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Programs & Schedule
Weekly Meditation, Dharma Talk and Study Group
Meditation Sunday
Sundays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Includes sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talk or book study. All are welcome.
Dharma Study Tuesday
Study Group 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Book study, a brief meditation, Dharma discussion, and Q&A. All are welcome.
Special Practices
Every other Sunday, 11:00 AM:
The Green Tara Buddha: Mother of Compassion and Action
In the vast landscape of Tibetan Buddhism, one figure stands out for her swift compassion, protective presence, and fearless energy—Green Tara. Revered as the “Mother of All Buddhas,” Green Tara is not only a symbol of unconditional love but also of enlightened action. Unlike many deities associated with meditative stillness or wisdom, Tara is dynamic. She’s ever-ready to leap into action and assist those who call upon her, making her one of the most beloved figures in Vajrayana Buddhism.
Green Tara, known as Sgrol-ljang in Tibetan and Syamatara in Sanskrit, embodies the active aspect of compassion. Her green color represents growth, vitality, and energy—the force of compassion that moves swiftly to remove obstacles and offer protection. In visual depictions, she is often shown with her right leg extended, signifying her readiness to rise and help. She doesn’t just symbolize compassion—she is compassion in motion.
Green Tara, known as Sgrol-ljang in Tibetan and Syamatara in Sanskrit, embodies the active aspect of compassion. Her green color represents growth, vitality, and energy—the force of compassion that moves swiftly to remove obstacles and offer protection. In visual depictions, she is often shown with her right leg extended, signifying her readiness to rise and help. She doesn’t just symbolize compassion—she is compassion in motion.
Every other Thursday, 7:00 PM:
Chenrezig, also known as Avalokitesvara
"One who looks with unwavering eye," is the most revered of all Chenrezig, also known as Avalokitesvara, "One who looks with unwavering eye," is the most revered of all Bodhisattvas, embodying the compassion of all Buddhas. He listens to the prayers of all sentient beings in times of challenge and difficulty. In Chenrezig is we visualize Chenrezig as our guide to develop sincere and profound compassion for all sentient beings. It gives the practitioner the opportunity to transform the mind into one of great compassion and wisdom, our Buddha nature. Bodhisattvas, embodying the compassion of all Buddhas. He listens to the prayers of all sentient beings in times of challenge and difficulty. In Chenrezig we visualize Chenrezig as our guide to develop sincere and profound compassion for all sentient beings. It gives the practitioner the opportunity to transform the mind into one of great compassion and wisdom, our Buddha nature.
