21 Tara Retreat with Geshe Tsundu

Join Geshe Tsundu for a weekend retreat where we will study, contemplate and immerse ourselves in “Tara” – an archetype of support and nourishment, protection and encouragement.  Tara is a female bodhisattva, a being who delays their own Buddhahood or entry into nirvana in order to assist and alleviate the suffering of others. She is known as a saviouress and as the “mother of liberation” from suffering.

What are the benefits of the practice of Tara?

Tara can offer support to take you across to enlightenment. She is considered the mother of all Buddhas, or awakened ones. Tara is also a bodhisattva, which means she has dedicated her life to end the suffering of all beings. A bodhisattva takes a vow to remain in samsara until every being has reached nirvana.

When is it:

The retreat will begin on March 18th and run for two days and nights through to March 20th.

All instruction and a retreat booklet is provided in Tibetan, English and Chinese language.

English and Chinese interpreters will be on hand to ensure the teachings and instruction is available to everyone.

Suitable for novice and experienced practitioners.

What are the costs?

There are three package options for you to choose from depending on what best suits your needs.

Option 1: Own Room

This package includes two nights in our heritage accommodation in Leura, in your own private room, as well as all meals.

$390 per person

Option 2: Shared Room

This package includes two nights in our heritage accommodation in Leura, in a shared room as well as all meals.

$290 per person

Option 3: Day Pass

This package includes all retreat activities and food. You will come to Brightlands Retreat each day to join in on the retreat activities as accomodation is not included.

$75 per person

Schedule

Friday 18th March 2022

5:00PM – 5:30PM Arrival, registration and retreat orientation

5:30PM – 7:00PM Prayers

7:00 PM – 8:00PM Dinner

Saturday 19th March 2022

6:00AM – 8:00AM Taking refuge and 21 Tara Prayers

8:00AM – 9:00AM Breakfast

9:00AM – 10:00AM Dharma teaching

10:00AM – 12:00PM Prayers & Meditation Practice

12:30PM – 1:30PM Lunch

2:00PM – 3:00PM Prayers

3:00PM – 4:00PM Afternoon tea

4:00PM – 5:30PM Prayers

6:00PM – 7:00PM Dinner

Sunday 20th March 2022

6:00AM – 8:00AM 21 Tara Prayers

8:00AM – 9:00AM Breakfast

9:00AM – 10:00AM Dharma teaching

10:00AM – 12:00PM Prayers and meditation practice

12:30PM – 1:30PM Lunch

2:00PM – 3:00PM Incense Puja, dedication, conclusion & offerings

3:00PM – 4:00PM Afternoon tea & departure for home