Join us for a transformative weekend retreat dedicated to Green Tara, the embodiment of swift compassion and enlightened activity. Under the guidance of Geshe Thubten Sherab, we will explore the practices and teachings associated with Green Tara, understanding her profound role within Tibetan Buddhism and the practical ways her blessings can be invoked in our daily lives.
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, January 25-26, 10:00 am – 5.00 pm CET
WHERE: Gablerstrasse 51, Zurich and online on Zoom – read below for disclaimer
LANGUAGE: English
LEVEL: Some basic understanding of Buddhism is recommended, but everyone is welcome!
PRAYER BOOK: Download here (our own prayer book)
REGISTER: Here.
Green Tara is revered as the mother of all Buddhas and the swift liberator who responds to the prayers of those in need. This retreat offers an extraordinary opportunity to connect with Green Tara’s compassionate energy and to cultivate the qualities she represents courage, fearlessness, wisdom, and compassion. During this weekend retreat, Geshe Sherab will introduce Green Tara, her iconography, and significance within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Participants will also receive teachings on the mantra, visualization, and meditation practices associated with Green Tara. This weekend retreat is an invitation to immerse yourself in the compassionate energy of Green Tara, to find strength and solace in her presence, and to bring her enlightened qualities into your everyday life.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Geshe Thubten Sherab was born in 1967 in a small village in the province of Manang, the western part of Nepal, to a Kagyu-Nyingma family. He entered Kopan Monastery at the age of nine and completed his geshe studies at Sera Jey monastery in South India, followed by a year at Gyumed Tantric College. He then completed retreat and teaching assignments in the United States and Asia. Since then, Geshe Sherab served the Foundation for Preservation of Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) in several roles. For the last few years, Geshe-la has been traveling and teaching at FPMT centers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Asia, and Europe, while also serving as resident teacher at Thubten Norbu Ling in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Read more
Disclaimer: Lhagsam may publish recorded sessions in the public domain (e.g., on YouTube). By joining this event, you are agreeing to give your consent to this process. To protect your privacy, we recommend being conscious about any personal information you share during the sessions. The teacher and staff are always in the spotlight on Zoom and the camera eye when onsite. To further enhance anonymity on Zoom, you may want to consider turning off video or naming yourself using your first name.
WE INVITE YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
Suggested donation: Please consider supporting us with a donation. Suggested donation for the weekend is 80 CHF. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Language: English.
Level: Some basic understanding of Buddhism is recommended, but everyone is welcome!
Prayer Book: Download here.
Register: Here.