GELEK RIMPOCHE
WISDOM WEEKEND TEACHINGS
Live Video Webcast from Jewel Heart New York
Friday, November 5: 7:30 – 9pm
Saturday, November 6: 10:00am – 12, 2 – 5pm
Suggested donation in Ann Arbor - $20/ Members Free
GESHE YESHE THABKHE
TRANSCENDENT WISDOM
Chapter 9 of Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
Friday, September 17, 7:30 – 9pm
Saturday, September 18, 10am – 12noon, 2 – 5pm
Sunday, September 19, 2 – 4pm
$75 at Jewel Heart Ann Arbor
Also Live Video Broadcast:
$35 for live video broadcast at Chapters.
Please contact your local Chapter for details.
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GANDEN TRIPA, KYABJE RIZONG RINPOCHE
GANDEN LHAGYEMA
HUNDREDS OF DEITIES OF THE LAND OF JOY
Friday, November 12, 7:30 – 9pm
Saturday, November 13, 10am – 12noon, 2 – 5pm
$90 at Jewel Heart Ann Arbor
Also Live Video Broadcast:
$45 for live video broadcast at Chapters.
Please contact your local Chapter for details.
JAMGON LAMA TSONG KHAPA
LONGEVITY INITIATION
Sunday morning, November 14, 10am
THE HEALING PRACTICE OF WHITE TARA
– Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30pm $80/ Jewel Heart Members – Free
Tara, mother goddess of Tibetan Buddhism, is known for her quick and compassionate activity and is particularly associated with healing and long life. This course uses visualization techniques relying on the feminine energy of White Tara to overcome physical, mental, and emotional suffering.
September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 8
DEEPENING AWARENESS: THE PRACTICE OF MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
– Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30pm $80/ Jewel Heart Members – Free
Becoming more aware of our thoughts, feelings and sensations through meditation opens the door to understanding the nature of our mind and how it creates our experience. Recommended pre-requisite: Creating Space: Clarity and Insight through Meditation.
September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4
ODYSSEY TO FREEDOM – SECTION 1
– Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30pm $80/ Jewel Heart Members – Free
Gelek Rimpoche created Odyssey to Freedom as an accessible and concise Lam Rim, encompassing the stages of the spiritual path from our current situation, as it is, to full enlightenment. Transcript is available from the Jewel Heart Store.
Section 1 -
September 15, 29,
October 13,
November 3, 17,
December 1,
January 12, 26,
February 9
GUIDE TO THE BODHISATTVA’S WAY OF LIFE
– CHAPTER 1 – Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30pm $100/ Jewel Heart Members – Free
Commentary by Gelek Rimpoche details the writing of the Indian saint and scholar Shantideva on the activities of a bodhisattva. This first chapter focuses on the benefits of developing bodhimind.
September 22,
October 6, 20,
November 3, 17,
December 1,
January 12, 26,
February 9,
March 2, 16
YAMANTAKA – SECTION 3 and 4
– Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30pm Section 3 + 4 - $100/Jewel Heart Members - Free Open to Vajrayana members interested in deepening their daily Yamantaka sadhana practice. This five section course follows Gelek Rimpoche’s Yamantaka transcript.
Section 2: Sept 13, 27, Section 3: October 18, November 1 Section 4: November 15, 29, January 10, 24, February 7, 21, March 7, 21
DHARMA DISCUSSION AND DEBATE
Tuesdays, Monthly, 7:00 – 8:30pm
Drawing on the traditional Tibetan Buddhist mode of learning through open debate, you are invited to participate in groups of two to five participants to analytically challenge and deepen your relationship with the Dharma. Join in for free pizza and discussion!
September 28, October 19, November 23, no meeting in December
FREE FILMS AND DISCUSSION
Fridays – Monthly, 7:00pm
Bring your friends and enjoy a free film and discussion about dharma and the film. Concessions are also available.
September 24 - Departures. “Delightful and sensitive journey of love, discovery, revelation and the transcending human spirit.”
August 27 Tibet - Pearl of the Himalayas - From the Base Camp of Mount Everest to the ancient temples of Lhasa, "Tibet - Pearl of the Himalayas’, explores one of the world's most intriguing countries. Hosted by Ujjen Tsewang
October 29 - The Legend of Bagger Vance. A story about finding your true self, people see similarities between how this story is told and the Bhagavad Gita.
November 19 – TBA
December 17 - TBA
JEWEL HEART READERS
Tuesdays, Monthly, 7 – 8:30pm
Enjoy lively discussion of dharma related book selections monthly.
August 10
September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14
CELEBRATED TSOH DATES:
CELEBRATED TSOH DATES: - Saturdays, September 18 (10) – Sundays, October 3 (25) & 17 (10) and Saturday, October 30 (25) – Sundays, November 14 (10), Wednesday, December 1 (25) which is Je Tsong Khapa Day and December 18 (10).
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SUNDAY MORNING TALKS with GELEK RIMPOCHE – OPEN TO ALL
September 5, 10–11am – Celebrate Life. (Also available on live video broadcast)
Whether we experience a small or great loss, it is important to acknowledge our loss and continue with our celebration of life.
October 3, 10–11am – What is Spiritual Materialism? (Also available on live video broadcast)
By understanding what is and is not sound spiritual ground, we can avoid distractions and pitfalls on our spiritual journey.
November 7, 10–11am – Karma and Interdependence. (Live video broadcast from Jewel Heart New York)
Karma’s four properties raise awareness of personal responsibility and introduce us to how interconnected we truly are.
8:45 – 9:45am
White Tara Meditation meets in Jewel Heart Store Lounge and Concentrated Meditation in Tara’s Paradise Room.
SUNDAY MORNINGS AT JEWEL HEART WITH JEWEL HEART INSTRUCTORS
Join Jewel Heart Instructors for a taste of Buddhism through introductory talks on contemporary issues followed by tea and cookies.
We invite you to participate in the concentrated meditation and/or White Tara meditational practice sessions as well.
-8:45 – 9:45am White Tara Guided Meditation Practice meets in Jewel Heart Store Lounge.
- 8:45 - 9:45am Concentrated Meditation in Tara’s Paradise Room.
-Talk - 10 – 11am
-Tea and Cookies - 11 – 11:30am
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SUNDAY MORNING TALK SCHEDULE
August 8 - Home for the Soul: Finding Meaning on the Spiritual Journey – with Chris Branson
A reliable point of reference on our spiritual map gives direction and clarity as we traverse new territory.
August 15- Taking Apart Delusions – with Tony King
Understanding how negative emotions take shape within us is an essential step in turning our lives around.
August 22 - Anger and Patience – with Eric DeVos
The stability of patience preserves our good heart, recognizing the self-defeating force of anger.
August 29 - Inspiration through Lineage – with Hartmut Sagolla
Grateful to all who have successfully completed Buddha's path to peace, we appreciate their authentic transmission of enlightened understanding and are inspired by their blessings along our path.
September 12 Buddhism in the Body – Aura Glaser (live video broadcast)
One of four talks exploring themes related to embodiment, authenticity, love, and spiritual awakening.
Each talk is independent of the others and can be attended on its own.
September 19 – Illusion of Self – Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe (live video broadcast)
Recognizing that we hold tightly to the illusion of seeing our self as separate, solid and permanent
opens opportunities for a more meaningful life.
September 26 – Creating Space – Chris Branson
Alert mindfulness will bring spaciousness, clarity and insight into our lives.
October 10 – Loving Kindness – Sandy Finkel (live video broadcast)
Day by day, we can choose to benefit ourselves by benefitting others.
October 17 – Buddhism in the Body – Aura Glaser (live video broadcast)
See September 12 for details.
October 24 – Anger and Patience - Supa Corner
The stability of patience preserves our good heart through recognition of the self-defeating force of anger.
October 31 – Changing Lives – Hartmut Sagolla
Awareness that impermanence is true with every moment
as well as across the threshold of life and death brings positive possibilities into our every day life.
November 14 – Jamgon Lama Tsong Khapa Longevity Initiation with the Ganden Tripa, Kyabje Rizong Rinpoche
November 21 – Understanding Love – Tony King
By understanding that love is fearless and is a genuine wish for happiness, we can distinguish between love and obsession.
November 28 – Buddhism in the Body – Aura Glaser (live video broadcast)
See September 12 for details.
December 5, – The Selfless Self. Sandy Finkel
Exploring the discrepancy between a naturally present self and an exaggerated solid self reveals a likely cause of our fear and confusion.
December 12 - Turning the Table on Jealousy - TBA
Circumvent jealousy’s distorted comparisons and establish balance in your relationship with yourself and others.
December 19 – Buddhism in the Body – Aura Glaser (live video broadcast)
See September 12 for details.
December 26 – Life Directions - TBA
Through mindful awareness, we have the opportunity to fully participate in the direction of our lives. |
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT JEWEL HEART
Wu Style Tai Chi 4:00 – 5:30pm
Learn meditation in motion with this "soft style" martial art
emphasizing relaxation and balance with Marilyn Feingold & John Adams.
Suggested donation: $5
Schedule exceptions: there will be no Sunday Tai Chi on: August 22 and September 5. Also on Sunday, September 19 Tai Chi will begin at 4:30pm for this one time only |
