Day 2: Empowerment of Green Tara

Special blessing ceremony

Today Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong granted the blessing empowerment of Green Tara. Buddha Tara’s serene presence filled the Kadampa Temple, touching the hearts and blessing the minds of over 1370 attendees from 29 countries. Through receiving her compassionate blessings in this way, we awaken our potential to become a Buddha of compassion just like her. Just as we turn to our ordinary mother for protection and help, during our spiritual practice we need to turn to our Holy Mother, Buddha Tara, for refuge as we progress along the spiritual path.

Examining my mental continuum throughout all my actions,
As soon as a delusion of self-cherishing develops
Whereby I or others would act inappropriately,
May I firmly face it and avert it.

Eight Verses of Training the Mind

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