The recording begins with a brief introduction and the preparation of personal aspirations. The ceremony itself starts at the 10:23 mark.
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Thanissara describes the inspiration for the practice:
This transformative process is based on the principle of the Lonaphala Sutta (A.3.99), The Salt Crystal. The premise being is it is possible to lessen and dissolve bitter karmic results in the stream of cultivated wholesome energy. If there is no cultivation of wholesome mental, heart faculties, then resultant karma—kamma-vipaka—is like “a lump of salt in a glass.” It is bitter to drink. If dissolved in the larger stream of blessing and samadhi energy, unwholesome kamma-vipaka is like “a lump of salt in the Ganges,” and therefore easier to dissolve.
When we make an offering toward the end of the ceremony—besides making an offering for your own personal focus, we offer on behalf of the freeing of human consciousness from fear, oppression, and violence.
Preparing for the Ceremony
Before participating in the ceremony, you may wish to download the ceremony text and review this background material, which will help you orient to the ceremony, understand the important principles, lineage and transmission. You will also learn how to prepare your personal aspirations that can be included.
This practice was and remains open to all at no cost. In addition, Thanissara and Kittisaro offered their gifts freely in this spirit of dana or generosity.
If you value what is offered here, we invite you to support these leaders and you may also wish to support One Earth Sangha. Dana, or generosity, is considered an essential part of practice and situates us in the unbroken line that seeks to bring the gifts of Buddhadharma, wisdom and compassion, to our world.
Any amount you offer, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated.
