ABOUT THE CLASS

Tara is a female Buddha, a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas.

Her name means 'Rescuer' because she rescues us from all outer and inner fears. Ultimately she rescues us from all suffering and guides us to full enlightenment.

Like a mother she protects us from all internal and external dangers; she provides us with all the necessary conditions for our spiritual training, and guides us and inspires us with her blessings as we progress along the spiritual path.

This Saturday day course features the special blessing empowerment of Green Tara in the morning, a teaching in the afternoon, and an opportunity to engage in ‘The Yoga of Enlightened Mother Arya Tara’ prayers at the end of the event.

On the Sunday, there is a guided retreat day which is open to anyone. This features teachings, meditations and an opportunity to engage in the ‘The Yoga of Enlightened Mother Arya Tara’. These short prayers contain the essence of the self-generation practice of Arya Tara, the female Buddha embodying enlightened compassion and wisdom. With this practice we can progress quickly along all the stages of the spiritual path, Lamrim, and attain the supreme happiness of enlightenment.

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WHEN IS IT

Saturday 7th November 2026, 10.30am to 5.30pm

WHERE IS IT

At Vajravarahi Kadampa Meditation Centre, 38 West Cliff, Preston, PR1 8HU.

WHAT DOES IT COST

£30 - includes a vegetarian and vegan lunch.

TIMETABLE

10.30am to 12.30pm – Empowerment

Lunch served at 1pm.

2.30pm to 4pm – Teaching Session

Refreshment Break.

4.30pm to 5.30pm – Prayers: ‘The Yoga of Enlightened Mother Arya Tara’