Tara's Triple Excellence - India

08/08/2025

We are pleased to announce the dates for the upcoming Fall Seminar and TTE retreat with Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche and Drubpon Lama Tenzin in Lumbini, Nepal:

November 11-17: The Buddha's words recitation and 45th Fall seminar with Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche

November 18-20: TTE teachings & empowerments with Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche

November 21-27: TTE retreat with Drubpon Lama Tenzin Sangpo on the Tara ngöndro (preliminary practices—the 3rd Excellence Module 3 of the Tara’s Triple Excellence program).

More detailed information about registration, accommodations in Lumbini, etc. will follow soon.
Please email your name and contact information to lumbini2025@tarastripleexcellence.org indicating your interest in attending.

If you are interested in an accommodation package, please indicate that in your email as well.
We hope to meet you there!

11/02/2025

The eight auspicious symbols: The Eternal Knot

The eternal or endless knot is a closed ornament of overlapping interwoven lines without a beginning or an end. The eternal knot symbolizes the continuous interplay of mutually dependent or sometimes opposing entities, ultimately resulting in a complete and harmonious union. For example, the knot stands for the inseparability of the methods of skillful means and wisdom; or the unbreakable bond between emptiness and dependent origination. Also, the eternal knot represents the unity of great compassion and wisdom of Buddha’s enlightened mind, or the unfailing correlation between cause and effect, birth and death. The unsurpassable balance created by the interaction of these concepts is exemplified by the symmetrical and perfectly aligned shape of the eternal knot. One of the most beloved Tibetan Buddhist symbols, the knot is often used as a motif on door curtains, jewelry, greeting cards, traditional handicrafts, and ceremonial scarfs.

11/01/2025

Ritö Loma Jönma is yellow in color and protects us from the fear of poverty. Her right hand is extended in the mudra of supreme generosity. With her left hand she holds an utpala flower adorned with a great wish-fulfilling treasure vase. On an outer level, Yellow Tara protects us from poverty and the fear of losing possessions, loved ones, or even our lives. She also ensures our swift training in the ten virtuous deeds

01/12/2024

28/10/2024

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12/10/2024

Tara Phakmé Nönma has the color of darkness and a fierce facial expression. She holds a kilaya (dagger) with her two hands at her heart centre. Wrathful Tara protects us against negative influences caused by evil spells and curses, black magic, demons, and negative forces.

12/10/2024

On this Guru Rinpoche Day, we are delighted to announce that online registration for the international sangha is now open! Please join us in Lumbini for the Inauguration of Pal Thubten Shedrub Ling, the 44th Annual Fall Seminar, and the Tara's Triple Excellence Retreat!
To register, please go to https://shedrub.org/news/lumbini-opening/.
For more information, please visit https://dharmasun.org/events/taras-triple-excellence-retreat-in-lumbini-nepal/, or send an email to retreat2024@tarastripleexcellence.org.
Hope to see you in Lumbini!

12/07/2024

Trönyer Chen is of smoky color. Her right hand is extended in the mudra of supreme generosity and with her left hand she holds an utpala flower adorned with a spear. The thirteenth Tara protects us from all fears and attacks by elephants and other powerful or aggressive animals. On the inner level, she subdues the destructive emotion of pride and dispels all negativities associated with hateful wrath.

12/07/2024

“We need to seriously investigate if people who have fame, power and wealth are happy and whether people who have nothing are always unhappy. When we look into this, we see that happiness is not based on objects, but on one’s mental state. For that reason, whoever appreciates what they have, is really happy. Whenever we are content, in that moment, we are fulfilled.”
- Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche

26/04/2024

Tashi Dönjé, or Magnetizing Tara, is ruby in color. Her right hand holds a hook and with her left hand she holds an utpala flower adorned with a lasso. On both the inner and outer levels, Red Tara protects us against all pain and negativity resulting from the deceptive appearances of nirvana and samsara, as well as our lack of control of the mind and breath. We supplicate her, so she magnetizes and grants us all the siddhis.

31/03/2024

“Without the Dharma, we are fooled by our thoughts and experiences. Without the Dharma, we will never be able to look beyond the surface of things. Without the Dharma, our outlook – the way we perceive the world and its inhabitants, as well as ourselves and our feelings – remains superficial.”
- Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche

24/03/2024

Phakma Norter Drölma is black in color. Her right hand is extended in the mudra of supreme generosity and with her left hand she holds an utpala flower, on whose petals rests an axe. On an outer level, Black Tara protects us from all fears and sufferings associated with bandits, theft, and murder. On an inner level, she helps us conquer negative mental states associated with envy, greed, and anger.