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Friday, June 7th
6:00pm-8:00pm ET
Hybrid | $10 | $25
Join us for an in-depth discussion of one of the most significant female deities in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Green Tara is considered to be the feminine representation of Avalokiteshvara, or Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Revered inside and outside Tibet, Green Tara,, amongst the pantheon of 21 Taras, embodies fearlessness, removes obstacles, and offers protection from suffering. In this presentation, we will dive into her biography and iconographic symbolism, and the meaning of her mantra OM TARA TUTTARE TURE SVAHA. She is thought to guide beings across the ocean of suffering, and by meditating on her the practitioner can cultivate a sense of calm and greater clarity as well as qualities of a Buddha. Geshma Yeshi Sangmo will lead a guided meditation on Green Tara after the discussion.