This year, Geshe Loden will guide us in the practice of Vajrasattva purification and will notably give the transmission of the Vajrasattva mantra.

One of the fundamental characteristics of karma is that it grows over time, like a seed capable of producing a large quantity of fruit. To prevent the increase of negative imprints in our mind, it is necessary to purify them. This is the entire purpose of the Vajrasattva practice. The recitation of its hundred-syllable mantra, combined with the application of the four opponent powers, allows for the elimination of negative karmas accumulated through body, speech, and mind, and the restoration of broken vows and samayas.

This intensive practice is open to all, but it is preferable to have received the Vajrasattva initiation and to be able to perform the four daily sessions.