Transforming the Mind – Commentary on the 8 Verses
What is a Buddhist!
What qualities or beliefs make one a Buddhist? Do you have to act any differently or is this an inner change? Can you be both Buddhist and Christian or Jew? Ven. Sarah Thresher, an English Buddhist nun, gives a inspiration talk on understanding ourselves, no matter what label we place upon the self. Notes For […]
Moving Forward on the Spiritual Path
How do doubt and fear hold us back on the spiritual path? And how can we replace the outer struggle with an inner joy? Join us for this unexpected and previously unannounced evening with Ven Sarah, which will explore the roles of confidence and faith.
Green Tara Practice
Green Tara is the embodiment of the enlightened energy of Action in the world. Call on her to break through all your obstacles in your practice, in your life and in the world. The day will be divided into two sessions with a lovely vegetarian lunch in between. Ven. Nyingje will teach the practice during […]
Healing the World and Ourselves
Ven. Nyinge leads a practice day on Medicine Buddha; a powerful antidote to all the emotional and physical ails in the world and within ourselves. By truly healing ourselves we are able to benefit others. Notes For further information, please visit www.tsechenling.org
Wisdom of Emptiness
The realization of emptiness is crucial for the attainment of liberation and enlightenment. Take this opportunity to enhance your ability to bring about this realization. Learn how to develop calm abiding and different methods to use in meditation on emptiness. Practice accumulation of merit and purification of obstacles – indispensable for generating realizations within the […]
Why do we do Puja (Medicine Buddha)?
Ven. Rita Riniker gives a talk on the backgroung of Medicine Buddha Puja and practical advice on the benefits and reason for doing pujas. Notes For further information, please visit www.tsechenling.org
What Happens When We Die ?
A day devoted to conscious living and dying: the morning session gives the Buddhist approach to death through teaching, discussion and guided meditations, while the afternoon focuses on what beneficial practices and procedures to do at the time of death. Notes For further information, please visit www.tsechenling.org
Understanding the Role of Monastics
Ven. Robina Courtin presents a teaching on the role of monastics within the Buddhist community. With insight on their vows and role, students gain an understanding on their own interaction with the monastics. Helpful information as more and more western Buddhist students take ordination. Notes For further information, please visit www.tsechenling.org
Understanding the Heart Sutra
The Heart Sutra is a member of the Perfection of Wisdom (Prajñāpāramitā) class of Mahāyāna Buddhist literature, and along with the Diamond Sutra, is considered to be the primary representative of the genre. It consists of just 14 shlokas or verses in Sanskrit and 260 Chinese characters in the most prevalent Chinese version, Taisho Tripitaka […]