ONLINE SESSIONS Experience of the Heart [Sutra]

We are thrilled to announce Vajrapani’s first *in person* retreat in over two years! Don Handrick has kindly accepted our request to gather in the redwoods for a heart-centered, immersive experience lacking inherent existence. For our friends who are unable to attend in person, please join us virtually via zoom on Friday and Saturday night for our evening session from 7:00-8:30pm PST.

Level

All Levels

Retreat Description

“Since the I that exists is merely imputed, there is nothing to cherish, nothing to cling to. Good-bye to depression, worries and fears.”
—Lama Zopa Rinpoche

The Buddha taught that the only way to cut the ignorance that is the root of all conditioned existence, is the wisdom realizing emptiness: the true nature of reality. Among all the teachings on that subject, the Heart Sutra is renowned for the way that it conveys the essence of the teachings on emptiness in a brief and yet powerful manner. In this retreat, by using passages from the Heart Sutra, as well as other sources from both ancient and contemporary masters, we will explore how to gain an experience of this profound topic so that we can go beyond mere philosophical knowledge and bring emptiness to life.

This is a rare and precious opportunity to explore the nature of reality and ourselves with an experienced teacher, in a casual environment. Take a break, take a breath, and tune in with us during our first retreat in over two years.

Zoom Link will be sent a few days prior to the start of the retreat.