The Heart Sutra is one of the most popular prayers in Buddhism. It contains seemingly mystical, impenetrable verses that describe how reality does exist, and the way in which it does not exist. This meditation penetrates into the real meaning of the sutra, which describes how our very nature, including our bodies, minds and identities are not what they appear to be. We meditate on the very nature of ultimate reality (emptiness) to discover where things come from and how they really exist. This is an excellent introductory overview meditation on emptiness. This topic was covered twice, each time with a different emphasis, and both versions have been provided.
This course was taught by Geshe Michael Roach in Soquel, CA in the spring of 2000. All audio and reading materials are located below.
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Audio
Class 1: Introduction to the Heart Sutra
Class 2: Setting the Scene at Vulture’s Peak
Class 3: Shariputra Pops the Question
Class 4: The Real Meaning of the Heart Sutra
Class 5: The Emptiness of your Mind in the Heart Sutra
Class 6: Changing into a Body of Light
