Looking Back: Plans and Achievements Shared by Geshe Michael Roach in September 2023

September 2023

Global Expansion, New Books, and a Documentary

Speaking from Phoenix Airport, Geshe Michael Roach and Seiji Arao share exciting updates for the global community of Diamond Cutter Institute (DCI) and PeachTree World News. The two are en route to Lima, Peru for a busy schedule of events and collaborations.

DCI’s Peru Tour: Banks, Universities, and Film

In Lima, DCI is partnering with Francisco Pujol, who has helped establish strong connections across the business and education sectors. The trip includes:

• A talk at BCP, Peru’s largest bank (Sept 11)
• Filming with one of the most successful cinematography teams in Peru
• Business meetings with BNI and ESAN University – one of Latin America’s top business schools
• A public talk at ESAN for 1,000 attendees
• Documentary recording under the “Cine 70” project
• An interview with Iberostar Hotels
• A final talk with Brahma Kumaris

These events represent a significant expansion for DCI into Latin America, with Peru as a key hub.

Diamond Cutter Classics and “The Great Books”

The Diamond Cutter Classics team is finishing up editing Nick Lashaw’s translation of Nagarjuna’s text with commentary by Gyeltsab Je—soon to be used in global programs. In addition, the first 10 books in the series have been compiled into a limited edition box set titled “The Great Books”, featuring handmade gold-covered volumes. The set will include 12–15 books totaling around 5,000 pages.

Global Tours and Advanced Courses

DCI’s Guadalajara team is touring Mexico City, Costa Rica, Buenos Aires, and Bogota. In Turkey, a joint Russian–Ukrainian group is participating in an advanced Diamond Way course after completing the 18 ACI foundational courses.

New Developments at Diamond Silk Entrepreneur University

The DSEU is approaching its first anniversary on September 26. New classrooms will be constructed on property recently acquired near the university’s location in Sedona, making space for more programs and community use.

Upcoming Retreats and Trainings

• YSI Hatha Yoga Pradipika Program: Sept 20–29, focusing on inner winds (prana)
• Diamond Mountain Retreat: Oct 21–29 – Featuring a rare new translation of the Medicine Buddha Sadhana and Nagarjuna’s teachings on emptiness
• SCIM Advanced Level 3 Teacher Training: Nov 1–15 – Preparing instructors for global DCI courses

New Weekly Program: Xuanzang’s Tower

“Xuanzang’s Tower” is a new Mixed Nuts online class held every Saturday from 8–9 AM Sedona time for European and American audiences. A second session airs Tuesday mornings (Beijing time) for Asia. This free program features in-depth study of ancient texts.

The Rumi Project and Parenting Wisdom

Seiji and Noor are launching the Rumi Peacock Project, focused on filming classes that teach parenting through the wisdom of Rumi and Dharma Rakshita. The aim is to bring ancient insights into modern family life.

Documentary About the Diamond Cutter Legacy

A major documentary is being produced by a top film company in Peru—known for Netflix-level productions. The 90-minute film will follow the lives of four or five skeptics of the Diamond Cutter System as they try to reach personal or professional goals using the method. The film crew will follow their journeys for a year, creating a powerful testimony of whether or not the system works. The documentary will also chronicle the life and legacy of Geshe Michael Roach.

Filming is already underway in Taiwan and Japan, with upcoming sessions planned in Peru and other countries.

Signing off from Phoenix Airport, Geshe Michael Roach and Seiji Arao wish the global community well and invite everyone to follow these exciting developments through PeachTree World News.