A Dharma Path of Sacred Activism for our Times:
Introduction to the practice of the Earth Treasure Vases
Friday, September 20th 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Presented by Dharmacharya Cynthia Jurs & Gaia Mandala facilitator, Rick Jansen
The Village Zendo
260 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013
Entrance located on St. John’s Lane
There will be an Earth Treasure Pilgrimage the following day. We encourage you to attend both days. Click here for more information
She and members of her international sangha have stewarded close to 100 Earth Treasure Vases all around the planet, in diverse cultures and communities and making relations with young and old, elders and activists, planting prayers for peace and healing, restoration and renewal. New York is one the “nodes” on the “global healing mandala” that has been created over the last 30 years. Just after 9/11 happened, an ETV was brought to the WTC, lived at the Village Zendo where it received many prayers and offerings, and was later planted in Inwood Park. Cynthia will speak about the Earth Treasure Vase practice, share stories from her many pilgrimages around the world, and lead a meditation followed by a dharma discussion.
Rick works closely with Cynthia to facilitate retreats, pilgrimages and listening circles and is a Soul Purpose Guide for young adults and a teacher of mindfulness mediation. The evening is envisioned as a time of refuge in the midst of apparent chaos, a time to listen to inspirational healing stories, feel a sense of community, and connect with our heartfelt caring—however small or big it may be.
Cynthia Jurs, Buddhist teacher, author of Summoned by the Earth; Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World, and founder of the Gaia Mandala Global Healing Community, will introduce the practice of the Earth Treasure Vases (ETVs), a practice of sacred activism especially relevant in these times.
Inspired by an ancient Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the Earth Treasure Vase Global Healing Project brings healing and protection to the Earth by filling consecrated clay vessels with prayers and offerings, and ceremonially burying them in the Earth in collaboration with indigenous elders, young activists and grassroots leaders in places where healing and protection are most needed around the planet.
The Friday evening session can serve as an introduction for the Day-long Earth Treasure Vase pilgrimage offered the next day (Saturday). Come join us for one or both days, as you can!
All are welcome.
Both events are being offered freely in the spirit of generosity.
Your gift of Dana in exchange will be greatly appreciated.
Cynthia Jurs
Cynthia Jurs became a dharma teacher (Dharmacharya) in the Order of Interbeing of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in 1994 and in 2018, was made an honorary lama in the Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism in recognition of her dedication in carrying out the Earth Treasure Vase practice. Inspired by thirty years of pilgrimage into diverse communities and ecosystems, today Cynthia is forging a new path of dharma in service to Gaia—a path deeply rooted in the feminine, honoring indigenous cultures, and devoted to collective awakening. Cynthia leads meditations, retreats, courses, and pilgrimages to support the emergence of a global community of engaged and embodied sacred activists. To connect with Cynthia, watch the video and slide show and learn more about her new book, Summoned by the Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World go to: Summonedbytheearth.org and www.GaiaMandala.net
Rick Jansen
Rick Jansen’s spiritual path started in 2013 trekking in Nepal where he met Tibetan Buddhism and his first spiritual teacher, Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche. Today Rick practices mainly within the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. As a member of the core team at the hub of the Gaia Mandala Global Healing Community, Rick co-facilitates monthly practice and support groups and assists with retreats and pilgrimages. Rick also works as a nature and soul-oriented Purpose Guide™ and as a mentor with Purpose Guides Institute. Born in the Netherlands, Rick currently lives within walking distance to Plum Village in the South of France where he spends time with his hands in the dirt on the Happy Farm, a project of organic regenerative agriculture in mindfulness. He enjoys breathing in sitting meditation and taking his slow steps on the walking meditation paths with the Plum Village community. In his free-time Rick loves to hike, cook, write, dance and create or visit theatre. For more go to: www.naturesoulpurpose.com
