Teachings on The Wheel of Sharp Weapons & Green Tara Retreat
October 6-9, 2023
We are happy to announce that Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo will be returning to the Canadian centre for our annual 4-day Green Tara fall retreat (October 6-9, 2023). Anyen Rinpoche started this practice at our center in 2018 and each year the blessings of the practice have grown. We invite you to join us in this shower of blessings! During the retreat, Anyen Rinpoche will also teach on the famous lojong text The Wheel of Sharp Weapons for the first time. It is not to be missed!
Everyone is welcome, advance registration is required. REGISTER HERE. Each day will consist of practice, teachings, meditation and gentle stretching. All days and practice sessions must be attended to join this program. Please note this retreat will be offered in-person only.
Registration Fees:
425$ Regular
395$ Members
Email: [email protected] if you have questions or need financial assistance!
Approximate daily schedule:
9:30-10am: Gentle yoga
10am-noon: Teachings or practice
Noon-2pm: Lunch break
2-5pm: Afternoon session of teachings & practice (with a break in the middle)
Location:
Orgyen Khamdroling Buddhist Meditation Centre
37, Rue Ste-Anne,
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec
H9X1L4
REGISTER NOW
More about Tara:
Tara, the Mother of all Buddhas, called the Swift Liberator, vowed to work for the benefit of sentient beings in female form until the end of samsara. Each of the 21 major forms of Tara offers a feminine attribute of ultimate benefit to all who ask for her assistance. She offers protection from fear and the obstacles of daily life both large and small.
Tara has also been said to be born from the tears of Avalokiteshvara when he despaired of being able to liberate all beings in samsara. She vowed to always assist him in his great compassionate activity.
Tara is the uncommon deity of Tsara Dharmakirti, Anyen Rinpoche’s root lama. After the terrible political situation that arose in Tibet in 1959, Tsara Dharmakirti Rinpoche was unable to continue teaching the Dharma. Rinpoche was imprisoned for many years, where he used the conditions around him to meditate on the nature of samsara and practice the union of Dzogchen and Bodhichitta.
While he was still in prison, Rinpoche had an auspicious vision of a pure realm where he met Green Tara. A rolled piece of paper appeared in Green Tara’s hand, which revealed the words of a prophecy. The prophecy said that after 20 years, the Dharma would once again be able to be practiced in Tibet just as a tiny spark can be fanned into flames. The vision gave Rinpoche great courage and filled him with even stronger faith, and his practice of meditation became even more diligent as a result. Read more about this great master HERE
October 6-9, 2023
We are happy to announce that Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo will be returning to the Canadian centre for our annual 4-day Green Tara fall retreat (October 6-9, 2023). Anyen Rinpoche started this practice at our center in 2018 and each year the blessings of the practice have grown. We invite you to join us in this shower of blessings! During the retreat, Anyen Rinpoche will also teach on the famous lojong text The Wheel of Sharp Weapons for the first time. It is not to be missed!
Everyone is welcome, advance registration is required. REGISTER HERE. Each day will consist of practice, teachings, meditation and gentle stretching. All days and practice sessions must be attended to join this program. Please note this retreat will be offered in-person only.
Registration Fees:
425$ Regular
395$ Members
Email: [email protected] if you have questions or need financial assistance!
Approximate daily schedule:
9:30-10am: Gentle yoga
10am-noon: Teachings or practice
Noon-2pm: Lunch break
2-5pm: Afternoon session of teachings & practice (with a break in the middle)
Location:
Orgyen Khamdroling Buddhist Meditation Centre
37, Rue Ste-Anne,
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec
H9X1L4
REGISTER NOW
More about Tara:
Tara, the Mother of all Buddhas, called the Swift Liberator, vowed to work for the benefit of sentient beings in female form until the end of samsara. Each of the 21 major forms of Tara offers a feminine attribute of ultimate benefit to all who ask for her assistance. She offers protection from fear and the obstacles of daily life both large and small.
Tara has also been said to be born from the tears of Avalokiteshvara when he despaired of being able to liberate all beings in samsara. She vowed to always assist him in his great compassionate activity.
Tara is the uncommon deity of Tsara Dharmakirti, Anyen Rinpoche’s root lama. After the terrible political situation that arose in Tibet in 1959, Tsara Dharmakirti Rinpoche was unable to continue teaching the Dharma. Rinpoche was imprisoned for many years, where he used the conditions around him to meditate on the nature of samsara and practice the union of Dzogchen and Bodhichitta.
While he was still in prison, Rinpoche had an auspicious vision of a pure realm where he met Green Tara. A rolled piece of paper appeared in Green Tara’s hand, which revealed the words of a prophecy. The prophecy said that after 20 years, the Dharma would once again be able to be practiced in Tibet just as a tiny spark can be fanned into flames. The vision gave Rinpoche great courage and filled him with even stronger faith, and his practice of meditation became even more diligent as a result. Read more about this great master HERE