with Lama Shenpen Drolma
December 12th (No empowerment required)
December 13th (Red Tara empowerment required)
Tara, the female Buddha, is the embodiment of wisdom and compassion. Historically, the Bodhisattva Tara made the commitment to always reincarnate in female form to benefit beings. During this weekend, Lama Shenpen will teach and lead group meditation of the concise English Red Tara practice compiled by H.E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche. This is a great opportunity to receive instruction on a Vajrayana Buddhist practice that is both extremely profound and very accessible to beginning practitioners. It is not necessary to have received empowerment to attend the first day. The Red Tara empowerment is required to attend the second day of teachings.
"Just as you use a mirror to see your face, Tara meditation is a means of seeing the true face of your mind, devoid of any trace of delusion...."
---H.E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche
Registration
The cost for this retreat, including camping or dorm-style accommodations and food, will be $60-$100 for the two day event (sliding-scale based on ability to pay). Chagdud Gonpa Foundation membership and Iron Knot Ranch sponsorship discounts apply. Partial scholarships, work trade and payment plans may be available upon request. Please register by December 1, 2009. Registration after this date may result in a $50 late registration fee. Your early registration is a great help to us in planning for the event.
To register or for further information, please email events@ironknot.org or call (510) 315-1960.