11008 :: Cynthia Jurs :: 03.04.11

Date :: 3.04.11
Time :: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuition :: by Donation at the door
Location :: Insight LA - 1430 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica 90404
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Vessels of Healing - The Practice of the Earth Treasure Vase

Learn a practice of sacred activism transmitted by a 106 year old Tibetan lama living in a cave in Nepal when he was asked, "What can we do to bring healing and protection to the Earth?"

A talk introducing this practice will be given by Dharmacharya, Cynthia Jurs who will also lead a guided meditation followed by a ceremony that invites participants to share their prayers into earth treasure vases dedicated to South Africa and Australia. This powerful evening will open new dharma doors and inspire us to engage our practice in caring for the Earth and all beings.



Cynthia Jurs, a Dharmacharya of engaged buddhism in the Order of Interbeing of Thich Nhat Hanh, received this practice in 1990 from HE Kushok Mangden, Charok Rinpoche, and founded the Earth Treasure Vase Global Healing Project in order to invite groups and individuals to turn their prayers into action. Consecrated clay vessels known as earth treasure vases are filled with symbolic offerings and prayers and taken on pilgrimages all around the world to be buried in the Earth with the intention of bringing healing and protection to the planet. Over the last 20 years, 23 locations have been visited and in partnership with indigenous elders and young activists, amazing projects have developed. With just 7 vessels left, 2 group pilgrimages are being offered this May - to South Africa and Australia. The evening includes a screening of several short films about recent pilgrimages.