VAJRASATTVA
Psychedelic Buddhism
study + retreat
((( REGISTRATION ENDS FEBRUARY 9 )))
Vajrasattva practices, unlike most every other deity except perhaps Buddha Shakyamuni, can be found in all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism and in almost all lineages within the schools. Vajrasattva can even be found in certain forms of Chinese and Japanese Buddhism. — Khenpo Yeshe Phuntsok, "Vajrasattva Meditation: An Illustrated Guide"Vajrasattva practice is a form of deity yoga intended to purify one's bad karma — heal trauma. It is a powerful methodology that employs focused attention, mantra, ritual, and the skillful use of archetypal symbolism to engender healing.
VAJRASATTVA is for individuals interested in receiving formal empowerment and participating in a group Psychedelic Buddhist retreat
We believe the cultivation of a consistent home-practice is an essential pre-requisite for a successful Psychedelic Buddhist retreat.
Our program therefore includes an 8-week incubation period of study and practice in preparation for a 1-day group Psychedelic Buddhist retreat.
PROGRAM OF INCUBATION
daily home-practice
7 group practice zooms
5 group study zooms
2 in person meetings
PROGRAM OF RETREAT
1 daylong retreat
PROGRAM OF INTEGRATION
1 in-person group integration circle
1 zoom group integration circle
$300 TUITION
SCHEDULE
7:00-9:00 PM NYC/EST
Thursday, February 2 / STUDY ZOOM
Sunday, February 5 / PRACTICE ZOOM
Thursday, February 9 / IN-PERSON STUDY
Sunday, February 12 / PRACTICE ZOOM
Tuesday, Feb 14 / STUDY ZOOM
Sunday, February 19 / PRACTICE ZOOM
Tuesday, Feb 21 / STUDY ZOOM
Sunday, February 26 / PRACTICE ZOOM
Thursday, March 2 / STUDY ZOOM
Sunday, March 5 / PRACTICE ZOOM
Thursday, March 9 / IN-PERSON STUDY
Sunday, March 12 / PRACTICE ZOOM
Tuesday, March 14 / STUDY ZOOM
Thursday, March 16 / PRACTICE ZOOM
Saturday, March 18 / IN-PERSON INTEGRATION
Sunday, March 19 / ZOOM INTEGRATION + PRACTICE
REQUIREMENTS/CAVEATS
-We adopt a non-sectarian approach that looks at a variety of sadhana from several traditions.
-There are a couple work-study slots available.
-This program requires a commitment to engage in a daily home meditation practice.
FACILITATOR
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.
Visit us online: https://psychedelicsangha.org
Banner image created by Arik Moonhawk Roper for Psychedelic Sangha.