The shrines of Taraloka: Green Tara of the birch wood
Posted on Mon, 28/06/2021 - 15:35This is the second in a series of stories behind the shrines around Taraloka, and the women whose generosity, care and love have made Tara’s realm what it is.
This is the second in a series of stories behind the shrines around Taraloka, and the women whose generosity, care and love have made Tara’s realm what it is.
In our first blog series, community member Natalia gets to know some of the shrines and rupas (figures) around Taraloka. Where did they come from? What are the stories of the women who gifted them, and what can they teach us about how to practice?
Take space, take practice-time, enjoy spring in this beautiful place. Bookings open now for solitaries at Taraloka in April and the start of May. For Order Members and women training for ordination.
Available:
Please email admin@taraloka.org.uk for bookings or more info.
What is the mystery of bodhicitta? And how can we relate to it? Join Taraloka and Tiratanaloka for an online weekend of talks, ritual, meditation and discussion as we collectively evoke and dwell upon the ‘the dawning moon of the mind', the compassion and wisdom that is bodhicitta.
For Dharmacharinis and women training for ordination.
23 - 25 April
Hear ye hear ye! Taraloka are excited to declare the launching of two brand new residential retreats for 2021!