the Here and Now Mountain
Book with Rivendell Retreat Centre
Enlightenment is the state of ‘being awake’. But how exactly do we wake up from our own illusions? The Buddha referred to these illusions as ‘fetters’ and described how they bind us to suffering. He also showed us we, like him, could see through them, one by one. On this retreat, we look into the Buddha’s teachings on these fetters while taking inspiration from the many images of awakening offered by the Persian poet Rumi.
Vajradarshini is known for her down-to-earth approach to Dharma practice. She draws widely on the Buddhist tradition and on contemporary art and culture, weaving them together to create engaging and enjoyable retreats. You can expect a week of reflection and meditation, with some long periods of silence.
“Even if the veil of self is as thin as an eyelid, it will blind us to the reality of things as they are. ”