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Secrets of Tara: Empowerment and 6 Month Course

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Receive the Twenty-One Taras Empowerment, Oral Transmissions, Hidden Meaning Teachings, Sacred Music & Living Practice

For more than a thousand years, practitioners have turned to Tara for protection, wisdom, healing, fearless compassion, and the swift removal of obstacles. Yet within the Jonang tradition, the Twenty-One Taras reveal something even more profound, the completion stage of Kalachakra, the 6 Vajra Yogas.

Rather than twenty-one separate deities, they are understood as twenty-one manifestations of one enlightened Mother—one awakened wisdom expressing twenty-one compassionate activities to meet the needs of limitless beings. Like a single moon reflected in many lakes, Tara appears in different forms while never departing from her one enlightened nature.

This living understanding is beautifully embodied in the Jonang tradition’s Drolmi Kazug practice, in which the same Tara manifests her twenty-one enlightened activities. It is further illuminated through the extraordinary commentary of Jetsun Taranatha, whose Hidden Meaning of the Twenty-One Taras reveals layers of symbolism and practice rarely encountered outside the living lineage.

But Tara cannot be known through study alone.

In Vajrayana Buddhism, wisdom is not merely understood—it is realized. The enlightened feminine qualities embodied by Tara, from ordinary intuition and compassionate responsiveness to the direct recognition of primordial awareness, are cultivated through empowerment, meditation, mantra, feast offering, devotion, and lived experience.

This course invites you to enter that journey.

A Rare Jonang Lineage Transmission

Receive the precious Twenty-One Taras Empowerment from Vajra Master Shar Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö Rinpoche, together with the oral transmissions (lung) for both the Long and Concise Highest Yoga Tantra Tara Tsok Feast composed by Lama Lodrö Drakpa (Mati) Jonangpa.

Rinpoche also offers his commentary on Jetsun Taranatha’s Hidden Meaning of the Twenty-One Taras, introducing the profound vision of Tara preserved within the Jonang tradition.

Building upon these transmissions, Yeshe Wangmo guides students through each of the Twenty-One Taras with structured teachings, guided meditation, mantra practice, and practical instruction for integrating Tara’s enlightened activity into daily life.

Tara and the Completion Stage Path of Kalachakra

Within the Jonang tradition, Tara is not practiced in isolation. Her enlightened activity is understood as harmonizing with the complete path of Kālacakra.

In his commentary, Jetsun Taranatha reveals symbolic correspondences between the hidden meaning of the Twenty-One Taras and the Six Vajra Yogas of Kālacakra—the completion-stage path that the Jonang tradition regards as the pinnacle of Highest Yoga Tantra. While the commentary does not disclose the restricted pith instructions of these yogas, it offers a rare glimpse into how Tara practice and the Kālacakra path illuminate one another.

For this reason, this course is especially meaningful for practitioners who have already received the Kālacakra Empowerment or who aspire to receive it in the future. It provides a rich foundation for understanding how Tara’s enlightened activity complements and enriches the complete Vajrayana path.

Experience Tara Through Living Practice

The hidden meaning of Tara is not revealed through study alone—it unfolds through empowerment, oral transmission, meditation, mantra, devotion, and direct experience. This course combines these elements into a complete journey of practice within the living Jonang lineage.

Receive from Vajra Master Shar Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö Rinpoche

-Twenty-One Taras Empowerment
-Authorization to practice 21 Taras
-For those seeking to practice Drolmi Kazug, this empowerment authorizes you to get the practice package and practice it as long as you make the aspiration to receive the oral transmission of Drolmi Kazug puja later
-Oral Transmission (Lung) of the Long Highest Yoga Tantra Tara Tsok
-Oral Transmission (Lung) of the Concise Highest Yoga Tantra Tara Tsok
-Song of Tsok Celebration all based on the traditional text composed by Jonang Master Lama Lodrö Drakpa (Mati)
-Commentary on Jetsun Tāranātha’s Hidden Meaning of the Twenty-One Taras and its profound relationship to the Jonang view of Tara and the Kālacakra path

Guided Course with Yeshe Wangmo

-Guided teachings exploring the unique qualities and enlightened activity of each of the Twenty-One Taras
-Meditation, mantra, and contemplative practice sessions for every Tara
-Practical guidance for establishing a joyful and authentic Tara practice at home
-Reflections on integrating Tara’s enlightened qualities into daily life and the broader Vajrayana path

Sacred Music & Practice Resources

-Chant-along mantra recordings: Individual mantra recordings for each of the Twenty-One Taras by Renee Saggar and Gregor Pirs
-Inspirational songs to embody and help you memorize each of the Tara’s qualities

Who Is This Course For?

This course welcomes anyone who feels called to Tara.

Whether you are meeting Tara for the first time or have practiced the Twenty-One Praises for years, this journey offers a rare opportunity to receive empowerment, oral transmission, and sustained guidance in authentic Vajrayana practice.

It is especially meaningful for those who have received—or aspire to receive—the Kālacakra Empowerment, as Tāranātha’s hidden commentary reveals profound connections between the Twenty-One Taras and the Kālacakra completion-stage path.

Course Schedule by Timezone

26 Live Online Sessions
Begins: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Live Classes: Saturdays • 7:30–9:30 PM IST (India Standard Time)Can’t attend live? Every session is recorded, allowing you to revisit the teachings and continue your practice at your own pace. Oral Transmission and the empowerment are not recorded.
Course Text are included in the course but the Tsok are nicely done in the Rime Prayer book for those who want the Tara Tsok in physical forms. You can purchase the Rime Prayer book here.

Rimé Prayer Book

Schedule by Time Zone

Central Europe

Session 1 – Saturday, October 17, 2026 – 4:00 PM CEST
Session 2 – Saturday, October 24, 2026 – 4:00 PM CEST
Session 3 – Saturday, October 31, 2026 – 3:00 PM CET
Session 4 – Saturday, November 7, 2026 – 3:00 PM CET
Session 5 – Saturday, November 14, 2026 – 3:00 PM CET

Saturday, November 21, 2026 – Week Off

Session 6 – Saturday, November 28, 2026 – 3:00 PM CET
Session 7 – Saturday, December 5, 2026 – 3:00 PM CET
Session 8 – Saturday, December 12, 2026 – 3:00 PM CET
Session 9 – Saturday, December 19, 2026 – 3:00 PM CET
Session 10 – Saturday, December 26, 2026 – 3:00 PM CET

Saturday, January 2, 2027 – Week Off

Session 11 – Saturday, January 9, 2027 – 3:00 PM CET
Session 12 – Saturday, January 16, 2027 – 3:00 PM CET
Session 13 – Saturday, January 23, 2027 – 3:00 PM CET
Session 14 – Saturday, January 30, 2027 – 3:00 PM CET
Session 15 – Saturday, February 6, 2027 – 3:00 PM CET

Saturday, February 13, 2027 – Week Off

Session 16 (21 Taras Empowerment) – Saturday, February 20, 2027 – 11:00 PM CET
Session 17 – Saturday, February 27, 2027 – 3:00 PM CET
Session 18 – Saturday, March 6, 2027 – 3:00 PM CET
Session 19 – Saturday, March 13, 2027 – 3:00 PM CET
Session 20 – Saturday, March 20, 2027 – 3:00 PM CET

Saturday, March 27, 2027 – Week Off

Session 21 – Saturday, April 3, 2027 – 3:00 PM CEST
Session 22 – Saturday, April 10, 2027 – 4:00 PM CEST
Session 23 – Saturday, April 17, 2027 – 4:00 PM CEST
Session 24 – Saturday, April 24, 2027 – 4:00 PM CEST
Session 25 – Saturday, May 1, 2027 – 4:00 PM CEST
Session 26 – Saturday, May 8, 2027 – 4:00 PM CEST

The Root of All Attainments: Lama Chopa Puja & 50 Verses Guru Devotion

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Why This Course Is Being Offered Now

Khentrul Rinpoche has specifically requested that we offer this training again for the benefit of both new and existing students. This is because guru devotion is not a beginner topic that can be understood once and set aside. It is something that must be revisited, deepened, and clarified again and again. In Vajrayana Buddhism, everything depends on understanding the Guru correctly. Without this foundation, even sincere practitioners can remain uncertain or blocked in their progress. This course is being offered to establish a clear, stable, and authentic understanding of guru devotion—the root of all attainments—within the context of the Jonang Kalachakra tradition.

The Heart of Vajrayana
Let us go directly to the truth of Vajrayana practice:
The Heart of Devotion—the Guru is the Path.

This is not simply about finding a faster way to enlightenment. It is about understanding the core of Vajrayana itself. Without guru devotion, tantra does not function. With it, realization becomes possible. A highly respected scholar from Larung Monastery, deeply regarded by Khentrul Rinpoche, explains:

“Unconditional love is the highest form of desire.
Ultimate Bodhicitta is Buddha-nature, the Guru.
As we increase this Love and Bodhicitta, our awareness increases.
Devotion to this cause is devotion to the ultimate Guru, the ultimate love.
Devotion is simply keeping the view.”

This points to something essential. Devotion is not blind belief. It is the stability of the view—remaining connected to awakened awareness itself.

Guru Devotion as a Complete Path
Guru devotion is often misunderstood as a single idea or emotional attitude. In reality, it is a spectrum of practice that unfolds across the entire Vajrayana path.

At the beginning, it may arise as respect, inspiration, or a cautious openness to learning. At this stage, it is essential to examine carefully, develop discernment, and establish a grounded and healthy relationship with the teachings and the teacher.

As practice deepens, devotion becomes more integrated. It begins to shape how we practice, how we see the path, and how we relate to our own mind. It becomes an active method for transforming perception—not just something we think about, but something we rely on.

At the highest levels—within Highest Yoga Tantra and especially the completion stage practices—guru devotion is no longer separate from meditation. It becomes inseparable from the direct recognition of mind’s nature. The Guru is understood as the very display of awakened awareness, and devotion becomes the continuity of that recognition. The classical text The Fifty Verses of Guru Devotion, attributed to the great Indian master Ashvaghosha, presents working with a Guru in a precise and structured way. This training is designed to help students understand the full breadth of guru devotion—from its careful beginnings to its deepest realization—within the living context of the Jonang Kalachakra tradition.

How the Course Will Unfold
This is an 8-week course, meeting once per week, designed to build understanding and experience progressively.

Each session will include:

-Guided study of The Fifty Verses of Guru Devotion (Ashvaghosha)
-Explanation and practice of the 7 Limb Prayer
-Instruction and practice of the Jonang Kalachakra Guru Puja
-Practical integration of devotion into daily life and meditation

The structure is cumulative, allowing each week to deepen and expand upon the previous one.

Course Format:

-Weekly live sessions over 8 weeks
-All teachings are recorded and made available in the Dzokden Learning Center
-Recordings allow for ongoing review and deeper contemplation

Private Live Q&A:

-Each session concludes with 15 minutes of questions not included in the recording. This creates space for open, personal, and candid discussion. Often when this topic comes up people have questions they are nervous to ask and are best kept private or in a container that feels safe to explores worries, concerns, fears and aspirations.

-The Course will include the 50 verses as well as the Jonang Guru Puja text.

Schedule by Timezone

Central Europe

SATURDAYS
Session 1 – October 24, 2026 / 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Session 2 – October 31, 2026 / 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Session 3 – November 7, 2026 / 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Session 4 – November 14, 2026 / 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Session 5 – November 21, 2026 / 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Session 6 – November 28, 2026 / 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Session 7 – December 5, 2026 / 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Session 8 – December 12, 2026 / 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM