Thursday Evening Tara Puja

On Thursday evenings we gather together for a Green Tara Puja, led by Losang when he is in town, and on most other weeks, by senior teaching student and former TBC president Ken Klein. We begin around 7:30 pm and usually conclude around 8:30 pm or so. Sometimes we read in english, and sometimes in Tibetan (that would be the transliteration, for most of us.)  

"Puja" is a Pali work which means "flower," and is believed to have originated from the practice of offering flowers to Shakyamuni Buddha.  It is an expression of honor, worship and devotion.  In practice, this sadhana is closely related to the Tara sadhana we often recite on Sunday mornings, and is a very important part of our Buddhist practice. Our Thursday evening gatherings are typically not large, and are a beautiful way to bid a close to the work week.  And our TBC space is also simply a gem of a place to be around sunset.

The female deity Arya Tara, called Drolma in Tibetan, is one of the main objects of devotional worship and meditative practice in Vajrayana Buddhism.  She is a fully-enlightened buddha who dispels fears, overcomes negative emotions, and develops in us strong feelings of joy and happiness.  She assumes 21 forms, some peaceful, some semi-wrathful, and some wrathful, addressing particular situations in our lives.  Her compassion is boundless, and those who meditate on Tara are likewise imbued with compassion for all sentient beings.

For scheduling questions or further information, please see our e-newsletter, website calendar, or contact Ken Klein by email or 610.513.0862.