There is no negative action that cannot be purified. These negative imprints left in our mind-stream can be purified so that we don’t have to experience the suffering results that would otherwise come, and so we can clear this negative energy out of the way of our spiritual development.
Especially powerful methods are those associated with the deity Vajrasattva and the Thirty Five Confession Buddhas. It is said to be as effective in burning away delusions and negative energy as is a great fire in burning away thousands of acres of forest.
There will be sessions to explain and clarify aspects of the practice, as well as Q&A sessions, and the retreat leader will give instructions, guidance and personal support to all retreaters.
Everyone warmly welcome – join us for the Jenang, for the Retreat, or for both!
Outline schedule:
Friday 4th June
2-4pm: Arrival and check-in
4~5pm: Welcome Geshe Wangchen to Mahamudra
7pm: Guru Puja with Tsog
Saturday 5th June
10am-12noon: Teachings on The Foundation of All Good Qualities
2-4pm: Explanation of the benefits and practice of Single Vajrasattva
Sunday 6th June
6am: Precepts Ceremony (optional)
10am-12noon: Single Vajrasattva Jenang
2pm: Retreat with Venerable Khadro commences
~Further details of the daily retreat schedule will be announced in due course~
Friday 11th June
Retreat concludes
Suggested Reading:
The Preliminary Practice of Vajrasattva, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, FPMT booklet
Becoming Vajrasattva, The Tantric Path of Purification, Lama Thubten Yeshe, Wisdom Publications.
Teachings From the Vajrasattva Retreat, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive.