Special Sunday Series with Kadam Matthew

The Heart Jewel of the Ganden Tradition

According to the Ganden Oral Lineage, the practices of Je Tsongkhapa’s innermost heart, engaging in the daily practice of Heart Jewel is an indispensable method for accomplishing these extraordinary realizations.

In this limited series, Kadam Matthew will give some commentary on the practice of Heart Jewel drawn from such books as Heart Jewel, Clear Light of Bliss, and The Mirror of Dharma, as well as the oral teachings of Venerable Geshe Kelsang.

With a focus on the practice of the Mahamudra, the explanation will cover the preliminary practices, guru yoga and the practice of the Dharma protector. The uncommon instructions of Mahamudra, the mind’s real nature, lie at the center of Je Tsongkhapa’s tradition.

This class is open to everyone and has been designed specifically for those who have the practices of Kadampa Buddhism as their spiritual home and wish to gain the realizations of these practices

“The Wisdom Guru Buddha Je Tsongkhapa appeared in this world for our benefit. If we rely upon him with strong faith and continually practise the ritual prayer Heart Jewel, our wisdom will greatly increase. I promise this.”
-Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, How to Understand the Mind

March 16: Je Tsongkhapa and the Practice of Heart Jewel
March 23: How to Cultivate the Garden of our Mind
March 30: No Class
April 6: Enjoying the Wisdom Mind of the Buddhas
April 13: Identifying our Own Mind
April 20: The Personal Advice of Mahasiddha Saraha
April 27: No Class due to the Northeast Dharma Celebration
May 4: The Ganden Emanation Scripture and Buddha’s Ultimate Intention
May 11: The Realization of Non-Dual Appearance and Emptiness
May 18: Protecting our Progress – The Assistance of a Powerful Ally

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UPCOMING COURSES, RETREAT AND SPECIAL EVENTS

GEN SAMTEN@2x

Heart Jewel: How to Deepen Our Faith

Friday, October 16
7:00 – 8:30pm
Saturday, October 17
10:00am – 3:30pm
with Gen Samten

Tim@2x

The Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation

Saturday, October 24
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Tim Cockey

Silent Retreat@2xTHIS

Halloween Silent Retreat

Saturday, October 31
10:00am – 1:15pm
with Alex Bonano

Country Retreat

COUNTRY RETREAT – HEALING THE PAST THROUGH EMPTINESS

Friday, November 6-Sunday, November 8
Temple for World Peace, Glen Spey
with Kadam Morten

Artboard 1 copy@2xTARA

Green Tara Empowerment

Saturday December 5 & Sunday December 6
2 sessions per day
with Kadam Morten