Tara Center is a New Kadampa Tradition Buddhist center located in Tucson, AZ. The center offers classes in Buddhist philosophy, meditation, retreats, chanted prayer services and community services such as hospital and hospice visits and services for those who have died. There are daily meditation sessions as well as special retreats. Everyone is welcome at Tara Center, and our web site has an article on what to expect at your first meditation class. The web site also has information on the Kadampa Buddhism lineage, and links to toher Buddhist centers around the world.