Purify Your Karma: Vajrasattva Retreat

One of the kindest things you can do for yourself is remove the negativity (negative karma) from your mind, because the quality of your mind determines the quality of your life!

For generations, Buddhist practitioners have used the meditation and prayers of Buddha Vajrasattva -- a very powerful method to purify negative karma using four simple meditations anyone can learn and practice.

This in-depth retreat is offered annually. Newcomers are especially encouraged to attend the Saturday morning teaching and guided meditation; the remainder of the retreat will be self-guided.  Absolutely everyone is welcome.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, September 7

10:00 - 11:00am: Introductory Teaching

11:30 - 1:00pm: Session 1 (guided)

lunch break

2:30 - 4:00pm: Session 2 (unguided)

Sunday, September 8 

3:00 - 4:30pm: Session 1 (unguided)

5:00 - 6:30pm: Session 2 (unguided)

Monday, September 9

8:15 - 9:45am: Session 1 (unguided)

10:15 - 11:45am: Session 2 (unguided)

TEACHER

Kadampa teacher Paula Lozano (Saturday morning only)

BOOKS & MATERIALS

This event will be based on the following books, sadhanas (prayer booklets), and other materials: 

• Book: Joyful Path of Good Fortune
• Card: The Four Opponent Powers of Purification
• Sadhana: Prayers for Meditation
• Sadhana: Offering to the Spiritual Guide
• Sadhana: Meditation and Recitation of Solitary Vajrasattva
• Mala (prayer beads) for mantra recitation

It's not necessary to have your own copy of the books, but some people like to follow along or read more afterward. We will have some copies of the prayer booklets for use during sessions. You can click any title above to learn more about it or to order a printed, e-book, or audio copy from Tharpa Publications. You can also purchase copies in person at our Oak Park and Wicker Park locations. We also typically have malas available for purchase.

COST

$25

Discounts for members: 50% off for Standard Members; free for TTP, Plus Members, and Benefactor Members. Please note: to receive the member discount, your membership must be active at the time the event will take place.

No one turned away for lack of funds; contact us to request financial accommodations.

Refund policy

LIVESTREAMING

This in-person event is also available by livestream for monthly members. To attend by livestream, monthly members should register through the Livestreaming for Members page. Not a member? Learn more about our membership options here.