Khenpo Jigme
invites you to a
Green Tara Retreat
Wednesday, May 25 - Tuesday, May 31
This 6 day retreat we are dedicating for the benefit of all humanity towards peace and harmony, and the end of suffering - through this merit may all beings awaken.
Tara is the most beloved of all the female enlightened beings in Tibetan Buddhism. The essence of awakened love and compassion, she is known as “the mother of all the buddhas” and “she who ferries beings across the ocean of samsara.”
As a fully enlightened female Buddha, Tara is the actuality of compassion and wisdom, and meditating on her helps us awaken our own buddha nature. Her right foot is slightly extended because she is ready to leap to the aid of beings. Her right hand is opened out on her right knee, in the gesture of generosity. Her left hand holds the stem of a lotus flower, which is blossoming next to her left ear.
In order for Tara to be able to benefit us, we need to approach her with an open heart and mind. Through continued practice, we can establish a relationship in which we are able to trust and rely on her, and the more we are able to open to Tara, the more she is able to benefit us.
Tara is the most powerful deity for removal of obstacles, fear, anxiety, and obscurations. Now we have this time to do Tara retreat, a very important sadhana for these days. Teachings will include ways of practicing and understanding of rituals.
This Sadhana is Chokling Terma.
Registration fee: $175
Lodging at Vajra Vidya with 3 meals per day with shared bath: $390
Lodging at Vajra Vidya with 3 meals per day with private bath: $450
To register, please email vajravidyacrestone@gmail.com,
or call Ani Lodro at 719-256-5539.
Retreat details and schedule
Arrival on May 25 - Check in and registration starts at 4pm. Dinner will be at 6pm, and access to shrine will be available for meditation and practice. Guests will be shown center facilities and checked-in for settling in and rest.
May 26 - 30:
Two sessions daily with Khenpo Jigme for teachings and practice. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served. Tea, coffee and snacks served all day.
May 31 - The last day of the retreat is May 31 where we will have breakfast at 7:30 and a 9:00 am final session with Khenpo Jigme. Lunch will be served at noon.
From May 25 - 31 Vajra Vidya will be closed to the public.
Meals are vegetarian, with lunch being the main meal and dinner a lighter meal of soup and salad. All meals will provide gluten free and vegan options. Coffee and tea and snacks will be served throughout the day.
Thank you for your practice, commitment and how you are benefiting all sentient beings through sharing this retreat with Khenpo Jigme and Vajra Vidya sangha.
