Mighty Alchemy of the 21 Taras

The world we live in today is weighed down by calamities (fire, wind, and water), mental disruptions, chaos politics, and rampant violence – particularly violence against women and children. These manifestations of ignorance (avidya) are poisons that have to be addressed at the subtle, root level of consciousness.

Such needed ‘elixir’ can only be shaped spiritually through the combined cultivation of daily mantric practise, conscious action, energetic discernment, and heartfelt devotion. This very practice of anchoring wisdom compassion brings about healing to the self as much as it overflows to nourish those around us, the land we inhabit, along with the natural elements and subtle forces.

Tara, the Mother of Buddhas, is also known as the ‘Swift Protectress’ (Nyurma Pamo) – Her wisdom compassion of transforming negativity and removing obstacles is further expressed in Her unique 21 divine manifestations, as the 21 Taras. Each form is a specific energy meant to support, guide, and heal the various complex layers of un-consciousness in the world and the human body-mind.

NOBLE GREEN TARA & THE 5 WHITE TARAS

In the 1^st Mandala, pertaining to Peace and Mind Awakening, you will study and connect first and foremost with Noble Green Tara (Arya Tara). While this is by no means an empowerment ceremony, you can choose to take on the outer form of Green Tara invocation and contemplation. This is the heart of this offering, followed by weekly study on ‘Conquering the 8 Great Fears’.

A deep dive into the 10-syllable mantra of Tara, OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA, this 7-week contemplation program is formulated around the 5 White Taras from the Nyingma tradition, each with their own healing contemplation and simple practise for the week.

Each weekly session consists of:

• An introduction to one unique form of Tara (see below)

• Studying one of the ‘8 Great Fears’

• A special guided meditation relating to that Tara

• Contemplating the unfoldment of that week

  
  

Additionally, throughout this duration you are also encouraged to take on the Tara mantra practise of 1 to 3 mala a day (to be advised based on your level of familiarity).

CULTIVATING THE ELIXIR: PROGRESS PATH…

Week 1 begins with Noble Green Tara

Week 2: Vajra Sarasvati White Tara | Lady of Melodious Wisdom

Week 3: Prashanti White Tara | Lady of Supreme Peace  

Week 4: Maha Mayuri White Tara | Lady of the Great Peacock

Week 5: Sitatapatra | White Parasol Queen

Week 6: Marichi White Tara | Mother of the Rays of Light

For Week7, the final culmination, a hidden Tara will be revealed, decided based on the collective needs of the group.

Suitable for beginners, if you have been wondering how many colors of Tara exists – and why? – that will be covered as well. If you miss a class, time-limited recordings of each session will be available for that week.

7 Mondays over Zoom. First class compulsory attendance.

DATES: Sep 28 | Oct 5, 12, 19, 26| Nov 2, 9*

TIME: 7.45 PM – 10.15 PM (MYT +8)

(Recording available for a limited time to facilitate your weekly progress, except for Week 1)

ENERGY EXCHANGE: MYR 4250 | (via PayPal MYR 4485)

(Early Bird! MYR 3390 sign-up before 15 Aug)

To enquire/REGISTER for this online program, kindly email Aaron at kite@sherwinng.com,

or WA to 012 – 716 8763

NOTE: For existing advanced students, the Green Tara practise is compatible (and highly complementary) with all previously taught tantra sadhana of Ganesha, Durga, and Shiva.