Join Tergar Institute and Vajrayana Online for a special event centered on one of the most profound texts in the Buddhist tradition—the Heart Sutra. This session includes a formal oral transmission (lung) and presents both experiential and scholarly approaches to its core teaching: emptiness.
Whether you are new to Buddhist teachings or a long-time practitioner,
this gathering offers a meaningful opportunity to deepen your connection
to the Heart Sutra and the liberating view of emptiness. |
Date: Sunday, 29 June 2025
Time: 10:00 –11:30 AM EDT (New York)
Location: Online (link provided upon registration) |
Please note: An oral transmission must be received in real time. |
The Heart Sutra is among the most important
texts in Mahayana Buddhism. Often memorized, recited, and meditated
upon, the Heart Sutra distills the teachings of prajñāpāramitā, or the perfection of wisdom, into a short and powerful form.
Its famous mantra—"Gate gate pāragate pārasaṃgate bodhi svāhā"—often translated as “Gone, gone, gone beyond, gone completely beyond, awakening, so be it”—is a powerful invocation to transcend conceptual limitations and awaken to the true nature of reality.
More than a philosophical text, the Heart Sutra is a guide to
transforming how we perceive and engage with reality. Its teachings on
emptiness challenge habitual ways of thinking and open the door to
liberation and boundless compassion. |
The Teaching of Emptiness |
At the core of the Heart Sutra is the teaching of emptiness—that all phenomena, including self, are devoid of inherent, stagnant and unified existence.
Understanding emptiness is not a purely intellectual exercise—it is an
experiential realization that frees us from grasping, fear, and
ignorance.
In this event, through teaching, commentary, and meditation, we will
explore emptiness not merely as a negation, but as a space of
possibility and liberation. |
What Is an Oral Transmission? |
An oral transmission (lung in Tibetan) is the living,
spoken sharing of a text from teacher to student—an essential part of
Buddhist tradition. Receiving a lung formally connects one to the
unbroken lineage of transmission dating back to the Buddha. It is seen
not just as a ritual, but as a way to deepen the blessing and efficacy
of practice and study.
During this event, Khenpo Gyurme will offer the oral
transmission of the Heart Sutra. Participants will have the opportunity
to receive this transmission as part of the session, with translation
and guidance provided. Please note: An oral transmission must be received in real time. |
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Video teaching by Mingyur Rinpoche
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