Tara, the Mother of Liberation, is a meditation deity for developing inner qualities such as compassion, loving-kindness, and emptiness. Particularly White Tara, as one of the three deities of a long life, has the power to counteract illnesses and helps to bring about a long life. Through the practice of White Tara, one is protected from untimely death and able to practice Dharma longer in this life.
WHITE TARA RETREAT
February 7
7:00 PM Oral Transmission by Dungse Lama Pema
1st Session of White Tara Practice
February 8 & 9
MORNING SESSION
6:00 ~ 6:30 am Sojong Vows
6:30 ~ 7:30 am Meditation
8:00 ~ 8:45 am Breakfast
9:00 ~ 10:00 am 1st Session of White Tara Practice
10:00 ~ 10:15 am Break
10:15 ~ 12:00 pm 2nd Session of White Tara Practice
12:00 ~ 1:00 pm Lunch Break
AFTERNOON SESSION
2:00 ~ 4:00 pm 3rd Session of White Tara Practice
4:00 ~ 4:30 pm Break
4:30 ~ 5:30 pm Mahakala Practice
5:30 ~ 6:30 pm Break
6:30 ~ 7:30 pm Meditation and Chöd Practice
NOTE: Retreatians are prohibited to eat solid food after lunch.