Upcoming Retreats


Buddhist Mind Science – Module 2: Transforming the Mind to Cultivate Lasting Happiness

Elaine Jackson

November 22 - December 13, 2025
Vajrapani Institute is delighted to announce Buddhist Mind Science: Module Two with Elaine Jackson in person at the Wisdom Center and online.  This new FPMT course is great for beginners and is part of a collaboration with Land of Medicine Buddha and the Wisdom Center to offer beginner-friendly Saturday morning classes, available both online and in person in the heart of Santa Cruz. https://vimeo.com/1123793679?share=copy   Buddhist Mind Science Module 2: Transforming the Mind to Cultivate Lasting Happiness with Elaine Jackson Dates: Four Saturdays - Nov 22, Nov 29, Dec 6 & Dec 13 Times: 9:30-11:30 AM (PT) Where: The Wisdom Center…

New Year’s Vajrasattva Practice Retreat

Elaine Jackson

December 29, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Most of us operate from profound ignorance, a solid mis-knowing. This ignorance – that happiness and unhappiness come from somewhere “out there” – blocks us from seeing our clear light mind. The Vajrasattva practice purifies our mind from grasping so strongly onto the mistaken view. Utilizing time-tested visualization and meditation, deluded states – pain, sorrow, hatred, pride, jealousy, doubt – lose their power. Our mind is purified. We’ll explore why this powerful Vajrasattva practice actually works, and how we can use it in our daily life to grow our happiness.

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