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.
Since many mantra meditation texts (called “sadhana” texts) are recited in Tibetan, they can be a little difficult to approach. But KTC wants to help everyone feel comfortable and welcome to attend our weekly sadhana practices, so we are offering regular workshops on our regular sadhana practices.
This particular session will cover the Green Tara (Bodhisattva of Active Compassion) mantra practice.
Topics covered will include the history of the sadhana, the principles of mantra meditation, and step-by-step instructions on how to learn and benefit from Tibetan Buddhist visualization meditation.
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 the Green Tara chant practice and a PDF of a teaching outline for the class.
Attendance is by donation. 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. Those signing up for Zoom instruction must have an internet connection, email capability, and download the Zoom application in order to attend. Zoom software is available here: https://zoom.us
Link to download the Green Tara sadhana:
https://www.columbusktc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Green-Tara-8-by-11.final_.pdf
Outline for the class:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zovmup4u15siy4j/Outline.CJ.Green%20Tara%20Sadhana%202020.pdf?dl=0