The main cause of my happiness, the main cause of my suffering, is in my mind. - Ven. Robina

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Teaching Schedule

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Ven. Robina is giving teachings via ZOOM unless otherwise indicated.

All times are New York, where she is based, unless they are IN PERSON, in which case they are local, or unless otherwise stated.

May 2024

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United States

JANUARY 2, 2024

Zoom Only — Santa Fe, NM

Morning Express Meditation
7:30-8am Santa Fe time (MST)

JANUARY 3, 2024

Zoom Only — Medford, MA

How to Loosen the Grip of Ego-Grasping
7-9pm US Eastern time

JANUARY 6, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
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JANUARY 8, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

The Workshop Is in the Mind
7:30-9pm New York time

JANUARY 10-14, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Medford, MA

How to Face Death without Fear
7-9pm Boston time

JANUARY 11-14, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Medford, MA

How to Face Death without Fear
7-9pm Boston time

JANUARY 12-14, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Medford, MA

How to Face Death without Fear
7-9pm Boston time

JANUARY 13, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
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JANUARY 13-14, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Medford, MA

How to Face Death without Fear
9:30am-5pm Boston time

JANUARY 14, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Medford, MA

How to Face Death without Fear
10am-12 noon Boston time

JANUARY 16, 2024

Zoom Only — Santa Fe, NM

Morning Express Meditation
7:30-8am Santa Fe time (MST)

Romania

JANUARY 16, 2024

Zoom Only — Cluj-Napoca

How to loosen the grip of ego-grasping by understanding dependent arising
7-8:30pm Romania time

United States

JANUARY 20, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
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JANUARY 24, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

The Workshop Is in the Mind
1:30-3pm New York time

JANUARY 27, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
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Click here to join on Zoom

JANUARY 30, 2024

Zoom Only — Santa Fe, NM

Morning Express Meditation
7:30-8am Santa Fe time (MST)

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
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FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Zoom Only — Santa Fe, NM

Be Your Own Therapist
5-6pm Santa Fe time (MST)

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

The Workshop Is in the Mind
7:30-9pm New York time

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

Mahamudra: How to Discover Our True Nature
Co-Sponsored with Shantideva Center
6:30-8pm New York time

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — San Francisco

The Mind Is a River of Moments
6-7:30pm San Francisco time

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — San Jose, CA

Losar Celebration
10am-12 noon San Jose time:  Our Minds are Not Set in Stone
1:30-2pm San Jose time:  Chanting the Names of Manjushri for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Swift Return
2-4pm San Jose time:  No Matter How Hard Things Get, We Can Handle It

India

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Zoom Only — McLeod Ganj

“Big Love” Remembering the Kindness of the Guru – Inspiring Stories About Lama Yeshe
7pm IST (India Standard Time)

United States

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — San Francisco

What's Love Got to Do With It
6-7:30pm San Francisco time

United Kingdom

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Online Only — London

Double-Up Dharma! Attachment and Karma
6:30-8pm London time

United States

FEBRUARY 17 & 18, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Soquel, CA

Weekend Retreat: Creating Compassionate Cultures – The 40th Anniversary of Lama Yeshe’s Passing into Parinirvana
7:30-8am California time:  Express meditation
9am-12:30pm California time:  Teachings
7-8:30pm California time:  Panel discussion on universal education

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
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FEBRUARY 18, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Soquel, CA

Weekend Retreat: Creating Compassionate Cultures – The 40th Anniversary of Lama Yeshe’s Passing into Parinirvana
9am-12:30pm California time

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Soquel, CA

Lama Chopa Puja
4-5pm California time

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

The Workshop Is in the Mind
1:30-3pm New York time

United Kingdom

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Online Only — London

Double-Up Dharma! Attachment and Karma
6:30-8pm London time

United States

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
Click here to join on Zoom

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

Chotrul Duchen: Day of Miracles
Heart Sutra (PDF), Chanting the Names of Manjushri (PDF), and dedication prayers (desktop PDF, mobile PDF)
4:30-5:30pm New York time

Romania

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Zoom Only — Cluj-Napoca

How to get through tough times
7-8:30pm Romania time

United States

MARCH 2, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
Click here to join on Zoom

MARCH 4, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

The Workshop Is in the Mind
7:30-9pm New York time

MARCH 5, 2024

Zoom Only — Santa Fe, NM

Morning Express Meditation
7:30-8am Santa Fe time (MST)

India

MARCH 6 & 13 & 21, 2024

Zoom Only — Dharamsala

Gathering 2024 conference: Overcoming Challenges for Modern Nuns
Teachings and Q & A
7-8:30pm IST (India Standard Time)

United States

MARCH 7 & 21, 2024

Online Only — San Francisco

The Nature of Mind
6-7:30pm San Francisco time (PDT)

MARCH 9, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
Click here to join on Zoom

MARCH 10, 2024

In Person Only — New York, NY

Be Your Own Therapist
1-2:30pm New York time

MARCH 14, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

Go Beyond Fear
Co-Sponsored with Shantideva Center
6:30-8pm New York time

MARCH 16, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
Click here to join on Zoom

Australia

MARCH 17, 2024

Zoom Only — Sydney

We all possess Buddha nature
Sat Mar 16, 7-8:30pm New York time /
Sun Mar 17, 10-11:30am Sydney time

United States

MARCH 19, 2024

Zoom Only — Santa Fe, NM

Morning Express Meditation
7:30-8am Santa Fe time (PDT)

MARCH 20, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

The Workshop Is in the Mind
1:30-3pm New York time

MARCH 21, 2024

Online Only — San Francisco

The Nature of Mind
6-7:30pm San Francisco time (PDT)

MARCH 23, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
Click here to join on Zoom

MARCH 28, 2024

Online Only — San Francisco

The Nature of Mind
6-7:30pm San Francisco time (PDT)

MARCH 30, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
Click here to join on Zoom

APRIL 1, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

The Workshop Is in the Mind
7:30-9pm New York time

APRIL 6, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
Click here to join on Zoom

APRIL 7, 2024

Zoom Only — Santa Fe, NM

Be Your Own Therapist
5-6pm Santa Fe time (MDT)

APRIL 13, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
Click here to join on Zoom

Australia

APRIL 14, 2024

Zoom Only — Sydney

Cultivating a healthy sense of self
Sat Apr 13, 8-9:30pm New York time /
Sun Apr 14, 10-11:30am Sydney time

Sweden

APRIL 14, 2024

Zoom Only — Stockholm

How to Face Death Without Fear
4-5:30pm Sweden time

United States

APRIL 17, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

The Workshop Is in the Mind
1:30-3pm New York time

APRIL 18, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

The Workshop is In the Mind
Co-Sponsored with Shantideva Center
6:30-8pm New York time

APRIL 20, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
Click here to join on Zoom

Sweden

APRIL 21, 2024

Zoom Only — Stockholm

How to Face Death Without Fear
4-5:30pm Sweden time

United States

APRIL 27, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
Click here to join on Zoom

Sweden

APRIL 28, 2024

Zoom Only — Stockholm

How to Face Death Without Fear
4-5:30pm Sweden time

United States

APRIL 29, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

The Workshop Is in the Mind
7:30-9pm New York time

MAY 4, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
Click here to join on Zoom

Sweden

MAY 5, 2024

Zoom Only — Stockholm

How to Face Death Without Fear
4-5:30pm Sweden time

United States

MAY 7, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Santa Fe, NM

Morning Express Meditation
7:30-8am Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 7, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Santa Fe, NM

Be Your Own Therapist
7-8pm Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 8, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Santa Fe, NM

How to Use the Natural Law of Karma to Create the Reality We Want
7-8:30pm Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 9, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Santa Fe, NM

Understanding Dependent-Arising is the Best Method for Realizing Emptiness
12 noon-1:30pm Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 9, 2024

Zoom Only — Taos, NM

Grasping and Repulsion for our Illusory World
6-7:30pm Mountain time (MDT)

MAY 10, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Santa Fe, NM

Morning Express Meditation
7:30-8am Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 10, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Santa Fe, NM

Public Talk: Mahamudra — How to Discover Our True Nature
7-8:30pm Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 11, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
Click here to join on Zoom

MAY 11, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Santa Fe, NM

Mahamudra: How to Discover Our True Nature
10am-3:30pm Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 12, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Santa Fe, NM

Mahamudra: How to Discover Our True Nature
10am-3:30pm Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 14, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Santa Fe, NM

Morning Express Meditation
7:30-8am Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 14, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Santa Fe, NM

Be Your Own Therapist
7-8pm Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 15, 2024

Zoom Only — New York, NY

The Workshop Is in the Mind
1:30-3pm New York time

MAY 15, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Santa Fe, NM

How to Use the Natural Law of Karma to Create the Reality We Want
7-8:30pm Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 16, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Santa Fe, NM

Understanding Dependent-Arising is the Best Method for Realizing Emptiness
12 noon-1:30pm Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 17, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Santa Fe, NM

Morning Express Meditation
7:30-8am Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 17, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Santa Fe, NM

Public Talk: How to Face Death Without Fear
7-8:30pm Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 18, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
Click here to join on Zoom

MAY 18, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Santa Fe, NM

How to Face Death Without Fear
10am-3:30pm Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 19, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Santa Fe, NM

How to Face Death Without Fear
10am-3:30pm Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 21, 2024

Zoom Only — Santa Fe, NM

Morning Express Meditation
7:30-8am Santa Fe time (MDT)

MAY 23, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

Saka Dawa practices
1:30-3pm New York time

MAY 23, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

Monthly Buddhist Teachings
Co-Sponsored with Shantideva Center
6:30-8pm New York time

MAY 25, 2024

Online Only

Chanting the Names of Manjushri Continuously for Rinpoche's Swift Return
Ven. Robina will lead the 9-9:30am New York time session
Click here for the text
Click here to join on Zoom

Australia

MAY 26, 2024

Zoom Only — Sydney

Love vs attachment
Sat May 25, 8-9:30pm New York time /
Sun May 26, 10-11:30am Sydney time

United States

JUNE 2, 2024

Zoom Only — Santa Fe, NM

Be Your Own Therapist
5-6pm Santa Fe time (MDT)

JUNE 3, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

Refuge and Five Lay Vows
5-6pm New York time

JUNE 3, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

The Workshop Is in the Mind
7:30-9pm New York time

JUNE 13, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

Transforming Problems into Happiness
Co-Sponsored with Shantideva Center
6:30-8pm New York time

Australia

JUNE 16, 2024

Zoom Only — Sydney

Moulding our mind
Sat Jun 15, 8-9:30pm New York time /
Sun Jun 16, 10-11:30am Sydney time

United States

JUNE 16, 2024

Zoom Only — Santa Fe, NM

Be Your Own Therapist
5-6pm Santa Fe time (MDT)

JUNE 19, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

The Workshop Is in the Mind
1:30-3pm New York time

JUNE 22, 2024

Zoom Only — Ashland, OR

How to Face Death without Fear
10am-12 noon Oregon time (PDT)

JUNE 26 & JULY 3 & 10, 2024

Zoom Only — Reno, NV

How to Face Death Without Fear
6-7:30pm Reno time (PDT)

JULY 1, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

The Workshop Is in the Mind
7:30-9pm New York time

JULY 3 & 10, 2024

Zoom Only — Reno, NV

How to Face Death Without Fear
6-7:30pm Reno time (PDT)

JULY 6, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

His Holiness the Dalai Lama birthday celebration
4:30pm New York time

JULY 10, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

Chokhor Duchen
1:30pm New York time

JULY 10, 2024

Zoom Only — Reno, NV

How to Face Death Without Fear
6-7:30pm Reno time (PDT)

JULY 11, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

Co-Sponsored with Shantideva Center
6:30-8pm New York time
Details to follow

JULY 17, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

The Workshop Is in the Mind
1:30-3pm New York time

Australia

JULY 21, 2024

Zoom Only — Sydney

Counteracting laziness
Sat Jul 20, 8-9:30pm New York time /
Sun Jul 21, 10-11:30am Sydney time

United States

JULY 29, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — New York, NY

The Workshop Is in the Mind
7:30-9pm New York time

Sweden

AUGUST 1-2, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Stockholm

Details to follow

AUGUST 2, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Stockholm

Details to follow

United Kingdom

AUGUST 8-10, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Leeds

Cultivating a Healthy State of Mind
6-7:30pm UK time

AUGUST 9-10, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Leeds

Cultivating a Healthy State of Mind
10am-4pm UK time

AUGUST 10, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Leeds

Cultivating a Healthy State of Mind
10am-4pm UK time

Australia

AUGUST 18, 2024

Zoom Only — Sydney

Transforming knowledge into action
Sat Aug 17, 8-9:30pm New York time /
Sun Aug 18, 10-11:30am Sydney time

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Zoom Only — Sydney

Developing equanimity
Sat Sep 14, 8-9:30pm New York time /
Sun Sep 15, 10-11:30am Sydney time

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Zoom Only — Sydney

Get ready for death
Sat Oct 19, 7-8:30pm New York time /
Sun Oct 20, 10-11:30am Sydney time

United States

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Zoom Only — New York, NY

The Three Marks of Existence
7pm New York time

France

OCTOBER 28-NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Marzens

Retreat
Details to follow

OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Marzens

Retreat
Details to follow

OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Marzens

Retreat
Details to follow

OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Marzens

Retreat
Details to follow

NOVEMBER 1-3, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Marzens

Retreat
Details to follow

NOVEMBER 2-3, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Marzens

Retreat
Details to follow

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In Person and On Zoom — Marzens

Retreat
Details to follow

Australia

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Zoom Only — Sydney

What is happiness
Sat Nov 23, 6-7:30pm New York time /
Sun Nov 24, 10-11:30am Sydney time

Switzerland

DECEMBER 5 & 19, 2024

Zoom Only — Zurich

Mahamudra: How to Discover Our True Nature
7-9pm Switzerland time
In cooperation with Yeshin Norbu Meditation Center
Details to follow

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Zoom Only — Zurich

Mahamudra: How to Discover Our True Nature
7-9pm Switzerland time
In cooperation with Yeshin Norbu Meditation Center
Details to follow

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Zoom Only — Zurich

Year-End Purification with Vajrasattva
7:30-9pm Switzerland time
In cooperation with Yeshin Norbu Meditation Center
Details to follow