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Dear Vajra Vidya Sangha,

We are excited to announce a special Green Tara Retreat with Khenpo Lobzang.

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.

Yours in Dharma,

Vajra Vidya Retreat Center

Schedule

Thursday, October 30th

Day of arrival for retreatants lodging at Vajra Vidya

7 pm | Green Tara Empowerment

Friday, October 31st to Sunday, November 2nd

7:30–8:30 am | Breakfast

9–10 am | Community Practice with Khenpo Lobzang

10:30–12:00 pm | 1st Session

12–12:30 pm | Lunch

2:30–4:30 pm | 2nd Session

6–6:30 pm | Dinner

Monday, November 3rd

Day of departure for retreatants lodging at Vajra Vidya

Off-site | Commuting | $300

~Off-site fee includes all sessions and 3 meals daily~

To register, please email us at vajravidyacrestone@gmail.com.