SPIRITUAL: Tara Practice

Tara is a female Buddha whose qualities include swiftly removing obstacles and enlightened action (Tara's 21 aspects are represented in statues on our altar). Geshe Gelek translated this special practice for us, The Practice of Tara that Fulfills All Wishes, and assures us that this will greatly benefit not just our center and community, but have the best benefit of helping all sentient beings. His teacher, (the Abbot of Sera Je Monastery) Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Delek, also said when he visited in 2011 that we have a special connection to Tara, so doing her practice is incredibly beneficial for our community, harmony working together, and the success of Kadampa Center.

This practice is for all levels of students and is done in English. It begins at 6:00pm with the group setting up an altar of extensive waterbowl and sense offerings. Once that's finished, we say prayers that include the Praises to the 21 Taras, mantras, and the opportunity to do prostrations if desired.

Traditionally the offerings for the sangha and altar are sponsored by Dharma students, especially if they want to dedicate the merit to their loved ones in need of support and prayers. Sponsorship of Tara practice is $150 - if you'd like to sponsor this practice, please contact pujas@kadampa-center.org for instructions about making the donation and sending your personal dedication.

Canceled due to snow.

The practice of Buddha Tara quickly removes obstacles and creates the conditions for our community and the Dharma to thrive. Every month on a Saturday night we have a Tara practice involving extensive offerings, meditation, mantra recitation and prayers. Led by Geshe Gelek or our sangha members, this is a powerful practice that will benefit in many ways.

Tara is a female Buddha whose qualities include swiftly removing obstacles and enlightened action. Her 21 aspects are represented in the statues on our altar. She is closely associated with many activities at our center, including this monthly practice of offerings and prayers. Geshe Gelek assures us that this will greatly benefit not just our center and community, but have the best benefit of helping all sentient beings.

The practice begins at 6:00pm with the group setting up an altar of extensive waterbowl and sense offerings. Once that's finished, we says prayers that include the Praises to the 21 Taras, mantras, and the opportunity to do prostrations if desired. Everyone is welcome even if you have not done the practice before.