Among the many enlightened manifestations that arise for the benefit of beings, White Tara holds a special place. She embodies the gentle and immediate expression of enlightened compassion, protecting life, alleviating illness, and bestowing longevity upon those who aspire to devote their precious human existence to the Dharma.

According to tradition, Tara arose from the tears shed by Avalokiteshvara upon witnessing the immeasurable suffering of beings. Born from these tears of profound compassion, she vowed to work tirelessly for the swift liberation of all beings.

While Green Tara manifests the swift and dynamic activity of compassion, White Tara expresses its peaceful and profound dimension—boundless, serene, and all-pervading.

During this retreat, in addition to the teachings recently bestowed by His Holiness Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgön Tai Situpa, Pema Dönyöd Nyingjé Wangpo, Lama Sangyay Tendzin will offer detailed instructions on the sadhana composed by the 8th Situpa, Chökyi Jungnay.

We warmly invite you to embrace this precious opportunity to deepen your understanding, practice, and realization of this sadhana, which is accessible to dedicated practitioners.

Program

Saturday, November 14

14:00 - 16:00      Registration

17:00 - 17:45      Mahakala Puja

November 15 to 21

05:30 - 06:30      Green Tara Puja

09:00 - 11:00      Teaching on Drolkar                         

15:00 - 17:00      Teaching on Drolkar

17:30 - 18:30       Mahakala Puja                

Sunday, November 22

09:30 - 10:30       Yidzhin Khorlo Tshering Drokar Ganachakra

11:00 - 12:00        Lama Chöd-pa