Becoming Fearless – Green Tara Practice Retreat

Green Tara is one of the most beloved meditation deities in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. She embodies the compassion and enlightened action of all the Buddhas, swiftly helping to liberate us from fear and guiding us on the path to awakening. Traditionally, she is depicted with her right leg bent, ready to spring into action, and her loving expression reflects her role as the mother of all Buddhas, offering protection, guidance, and care to all beings.

Her name carries deep significance: Tara means “Star” in Sanskrit, while her Tibetan name, Drolma, translates as “Rescuer”. Green Tara is especially associated with alleviating the eight outer fears — lions, elephants, fire, snakes, thieves, water, bondage, and evil spirits — and the eight inner fears — pride, ignorance, anger, jealousy, wrong views, attachment, miserliness, and deluded doubts. Her practice is both protective and liberating, inspiring confidence, courage, and compassion in those who engage with it.

Chöje Akong Rinpoche, the founder of Tara Rokpa Centre, requested that Green Tara prayers be recited daily at TRC. In this spirit, we dedicate this weekend to the study, reflection, and practice of Green Tara, creating space for both deepening our understanding and embodying her qualities in our own lives. This retreat will also be an occasion to commemorate the life of Chöje Akong Tulku Rinpoche on the 13th anniversary of his passing, honouring his extraordinary contributions and the living legacy of his teachings.

The weekend is suitable for all practitioners, whether you wish to deepen your existing Green Tara meditation practice, explore her symbolism and methods, or spend time reflecting on Akong Rinpoche’s life and teachings. Prayers and practices will be led by senior practitioners, providing guidance and support for both study and meditation.

To make this retreat accessible to practitioners, we are offering a special rate of R500 per night, for a total of R1000 for the weekend. Accommodation will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with those who book earliest able to secure their preferred option.

This retreat offers a rare opportunity to engage with a profound and compassionate aspect of Tibetan Buddhism, cultivating courage, clarity, and heart-centered wisdom in a supportive and reflective retreat environment.

Costs:

The cost is R1000 for the weekend –  includes accommodation and meals from Friday supper to lunch on Sunday, but excludes staff tips.

Booking:

To book, please click here for our user-friendly booking form.

A 50% deposit will secure your place. Here are the banking details.