{"id":5890,"date":"2025-05-21T16:56:59","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kagyu.org.za\/johannesburg\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=5890"},"modified":"2025-06-19T12:53:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T10:53:38","slug":"awakening-courage-and-compassion-an-introduction-to-green-tara-practice-with-lama-zangpo","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/kagyu.org.za\/johannesburg\/event\/awakening-courage-and-compassion-an-introduction-to-green-tara-practice-with-lama-zangpo\/","title":{"rendered":"Awakening Courage and Compassion: An Introduction to Green Tara Practice with Lama Zangpo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"377\">Join us for a gentle introduction to the <strong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"290\">Green Tara practice<\/strong>, one of the most beloved and accessible practices in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"582\">Green Tara is revered as the <strong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"476\">feminine embodiment of enlightened activity and swift compassion<\/strong>. For centuries, practitioners have turned to her for protection from fears, obstacles, and inner turmoil.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"829\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"829\"><em data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"803\">\u201cThe beloved deity Tara is the feminine embodiment of enlightenment. For centuries, practitioners have turned to her for protection from both external and internal dangers, ranging from fire to anger and arrogance.\u201d<\/em><br data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"806\" \/>\u2014 <strong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"829\">Thubten Chodron<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1096\">This session will include:<br data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"860\" \/>\ud83c\udf38 A brief overview of the symbolism and meaning behind the Green Tara practice<br data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"942\" \/>\ud83c\udf3f Guidance on how to engage with the mantra, visualisation, and prayer<br data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1016\" \/>\ud83e\uddd8\u200d\u2640\ufe0f A group practice session to cultivate inner courage, peace, and compassion<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1101\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1125\">\u00a0Event Details<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1276\">\ud83e\udeb7 <strong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1161\">Cushions, chairs and texts provided<\/strong><br data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1164\" \/>\ud83e\uded6 <strong>Bring and Share Plate of Tea Treats<\/strong><br data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1209\" \/>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1233\">Cost: No cost, but donations appreciated<\/strong><br data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1236\" \/>\ud83d\udce9 <strong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1276\">Please RSVP to reserve your place<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1435\">The teachings will commence shortly after 9 am, following Green Tara Practice (both in-person and online) from 7:50 AM to 9 AM on Sunday 22 June.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1435\">johannesburg@kagyu.org.za<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1435\">WA: +27 62 913 4436<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1321\"><strong>All are welcome\u2014no prior experience needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1321\"><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5853\" src=\"https:\/\/kagyu.org.za\/johannesburg\/files\/2025\/05\/1-DSCN8801-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Lama Zangpo began his meditation journey in 1996 after meeting Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at KSDJ, where he was a resident volunteer. He undertook long retreats on Arran and trained intensively with Drupon Rinpoche in Nepal. He has supported Buddhist communities in South Africa, the Congo, and now Glasgow, where he is known for his compassionate and practical understanding of Buddhist teachings.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us for a gentle introduction to the Green Tara practice, one of the most beloved and accessible practices in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. 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