(HYBRID) Also known as the Vajra Smasher, the Diamond Cutter Sutra cuts through the very root of confusion and suffering. This short yet profound text is the essence of the Buddhist view—a radical discourse on emptiness, the “wisdom gone beyond.” Framed as a vivid dialogue between the Buddha and Subhūti, it dismantles our habitual grasping…
(HYBRID) Also known as the Vajra Smasher, the Diamond Cutter Sutra cuts through the very root of confusion and suffering. This short yet profound text is the essence of the Buddhist view—a radical discourse on emptiness, the “wisdom gone beyond.” Framed as a vivid dialogue between the Buddha and Subhūti, it dismantles our habitual grasping…
(HYBRID) Before we dive into the transmission and detailed commentary, this introductory talk with Geshe Sherab offers a doorway into one of Buddhism’s most profound texts—the Diamond Cutter Sutra, also known as the Vajra Cutter Sutra. Why is this short scripture so revered across Mahayana traditions? Because it goes straight to the heart of the…
(IN-PERSON) Geshe-la loves nature, and often takes nature walks wherever he is, all the while blessing the birds with mantras, and blessing the environment, the ground, the river, as well. We invite all you early birds to join Geshe-la in an early morning walk along the river by the cliffs, and then possibly across the…
(HYBRID) Ring in the New Year with Mountains of Merit! Losar—the Tibetan New Year—is one of the most auspicious and joyous days on the Buddhist calendar. Begin the year by creating powerful causes for a flourishing future: offerings to all the Buddhas, heartfelt dedications, and aspirational prayers. Geshe Sherab will guide us through the puja,…
(IN-PERSON) Make your life highly meaningful—so easily and with only small hardships—while collecting a great deal of merit. Precepts days are powerful. By taking the Eight Mahayana Precepts for just one day, every meritorious act you do is greatly multiplied. It also protects you from creating new negative karma (which would also be multiplied!). Taking…
