Arya Tara, or ‘Superior Liberator’, is a female Buddha who is the manifestation of the wind element of all the Buddhas. Because of this, if we rely upon Tara with strong faith she will quickly protect us from all fears and dangers, grant us her blessings and fulfil all our wishes. We particularly need her help in these difficult times.
She is also the manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas. Receiving this empowerment gives us the opportunity to draw close to Mother Tara and empowers us to let go of our painful, repetitive ways of thinking about our self and the situations we find ourselves in.
Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chogden will grant the empowerment of Enlightened Mother Arya Tara and give commentary to the practice of “The Yoga of Enlightened Mother Arya Tara: Self-Generation Sadhana” so we and others can continue to receive her special care, protection and blessings throughout this life, and life after life.
Note for those new to empowerments: The empowerment session is a blissful guided meditation through which we make a deep connection with Buddha Tara’s enlightened mind.
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Cost: $65 for whole weekend ($60 for early registration by 1 week prior, students, seniors 62+, and unemployed)
$55 for Saturday only ($50 for early registration by 1 week prior, students, seniors 62+, and unemployed)
Free for Benefactor Level Members.
Includes Saturday lunch.
Schedule:
Saturday
Empowerment: 10am - 12pm (note: please arrive by 9:45am)
Group Picture: 12-12:15pm
Lunch will be served
Commentary: 2-3:30 pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog offerings: 4:15-5:30pm
Sunday
Retreat Session 1: 1:30 - 2:45pm*
Retreat Session 2: 3:15pm -4:45pm*, including Q&A time
* Please note that in order to attend retreat sessions, it is necessary to have received the empowerment of Arya Tara.
About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chogden
Gen Kelsang Chogden is a Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland.
Gen Chogden has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1998 under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who gave her the title “Gen” indicating that she is a senior ordained teacher of the Kadampa Tradition.
She is well-loved for her warmth, kindness, and wisdom, which have come from her sincere and heartfelt practice of Kadam Dharma over many years.
Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life. Through her gentle and joyful approach and her peaceful example, she has helped many people find true happiness in their hearts.