Mantra meditation is one of the easiest and most accessible practices of Tibetan Buddhism.
Visualizing oneself as a Buddha or bodhisattva while reciting a mantra and making aspirations for the benefit of beings is a powerful way to connect to our own inner goodness and send love, compassion and wisdom to other beings.
IN-PERSON AND ON ZOOM
This 2 1/2 hour workshop will introduce the WhiteTara Practice as it’s recited at Columbus KTC on Sunday mornings. Tara is the awakened bodhisattva of compassion in action, and is associated with the removal of obstacles and protection from illness and untimely death.
Instructor Lama Kathy Wesley will explain the history and background of the prayer text, show us how to read Tibetan transliteration, and teach us elementary visualization techniques. The class will cover the main part of the White Tara prayer text by the 8th Tai Situ Rinpoche Tenpai Nyingje.
Participants will finish the workshop knowing how to read a Tibetan prayer text, and be prepared to participate in the White Tara practice at KTC.
Practitioners of all experience levels are welcome to attend. There are no special prerequisites for this class. Students will receive links to download a PDF of a White Tara chant practice and a PDF of a teaching outline for the class.
ABOUT TICKETS: Attendance is by donation. You can donate any amount you wish – even as little as $1. It is all appreciated!
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE financial means, or have difficulty registering online, please write lamakathy@columbusktc.org and she will register you at no cost.
Students must have an internet connection, email capability, and download the Zoom application in order to attend. Zoom software is available here: https://zoom.us
Can’t attend but want to help KTC’s Operations Fund?
Hop over to our KTC donations page at this link: https://columbusktc.org/donate/
The White Tara text can be downloaded at this link:
https://www.columbusktc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/White-Tara-Situ-Rinpoche.pdf
And the Tashi Prayer can be downloaded at this link:
https://www.columbusktc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/8-Auspicious-Tashi-prayer-1.pdf
An Outline of the Sadhana can be found here: