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Full Moon Healing Chants - Mystical Arts of Tibet
Mar
15

Full Moon Healing Chants - Mystical Arts of Tibet

Aloha Dharma Retreats

at Pohakupuna Beach Club
Ewa Beach, Oahu, Hawaii

The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music Sacred Chants performance comprises selections believed to generate energies conducive to world healing. Robed in magnificent costumes and playing traditional Tibetan instruments, the Loseling monks perform ancient temple music and chants for world healing.

$108

no one will be turned away due to lack of funds

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Sand Mandala at Spirit Fest 2025
Mar
21
to Mar 23

Sand Mandala at Spirit Fest 2025

  • Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa (map)
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Tibetan Buddhist monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery hosted in Hawaii by Aloha Dharma Retreats will construct a Mandala Sand Painting from March 21 to March 23 at Spirit Fest 2025 which will be held at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa 2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu, HI  96815

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Land Blessing with Meditation Instruction
Apr
10

Land Blessing with Meditation Instruction

We warmly invite you to join us for a special Land Blessing and Introduction to Meditation in the Tibetan Traditionwith Chamtrul Rinpoche on April 9 and April 10. On Thursday, April 9, Rinpoche will lead a sacred land blessing at Pohakupuna Beach Club, honoring the land and ocean through ancient Tibetan and Hawaiian traditions, invoking harmony, protection, and flourishing for all beings. On Friday, April 10, Rinpoche will offer an Introduction to Meditation, sharing practical guidance on posture, breath, and awareness to cultivate clarity and inner peace. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, these gatherings provide a rare opportunity to connect with the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism in a setting of aloha and spiritual presence. All are welcome!

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Cultivating the Healing and Harmonizing Power of Bodhicitta
Apr
11

Cultivating the Healing and Harmonizing Power of Bodhicitta

We warmly invite you to join us on Friday, April 11, for a special teaching on Bodhicitta with Chamtrul Rinpoche in Honolulu. Bodhicitta, the awakened mind of compassion and wisdom, is the heart of the Mahayana Buddhist path and the essence of all great masters' teachings.

In this gathering, Rinpoche will share profound yet practical guidance on cultivating Bodhicitta, helping us to develop a compassionate heart and a wise mind in our daily lives. Whether you are new to Buddhism or a dedicated practitioner, this is a rare opportunity to receive authentic teachings from a realized master, deepening our connection to loving-kindness, altruism, and the path to enlightenment.

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Apr
12

Awakening in the Dream: A Full Moon Retreat on Tibetan Dream Yoga

We warmly invite you to join us on Saturday, April 12, for a rare and profound Daylong Retreat on Dream Yoga with Chamtrul Rinpoche, held on the Full Moon—a time of heightened spiritual clarity and transformation.

Dream Yoga is one of the most esoteric and powerful practices in Tibetan Buddhism, offering a direct path to greater awareness, lucidity, and ultimately, liberation. Through these teachings, Rinpoche will guide us in recognizing and working with the dream state, dissolving illusion, and using sleep as a practice for awakening.

These precious teachings are rarely bestowed live in Hawaii, making this an extraordinary opportunity to receive authentic guidance from a realized master. Whether you are new to the practice or have long sought to explore the depths of Tibetan Dream Yoga, this retreat will provide practical techniques and profound insight to support your spiritual journey.

May this retreat serve as a bridge between the wisdom of Tibet and the sacred land and beings of Hawaii, illuminating the path for the benefit of all beings. E Komo Mai! All are welcome!

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The Path of Joy: A Dharma Guide to Lasting Happiness
Feb
21

The Path of Joy: A Dharma Guide to Lasting Happiness

The Path of Joy: A Dharma Guide to Lasting Happiness

Join Aloha Dharma Retreats for an evening of profound wisdom and joyful connection at Pohakupuna Beach Club, where the ocean’s rhythm meets the timeless wisdom teachings of authentic Tibetan Buddhist scholar and meditation master, Khenpo Paljor Gyatso. As the sun sets over the waves, immerse yourself in a transformative yet lighthearted experience—one that goes beyond easing stress and anxiety to reveal the path to complete awakening. Through laughter, storytelling, and deep insight, Khenpo Paljor Gyatso will share ancient wisdom that is as joyful as it is profound. No expectations, no pretenses, just come as you are. Come for the teachings, stay for the good vibes, and leave with a heart lighter and filled with aloha, a mind clearer, and a spirit more free. Easy kine tingz. PLEASE RSVP

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Harmonize the Elements
Feb
15
to Feb 16

Harmonize the Elements

Harmonize The Elements

Through Nature Ritual and Dance

With Kimberly Gladysz, MA, LMHC

A non-residential 2 day retreat

Saturday February 15, 2025- Sunday February 16, 2025

(Both days encouraged, Single day participation available)

3rd Section:

Harmonize The Elements:

Through Nature Ritual and Dance

Meditate and Move with Earth, Water, Air and Fire…

This retreat is designed to awaken your true nature and to connect with your inner

wisdom through meditation, movement and ritual. Leave feeling renewed, inspired,

and deeply connected to the flow of life. Kimberly will lead guided movement

meditations inspired by the natural elements and the rhythms of indigenous dance.

Embody your natural wisdom and dance your true nature!

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Sep
13
to Sep 15

Healing Ancestral wounds through Breathwork

Healing Ancestral wounds through Breathwork

Our wounds are the wounds of our ancestors. Learn how to heal generational trauma and to release the emotional weight that is held in our bodies. Find your center, find clarity in your life (or purpose), and learn how to heal your mind, body, and spirit.

Michael Barrios returns to Pohakupuna Beach Club for another Aloha Dharma Retreats event!

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FULL MOON MEDITATION
Aug
30

FULL MOON MEDITATION

The full moon is a potent time for meditation, contemplation, and practice. Please join Lama Lakshey Zangpo for a powerful opportunity to experience an energetic shift in consciousness. If you’ve been looking for a change, are simply just curious, or want to experience the beauty of meditation under a full moon on a tranquil beach, you are welcome.

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DISCOVERING THE MAGIC OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Aug
25

DISCOVERING THE MAGIC OF CONSCIOUSNESS

LOCATION: at First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817 hosted by Aloha Dharma Retreats (please contact Kersten info@alohadharmaretreats.com for questions).

Lama Lakshey will be giving a public talk in Honolulu, Hawaii. This event is free and open to the public.

Lama will expound the specific techniques used in the Tibetan tradition to bring about complete transformation in your life. There will be guided instruction. Open to beginners and experienced meditators.

Although registration is not required for attending, we’d like to know how many people to expect. Please RSVP to info@alohadharmaretreats.com

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