Pure Lands, Hidden Lands, Sacred Lands: Spiritual Pilgrimage for Dark Times
Presented by Andrew – August 18 – 24, 2025 – In-Person or Online
- Have you been meditating for a long time but aren’t sure you’ll ever reach enlightenment?
- When you consider reincarnation and look at the trajectory the world is on, have you thought, “I am not so sure I want to be born back here?”
- Does the concept of heaven sometimes seem a lot more appealing?
- Do you long to discover sacred places for spiritual rejuvenation, both inner and outer?
- Do you wish that Buddhism didn’t seem so lonely and require you to work so hard to become enlightened?
Tibetan Buddhism offers a unique perspective on Pure Lands, blissful realms for spiritual growth after death. However, this aspect of Tibetan’s Buddhism’s take on rebirth is rarely taught in the West.
This program delves into exoteric (sutra) and esoteric (tantra) Pure Lands, equipping you with everything you need to know. We will explore the history of Pure Land in Tibetan Buddhism. We will also discuss the various Pure Lands, why Amitabha’s Sukhavati is so special, and the importance of faith in achieving rebirth there. We will also see how Pure Lands are different from heaven and understand how to integrate them with a non-theistic Buddhist worldview. You’ll also discover how to cultivate a “pure land of the present moment” in the tantric Pure Land practices, including mantra recitation and inner pilgrimage.
Topics Covered Include:
- How we constantly evict ourselves from the Pure Lands
- Finding purity in impurity
- Mappo – the end of the dharma
- The ontology matrix: How real are these places?
- Spiritual solar power and mystical photosynthesis
- How to meet Amitabha in daily life
- Emptiness: the essence of purification
- Purification in Yogachara and Dzogchen
- Pure Land principles to empower ecological activism
- Beyul: How to get there?
- Sacred Lands: Why go there?
Whether you’re new to Buddhism or a seasoned practitioner, this program offers valuable insights for anyone interested in rebirth, enlightenment, and the power of faith. Join us and unlock the profound wisdom of Tibetan Pure Land Buddhism.
