Tara is a female Buddha, the embodiment of the fearless wisdom of all enlightened beings, who moves more swiftly than the wind to help anyone who is suffering and anxious. She has a particularly close connection with the Kadampa tradition of Buddhism, and pledged always to help Kadampa practitioners throughout the ages; this is as true today as it has ever been.

On this day we will receive the Tantric empowerment of Arya Tara, receive the transmission of her mantra, and have the opportunity to engage in the much-loved prayers to the twenty-one Taras called Liberation from Sorrow. 

Buddhist Tantric practice is truly out of this world; using the creative power of our imagination we bring the future result of our spiritual practice into the present. Gen Delek will give accessible guidance to the Tantric practice of Arya Tara and show how we can, if we wish, easily apply this incredible way of thinking to bring about positive changes in our everyday lives.

This empowerment is open to everyone, Buddhist or otherwise. Just spending time with the twenty-one Taras has some beautiful benefits, regardless of how new or experienced you are. Everyone is welcome to this special day.