“There is no wisdom or any attainment. With nothing to attain, bodhisattvas relying on prajnaparamita have no obstructions in their minds.” Heart Sutra

“The essence of dharma practice does not lie in successful meditation or blissful experiences.” Guo Gu

The root of our suffering is grasping - our strong sense of self. In this powerful talk Guo Gu shows us all the many ways the self manifests, both internally and externally. He offers clear guidelines for recognizing how we are identifying and fortifying ourselves. With these tools, we can then begin the process of exposing, embracing, working with, and ultimately letting go of the self.

As the Buddha said at his enlightenment, "I’ve seen you, house-builder! You won’t build a house again! ... My mind, set on demolition, has reached the end of craving." (Source: Dhammapada, Dhp 154, translated by Bhikkhu Sujato)

This video is a continuation of a series of commentaries by Guo Gu on "The Heart Sutra", one of the shortest Mahayana scriptures that expound the core message of Buddhism. The Heart Sutra is also one of the most important scriptures in the Chan/Zen tradition. The series will continue every first Monday of each month throughout 2024. Each talk will be independent, but we encourage you and your friends to attend all sessions. During these Monday sits, we will begin with a short period of meditation followed by the Dharma talk. There will be opportunity to ask questions and to socialize a bit after the talk.

More information can be found at: https://tallahasseechan.org/heart-sutra