The Heart Sutra:
A Conversation Between Wisdom & Compassion
A 21-Day Day Reiki Journey to Winter Solstice
The system of Reiki is built on the foundation of ancient Shinto and Shingon Buddhist traditions. Central to the philosophy of Shingon is the Heart Sutra, a short yet potent passage from the texts of Mahayana Buddhism.
Chanting this sutra is one of the most ubiquitous practices within Buddhism the world over, particularly within the Japanese forms. Working with this sutra over time embodies within us a wide open mind, and as described by internationally known Reiki teacher Frans Stiene,
“The mind doesn’t cling to anything (worry, fear, or analyzing the present moment). It [the Heart Sutra] is seen as healing, empowerment, spiritual blessing. Feeling deep interconnectedness with everything, deep within our being.
When our mind is wide open we realize we are already interconnected, everything is interconnected with everything.”
These spiritual concepts and aims help form the container within which the system of Reiki rests, and so it benefits anyone interested in Reiki, or in Buddhist practice, to spend some time with this powerful sutra.
Through chanting, breath and guided reflection, we will be led into relationship with this beautiful practice, and open the portal to Winter over 21 days of 30-min practice sessions.
Who is This Journey For?: This experience is for anyone with interest in Reiki and/or Buddhist practice, whether or not you have trained in it.
Format: Each 30-minute session will include deep and meditative engagement with the Heart Sutra. You will have access to recordings of each session and additional materials via a private webpage.
When & How: December 1st -21st, daily from 12:00 - 12:30 Pacific Time, USA. Once registered, you are welcome to drop in to as many of these sessions as you like. We’ll gather over Zoom, link provided upon registration. Recordings of most sessions will be made available.
Investment: Offered on a sliding scale of $55 - $75. The actual price is $65 for all 21 days. Select a discounted ticket if the full price is a hardship for you. Select a Pay-it-Forward price to sponsor a discounted ticket for others.
Feel free to reach out with questions to michaela@heartscapesinsight.com