Sakyadhita Women's Group

"Daughters of the Buddha"

Lion's Roar Sakyadhita group meets Fridays, twice a month, at Khandro Ling in Natomas. It is open to all women with the desire to study text written by Buddhist women. Currently, the group is reading and discussing Thubten Chodron's book, "Working With Anger."

The evening begins with a light supper for those who wish to join in the meal. Then prayers and recitation of Tara's mantra OM TARE TU TARE TURE SOHA, followed by a sitting meditation session. Individual's are welcome to share portions of the chapter for that week that speaks to their experience. If no one is ready to step forward, the facilitator opens discussion with a particular quote from the chapter. We are a lively group who approaches tough topics with authenticity and quite often fill the room with laughter as we see ourselves through others' daily samsaric struggles, recognising we are not unique in our experiences.

For more information please contact Yeshe Khadro at yeshekhadro@hotmail.com or call 916.548.7452.

Patience

"To develop patience, you need someone who willfully hurts you. Such people give us real opportunity to practice tolerance. They test our inner strength in a way that even our guru cannot. Basically, patience protects us from being discouraged."

by H.H. The XIV Dalai Lama
"The Path to Tranquility"
pg 20