SPECIAL EVENTS

Exciting news! Garchen Mila Center will be hosting Drupon Palkyi as part of her upcoming first North American tour.

FAQ

Do I have to come to the whole retreat?: No. The registration is set up on an event-by-event basis.
I am not very experienced in Buddhism – is it really ok for me to attend these events?: Absolutely! All of our events our open to people of all levels of experience with the Dharma.
The suggested donations are a bit much for me. Is there another way to make an offering? Yes – Just let us know and we can work something out with you. Email us at admin@milarepaiowa.org.
I have never been to the center – can I still attend some of these events? If you have never been to this Dharma Center or any other please feel free to attend any of these events.

Registration: Registration is required for special events held at the Dharma Center.
Volunteering: To volunteer for one or all of these events, including lama-care, cooking and transportation – please contact us at admin@milarepaiowa.org
Arrival: Please arrive 15 minutes early for events to get settled in. On Friday evening the front doors will be locked after hours. Please arrive on time because we will have someone waiting at the door.
Health Policy: Vaccination against Covid19 is encouraged for all visitors. Please refrain from attending if feeling at all unwell –or if you have been exposed to Covid. If positive for Covid or flu, wait at least ten days before returning. (We will refund your donation if you become ill before or during the retreat events.)
Seating Options: include both cushions and chairs.
Posture Custom: It is customary in a Dharma setting to not have your feet pointed towards the lama or the shrine.
Flowers: If you would like to make an offering of a bouquet of flowers for the Shrine that is most welcome. Please bring a vase for the flowers. Please arrive early to get them set up.
Lunch: We will take lunch on Saturday together at the India Cafe. We will pay for our meals individually.
About Lama Visits: We have put together this page that provides some information about elements of a lama visit – including empowerments.
Questions: If you have questions – please text Ellen Marie at 937-244-1961