The Heart Sutra (Quad Cities)
An Essential Explanation
The Heart Sutra is the condensed presentation of The Perfection of Wisdom Sutras taught by Buddha Shakyamuni. In this sutra, Buddha reveals the hidden truth of our self and the world we live in—emptiness.
Gaining even a little insight with this object will profoundly change our understanding of everything around us and within us. We will begin to understand how to protect ourself from sickness, fears, and dangers, and experience deep inner peace through our experience of emptiness.
“Meditation on emptiness is the universal solution to all our problems. It is the medicine that cures all mental and physical diseases, and the nectar that bestows the everlasting happiness of nirvana and enlightenment.” — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
This workshop is intended to give an introduction to The Heart Sutra as a follow up to the extensive explanation that will be given at Summer Festival.
Everyone welcome!
Registration details
Cost: $10
Teacher
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Gen Kelsang DorjeResident Teacher, KMC MadisonThe Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Madison is Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Dorje. Gen Dorje has been studying and practicing Buddhism for over 20 years under the guidance of his teacher Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. Gen Dorje is admired for his warmth and humor in making Buddha’s teachings relevant to the modern world. He is an inspiring example of how to integrate Buddha’s teachings into a joyful life.