Buddhist Optimism in Difficult Times
May 13, Friday, 7:00pm-8:30pm
$15 suggested donation
When confronted with difficult circumstances, do we have to buy into depression, anxiety, anger, apathy, or cynicism? Is there a more effective way? Can we create a positive shift in our lives and our world? Join Domo Geshe Rinpoche for a lively discussion of this topic.
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Green Tara Empowerment
May 14, Saturday, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
$55 suggested donation
Domo Geshe Rinpoche will give a brief teaching on the qualities of Green Tara, Buddha of Enlightened Activity, followed by an empowerment, to bring Green Tara's blessings and enlightened activity into your life. Green Tara empowerment is the seed from which you can develop the enlightened compassionate action associated with Tara. At the Sunday teaching, a daily Tara meditation practice will be presented that will help you nurture this seed. Qualities the enable the blossoming of compassion will be discussed. This practice will help to eliminate obstacles on your spiritual path and will support your ability to benefit others.
Green Tara Commentary
May 15, Sunday, 1:00 pm-4:00pm
$30 suggested donation
RESTRICTED: Must have attended Saturday's teaching or 2010 Green Tara empowerment.
Tara, like Gandhi and Mother Theresa, is a powerful icon of compassionate action. Rinpoche will show how Tara meditation and its teachings transcend their ancient context and serve as a foundation for developing the qualities needed for graceful compassionate action. Join us for a lively discussion of how these timeless concepts and techniques can help us be more effective in today's world. This is a rare opportunity to receive this meditation practice and Rinpoche's teachings on developing compassionate action.
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