Fri, May 08
|KMCC - Oak Park
Liberation from Sorrow Retreat
Join for part, or all, of this special, traditional 24-hour retreat of beautiful Buddhist prayers and mantra chanting to Tara. She is the embodiment of swift compassion, and she protects, guides, and inspires us along our spiritual path. FREE
Time & Location
May 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – May 09, 2026, 4:00 PM
KMCC - Oak Park, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
Details
Green Tara is a female Buddha whose name means “Rescuer." She is the embodiment of swift compassion. By relying upon her sincerely, she will protect, guide, and inspire us along our spiritual path.
Join us for a special, traditional 24-hour retreat of chanting beautiful Buddhist prayers and Tara mantra chanting. This is a powerful method of fulfilling our spiritual aims very quickly.
You are welcome to attend any or all sessions. No previous experience is necessary, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
Optional: it is customary (but not required) to bring an offering of fresh (vegetarian) food, candy, flowers, candles, or non-alcholic beverage.
Schedule
Friday, May 8:
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Session 1
11:00pm - 12:00am: Session 2
Saturday, May 9:
3:00am - 4:00am: Session 3
7:00am - 8:00am: Session 4
11:00am - 12:00pm: Session 5
3:00pm - 4:00pm: Session 6
Presider
Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Zamling
Materials to Bring
It's not necessary to bring anything. Booklets with the words of the prayers will be available for use at the retreat.
Some optional items you may want to bring:
Offering: it is customary (but not required) to bring an offering of fresh (vegetarian) food, candy, flowers, candles, or non-alcholic beverage
Mala (if you have one)
Cost
Free
Livestreaming
This in-person event is also available by livestream for monthly members. Register through the Livestreaming for Members page. Not a member? Learn more about our membership options here.
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