Establishing the Heart Sutra’s setting is important because the sutra refers to a very specific time — a moment when the gathered disciples are each spiritually prepared and ready from a karmic point of view to receive the teaching. Continuing his definition of terms, Rimpoche identifies Avalokitesvara — in Tibetan, Chenrezig — as one whose eyes are totally focused on all sentient beings at all times. The fundamental reality of emptiness encompasses all of the aggregates — not just “me” but everything connected to me. (22:38)
