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October 22, 2017 Twenty -One Taras were born from the tears of the Compassion Buddha Avalokiteśvara (Tib Chenrezig). They vowed to help all sentient beings who are in danger, pain, and suffering as well as those face obstacles physically and/or mentally. Whoever pray to them are protected from dangers and are able to pacify any obstacles in the puisuit of happiness and peace, especially with the intention to bring happiness and peace to all living beings.
Given recent events of natural disasters, wars, and terrorists attacks all over this world, the Twenty-One Tara Initiation and Blessing is much needed. Please join us in the prayer to the Twenty-One Taras for a loving, peacful, harminious world and life. May all beings free from wars, natural disasters, dieseases, harms of any kind. May all beings live in peace and harmony and have love and compassion toward each other. |
Tenty -One Taras Initiation and BlessingThe Names of Twenty-One Tara
1. Nyurma Pamo (myur ma dpa' mo) for development of bodhichitta 2. Yangchenma (dbyangs can ma; Skt. Sarasvati) for knowledge and wisdom 3. Sonam Chokter (bsod nams mchog gter) for the force of merit 4. Tsuktor Namgyal (gtsug gtor rnam rgyal; Skt. Ushnishavijaya for long life 5. Rikchema (rig byed ma; Skt. Kurukulla) for magnetizing people and wealth 6. Jikché Chenmo ('jigs byed chen mo) for destroying the power of harmful influences 7. Shyenkyi Mitupma (gzhan gyis mi thub ma) for protection from hailstorms and lightning 8. Shyen Migyalwa (gzhan mi rgyal ba) for repelling blame 9. Sengdeng Nakkyi Drolma (seng ldeng nags kyi sgrol ma; Skt. Khadiravani Tara) for protection from the eight great fears. (She is the main Tara, green in colour) 10. Jikten Sumgyal ('jig rten gsum rgyal) to have power over the world 11. Nor Terma (nor ster ma) for dispelling poverty and granting good fortune 12. Tashi Dönché (bkra shis don byed) for the auspiciousness of children, fame, rain and so on 13. Drapung Jomma (dgra spung 'joms ma) for victory in war 14. Tronyer Chendze (khro gnyer can mdzad; Skt. Bhṛkuti) for protection from spirits 15. Rabtu Shyiwa (rab tu zhi ba) for purifying harmful actions 16. Barwé Öchen ('bar ba'i 'od can) for dispelling spells and negative effects 17. Pakmé Nönam (dpag med gnon ma) for protection from robbers, thieves, animals and hunters 18. Mabja Chenmo (rma bya chen mo) to protect from and neutralize poison 19. Mipam Gyalmo (mi pham rgyal mo) for protection from quarrels and bad dreams 20. Ritröma (ri khrod ma) for protection from epidemics 21. Özer Chenma ('od zer can ma) for restoring the spirits and energies of sick people |
A Guide to The Bodhisattva's Way of Life
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October 18th - October 21th
October 23rd- October 24th
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October 18th - October 21th
October 23rd- October 24th
Bodhisattvacharyāvatāra, A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life was written by Bodisattva Shantideva, a great meditator in 700 AD. He was born in Southern India as a crown prince to a wealthy and powerful king. He renounced that path and became a buddhist monk at Nālandā Monastic University. The text has ten chapters, each devoted to a specific aspect of mental training with the aim of full enlightenment to benefit all sentient beings.
The teaching will start with Chapter 6 The Practice of Patience.
The teaching will start with Chapter 6 The Practice of Patience.