HAPPY NEW YEAR! On February 14, 2021, Cherokee Lunar New Year and Losar will be celebrated at Sunray Meditation Peace Village in Lincoln, VT. Lighting of the Fires is at 9:00 AM EST The celebration is through Zoom. All are welcome and one can see the Fires in the Sacred Arbors of the Peace Village and participate in the practices … Read More
Dear community of explorers and friends, We have a precious opportunity during this time of Saga Dawa which goes through this 4th lunar month (May 23- June 21, 2020). During this lunar month, our thoughts, our actions are multiplied innumerable times. The skillful thoughts of compassion and co-operation become a raft carrying those who may be drowning in the sea of dissonance to the shore, … Read More
The Heart Sutra of Transcendental Wisdom: Heart Essence of the Perfection of Wisdom with Mark Edsel Johnson, Ph.D April 19, 2020 2 to 5 pm Participate ONLINE through video streaming provided by ZOOM.us In this 3-hour workshop, Mark will provide instruction on The Heart Sutra of Transcendental Wisdom (Prajñaparamita Hṛdaya Sūtra). In addition, we will learn to chant the East … Read More
Dear community of explorers, May this Tibetan Year of the Iron Mouse reveal health, abundance and joy to community members, their families and all beings. During this year may we deepen our practice, particularly the recitation and study of the Heart Sutra so that we remain mindful of the power of voice and choice to transform confusion and express wisdom … Read More
This is a rare opportunity to receive one of the most important practices of the Yangzab Dzogchen treasure teaching cycle. This has only been given in the US once previously at the DDCV by Lamchen Gyalpo Rinpoche. The practice of Amitabha is one of the most beneficial practices to do especially in these degenerate times when the causes and conditions … Read More
Dear Sunray Community, Happy Saga Dawa and Vesak Day! Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo is inviting the community to gather at the Adawee Temple for a group meditation and contemplation of the Heart Sutra for Saga Dawa Düchen (Vesak): Monday, June 17th, 2019 7:00 pm Sunray Peace Village Lincoln, Vermont Saga Dawa Düchen commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana … Read More
The Heart Sutra is chanted around the world by many Buddhist practitioners, and is the heart essence of Shakyamuni Buddha’s teachings. Prajna means supreme wisdom, our true nature. Paramita means beyond or the other shore beyond extremes. Hyrdaya means heart of distilled teachings meaning essence of view, supreme wisdom recognizing the great emptiness. As such it reveals the dream like … Read More