On the eve of the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birth and in the first month of what may be a very challenging year around the world, join Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer as she speaks to the need of strengthening our commitment to a Buddhist path, and building strongly connected Sangha. Dr. King spent his life fighting for social justice and equity. He saw that work as requiring both individual and collective transformation. He valued community. Likewise, the Buddha offered a path to relieve the suffering in the world, and he too saw the value of community.

Sangha, our community, supports us in practice and in life. When we raise Bodhicitta, offering compassion to others, can we also truly appreciate all of those we think of as our Vajra family? Are we willing to reach across race, class, age, sexual orientation and gender differences to authentically be welcoming, and share a heartfelt connection? Will we really take the time to see each other, know each other, and hear each other?

This talk will provide the space for us to collectively envision a richly diverse community, where all are truly welcome, and engaged in the transformative experience of Buddhist practice. Let’s be part of the continuation of Dr. King’s legacy.

Program Schedule

The live sessions of the program are listed below. All times are Mountain Standard Time. Please use this link to see how this daily schedule translates into your timezone.

Sunday, January 19, 2025: 10am-12pm MST: Dharma Talk

Who Should Attend? This program is open to everyone.

Recording Access: All participants will have a 1-year access period to the recordings. 

What is a Tara Mandala Online Program?

Tara Mandala offers online programming via live and pre-recorded curriculum that give you the opportunity to access dharma teachings, engage in guided practice, experience personal retreat and hands-on learning, while connecting with other participants through easy-to-use online platforms and an engaged community network. When needed, the program description and schedule will inform you in advance if and when a specific online session must be attended live if a direct transmission (Tib. lung) may be given. Access to recordings of all sessions will be available for additional viewing for one year. 

Tara Mandala Pricing Guidelines

As we work to become an equitable, diverse and inclusive community, our pricing guidelines are intended to be a map, inviting each of us to take inventory of resources that contribute to our access to precious dharma teachings. While we do ask you to look inward, please know there is no right or wrong answer. We encourage you to select the range/rate appropriate to your circumstances. To learn more about Tara Mandala’s pricing guidelines for Online Programs, In-Person Retreats, and Special Promotions, please visit this page. 

Offering dana to the teacher: The practice of offering dana, which means “generosity,” is the traditional offering the student makes to the teacher as a symbol of appreciation, gratitude, and reciprocity for receiving the precious teachings. Information on offering dana to the teacher will be provided during the program. To learn more about dana and suggested dana ranges, please click here. 

Sustaining Sangha:

If you are currently a member of our Sustaining Sangha, you may apply your Online Program discount to this course. To learn more about Sustaining Sangha membership, benefits, and discounts, click here. 

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