[GP] The Buddha Within: Uncovering the Hidden Jewel

An Exploration of the Tathāgatagarbha Sūtra Guided by Johnathan Formell Sierra

We often approach the spiritual path with a sense of lack—feeling that we need to fix ourselves, purify ourselves, or gain something we don't currently possess. We search outside ourselves for peace, wisdom, and fulfillment.

But what if the ultimate treasure was already right here, buried under temporary layers of habit and confusion?

Join teacher Johnathan Formell Sierra for a deep dive into one of the most radical and hopeful texts in Mahāyāna Buddhism: The Tathāgatagarbha Sūtra.

The Core Teaching

"Tathāgatagarbha" translates roughly to the "Womb," "Embryo," or "Essence" of the Buddha. The central message of this Sutra is stunning in its simplicity: Every living being already possesses the fully awakened mind of a Buddha.