Regular Events

Tara Meditation Practice

Usually one Sunday per month in the Temple. All welcome.

‘Tara’ (Sanskrit) means liberator. There are 21 aspects of Tara, each having a special antidote for particular negative forces. Green Tara includes all 21 aspects, represents the activity of all the Buddhas, and is sometimes referred to as mother of the Buddhas. Therefore, Green Tara practice is often done for removing obstacles on the path, and for success in life and business. It is done regularly at Karma Choeling, as at other monasteries, for the success of its activities. You are welcome to sponsor a puja for any difficulties you may be facing in life. Cost of sponsorship is $200 and can be arranged through the office.

Ngöndro — the Extraordinary Foundation Practice

Every 3rd month, contact for exact date; 4 x 2 hour sessions from 5am in the temple.

Following the instructions of the ninth Karmapa we practice the 4 ordinary and the 4 extraordinary foundation practices: Refuge and Prostrations, Vajrasattva, Mandala Offerings and Guru Mahayoga. These practices involve a significant commitment and detailed instructions from a lama are required before undertaking them.

Annual Ngöndro Retreat

Dates TBA August 2024.

Ngondro Retreat starts on August 6th at 6 pm with the recitation of the short Chenrezig and Mahakala Pujas, followed by the recitation of the 4 Ngondro practices. The usual schedule of 4 sessions per day from 5 am will commence from 7th August.

We commemorate the Buddha’s First Teaching as well as the consecration of the Temple ground at Karma Choeling.

The retreat continues through to mid August when we will celebrate the enthronement of Pong Re Rinpoche, and we will dedicate the merit of our Ngondro practice followed by a shared lunch in the Bodhi House.

All are welcome to attend the enthronement and dedication day ceremonies and of course the evening Chenrezig practice.