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Discovery of the Self-Emerging Tara image:
In 1979, among the rocks in Pharping (22km. S. of the Kathmandu valley,) Rinpoche discovered the self-creating images of the Buddhist Deity Tara, and Ganesh, the elephant God of the Hindus. Over the years the images have continued to emerge with greater clarity and definition. Ven. Rinpoche and many others have witnessed the images spontaneously secreting holy nectar from their bodies different occasions. Recognizing the sacred and auspicious nature of such a treasures, he established a temple enshrining the images. Around the self-emanating images, Rinpoche has enshrined handmade statues of the twenty-one aspects of Tara. Ever since, Rinpoche has been a true practitioner of the Tara meditations. Daily chanting of the Tara pujas are carried out at the temple for the benefit and protection of all sentient beings.
Tara: meaning "She who liberates"
Tara is the female meditational deity who is regarded as the embodiment of all the Buddha's enlightened activities. She is often regarded as the mother of all the Buddhas. She is said to protect from the eight 'great fears' including the worldly tragedies. There are many aspects of Tara and an enumeration of twenty-one aspects in tantric Buddhist pantheon is well documented in the prayers, liturgies, sculptures and paintings. The most popular of these are the 'Green Tara' (mainly associated with protection) and 'White Tara' (often associated with healing and longevity practices.)"
People come to the Tara Temple from far-off places to make offerings and prayers for various reasons. It is mentioned in the Buddhist texts and scriptures that making offerings and prayers to Green Tara with a pure and good heart is particularly effective for achieving longevity, prosperity, transforming negativities and obstacles, even helpful in giving the blessing of a child to the childless.
Above the temple are few retreat rooms available to people of all traditions and walks of life throughout the year for their retreat and meditation practices. For those who wish to meditate in these rooms, we have some extremely qualified Geshes who could guide you with your meditation, if you so desired. You could also perform Tara puja without needing to come here personally by contacting to the following addresses. |
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News Update
School started
All the staff and students are return back to Center from winter vocation on February 21th 2010. On 23th February the five day great prayer festival was held at Kopan Monestary as it was held at Lhasa Tsuglag Khang during the first month of every year, which is originally instituted by Tsong Khapa in 1409.
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Recently Concluded Long-Life Puja for His Eminence Drubthob Rinpoche
For many centuries, Tibetan Buddhists have offered long life pujas to their immeasurable spiritual teachers. The long life puja purifies and strengthens the relationship between teacher and disciple, and creates the merit for the teacher to remain among us. Since all realization depends on the blessing and guidance of the teacher, this ritual offering practice is extraordinarily precious.
The long life puja was led by Geshe Lungrik La and taiwanese disciple with the attendance of local communities and monks and nuns of surrounding monasteries.
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Benefits Of Nyungne Practice:
According to Rinpoche, if the practice is observed and carried out sincerely, it is believed to remove one's negative elements, sins, negative karma, accumulating positive karma and rebirth, avoid violence, conflicts and even wars. Read More |
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