This Arya Tara Sadhana text provides a set of texts and instructions for the practice of the female Buddha, Tara compiled by Lama Migmar from traditional sources. This book also provides the visualization aids performed along with the mantra and mudra practices. These practices for accumulating merit and wisdom will guide us to realize Tara's awakened wisdom and compassion for ourselves. It is our hope that the following pages offer a window into the awakened state and inspire you in your own practice. May all sentient beings everywhere experience peace. Important note: For the sadhana of White Taras, the Green Tara visualization aids in the Appendix can be changed according to the color of each Tara. Important requirement: It is very important to receive the empowerment, transmission, and instruction from the Master who holds the Tara lineage to do the practices.
Arya Tara Sadhana, Khenpo Lama Migmar Tseten, Mangalamkosha Publications, Paperback, 75 pages, 2017, $19.95
Lama Migmar has been serving Harvard-wide student, faculties, and staff as a Buddhist Chaplain since 1997. He received both a traditional and a contemporary education in India. He graduated with an Acharya degree in 1979 from Tibetan Institute of Sanskrit University, Varanasi, India, and with first position every nine years among four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He was awarded a medal for academic excellence by His Holiness The Dalai Lama. He was also recognized as Khenpo for his scholarship and service to the Dharma by His Holiness the Sakya Trizin.
Lama Migmar served as the head of Sakya Center in Rajpur, India, and the Sakya Monastery in Puruwalla, India, from 1981 to 1989, taking care of the well being of several hundred monastic residents. During this time he reintroduced the original form of the geshe educational system of Tibet, with degrees from kazhipa up to the rabjampa degree, with a curriculum that included all of the eighteen major texts, which are known as the Dragchen Chogyed.
Lama Migmar has supervised the editing and publication of over 50 rare volumes of Sakya literature including the 31 volumes of Sakya Lamdre and the rare Golden Manuscripts of the Five Founding Masters of Sakya. Lama Migmar has also authored and published many books covering various subjects from Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions, including, Awakening to the Noble Truth, Wisdom Gone Beyond, The Play of Mahamudra, The Tibetan Book of Awakening, Treasures of the Sakya Lineage, and Visions. More information about Lama Migmar's publications can be found at Mangalamkosha Publications. Lama Migmar has also established Mangalam Studio to share spiritual arts, teachings, and practices via podcasts, videos, practice texts, and other types media to the public for free. He has been leading many retreats at Buddhist centers throughout North America and Europe. He founded Sakya Institute for Buddhist Studies in Cambridge, MA in 1990.
CONTENTS: Arya Tara Sadhana
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Preface
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1
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Prayer to the Lineage Gurus of Arya Tara
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7
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Khadiravanatara Sadhana
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13
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The Method of Accomplishing White Tara
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25
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Supplication to the Lineage Gurus of White Tara
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35
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Condensed Essential Practice of the Moon Stream
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41
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Tara Ganacakra Offering
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57
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Appendix: Visualization Aids
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73
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