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

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Bob Thurman

Bob Thurman

Bob Thurman, known in the academic circles as Professor Robert A.F. Thurman, is a talented popularizer of the Buddha’s teachings and the first Westerner Tibetan Buddhist monk ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. 

Time Magazine chose him as one of the 25 most influential Americans in 1997, describing him as a “larger than life scholar-activist destined to convey the Dharma, the precious teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, from Asia to America.

Geshe Jinpa-La

Geshe Jinpa-La

Educated in the classical Tibetan monastic academia, Thupten received the highest academic degree of Geshe Lharam (equivalent to a doctorate in divinity). He also holds a BA in philosophy and a PhD in religious studies from the University of Cambridge. 

Since 1985, he has been the principal translator to the Dalai Lama, accompanying him to the United States, Canada and Europe. He has translated and edited many books by the Dalai Lama, including the New York Times bestseller Ethics for the New Millennium.

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Jai Dev

Jai Dev

Jai Dev Singh is a renowned Kundalini Yoga teacher and the founder of Life-Force Academy (LFA), a global school with students in over 120 countries. His work integrates Kundalini Yoga, Ayurveda, and Yogic Astrology, forming a holistic approach to dharma practice.

 Jai Dev inspires individuals to awaken their vital energy, cultivate joy, and discover purpose, offering guidance that goes beyond traditional teaching.

Adam Roa

Adam Roa

Adam Roa is an entrepreneur, creator, and mentor dedicated to helping others unlock their full potential through workshops, performances, and coaching programs. 

Guided by intuition, he continuously pushes beyond his comfort zone, trusting that personal growth leads to greater joy and fulfillment. With over a decade of experience, Adam is passionate about creating content and experiences that inspire others to reconnect with their creative power.

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Joel Shearer

Joel Shearer

Sound Artist, Composer and Producer, Joel Shearer has enjoyed a diverse, multi-decade career in the music industry.

He has collaborated on numerous albums from Alanis Morrisette’s Grammy-winning “Jagged Little Pill” to Rhye’s latest release, “Passing” as well as on film scores such as Academy Award nominated “127 Hours” and “The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty.” Shearer’s innovative, highly textured guitar style has taken him around the world to record, tour and collaborate with artists such as Dido, Annie Lennox, Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros, Joe Cocker, Damien Rice, Michael Buble, Sarah McLachlan, Sara Bareilles and Mylene Farmer.

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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:


  • A special blessing with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. 
  • Scheduled time with his inner circle, including optional consultations with his Tibetan doctor and ayurvedic remedies, as well as a private vault reading and experience with the Tibetan archives. 
  • Participation in the Tibetan Prayer Festival with senior monks and nuns. 
  • A sacred sound healing puja with Tibetan nuns, honouring the feminine divine. 
  • Teachings from Tibetan masters, including rising voices and wise women whose wisdom will resonate for years to come.

    We will stay in the majestic beauty of the Hyatt Dharamsala, designed in reverence to HHDL and Tibetan culture by the Hyatt founders, who are dedicated students of HHDL.

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.


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