Tara Puja – Liberation from Sorrow

Held on the 8th of each month
(50 minutes)

Tara is a female Buddha and a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas. Her name means “Rescuer” because she rescues living beings from outer and inner fears, protects them from danger and ultimately guides them to freedom from suffering and full enlightenment.

Like a loving mother, Tara provides the conditions we need for spiritual progress and inspires and guides us through her blessings. These prayers include praises to the 21 manifestations of Tara.

We use the prayer booklet Liberation from Sorrow for this puja. Copies are available to use at the Centre, or you can purchase your own from Tharpa Publications in either printed or electronic form: Liberation from Sorrow – Tharpa Publications.

The practice is also included in Modern Buddhism, which is available as a free download.