Magda Costa

Magda Costa has been studying and practicing Tibetan Buddhism since 1991. Her journey began at the São Paulo Nyingma Center in Brazil and led her to the U.S. in 2004, where she served as Financial Officer at Dharma Publishing. In 2010, she entered a traditional three-year retreat at Odiyan, a turning point that deepened her practice and dedication to the Dharma. Since then, Magda has continued to live and practice at Odiyan under Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche’s guidance, integrating study, work, and meditation into daily life.

Upcoming Programs by Magda Costa

The Art of Doing Nothing - ONLINE

May 7 - 28, 2026
Join us for a beginner-friendly meditation class designed for busy minds that never stop. You’ll discover simple ways to pause, breathe, and reset—without overthinking, apps, or awkward postures.

Being Now: How to Navigate Uncertain Times

August 14 - 16, 2026
This retreat invites you to pause, turn inward, and reconnect with a deeper way of living. A way that doesn’t depend on fixing yourself, proving anything, or becoming someone else. A way that begins by letting go of the belief that you are not enough, that you don’t know how, or that freedom is somehow out of reach.