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X-WR-CALNAME:GESHE SHERAB TOUR: Cutting Through Illusion – How the Dia
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SUMMARY:GESHE SHERAB TOUR: Cutting Through Illusion – How the Diamond 
 Cutter Reveals the Truth That Liberates
DESCRIPTION:(HYBRID) Before we dive into the transmission and detailed c
 ommentary\, this introductory talk with Geshe Sherab offers a doorway in
 to one of Buddhism’s most profound texts—the Diamond Cutter Sutra\, 
 also known as the Vajra Cutter Sutra. Why is this short scripture so rev
 ered across Mahayana traditions? Because it goes straight to the heart o
 f the Buddha’s wisdom: emptiness\, the “wisdom gone beyond.”\n\n\n
 \nIn this talk\, Geshe-la will introduce:\n\n\n\n\nWhat the Sutra is and
  why it matters: A lively dialogue between the Buddha and Subhuti that d
 ismantles our deepest misconceptions.\n\n\n\nIts extraordinary backstory
 : From ancient India to its rediscovery in the Dunhuang caves\, and its 
 distinction as the world’s oldest printed book.\n\n\n\nWhy teachers li
 ke Lama Zopa Rinpoche call it “unbelievable”: Each recitation plants
  powerful seeds of wisdom\, cutting through the ignorance that underlies
  all suffering.\n\n\n\nPractical benefits for beginners: Even hearing th
 e words of this sutra leaves a positive imprint. Lama Zopa says it’s �
 ��one of the most profitable practices”—easy to do\, yet transformat
 ive.\n\n\n\n\n“In just 6000 words—the entire essence of Buddha’s t
 eaching on Wisdom is expressed.”Buddha Weekly commentary on Diamond Su
 tra\n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how the sutra functions as a spiritual diamond
 \, smashing illusions and opening the way to liberation. Whether you’r
 e new to Buddhism or simply curious\, this session will give you the con
 text\, confidence\, and inspiration to engage with the text as a living 
 transmission—not just ancient words\, but a practice that can reshape 
 your mind and life.\n\n\n\n“The only antidote to cut the root of all s
 ufferings—the ignorance holding ‘I’ as truly existent—is the wis
 dom realizing emptiness. This is the subject of the Vajra Cutter Sutra.�
 ��Lama Zopa Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Event on Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a hybrid event\, held
  both in-person in the gompa and online on Zoom. Zoom meeting starts 10 
 minutes before event start time.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrayers to Downl
 oad\n\n\n\nLong Mandala Offering at TeachingsPrayers Before TeachingsThe
  Vajra Cutter (Diamond Cutter Sutra) (FPMT translation)\n\n\n\n\nAll of 
 Geshe Sherab's Events at LTC\nSugar Calendar Event List Block\n\n\n\n\n\
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DTSTAMP:20260916T094733Z
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260220T203000
LOCATION:Both in-person & online on Zoom
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