This Fall Study Intensive we are focusing on the Vimalakirti Sutra, an entertaining and accessible teaching whose central character is the layman Vimalakirti. Through the unfolding tale of Vimalakirti’s fantastical creations, brilliant dialogues, and skillful means, we are presented with an exposition of the main Mahayana teachings: the Bodhisattva ideal, emptiness teachings, skillful means, and non-duality

Sunday class sessions from 6:30-8 pm (via Zoom)

Led by Rev. Nannette Overley this series invites you to take up these foundational texts, and take a deep dive into developing a peaceful and generous heart right in the midst of the challenges of our lives.

Our Study Texts on Vimalakirti Sutra

Vimalakirti and the Awakened Heart, A Commentary on the Sutra that Vimalakirti Speaks, Joan Sutherland, 2016, Following Wind Press [This commentary goes straight to the heart, and offers an accessible, insightful and poetic introduction and complement to the sutra.] Here is a link to a permitted, safe download of her book in PDF format.

The Vimalakirti Sutra, translaed by Burton Watson, 1997, Columbia University Press. Download of this book is also permitted via this safe link for a PDF.

FOR YOUR ADVANCE PLANNING:

Before October 12 read the entire Joan Sutherland book.
Before October 16, read ch. 1 of the Watson translation of the sutra
Before October 19, read ch. 5 of the Watson translation of the sutra

Fall Study Intensive Class Sessions and Optional Discussion Pods with Rev. Nannette Overley
Sunday, Oct 16, 6:30-8pm via Zoom
Sunday, Oct 23, 6:30-8pm via Zoom
Sunday, Oct 30, 6:30-8pm via Zoom Optional Discussion Pod
Sunday, Nov 6, 6:30-8pm via Zoom Optional Discussion Pod
Sunday, Nov 13, 6:30-8pm via Zoom
Sunday, Nov 20, 6:30-8pm via Zoom