Introduction

This CD features recordings of two popular Buddhist practices for purifying all obstructions to experiencing the permanent inner peace of nirvana: Meditation and Recitation of Solitary Vajrasattva and The Great Mother.

The first of these is a very powerful method for purifying negativity. We have been accumulating non-virtuous actions and experiencing their suffering results since beginningless time, but now we have an opportunity to purify them completely. Since purification is the root of future happiness and spiritual realizations, we should strive to cleanse our mind of delusions and negative karma by practicing the meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva.

The second practice is a special method to overcome hindrances and obstacles by reciting the Essence of Wisdom Sutra (the Heart Sutra), in conjunction with prayers to the Great Mother Prajnaparamita, the embodiment of the Perfection of Wisdom of all the Buddhas. This practice can be used to overcome both external and internal hindrances, and it can be performed either for one’s own sake or for the sake of others. It is also an excellent method for developing great compassion and bodhichitta, as well as for developing the wisdom realizing ultimate truth.