HARVEST SERIES
Mastery, Mystery, Meaning
A Private Himalayan Monastic Experience
Dharamshala
14th - 20th March 2025
Journey into the mystery teachings of the sacred monasteries with Tibetan Buddhist Masters and Scholars, Geshe Thupten Jinpa & Professor Robert Thurman.
In a privilege more rare with each passing day, it is our deep honor to invite you to the mountains of Northern India and experience sacred teachings from Tibet’s great wisdom-keepers, in support of Tibetan cultural preservation under the stewardship of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
The journey will immerse us into the ancient wisdom and mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism in the hillsides of Dharamshala. Together we will sit in monasteries and hike into the mystic mountains and experience profound Tibetan teachings alongside practices of breathwork, meditation, divinations and ritual, led by Geshe Jinpa-La and Bob Thurman.
Together in the mystic foothills of the Himalayas, among like-hearted company from around the world, we will tap into Tibetan philosophy, cosmology, and tradition to receive a precious and extraordinary gift from great masters in a most sacred place.
What to expect:
2025 is His Holiness’s 90th year, and we will be participating in special blessings and experiences, including pujas with high monks and nuns, while furthering the mission of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Our journey will include peak moments including the Tibetan Prayer Festival, treks with monks to monasteries in the forest landscape, a deep dive into Tibetan medicine, an opportunity to meet with His Holiness’ doctor and receive remedies and a special blessing with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. We will also experience a private Tibetan Opera, ancient Tibetan archives and sacred readings and a precious blessing with His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
A sacred portal in time like this is almost impossible to explain – it’s an experience in vertical time infused with knowledge and compassion. Our gathering is intimate and makes a direct impact on the lives of Tibetan people and monks.
We will also be joined by a beautiful group of artists and teachers who have kindly donated their time and skills to this project:
TEACHERS AND GUIDES
If you have any questions and would like to learn more about this experience, you can get in touch with our team on emilie@harvestseries.com or katy@harmonica.co
THIS JOURNEY WILL INCLUDE:
LOCATION
Dharamshala, India
(Nearest Airport: Gaggal Airport, code DHM)
Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Dharamshala is a sacred refuge and the home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
The journey begins upon arrival at Gaggal Airport (DHM), just a short drive from our retreat, where the mountains and monastic serenity welcome you into a timeless experience.
DONATION AND INSTITUTIONS:
Your presence will help develop The Dalai Lama Centre for Tibetan and Indian Ancient Wisdom and advance Tibetan cultural projects we will experience first-hand in the Tibetan and monastic communities of India, including the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Library of Tibetan Works & Archives, Tibetan Medical & Astro Institute, The Tibetan Nuns Project and more.
This is a purely philanthropic project and due to the intimate nature of the group, donations start at USD $20,000 per person.
This covers the costs of the trip (all inclusive of food, programming, accommodation, etc) from arrival, as well as donations to the Dalai Lama Trust, Tibetan Nuns Project, Tibet House and, The Compassion Institute alongside many monks and monasteries.