April 5-6
April 12-13
April 26-27

Registration
General Registration $750; Pre-Registration $700.
Mandala Members $675 ; Mandala Member Pre-Registration $650.
Pre-Registration at an event or by Mar 16.
Tuition for a single weekend in the series of three: $300.

The training in the Chod will take place over three sets of two-day weekends. Each weekend will cover an aspect of the Chod songs, visualization, meaning and ritual practice. No previous experience is necessary.

Retreat Times: 10am to 6pm
Break Time: Lunch will be around Noon
Start And Approximate End Times: 10am to 6 or 8pm
Estimated Break Times: Afternoon Break approximately at 4:00

Be seated and ready for class to begin at 10am sharp! Be sure to leave yourself plenty of time to find parking, check in at the registration table and get settled before 10am. We suggest not making any other plans on this day so you can feel spacious to stay until the end of the teaching.

Meals:
We are offering catered vegetarian food for $9 per plate for lunch and dinner. We do encourage everyone to eat together so we can digest together and delight together. Those who pre-pay for meals will be first in line for food, so be sure to call me if you would like to pay for meals now. You can pay for meals on Saturday or Sunday, but the price will be $10 per plate and we can only guarantee food for those who have paid in advance. You are also welcome to bring your own food and the nearest eateries are within walking distance.

What to Bring:
Bring clothes to be comfortable for sitting and appropriate to the weather.
Layers are recommended. Kali Ma likes the room cold.
When the weather is fair, teachings may be outside. Please bring whatever
you may need to be comfortable sitting outside, i.e., a cushion, a towel or
blanket for sitting on, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a sweater or jacket, etc.
Bring a cushion or something to sit on.
Bring a pen and notebook. Write your questions down. There will be designated question and answer times throughout the day.

Materials:
Text is included in the course.
Chod Practice is traditionally done using Vajrayana Instruments. They are Chod Drums and The Bell and Vajra. Instructions on how to use these instruments will be given during the training. Chod Drums, Vajras and Bells will be available for sale at the retreat.

Volunteers
Volunteers for staffing this event are warmly welcomed:
* Hosting for out of town guests are needed
* Set up, clean up, hosting
* Sound and music
* Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and be available to perform* * Hosts are needed to host Kali Ma and/or Staff members while they are in town. Please contact satya@mahasiddhas.org if you are able to offer your home or receive guests.
***Please contact contact malika@mahasiddhas.org if you can help!***

Work Study
There are 3 work study positions available. If interested, please submit your application immediately. Potential applicants will be approved by March 15.

Accommodations
If you are coming from out of town and need accommodations, please contact Karuna at 415-515-5625.

Teaching Donation:
In accordance with tradition, at the end of the teachings there will be an opportunity to make a financial donation to the teacher to support their livelihood. The teachers at our events are supported on a donation basis only. While the course tuition charge covers the cost of putting on the course, the teachers are only paid through the generosity and gratitude of the students. These donations are usually anonymous, and are completely optional, our teachers would donate their time and service to the dharma even they were not being paid. Suggested donation is $108-$216. Visit our Values Page to read about our view on spirituality and money.