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The Friendly Letter and Initiation of Green Tara

  • Dechen LA 220 Pier Avenue Santa Monica, CA, 90405 United States (map)

The Friendly Letter by Nagarjuna

10.30am - 12.30pm

Composed by the great philosopher Nagarjuna, The Friendly Letter is a supremely clear account of how we can practise the threefold path of morality, meditation and wisdom. To elucidate the text Lama Jampa will teach according to the detailed commentary The Telescope of Wisdom by Karma Thinley Rinpoche.

Initiation of Green Tara*

2.30 - 4.30pm

The goddess Tara is revered in all traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism as the embodiment of the liberating activity of all buddhas. As such her initiation and meditation are especially effective means of awakening one’s innate capacity for enlightened compassion. 

*Please note that in order to receive this initiation one must have made a formal commitment to the Buddhist path through the act of taking refuge. If you would like to take refuge before the event please contact the local centre.

For full details please see the local website.