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The Friendly Letter and Initiation of Green Tara

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

Teachings on The Friendly Letter

10:00 am - 12 noon

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. This initiation will be from the lineage of Atisha.

Earlier Event: October 27
The Life of Guru Rinpoche