Khandro-la will confer the Tara initiation from the lineage of the Fifth Dalai Lama called Sangwa Gyachen, The Secret Sealed Visions of the Great Fifth.
This special lineage of Tara comprises three initiations: the main one is white Tara, followed by green Tara, and blue Tara.
Per Khandro-la’s wishes, this will be an “in-person” event only.
Prerequisites for the initiation
- Khandro-la says, “People should speak nicely to each other and to think well.”
Registration
Registration is required for all. Registration will close on July 2, 6:00pm.
- Please note that the initiation ticket is included for “Sponsorship Tickets” of $500 and above for the event: Teachings and Retreat on the Union of Emptiness and Compassion
NB: No one turned away. Please contact .
Meals & Drinks
- Boxed vegetarian lunch will be provided for all participants, free of charge
- Apart from providing gluten-free and vegan options, we are not able to cater to other special diets and requests.
- We will have water coolers onsite – Each participant will be given a free water bottle.
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Even if you are not able to join us, we welcome you to be a part of this wonderful event by benefiting us with a gift of dharma.
Contribute here! The Buddha says:
“The gift of Dharma surpasses all gifts” – Dhammapada (Verse 354)
All benefactors and sponsors will receive special prayers and dedications during the retreat, for your long life, purification, and removal of hindrances.
Sponsor Meals
Contribute to Khandro-la and her entourage’s meals, as well as our fellow Dharma friends attending these precious teachings. Making offerings to Dharma practitioners who are students of your own gurus is one of the highest offerings. If you wish to contribute to the expense of offering food, please click here:
The practitioner and benefactor offering food create the cause to achieve enlightenment together. – Milarepa, a great Tibetan yogi (1052–1135)
Other Events with Khandro-la
June 28: Public Talk in San Francisco in association with Tse Chen Ling Center
June 29 – July 2: Teachings and Retreat on the Union of Emptiness and Compassion at Land of Medicine Buddha
About Khandro-la – Khandro Kunga Bhuma
“People try spiritually to achieve realization. The true realization is to achieve a kind heart. Other than that, there is nothing really that is useful.” — Khandro Kunga Bhuma
Described as a living embodiment of the bodhisattva ideal, Khandro Kunga Bhuma is truly an inspiration. Although she received little formal education or training, she was recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as a realized practitioner and an oracle of the Tibetan people.
Khandro-la’s life story is not linear. It is filled with visions and prophecies that often extend beyond our understanding. As a young woman, she received a vision to leave her homeland of Tibet and head to Nepal. Upon arriving in Nepal, she met a man who told her that she must meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. After great hardship, including extreme health challenges, she finally met with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and began to serve in her current role as oracle and dharma teacher.
Khandro-la believes that the essence of life is to realize bodhichitta and emptiness. In turn, her sole focus is on helping beings achieve indestructible faith in these two. In the end, she says that If she cannot help people realize bodhichitta and emptiness, meeting with her is just a waste of time.
Additional links by and about Khandro-la:
- tps://fpmt.org/mandala-today/integrating-lam-rim-into-daily-life/ May 5, 2014
- https://fpmt.org/mandala/archives/mandala-for-2012/october/khadro-la-on-using-stupas-to-minimize-harm-from-the-elements/
- Watch Khandro-la’s teachings on Bodhicitta at Tushita Meditation Centre on April 7, 2023.
| Date(s): | July 3 |
| Times: | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| Instructor/Leader: | Khandro Kunga Bhuma |
| Type of event: | Visiting Teacher |
| Number of sessions: | 1 day |
| Level: | All levels |
| Participation: | All are welcome |
| Location: | Wish Fulfilling Temple |
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