VAJRASATTVA: Incubation & Invocation
Psychedelic Buddhist Retreat
With Psychedelic Sangha

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This program is for those interested in participating in a group, or individual, Psychedelic Buddhist purification retreat.

Vajrasattva practice is a form of deity yoga designed to purify one's subtle body of negative karma. It is a powerful methodology that employs focused attention, mantra recitation, ritual, and visualization of archetypal symbolism to engender spiritual growth.

We believe the cultivation of a consistent home practice is an essential prerequisite for a successful psychedelic retreat. Therefore our program includes a 4-6 week “incubation” period in preparation for a 1-day group, or individual Psychedelic Buddhist retreat.

Our retreats feature experienced faciliators from our risk reduction team, meditation instruction by Doc Kelley, and live vibraphone performance by Chris Dingman.

PROGRAM
4-5 Study sessions: 7-9 pm every Wednesday
4-5 Practice sessions: 11-12 noon every Sunday
1 Day-long retreat featuring live music by Chris Dingman
1 Group integration sessions
1 Private follow-up with facilitators

TUITION
Sliding scale

CAVEATS
We adopt a non-sectarian approach that looks at a variety of sadhana from several traditions. This program requires a commitment to engage in a daily home meditation practice. Zoom option available for study and practice sessions only—the retreat is in-person.

MEDITATION GUIDE
Christopher “Doc” Kelley is co-founder and organizer of Psychedelic Sangha. He received a PhD in religion from Columbia University where he studied Indo-Tibetan Buddhism with Robert A. F. Thurman. He is a part-time associate professor in Religious Studies at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, the New School University.

MUSIC GUIDE
NYC-based vibraphonist and composer Chris Dingman is known for his distinctive approach to the instrument, at once sonically rich and conceptually expansive. In his captivating solo performances, he casts an enveloping atmosphere, creating layers of simultaneous sound that take listeners on a journey to a transcendent place. Chris has worked with the legendary artists Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter, as well as many other of today’s jazz and world music luminaries. Based in NYC since 2002, Chris had been documenting his solo improvisations privately for many years. When his father entered hospice care in 2018, he created the 5-hour extended album Peace. This led to an ongoing evolution of his solo music and his critically acclaimed albums Journeys Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. Chris actively tours and has performed around the world. He has been profiled by NPR, the New York Times, AMNY, and many other publications, and has received fellowships and grants from Chamber Music America, New Music USA, South Arts, and the Thelonious Monk Institute.