Mastery of Being

June 6 – 7, 2026 

Online and In Person with 

Dungse Jampal Norbu and Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel

Pema Osel Do Ngak Choling, Vershire, Vermont.

Registration Opens Spring 2026

About the Program

Lojong is the Tibetan word for mind training. It is a tried and true process of bringing clarity to the way we understand and experience the interdependence between our mind and the world. As clarity increases through Lojong, our capacity to create harmony in our relationships grows and our spiritual life helps us gracefully navigate the uncertainty of life.


For this program, Dungse Jampal Namgyel and Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel will join forces to share their enthusiasm for Lojong. The program will include teachings, guided meditations, and lively conversations.

Recommended reading for this program is The Intelligent Heart: A Guide to the Compassionate Life by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. 

Program Details

This year’s Mahayana Essentials program is an In-Person and Live-Stream program hosted at Pema Osel in Vershire, VT. Elizabeth will give three teachings which will include Q&A.
 
On Saturday and Sunday there will be half-hour guided meditation sessions before the morning talks. There will also be discussion groups held before the Saturday afternoon talk. All of these sessions will be offered both in person and online and led by senior students.
 

For those who are unable to watch the live stream in real time, with MSB Live + registration on the Wisdom Productions website, the videos will be available to view within a day or two after the program.

Audio recordings are available as well as a separate product on the Wisdom Productions website. The audio recordings are downloadable and yours to enjoy indefinitely.

Financial Support

The proceeds from this program support the activities of Mangala Shri Bhuti. We hope that most people are able to pay the full amount. However, no one will be turned away for financial reasons. If you would like to apply for financial aid in order to participate in this program, please complete an application by May 31st.

Program Schedule
Please Note: Times are in  Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Saturday, June 7th
9:00 – 9:30 am EDT – Meditation & Opening Prayers (In-Person and Zoom)
10:00am – 12:00pm  EDT – Teaching 1
1:30 – 2:30 pm  EDT – Discussion Groups (In-Person and Zoom)
3:00 – 5:00 pm  EDT – Teaching 2

Sunday, June 8th
9:00 – 9:30 am  EDT- Meditation & Opening Prayers (In-Person and Zoom)
10:00am – 12:00pm  EDT – Teaching 3

You will receive a welcome email closer to the program with information on how to join the Zoom meditation sessions and the Saturday afternoon discussion groups, and a link to the opening and closing chants. Stay tuned for the welcome email.

For questions about the event, contact Vanessa Waxman –[email protected]