Dance Into the Heart of Tara: A Weekend Program with Prema Dasara
Dance Into the Heart of Tara: A Weekend Program with Prema Dasara
5 Abode Road, New Lebanon, NY, USA
Up to 128 in group
September 26 - 28, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- The dances and practices are open to all. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary to participate in and experience the joy and blessings of these dances. “With this sacred offering the earth and all beings are blessed and healed that all may be happy and free from suffering
- Program registration includes all MEALS: 6 meals, beginning with Dinner on Friday at 6pm and ending with Brunch on Sunday at 12:30pm. Meals are are mostly organic, vegetarian Farm-to-Table offerings with gluten-free and dairy-free options
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
Spiral into your true nature. Step into the Mandala Dance of Tara: A Blessing and Empowerment.
During the weekend we will share dance, dharma and ritual practices based on traditional Buddhist teachings brought into meaning for our world today. By invoking the Buddha Goddess Tara we embody our own divine feminine essence. Tara is known as “Mother of the Buddhas” and for her qualities of Wisdom, Compassion, and Power. Join us as we sing, dance, and celebrate our interconnectedness with all!
Our teacher, Prema Dasara, has been a student of the dharma for over forty years. She is best known for her creation of the Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises to Tara, which has inspired many and has been blessed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, His Holiness the Karmapa, Tai Situ Rinpoche, Bokar Rinpoche, among other exceptional teachers of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
The dances and practices are open to all. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary to participate in and experience the joy and blessings of these dances. “With this sacred offering the earth and all beings are blessed and healed that all may be happy and free from suffering.”
“...with your motivation of compassion, this dance in the name of Tara brings a great blessing. Wonderful…very, very fine.” ~ His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama
“...a perfect offering, a manifestation of Tara’s blessing.” ~ H.E. Dagmo Kushok Sakya
“..transmits a great depth of devotion…share it with the world.” ~ H.E. Tai Situ Rinpoche
Program Times: Friday September 26th at 4pm until Sunday September 28th at 4pm.
Program registration includes all MEALS: 6 meals, beginning with Dinner on Friday at 6pm and ending with Brunch on Sunday at 12:30pm. Meals are are mostly organic, vegetarian Farm-to-Table offerings with gluten-free and dairy-free options.
REGISTRATION COSTS: Registration costs are all-inclusive per person and are not pro-rated for late arrivals, early departures or any missed meals/program time (even if pre-planned)
For More information contact Aimee tara04aimee@gmail.com
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During the weekend we will share dance, dharma and ritual practices based on traditional Buddhist teachings brought into meaning for our world today. By invoking the Buddha Goddess Tara we embody our own divine feminine essence. Tara is known as “Mother of the Buddhas” and for her qualities of Wisdom, Compassion, and Power. Join us as we sing, dance, and celebrate our interconnectedness with all!
Our teacher, Prema Dasara, has been a student of the dharma for over forty years. She is best known for her creation of the Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises to Tara, which has inspired many and has been blessed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, His Holiness the Karmapa, Tai Situ Rinpoche, Bokar Rinpoche, among other exceptional teachers of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
The dances and practices are open to all. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary to participate in and experience the joy and blessings of these dances. “With this sacred offering the earth and all beings are blessed and healed that all may be happy and free from suffering.”
“...with your motivation of compassion, this dance in the name of Tara brings a great blessing. Wonderful…very, very fine.” ~ His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama
“...a perfect offering, a manifestation of Tara’s blessing.” ~ H.E. Dagmo Kushok Sakya
“..transmits a great depth of devotion…share it with the world.” ~ H.E. Tai Situ Rinpoche
Program Times: Friday September 26th at 4pm until Sunday September 28th at 4pm.
Program registration includes all MEALS: 6 meals, beginning with Dinner on Friday at 6pm and ending with Brunch on Sunday at 12:30pm. Meals are are mostly organic, vegetarian Farm-to-Table offerings with gluten-free and dairy-free options.
REGISTRATION COSTS: Registration costs are all-inclusive per person and are not pro-rated for late arrivals, early departures or any missed meals/program time (even if pre-planned)
For More information contact Aimee tara04aimee@gmail.com
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Schedule
Spend time at the Abode, hiking our vast network of forest and mountain heights. Walk through our herbal gardens. Visit the organic farm. Spend time in the courtyard, meeting new folks, and listening to the birds. Or walk down country roads in solitude. We are a few minutes away from New Lebanon, NY, where you can find an organic grocery store, restaurants and stores.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Read MoreGetting Here
The Abode of the Message, 5 Abode Road, New Lebanon, NY, USA
Directions
5 Abode Road, New Lebanon, NY, 12125
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Accommodation
Rooms building to building. From private Shaker styled rooms, to economy smaller rooms, to full homes, to shared dorms.
One Double Bed [private room] *can share bed with 2nd person registering at Commuter Rate* [One person]
Room with one double bed. Shared bathroom.
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One Single Bed [private room]
Room with one twin bed. Shared bathroom.
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2 Twin Beds [Shared room, per person]
2 single beds in one room. Price per person. Shared bathroom.
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One Queen Bed, Special Couple Rate (one shared Queen bed for 2 adults - located on 3rd floor where children may not be housed due to fire regulations) [2 people]
These rooms are located on the 3rd floor where children may not be housed due to fire regulations. Shared bathroom.
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3-4 Twin Beds [Shared room, per person]
Share & Save! At least 3 beds in 1 room. Price per person. Shared bathroom.
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Commuter [special rate for those staying off-site]
Staying off-campus, but joining for the day. Includes Friday dinner thru Sunday Lunch.
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Venue & Amenities
Located on the site of one of the first shaker settlements, The Abode maintains and operates in beautiful Shaker infrastructure, settled on over 300 acres, of woods, gardens and farms.
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Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We have a macrobiotic chef, and we work with our farm to bring organic, farm-to-table nourishment during your stay
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What's Included
- Meals, Room, Programs
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