Meditation for Everyone

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The blessing empowerment of Manjushri and teachings on Seeing Beyond Our Problems, with Deputy Spiritual Director Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong.

Everyone is welcome at Tara Center...

Tara Mahayana Buddhist Center

Tara Mahayana Buddhist Center is located in Tucson near Broadway and Campbell. Open to everyone, the Center offers meditation classes, a variety of introductory and in-depth courses, chanted prayers, and retreats.

Classes take place in our beautiful meditation room and are suitable for all individuals, whatever their level of interest, from those who seek simple relaxation to those who wish to find lasting inner peace and contentment through following the Buddhist path. You are welcome to visit the Center - spend time in our inspiring meditation room, browse in our bookstore, or speak with other practitioners from our community.

Tara Center was founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in 2002 and is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (KMC-IKBU), a global network of over one thousand Centers and groups around the world. Classes in Buddhism and meditation are also offered in Northwest Tucson and Green Valley.

Why Meditate?

Normally we seek happiness outside ourself. We try to obtain better material conditions, a better job, higher social status, and so forth. But no matter how successful we are in improving our external situation, we still experience many problems and much dissatisfaction. We never experience pure, lasting happiness. This shows us that we should not seek happiness outside ourself but instead establish it within by purifying and controlling our mind through sincere spiritual practice. If we train in this way we can ensure that our mind remains calm and happy all the time. Then, no matter how difficult our external circumstances may be, we will always be happy and peaceful.Find out what to expect at your first class here.