Vajrapani Media Offerings

Over the years Vajrapani Institute has been blessed to host many wonderful teachers and residential retreats. We offer these selected recordings, so all beings may be given the meditative tools to recognize the nature of their minds and achieve their highest potential for the benefit of all. These teachings are shared free of charge in order to help guide you on your spiritual path. If you would like to make a donation to help cover the many costs to be able to provide these teachings to everyone, it is greatly appreciated!

 

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…

Full Moon Medicine Buddha Puja

Venerable Angie Muir

December 5, 2025
Join us for a Full Moon Medicine Buddha Puja - Friday, December 5th at 8am   The Medicine Buddha puja purifies and heals on all levels: physical, mental, spiritual, and environmental. Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they made to benefit us sentient beings. It is considered particularly powerful for people who are sick or have recently died and for bringing both temporal success and the ultimate success of enlightenment.   Because this is a practice belonging to Action Tantra, it…

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