Three Day Immersion in Mahamudra:
A Direct Path to the Nature of Mind
with Elaine Jackson

Fri Nov 6, 7–8:30pm EDT

Sat–Sun, Nov 7–*8, 10:30am–4:30pm 
EDT on Nov 7; *EST on Nov 8

IN-PERSON & ONLINE

*Due to differences in daylight saving time, please note that clocks will “fall back” one hour on Nov 8.

Note: Registration will be available soon.

We invite you to join us for a three-day teaching on Mahamudra, the profound meditation tradition that points directly to the innate clarity, openness, and wakefulness of mind. Rooted in the Buddhist lineage of experiential insight, Mahamudra offers simple yet transformative instructions for recognizing awareness as it is—beyond concepts, struggle, or fabrication. 

With Tilopa’s “Ganges Mahamudra” as our guide, we’ll explore:

  • Understanding the view of Mahamudra
  • Resting naturally in awareness
  • Working skillfully with thoughts and emotions
  • Deepening confidence in direct experience
  • Integrating meditation with daily life

This teaching supports both new and seasoned practitioners. Who it’s for:

  • Meditators seeking deeper experiential insight
  • Practitioners wishing to clarify the nature of mind
  • Anyone drawn to a direct, nonconceptual approach to awakening

No prior experience with Mahamudra is required, only sincere interest and openness. Come discover the simplicity, depth, and freedom of your own awareness. The nature of mind is not created—it is recognized.

Elaine Jackson has taught online at the center, including Developing a Sustainable Meditation Practice and Cultivating and Deepening a Meditation Practice. We are delighted to welcome her to the center in person for the first time. Elaine has a deep meditation practice and is well known for her understanding of Mahamudra. If you are able, we invite you to experience these teachings in person. They are particularly well suited to an in-person setting, offering the support and inspiration of being in the presence of a trained teacher and fellow students.

Important Note

This is an in-person and online event. For online, the events will be administered using Zoom.

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Registration/ Schedule

Suggested: $20 per session
Other offering options: free, $5, $10, $30

Schedule

Fri: 7-8:30pm: Teaching

Saturday and Sunday:

10:30am-12:30pm: Teaching

12:30-2:30pm: Lunch

2:30-4:30pm: Teaching

The suggested amount supports teacher offerings, rent, and other center expenses -and most importantly, it keeps teachings freely available to everyone, with session recordings shared on the center’s Recorded Teachings page and YouTube channel. Shantideva member benefits will apply automatically if you have a membership in MindBody.
 

Shantideva Center may publish recorded sessions in the public domain (e.g., on YouTube). By registering for this event, you are agreeing to give your consent to this process. Please be conscious of any personal information you share. Recordings are typically made to spotlight only on the teacher or facilitator so participants are usually not visible.

Nov 6-7: Time zone: US Eastern Daylight Time (GMT/UTC-4) Nov 8: Time zone: US Eastern Standard Time (GMT/UTC-5)

For questions regarding registration, please email registration@shantidevanyc.org for assistance.

Recordings

Available soon.

Dana for the Teacher

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About the Teacher

Elaine Jackson is a founding member of Vajrapani Institute for Wisdom Culture located in Boulder Creek, California. She has been a student of Tibetan Buddhism since 1977 and has studied with many of the greatest Buddhist teachers of our time, primarily in the Gelug Tibetan Buddhist tradition of the FPMT.

Elaine served as Executive Director of Vajrapani Institute for over five years and was also their resident teacher for several years. In addition to yearly month-long solitary retreats for over 20 years, she also completed a three-year retreat. Elaine is currently living a contemplative life off-the-grid in the Santa Cruz mountains, while offering Dharma teachings and meditation support.