From the Heart: Prayers for Daily Practice

The short prayer booklet of Heart Jewel includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practice them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations.

We strongly believe that Je Tsongkhapa in the space before us is in essence our Spiritual Guide and we imagine that he is smiling at us with delight, just like a mother delighted with her dearest child. We visualize Je Tsongkhapa surrounded by all the Gurus, Yidams, Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and, by reciting the prayer from the sadhana, request them from the depths of our heart to remain with samsaric beings until samsara has ceased.

Heart Jewel, the essential practice of Kadampa Buddhism – Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

About the teacher

Lowanna Mobley has been a longtime student of our Foundation Program (FP), and serves as our center’s Education Program Coordinator. She is known for her enthusiasm and loving nature, bringing humor and genuine insight to her teaching.

Registration details

Cost: $20 non-members (free for members)
Lunch is an additional $10.

Members: If you are livestreaming, no need to register in advance! Just go to the member livestream page to access the class.

Location:
Kadampa Meditation Center Madison
1825 S Park St, Madison