BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberHive//Events//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:tenant-1123-event-94107@chamberhive.com DTSTAMP:20261108T085133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261108T085133Z DTSTART:20251206T170000Z DTEND:20251207T220000Z SUMMARY:Long Life\, Wisdom & Good Fortune: Blessing Empowerment of White Ta ra LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago - Oak Park\, 13 Harrison St\, Oa k Park\, IL 60304\, USA DESCRIPTION:White Tara is a female enlightened being whose function is to b estow long life\, wisdom\, and good fortune. Because Tara is also the mani festation of the wind element of all Buddhas\, we can quickly receive her blessings. By relying upon her with faith\, we can also quickly receive he r protection from contagious diseases and other external dangers. The Satu rday morning empowerment is a blissful guided meditation to develop a deep connection with and receive powerful inspiration from this Buddha that wi ll quickly develop our spiritual potential for Enlightenment. During the S aturday afternoon commentary\, Gen Zamling will explain how we can rely up on Tara in our daily life and practice. By coming under the care of this c ompassionate enlightened Being\, we feel we have a powerful spiritual ally guiding and protecting us. Sunday's brief guided retreat will provide an opportunity to practice the meditations that help us draw closer to Buddha Tara\, and to develop her special\, enlightened qualities. No previous ex perience is necessary\, and absolutely everyone is welcome. SCHEDULE Satur day\, December 6 11:00am - 1:00pm\, Empowerment vegetarian lunch served (i ncluded in registration) 2:30 - 4:00pm\, Teaching 4:30 - 5:30pm\, Guided M editation Sunday\, December 7 1:00 - 2:15pm\, Guided Retreat session 1 2:4 5 - 4:00pm\, Guided Retreat session 2 TEACHER Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Zamling Date & time details Dec 06\, 2025\, 11:00 AM – Dec 07\, 2025\, 4:00 PM Fees & registration details $85\n\nhttps://www.oprfchamber.org/eve nts/94107 URL:https://www.oprfchamber.org/events/94107 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR