Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Did you resolve to be more awake, more kind, more wise? Have you already forgotten? On this full moon of February, rededicate yourself to purifying your mind by calling on the benevolent figure of Vajrasattva.

A being of pure moonlight, Vajrasattva teaches us that we are already perfectly pure — we just don’t believe this truth. Purification in Buddhism doesn’t come from an external, judging force, but rather by seeing our mind clearly, without obstruction.

On this evening we will learn Vajrasattva’s 100 syllable mantra, and, through calling on his innate wisdom, we will leave with resolve to purify a single thought or action over the course of the next year.

You can prepare for the evening by reading more on Vajrasattva here.