod Healing. The subject is 4 Maras, 4 Feasts. 

What troubles us in these times? Machig taught in the 12th century that demons exist inside as our neuroses. This 4-day retreat will be a deep-dive into our neurotic habits. We will look at the ways we suffer as taught on the Buddhist path– a classic way of facing-the-truth with courage and determination. Then we will discuss the 4 Feasts, which are ways to cut through suffering. 

This retreat includes 4 Chod ceremonies. It is open to everyone who feels drawn to it. In exciting news, Menla is co-sponsoring Heart Sangha’s retreat.