Online: Nothing Stands Alone – A Four Part Course Exploring the Heart Sutra

Online: Nothing Stands Alone – A Four Part Course Exploring the Heart Sutra

with Scott Tusa

Thursdays, April 30th – May 21st, 2026 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm ET

“We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.” — Thích Nhất Hạnh

In this four-part online class series we will explore the essence of the Buddha’s teachings on interdependence as found in the Heart Sutra.

The Heart Sutra is one of the most frequently used and recited texts in the Buddhist tradition, and presents us with a radical approach for meeting our everyday challenges.

Through a combination of experiential learning and meditation, the series will explore the intersections of core Buddhist principles and our everyday lives, where integrative practices meet our own inner and collective potentials for awakening.

Along with weekly teachings and discussions, each class will include readings and practice recommendations to support participants in both their understanding and personal paths.

In this class series, you will have the opportunity to:

• Learn more about the Buddhist philosophical and meditative practices on interdependence and emptiness
• Explore why these foundational Buddhist teachings matter and how they can bring deep purpose and meaning to our modern lives
• Engage new and traditional ways of reflecting on and navigating our personal and collective realities
• Open to a more embodied and joyful approach to working with your emotions and personal relationships

Recommended Reading:

• His Holiness the Dalai Lama – The Essence of the Heart Sutra
• Thích Nhất Hạnh – The Heart of Understanding: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra

Note: This program will be recorded. Recordings will be sent to all registrants after each session, so you are welcome to register even if you cannot attend all sessions live.

Registration:

Please register below. If you are able, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.)

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Bring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy.

Volunteering

All of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities, please fill out our inquiry form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.