"It is the mantras that do the work, so to speak. Not only do they do the work, but mantras have the effect of shortening the time the bodhisattva or mantrin takes to achieve his or her goal. Indeed, with the help of mantras one may be able to achieve Supreme Perfect Enlightenment within the compass of a single human lifetime, as Milarepa is believed to have done." A Word on the Mantrayana,Sangharakshita

Written two weeks before his death, in this article Sangharakshita explores the awe-inspiring implications of following the path of the Mantrayana and practising with the help of mantras. If we take what he says seriously, there is no reason that, as Order members, we cannot make significant progress on the path to Enlightenment, even reaching the goal itself in this lifetime.

Come on this Order weekend to explore these themes and to dwell in the inspiration of our sadhana practices. There will be talks from a range of Order members to help further elucidate the article, as well as the more practical aspects of sadhana.

Details and Timings

The retreat starts with dinner on the first day at 6:30pm and finishes on the final day at 2:30pm. 

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The weekend is followed by a week long Padmasambhava Retreat for Dharmacharis.