March 9-12: Vajrasattva Purification Retreat

We dedicate most of our time and energy trying to avoid problems by making changes to the external world. However, the main cause of our unhappiness and difficulties cannot be found in external conditions. Our suffering and problems arise from the negative karma we have created in the past through performing harmful actions. By relying upon Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification, we will cleanse our mind of delusions, negativity, and obstacles. Through special meditation and mantra recitation, we have the great opportunity to purify our mind quickly, so that we can make swift progress on the spiritual path.

Each session will include a short teaching, meditation, mantra recitation, and prayers (Offering to the Spiritual Guide and Meditation and Recitation of Solitary Vajrasattva).

Gen Namdrol will provide a clear introduction to the practice at the first session on Saturday morning. IF you are new to the Center or to this practice, please plan on attending the Introduction.

“Through the power of recitation and visualization, and through receiving Vajrasattva’s blessings, we will gradually purify our mind and our actions. In this way we can improve our qualities as a human being, and eventually become a special holy being.” -Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, Teachings on Vajrasattva,1993

Saturday March 9, 2024
Session 1: Introduction 9-10:30 am
Session 2: 11:30-1pm
Session 3: 2:30- 4pm
Session 4: 4:30 – 6pm

Sunday March 10, 2024
Session 1: 1:00-2:30pm
Session 2: 3:30-5:00pm
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja: 6:00-8 pm

Monday and Tuesday, March 11 and 12
Session 1: 9-10:30am
Session 2: 11:30-1 pm
Session 3: 2:00- 3:30 pm