Every first Sunday of the month we hold a White Tara longevity service. It is a practice for long life and wisdom. Tara has 21 manifestations, in each form she takes a different color — such as Blue Tara and Black Tara — and offers a different energy or virtue to help on our spiritual paths.
On Sundays when there are no teaching programs, the standard practice is Green Tara with recitations of the 21 Tara praises. Tara represents enlightened activity, her practice brings fulfillment of wishes, and elimination of obstacles which hinder one’s life and spiritual practice. She has 21 manifestations, each form symbolizes a different aspect and may appear in various colors & appearances — such as the Red Tara (energy/power), Yellow Tara (increase), etc. — offering a different energy or virtue to help on our spiritual paths. Green Tara is the embodiment of all the aspects of Tara & is most commonly practiced..
The process of the practice begins with taking Refuge and engendering the altruistic mind (bodhicitta), invocation of Tara & enlightened beings, presentation of offerings, visualization of Tara, mantra recitation, dissolution and dedication.
Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava was one of the Indian masters responsible for bringing Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. He helped establish the first monastery, Samye, and it was during his tenure that the first monks were ordained. Padmasambhava also tamed many of the negative forces that obstructed the teachings & practice of Buddhism, converting powerful entities into protective guardians of the Dharma. Nechung Monastery’s roots are associated with this preeminent master.
Riwo Sangchö is a mountain incense offering to enlightened beings and local spirits for purification and removal of interferences.
Medicine Buddha puja is beneficial for mental and physical healing and world peace.
This practice is especially helpful for those who are experiencing physical or mental obstacles.
Please park at the visitor parking area to your left as you come in the driveway and walk up to the temple. Handicap attendees may drive up to the temple.
From Hilo, drive south on Highway 11, 54 miles to Pahala (1.5 hours). After the 51-mile marker, turn right into Pahala. Continue to the stop sign at Pikake Street. Turn right. Pikake takes you to the edge of town, continue straight up the road about 5 miles (gradual uphill past orchards, pastures,bridges) until you come to the forest. At the forest, follow the paved road left. The temple is the first building on your right marked by colorful prayer flags. Park at Visitor Parking and check in at the Main Temple.
From Kailua-Kona, drive south on Highway 11, 79 miles to Pahala (2 hours). After the 52 mile marker, turn left into Pahala. Continue to the stop sign at Pikake Street. Turn right. Pikake takes you to the edge of town, continue straight up the road about 5 miles (gradual uphill past orchards, pastures,bridges) until you come to the forest. At the forest, follow the paved road left. The temple is the first building on your right marked by colorful prayer flags. Park at Visitor Parking and check in at the Main Temple.
On Sundays when there are no teaching programs, the standard practice is Green Tara with recitations of the 21 Tara praises. Tara represents enlightened activity, her practice brings fulfillment of wishes, and elimination of obstacles which hinder one’s life and spiritual practice. She has 21 manifestations, each form symbolizes a different aspect and may appear in various colors & appearances — such as the Red Tara (energy/power), Yellow Tara (increase), etc. — offering a different energy or virtue to help on our spiritual paths. Green Tara is the embodiment of all the aspects of Tara & is most commonly practiced..
The process of the practice begins with taking Refuge and engendering the altruistic mind (bodhicitta), invocation of Tara & enlightened beings, presentation of offerings, visualization of Tara, mantra recitation, dissolution and dedication.
Lama Chopa consists of devotion in honor of one’s teachers.
This particular practice was written by the first Panchen Lama. As with other Tibetan meditations, this practice begins with refuge, generating the altruistic mind, presentation of offering, visualization, contemplating the stages of the spiritual path, and closes with a dedication of merit to benefit all beings
This text is beautifully translated into English, there are also Tibetan phonetics to follow the chant.
Venerable Lobsang Samten, Abbot Emeritus of Drepung Loseling Monastery, will be visiting Wood Valley Temple in September. He will bestow the Avalokiteshvara and Medicine Buddha Initiations during his stay
Khensur Rinpoche was the youngest person to be chosen by H.H. The Dalai Lama to be the abbot of Loseling Monastery. He will be accompanied by Thupten Damchoe (Dorjee), who accompanied Marya and Miguel on their travels in Tibet, and is one of the senior monks of Nechung Monastery in India. Je nang Initiations grant blessings of Body, Speech and Mind associated with the particular Buddha or deity.
Medicine Buddha’s mantra:
Tayata Om Bekadze Bekadze Maha Bekadze Bekadze Radza Samungate Soha
This practice involves accumulation of merit and awareness, which purifies obstacles of mental and physical health.
A suggested donation of $50 is requested for each initiation. Your contribution helps with travel costs, food and honorariums.
Please park at the visitor parking area to your left as you come in the driveway and walk up to the temple. Handicap attendees may drive up to the temple.
From Hilo, drive south on Highway 11, 54 miles to Pahala (1.5 hours). After the 51-mile marker, turn right into Pahala. Continue to the stop sign at Pikake Street. Turn right. Pikake takes you to the edge of town, continue straight up the road about 5 miles (gradual uphill past orchards, pastures,bridges) until you come to the forest. At the forest, follow the paved road left. The temple is the first building on your right marked by colorful prayer flags. Park at Visitor Parking and check in at the Main Temple.
From Kailua-Kona, drive south on Highway 11, 79 miles to Pahala (2 hours). After the 52 mile marker, turn left into Pahala. Continue to the stop sign at Pikake Street. Turn right. Pikake takes you to the edge of town, continue straight up the road about 5 miles (gradual uphill past orchards, pastures,bridges) until you come to the forest. At the forest, follow the paved road left. The temple is the first building on your right marked by colorful prayer flags. Park at Visitor Parking and check in at the Main Temple.
Venerable Lobsang Samten, Abbot Emeritus of Drepung Loseling Monastery, will be visiting Wood Valley Temple in September. He will bestow the Avalokiteshvara and Medicine Buddha Initiations during his stay
Khensur Rinpoche was the youngest person to be chosen by H.H. The Dalai Lama to be the abbot of Loseling Monastery. He will be accompanied by Thupten Damchoe (Dorjee), who accompanied Marya and Miguel on their travels in Tibet, and is one of the senior monks of Nechung Monastery in India. Je nang Initiations grant blessings of Body, Speech and Mind associated with the particular Buddha or deity.
Loseling Khensur Rinpoche
Chenrezig's mantra:
Om Mani Padme Hung
The six syllables symbolize accomplishment of the 6 Perfections: Generosity, Ethical Conduct, Patience, Diligence, Meditation & Wisdom, in addition to alleviating the suffering of living beings in the 6 realms of existence.
Please park at the visitor parking area to your left as you come in the driveway and walk up to the temple. Handicap attendees may drive up to the temple.
From Hilo, drive south on Highway 11, 54 miles to Pahala (1.5 hours). After the 51-mile marker, turn right into Pahala. Continue to the stop sign at Pikake Street. Turn right. Pikake takes you to the edge of town, continue straight up the road about 5 miles (gradual uphill past orchards, pastures,bridges) until you come to the forest. At the forest, follow the paved road left. The temple is the first building on your right marked by colorful prayer flags. Park at Visitor Parking and check in at the Main Temple.
From Kailua-Kona, drive south on Highway 11, 79 miles to Pahala (2 hours). After the 52 mile marker, turn left into Pahala. Continue to the stop sign at Pikake Street. Turn right. Pikake takes you to the edge of town, continue straight up the road about 5 miles (gradual uphill past orchards, pastures,bridges) until you come to the forest. At the forest, follow the paved road left. The temple is the first building on your right marked by colorful prayer flags. Park at Visitor Parking and check in at the Main Temple.
On Sundays when there are no teaching programs, the standard practice is Green Tara with recitations of the 21 Tara praises. Tara represents enlightened activity, her practice brings fulfillment of wishes, and elimination of obstacles which hinder one’s life and spiritual practice. She has 21 manifestations, each form symbolizes a different aspect and may appear in various colors & appearances — such as the Red Tara (energy/power), Yellow Tara (increase), etc. — offering a different energy or virtue to help on our spiritual paths. Green Tara is the embodiment of all the aspects of Tara & is most commonly practiced..
The process of the practice begins with taking Refuge and engendering the altruistic mind (bodhicitta), invocation of Tara & enlightened beings, presentation of offerings, visualization of Tara, mantra recitation, dissolution and dedication.
Nechung Choktrul Rinpoche will give a commentary on “Words of My Perfect Teacher” (Tibetan: Kun-zang La-may Zhal-lung) by Paltrul Rinpoche. The classes will be in person at Wood Valley Temple, and will will be broadcast on Zoom on Saturdays from 10 am - 12:30 pm and Sundays after morning Puja from 11 am - 12:30 pm. We are currently on the second chapter of Part 2 on Arousing Bodhicitta. Donations are requested, we appreciate your generosity and support.
The text and zoom broadcast are available through the links below.
Meeting ID: 848 4312 4448 Passcode: KZLS
For phone: Dial by your location
• +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 253 205 0468 US
Meeting ID: 848 4312 4448 Passcode: 058416
Bodhicitta - the altruistic mind of enlightenment, in addition to the wisdom realizing emptiness, is an essential aspect of of Mahayana Buddhism. Bodhicitta involves contemplation on the Four Immeasurable Qualities of Loving kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity. Additionally, there are the practices of the Six Perfections: Generosity, Ethical Conduct, Patience, Perseverance, Meditation, Wisdom.
"All the three worlds’ misery comes from wanting happiness for ourselves; and all virtues and happiness is born of a mind that wishes others well. So following the example of the teacher of all gods and human beings, generate the supreme mind that is set upon unsurpassed awakening.”
-Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche
“For as long as space endures
And for as long as living being remain
Until then, may I too abide
To dispel the misery of the world.”
-Shantideva’s Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva)
Difficulty of Obtaining Leisure and Endowment
Transitory Nature of Life
Shortcomings of Cyclic Existence
Cause & Effect of Karma
Benefits of Liberation
Following a Spiritual Teacher
Taking Refuge
Arousing Bodhicitta
Meditating on the Teacher as Vajrasattva
Offering the Mandala to Accumulate Merit and Wisdom
The Kusali's Accumulation
Guru Yoga
Nechung Choktrul Rinpoche will give a commentary on “Words of My Perfect Teacher” (Tibetan: Kun-zang La-may Zhal-lung) by Paltrul Rinpoche. The classes will be in person at Wood Valley Temple, and will will be broadcast on Zoom on Saturdays from 10 am - 12:30 pm and Sundays after morning Puja from 11 am - 12:30 pm. We are currently on the second chapter of Part 2 on Arousing Bodhicitta. Donations are requested, we appreciate your generosity and support.
The text and zoom broadcast are available through the links below.
Meeting ID: 848 4312 4448 Passcode: KZLS
For phone: Dial by your location
• +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 253 205 0468 US
Meeting ID: 848 4312 4448 Passcode: 058416
Bodhicitta - the altruistic mind of enlightenment, in addition to the wisdom realizing emptiness, is an essential aspect of of Mahayana Buddhism. Bodhicitta involves contemplation on the Four Immeasurable Qualities of Loving kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity. Additionally, there are the practices of the Six Perfections: Generosity, Ethical Conduct, Patience, Perseverance, Meditation, Wisdom.
"All the three worlds’ misery comes from wanting happiness for ourselves; and all virtues and happiness is born of a mind that wishes others well. So following the example of the teacher of all gods and human beings, generate the supreme mind that is set upon unsurpassed awakening.”
-Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche
“For as long as space endures
And for as long as living being remain
Until then, may I too abide
To dispel the misery of the world.”
-Shantideva’s Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva)
Difficulty of Obtaining Leisure and Endowment
Transitory Nature of Life
Shortcomings of Cyclic Existence
Cause & Effect of Karma
Benefits of Liberation
Following a Spiritual Teacher
Taking Refuge
Arousing Bodhicitta
Meditating on the Teacher as Vajrasattva
Offering the Mandala to Accumulate Merit and Wisdom
The Kusali's Accumulation
Guru Yoga
Lama Chopa consists of devotion in honor of one’s teachers.
This particular practice was written by the first Panchen Lama. As with other Tibetan meditations, this practice begins with refuge, generating the altruistic mind, presentation of offering, visualization, contemplating the stages of the spiritual path, and closes with a dedication of merit to benefit all beings
This text is beautifully translated into English, there are also Tibetan phonetics to follow the chant.
Nechung Choktrul Rinpoche will give a commentary on “Words of My Perfect Teacher” (Tibetan: Kun-zang La-may Zhal-lung) by Paltrul Rinpoche. The classes will be in person at Wood Valley Temple, and will will be broadcast on Zoom on Saturdays from 10 am - 12:30 pm and Sundays after morning Puja from 11 am - 12:30 pm. We are currently on the second chapter of Part 2 on Arousing Bodhicitta. Donations are requested, we appreciate your generosity and support.
The text and zoom broadcast are available through the links below.
Meeting ID: 848 4312 4448 Passcode: KZLS
For phone: Dial by your location
• +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 253 205 0468 US
Meeting ID: 848 4312 4448 Passcode: 058416
Bodhicitta - the altruistic mind of enlightenment, in addition to the wisdom realizing emptiness, is an essential aspect of of Mahayana Buddhism. Bodhicitta involves contemplation on the Four Immeasurable Qualities of Loving kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity. Additionally, there are the practices of the Six Perfections: Generosity, Ethical Conduct, Patience, Perseverance, Meditation, Wisdom.
"All the three worlds’ misery comes from wanting happiness for ourselves; and all virtues and happiness is born of a mind that wishes others well. So following the example of the teacher of all gods and human beings, generate the supreme mind that is set upon unsurpassed awakening.”
-Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche
“For as long as space endures
And for as long as living being remain
Until then, may I too abide
To dispel the misery of the world.”
-Shantideva’s Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva)
Difficulty of Obtaining Leisure and Endowment
Transitory Nature of Life
Shortcomings of Cyclic Existence
Cause & Effect of Karma
Benefits of Liberation
Following a Spiritual Teacher
Taking Refuge
Arousing Bodhicitta
Meditating on the Teacher as Vajrasattva
Offering the Mandala to Accumulate Merit and Wisdom
The Kusali's Accumulation
Guru Yoga
Medicine Buddha puja is beneficial for mental and physical healing and world peace.
This practice is especially helpful for those who are experiencing physical or mental obstacles.
Please park at the visitor parking area to your left as you come in the driveway and walk up to the temple. Handicap attendees may drive up to the temple.
From Hilo, drive south on Highway 11, 54 miles to Pahala (1.5 hours). After the 51-mile marker, turn right into Pahala. Continue to the stop sign at Pikake Street. Turn right. Pikake takes you to the edge of town, continue straight up the road about 5 miles (gradual uphill past orchards, pastures,bridges) until you come to the forest. At the forest, follow the paved road left. The temple is the first building on your right marked by colorful prayer flags. Park at Visitor Parking and check in at the Main Temple.
From Kailua-Kona, drive south on Highway 11, 79 miles to Pahala (2 hours). After the 52 mile marker, turn left into Pahala. Continue to the stop sign at Pikake Street. Turn right. Pikake takes you to the edge of town, continue straight up the road about 5 miles (gradual uphill past orchards, pastures,bridges) until you come to the forest. At the forest, follow the paved road left. The temple is the first building on your right marked by colorful prayer flags. Park at Visitor Parking and check in at the Main Temple.
Nechung Choktrul Rinpoche will give a commentary on “Words of My Perfect Teacher” (Tibetan: Kun-zang La-may Zhal-lung) by Paltrul Rinpoche. The classes will be in person at Wood Valley Temple, and will will be broadcast on Zoom on Saturdays from 10 am - 12:30 pm and Sundays after morning Puja from 11 am - 12:30 pm. We are currently on the second chapter of Part 2 on Arousing Bodhicitta. Donations are requested, we appreciate your generosity and support.
The text and zoom broadcast are available through the links below.
Meeting ID: 848 4312 4448 Passcode: KZLS
For phone: Dial by your location
• +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 253 205 0468 US
Meeting ID: 848 4312 4448 Passcode: 058416
Bodhicitta - the altruistic mind of enlightenment, in addition to the wisdom realizing emptiness, is an essential aspect of of Mahayana Buddhism. Bodhicitta involves contemplation on the Four Immeasurable Qualities of Loving kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity. Additionally, there are the practices of the Six Perfections: Generosity, Ethical Conduct, Patience, Perseverance, Meditation, Wisdom.
"All the three worlds’ misery comes from wanting happiness for ourselves; and all virtues and happiness is born of a mind that wishes others well. So following the example of the teacher of all gods and human beings, generate the supreme mind that is set upon unsurpassed awakening.”
-Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche
“For as long as space endures
And for as long as living being remain
Until then, may I too abide
To dispel the misery of the world.”
-Shantideva’s Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva)
Difficulty of Obtaining Leisure and Endowment
Transitory Nature of Life
Shortcomings of Cyclic Existence
Cause & Effect of Karma
Benefits of Liberation
Following a Spiritual Teacher
Taking Refuge
Arousing Bodhicitta
Meditating on the Teacher as Vajrasattva
Offering the Mandala to Accumulate Merit and Wisdom
The Kusali's Accumulation
Guru Yoga
On Sundays when there are no teaching programs, the standard practice is Green Tara with recitations of the 21 Tara praises. Tara represents enlightened activity, her practice brings fulfillment of wishes, and elimination of obstacles which hinder one’s life and spiritual practice. She has 21 manifestations, each form symbolizes a different aspect and may appear in various colors & appearances — such as the Red Tara (energy/power), Yellow Tara (increase), etc. — offering a different energy or virtue to help on our spiritual paths. Green Tara is the embodiment of all the aspects of Tara & is most commonly practiced..
The process of the practice begins with taking Refuge and engendering the altruistic mind (bodhicitta), invocation of Tara & enlightened beings, presentation of offerings, visualization of Tara, mantra recitation, dissolution and dedication.
Lama Chopa consists of devotion in honor of one’s teachers.
This particular practice was written by the first Panchen Lama. As with other Tibetan meditations, this practice begins with refuge, generating the altruistic mind, presentation of offering, visualization, contemplating the stages of the spiritual path, and closes with a dedication of merit to benefit all beings
This text is beautifully translated into English, there are also Tibetan phonetics to follow the chant.
Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava was one of the Indian masters responsible for bringing Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. He helped establish the first monastery, Samye, and it was during his tenure that the first monks were ordained. Padmasambhava also tamed many of the negative forces that obstructed the teachings & practice of Buddhism, converting powerful entities into protective guardians of the Dharma. Nechung Monastery’s roots are associated with this preeminent master.
This Guru Yoga & Tsok is concise practice—a liturgy with beautiful melodic verses dedicated to Padmasambhava and our lineage gurus. Tsok is a gathering of people assembled to make inner, outer, and secret offerings of all that is precious in the world to our teachers and the myriad of enlightened beings.
Times: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
On Sundays when there are no teaching programs, the standard practice is Green Tara with recitations of the 21 Tara praises. Tara represents enlightened activity, her practice brings fulfillment of wishes, and elimination of obstacles which hinder one’s life and spiritual practice. She has 21 manifestations, each form symbolizes a different aspect and may appear in various colors & appearances — such as the Red Tara (energy/power), Yellow Tara (increase), etc. — offering a different energy or virtue to help on our spiritual paths. Green Tara is the embodiment of all the aspects of Tara & is most commonly practiced..
The process of the practice begins with taking Refuge and engendering the altruistic mind (bodhicitta), invocation of Tara & enlightened beings, presentation of offerings, visualization of Tara, mantra recitation, dissolution and dedication.
Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava was one of the Indian masters responsible for bringing Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. He helped establish the first monastery, Samye, and it was during his tenure that the first monks were ordained. Padmasambhava also tamed many of the negative forces that obstructed the teachings & practice of Buddhism, converting powerful entities into protective guardians of the Dharma. Nechung Monastery’s roots are associated with this preeminent master.
This Guru Yoga & Tsok is concise practice—a liturgy with beautiful melodic verses dedicated to Padmasambhava and our lineage gurus. Tsok is a gathering of people assembled to make inner, outer, and secret offerings of all that is precious in the world to our teachers and the myriad of enlightened beings.
Times: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Geshe Ngawang Choejor will give a concise commentary on this profound teaching which expresses the View of emptiness. Classes will be on Sundays after the morning practice, beginning on May 4th, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. You are invited to attend in person at the temple, or by Zoom.
“In Praise of Dependent Origination” is a text by Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. In poetic verses, he elucidates on the nature of phenomena, and how everything exists based on dependent origination.
Please join us in celebration of His Holiness The Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday on Sunday July 6th, starting at 10am
Celebrations will include:
offering katas (scarves)
serving sweet tea and auspicious rice
recitation of long life prayers
potluck lunch
planting trees and flowers
His Holiness at Kilauea Iki, 1980
Please park at the visitor parking area to your left as you come in the driveway and walk up to the temple. Handicap attendees may drive up to the temple.
From Hilo, drive south on Highway 11, 54 miles to Pahala (1.5 hours). After the 51-mile marker, turn right into Pahala. Continue to the stop sign at Pikake Street. Turn right. Pikake takes you to the edge of town, continue straight up the road about 5 miles (gradual uphill past orchards, pastures,bridges) until you come to the forest. At the forest, follow the paved road left. The temple is the first building on your right marked by colorful prayer flags. Park at Visitor Parking and check in at the Main Temple.
From Kailua-Kona, drive south on Highway 11, 79 miles to Pahala (2 hours). After the 52 mile marker, turn left into Pahala. Continue to the stop sign at Pikake Street. Turn right. Pikake takes you to the edge of town, continue straight up the road about 5 miles (gradual uphill past orchards, pastures,bridges) until you come to the forest. At the forest, follow the paved road left. The temple is the first building on your right marked by colorful prayer flags. Park at Visitor Parking and check in at the Main Temple.
Geshe Ngawang Choejor will give a concise commentary on this profound teaching which expresses the View of emptiness. Classes will be on Sundays after the morning practice, beginning on May 4th, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. You are invited to attend in person at the temple, or by Zoom.
“In Praise of Dependent Origination” is a text by Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. In poetic verses, he elucidates on the nature of phenomena, and how everything exists based on dependent origination.
On Sundays when there are no teaching programs, the standard practice is Green Tara with recitations of the 21 Tara praises. Tara represents enlightened activity, her practice brings fulfillment of wishes, and elimination of obstacles which hinder one’s life and spiritual practice. She has 21 manifestations, each form symbolizes a different aspect and may appear in various colors & appearances — such as the Red Tara (energy/power), Yellow Tara (increase), etc. — offering a different energy or virtue to help on our spiritual paths. Green Tara is the embodiment of all the aspects of Tara & is most commonly practiced..
The process of the practice begins with taking Refuge and engendering the altruistic mind (bodhicitta), invocation of Tara & enlightened beings, presentation of offerings, visualization of Tara, mantra recitation, dissolution and dedication.
Geshe Ngawang Choejor will give a concise commentary on this profound teaching which expresses the View of emptiness. Classes will be on Sundays after the morning practice, beginning on May 4th, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. You are invited to attend in person at the temple, or by Zoom.
“In Praise of Dependent Origination” is a text by Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. In poetic verses, he elucidates on the nature of phenomena, and how everything exists based on dependent origination.
On Sundays when there are no teaching programs, the standard practice is Green Tara with recitations of the 21 Tara praises. Tara represents enlightened activity, her practice brings fulfillment of wishes, and elimination of obstacles which hinder one’s life and spiritual practice. She has 21 manifestations, each form symbolizes a different aspect and may appear in various colors & appearances — such as the Red Tara (energy/power), Yellow Tara (increase), etc. — offering a different energy or virtue to help on our spiritual paths. Green Tara is the embodiment of all the aspects of Tara & is most commonly practiced..
The process of the practice begins with taking Refuge and engendering the altruistic mind (bodhicitta), invocation of Tara & enlightened beings, presentation of offerings, visualization of Tara, mantra recitation, dissolution and dedication.
Geshe Ngawang Choejor will give a concise commentary on this profound teaching which expresses the View of emptiness. Classes will be on Sundays after the morning practice, beginning on May 4th, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. You are invited to attend in person at the temple, or by Zoom.
“In Praise of Dependent Origination” is a text by Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. In poetic verses, he elucidates on the nature of phenomena, and how everything exists based on dependent origination.
On Sundays when there are no teaching programs, the standard practice is Green Tara with recitations of the 21 Tara praises. Tara represents enlightened activity, her practice brings fulfillment of wishes, and elimination of obstacles which hinder one’s life and spiritual practice. She has 21 manifestations, each form symbolizes a different aspect and may appear in various colors & appearances — such as the Red Tara (energy/power), Yellow Tara (increase), etc. — offering a different energy or virtue to help on our spiritual paths. Green Tara is the embodiment of all the aspects of Tara & is most commonly practiced..
The process of the practice begins with taking Refuge and engendering the altruistic mind (bodhicitta), invocation of Tara & enlightened beings, presentation of offerings, visualization of Tara, mantra recitation, dissolution and dedication.
Geshe Ngawang Choejor will give a concise commentary on this profound teaching which expresses the View of emptiness. Classes will be on Sundays after the morning practice, beginning on May 4th, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. You are invited to attend in person at the temple, or by Zoom.
“In Praise of Dependent Origination” is a text by Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. In poetic verses, he elucidates on the nature of phenomena, and how everything exists based on dependent origination.
Geshe Ngawang Choejor will give a concise commentary on this profound teaching which expresses the View of emptiness. Classes will be on Sundays after the morning practice, beginning on May 4th, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. You are invited to attend in person at the temple, or by Zoom.
“In Praise of Dependent Origination” is a text by Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. In poetic verses, he elucidates on the nature of phenomena, and how everything exists based on dependent origination.
On Sundays when there are no teaching programs, the standard practice is Green Tara with recitations of the 21 Tara praises. Tara represents enlightened activity, her practice brings fulfillment of wishes, and elimination of obstacles which hinder one’s life and spiritual practice. She has 21 manifestations, each form symbolizes a different aspect and may appear in various colors & appearances — such as the Red Tara (energy/power), Yellow Tara (increase), etc. — offering a different energy or virtue to help on our spiritual paths. Green Tara is the embodiment of all the aspects of Tara & is most commonly practiced..
The process of the practice begins with taking Refuge and engendering the altruistic mind (bodhicitta), invocation of Tara & enlightened beings, presentation of offerings, visualization of Tara, mantra recitation, dissolution and dedication.
On Sundays when there are no teaching programs, the standard practice is Green Tara with recitations of the 21 Tara praises. Tara represents enlightened activity, her practice brings fulfillment of wishes, and elimination of obstacles which hinder one’s life and spiritual practice. She has 21 manifestations, each form symbolizes a different aspect and may appear in various colors & appearances — such as the Red Tara (energy/power), Yellow Tara (increase), etc. — offering a different energy or virtue to help on our spiritual paths. Green Tara is the embodiment of all the aspects of Tara & is most commonly practiced..
The process of the practice begins with taking Refuge and engendering the altruistic mind (bodhicitta), invocation of Tara & enlightened beings, presentation of offerings, visualization of Tara, mantra recitation, dissolution and dedication.
