Green Tara Drupchö Retreat: Awaken the Heart of Enlighenment

The Green Tara Drupchö retreat is an authentic Tibetan Buddhist lineage practice which guides us into the heart of Arya Tara—the embodiment of enlightened activity, swift compassion, protection, and the liberating feminine principle. Tara is the Mother of all Buddhas, the Swift Liberator, and a manifestation of awakened compassion in female form.

This sacred retreat is an invitation to awaken sacred feminine energy within, cultivate the wish to benefit all beings with Tara's swift, fearless compassion, and connect with the enlightened blessings of this beloved deity.

Through the group recitation of the Green Tara sadhana, Ven. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche guides us in a traditional accomplishment retreat in which we meditate on Tara's enlightened form through visualization, mantra accumulation, ritual, and collective practice. This group effort supports our own path and generates immense merit, which we dedicate for the well-being of all sentient beings.

The Seven Supplications to Tara
While residing at the Echung Cave, the great master Jigten Gönpo beheld the faces of seven forms of Tārā. He supplicated them with these seven verses, renowned as A Prayer to Tārā: A Sevenfold Supplication for Protection, which carry great blessing.
We are so fortunate Drupon Rinpoche will bestow teachings on the seven supplications to Tara during our Drupchö

The Praise to the 21 Taras

A central part of the Green Tara Drupchö is the chanting of the Praises to the 21 Taras, an ancient and powerful liturgy that honors the 21 emanations of Tara—each one embodying a unique aspect of enlightened activity and protection. These sacred verses invoke Tara’s swift assistance in overcoming fears, illnesses, spiritual obstacles, and dangers—both visible and unseen.

Reciting these praises with devotion is said to bring swift blessings, healing, and the removal of hindrances on the path. Each Tara is visualized in a specific color and posture, expressing her unique energy, and activity.

During the retreat, the Praise to the 21 Taras will be integrated with mantra recitation, visualization, and ritual offerings, creating a vibrant field of compassion and activity that benefits all beings.

Wisdom & Compassion in Action

Learn how Green Tara embodies active compassion and the fearless wisdom that liberates beings from fear and suffering.

Transforming Obstacles

Engage in practices that invoke Tara’s swift activity to remove internal and external obstacles, bringing clarity, courage, and resilience.

A Swift Path to Awakening

Tara’s compassion moves quickly—experience how her blessings can guide practitioners toward liberation in this very lifetime.

Empowerment Through Feminine Energy

Connect with Tara’s dynamic presence as a radiant force of enlightened feminine energy in action.

The Union of Devotion and Clarity

Deepen your understanding of the practices that combine heartfelt devotion with insight into the nature of mind.

Guidance & Protection

Call upon Green Tara for protection, inner strength, and guidance as we face the challenges of our path with trust and devotion.

The Green Tara Drupchö retreat offers a sacred space for collective practice, inner awakening, and compassionate action, dedicated to the liberation of all beings.

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We Welcome You to Attend the Annual Green Tara Drupchö
at Chicago Ratna Shri
with Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche

Join us for a 5-day Vajrayana retreat dedicated to the Exalted Female Buddha Green Tara, the Swift Protectress and embodiment of enlightened compassionate action. This retreat is in the Drikung Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

Our Green Tara sadhana is a profound and beautiful text compiled for retreat practice by Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, available in both Tibetan and English for daily chanting and practice. With two sessions daily, in person and via Zoom—morning and afternoon—you are warmly invited to engage in this transformative, healing, and joyful practice of the beloved Mother of the Buddhas.

August 27 - 31st
🕘 10:00AM – 12:00PM & 2:00PM – 5:00PM CST
In-Person and Zoom Attendance Available

7:00 - 8:30PM - In person only - We will practice the 21 Taras Dance and do a shorter Green Tara practice with mantra accumulation

To Attend:
Event Attendance (In-Person):
💚 $54.00 – $108.00 per day ($250 - $540 Whole Event - sliding scale)

Event Attendance (Zoom):
💻 $30/day or $125 for the full 5-day retreat.

No one turned away for lack of financial ability

Accommodation & Meals:
🛏️ $150 – $250 sliding scale suggested offering
Includes on-site accommodation and all meals for all 5 days.

Indoor shrine room camping available

🙏 If you will be taking Sojong vows and forgoing dinner, please inform us in advance.

🌼 Onsite participants may have optional additional mantra recitation or practice sessions outside of the main schedule.

Lunches Only (For Offsite Participants):
🍲 $15/day | $75 for 5 days

Green Tara Drupchö 2026

August 27 - 31, 2026