Updated Schedule:
THE SWIFT PATH with GELEK RIMPOCHE
The Swift Path, or Nyur Lam in Tibetan, was composed by the 3rd Panchen Lama and succinctly lays the ground for spiritual development through clear and relevant topics for visualization and analytical meditations.
Teaching dates with Gelek Rimpoche as well as review and meditation dates with students are also video broadcast live. Please click here to subscribe for Live Video Broadcasting.
Dates: Tuesdays,
September 15, 29,
October 20,
Nyur Lam Review, Meditation and Discussion with Students
Dates: Tuesdays,
September 22,
October 6, 13
No meetings held on September 8 and October27 through December 29
Time: 7:30pm
Gelek Rimpoche is the Founder and Spiritual Director of Jewel Heart. Among the last generation of incarnate lamas tutored by the great masters in Old Tibet, Rimpoche’s command of contemporary western culture allows him to convey the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with wisdom, kindness and wit.
Per Evening Session - Sponsor Members & Above / No charge, Supporter Members, Seniors & Students/$5, Non-Members/$10
THE HEALING PRACTICE OF TARA
Tara is the mother goddess of Tibetan Buddhism, known for her quick and compassionate activity. She 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.
Dates: Saturdays,
Sept. 12, 26,
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,
Nov. 21
Time: 10:00 – 11:30am
Supporting Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/$80 – Registration necessary
GANDEN LHA GYEMA
One of the most popular practices in the Tsong Khapa tradition, the Ganden Lha Gyema deepens our connection with the enlightened through meditational exercises and enrich our inner development. Grounded in appreciation for our spiritual teacher, this practice uplifts us through familiarity with generosity, respect, purification, rejoicing and many other beneficial activities. This course offers instruction on specific visualization practices interwoven with the Migtsema mantra.
Dates: Thursdays,
Sept. 17, 24,
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
Nov. 5
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Supporting Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/$80 – Registration necessary
ODYSSEY TO FREEDOM – SECTION 4, 5, & 6
Gelek Rimpoche created Odyssey to Freedom as an accessible and concise Lam Rim, encompassing the stages on the spiritual path from our current situation, as it is, through to full enlightenment. The Odyssey transcript is available through the Jewel Heart Store.
Dates: Wednesdays,
August 5, 12, 19, 26,
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4,
Nov. 11, 18, 25,
Dec. 2, 9, 16
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Supporter Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/ $80- Registration necessary
VAJRAYOGINI – SECTION 4 & 5
Following Gelek Rimpoche’s Vajrayogini transcript, facilitators guide meditations and facilitate discussion on all aspects of the Vajrayogini long sadhana. Transcript available through Store. This course requires highest yoga tantra Vajrayogini initiation.
Dates: Mondays,
Sept. 14, 21, 28,
Oct. 5, 19,
Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
Dec. 7, 14, 21
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Supporter Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/ $80 each – Registration necessary
DHARMA DISCUSSION AND DEBATE
Drawing on the traditional Tibetan Buddhist mode of learning through open debate, Jewel Heart students are invited to join groups of two to five participants to analytically challenge and deepen their relationship with the Dharma. Join us for pizza and discussion!
Dates: Fridays, August 7, Sept. 11, Oct. 9
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm Donations welcome.
FRIDAY FREE FILM AND DISCUSSION SERIES
Join us at 7pm for our monthly free movie, for concessions and conversation about the film and Dharma.
August 28 - A Spiritual Cinema Circle selection on Raising Consciousness (4 Shorts) – John Schramm hosting.
September 25 – FAR AWAY, SO CLOSE - hosted by Kimba Levitt and Hartmut Sagolla
October 30 – BRAZIL - hosted by Supa Corner
November 20 - BEYOND THE SEA - Hosted by Elizabeth Hurwitz
No Film in December |
LOVING KINDNESS - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5,
1 – 4PM
Jewel Heart, 1129 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
In this workshop, Sandy Finkel will offer tools to cultivate the life-changing attitude and practice
of loving-kindness, shifting habitual struggles with judgmental opinions & harsh demands
into the ability to maintain an open heart for ourselves and others under all conditions.
An expansive heart can be an essential help in dealing with the demands and stress
inherent in the holiday period.
Please click here for all the details!
NYUR LAM TEACHING WEEKEND
with GELEK RIMPOCHE
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - 15, 2009
at JEWEL HEART
1129 Oak Valley Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Friday, November 13
-7pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, November 14
Three sessions:
-10am - 12noon
-2 - 6pm
-7:30 - 9:00pm
Please bring brown bag dinner for this short dinner period (6:00pm to 7:30pm!)
Sunday, November 15
-10:00am - 1:30/2:00pm
No charge.
These weekend teachings will also be video broadcast
to the Jewel Heart chapter locations
and available to those with video broadcast subscription.
 Je Tsong Khapa Day
Je Tsong Khapa Day, December 11, 7:00 pm – Lama Chopa and Tsoh – All welcome to celebrate this special day!
Workshop with Wasentha Young
 HARMONY OF ENERGY
Saturday, September 19
10:00 – 11:30 Introduction to Chi Kung (Qigong) Learn 14 basic stretches, sounding, and connect energetically with earth, nature and the universe.
1:00 – 2:30 Interactive Energy Learn qualities of harmonizing with others through safe and playful interactive exercises that will enhance your ability to Listen, Adhere, Yield and Neutralize force.
2:45 – 4:15 Self Acupressure Learn the potent acu-points to reduce muscle tension from head to toe.
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Live Video Broadcasts
Jewel Heart is pleased to offer you the opportunity to receive live video webcasts to your computer.
Live video broadcasts include:
• Weekly Tuesday teachings by Gelek Rimpoche and others
• Monthly Sunday talks by Gelek Rimpoche and others
• Selected workshops or weekend teachings by Gelek Rimpoche
Subscription for individual use is only
$120 per year, paid annually.
<Click here to sign-up>
 Please note: we have upgraded the subscription service and now it DOES SUPPORT Macintosh computers!)
SUNDAY MORNINGS AT JEWEL HEART WITH GELEK RIMPOCHE
Join Gelek Rimpoche for a taste of Buddhism.
8:45 – 9:45 am – Choose from Concentrated Meditation
or White Tara Meditation
10:00am – Talks with Rimpoche - Free and Open to All
11ish am – Brunch - $12.50
SUNDAY MORNINGS AT JEWEL HEART WITH GELEK RIMPOCHE AND BRUNCH
September 13 – Freedom Through Responsibility
10 – 11am
Understanding the nature of karma places the power for liberation directly in our hands.
November 1 – Finding the Joy Within 10 – 11am
The increasingly stressful conditions of our interconnected world can drain our personal resources, whether financial, physical, mental,
emotional or spiritual. Gelek Rimpoche will share how Buddha’s tools of compassion and wisdom create the basis for joy and understanding to flourish in our lives, even amid these trying times.
Brunch will be served after September 13 talk – tickets $12.50 – please purchase by Friday, Sept 11 –734 994-3387 x 223 |
Gelek Rimpoche is the Founder and Spiritual Director of Jewel Heart. Among the last generation of incarnate lamas tutored by the great masters in Old Tibet, Rimpoche’s command of contemporary western culture allows him to convey the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with wisdom, kindness and wit.
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.
Concentrated Meditation 8:45 – 9:45am
Talk 10 – 11am
Tea and Cookies 11 – 11:30am
White Tara Meditation 11:30am – 12:30pm
Free and Open to All
Concentration meditation sessions - Help yourself through meditation. Facilitators provide basic guidance with multiple concentration meditation sessions using the breath as the point of focus. Open to all levels of experience.
White Tara meditation sessions - Tara is the mother goddess of Tibetan Buddhism, known for her quick and compassionate activity. She is particularly associated with healing and long life. Join us for a guided meditation using visualization techniques to overcome physical, mental and emotional suffering.
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JEWEL HEART SUNDAY MORNING TALK SCHEDULE
August 9
Jealousy and Rejoicing
The jealous heart experiences only poverty, whereas delight in the happiness of others brings abundant joy.
August 16 with Aura Glaser
Abundant Heart
Contrary to miserly fear, generosity is confident in the abundant nature of all relationships.
August 23 with Sandy Finkel
Patience is the Best Protection
More than simple stoicism, patience forged from compassion is the armor that protects from the sharp sword of hatred.
August 30 speaker Hartmut Sagolla
Compassion is Key
Unlocking the mystery of life begins with the purpose of compassion – understanding and eliminating the source of our suffering.
No Sunday, September 6 programs due to Labor Day Weekend Retreat
September 20 – Attachment, Appreciation and Love - speaker TBD Appreciation unravels the entanglement of attachment and reveals the true nature of love.
September 27 – Compassion and Trauma – Tony King Whether affected directly or indirectly – individually or globally, how can we use compassion to cope with
and even transform the traumatic experiences of a very uncertain and violent world
October 4 – Maintaining Spiritual Practice – speaker TBD The power of our spiritual practice is based on an enthusiasm that appreciates our capabilities, our effort,s and the goal.
October 11 – Topic: TBD, Sandy Finkel
October 18 – Anger and Patience – Sandy Finkel The stability of patience preserves our good heart through recognition of the self-defeating force of anger.
October 25 – No Meeting due to Rimpoche’s Birthday Celebration
November 8 – Spiritual Bypassing – Aura Glaser Using spiritual practices or beliefs to ‘rise above’ or otherwise prematurely transcend unresolved issues
and basic human needs only keeps us caught in their grip.
November 15 - No meeting due to Nyur Lam weekend with Gelek Rimpoche
November 22 – Sacred Space –Eric DeVos
Creating a sacred space within is a first step towards developing enlightened compassion in the world.
November 29 – Equanimity for Compassion – Kathy Laritz Tending our motivation flavors how we experience and live in the world
December 6 – From Habit to Opportunity – Sandy Finkel With mindfulness and awareness we can free ourselves from the robotic nature of habitual negative patterns
and rediscover the vital opportunities present in our lives.
December 13 – Awakening Our Best Nature – Aura Glaser Buddha’s experience of awakening points us to realizing the wholeness, wisdom and love that our deepest nature.
December 20 – Engaging Love and Compassion –Kathleen Ivanoff Love, the wish for happiness, naturally expresses compassion, the wish to relieve suffering.
December 27 – A Simple Daily Spiritual Practice –Hartmut Sagolla Through dedicated efforts of respect, generosity, change, appreciation and receptivity, we draw closer to enlightenment day by day. |
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT JEWEL HEART
Wu Style Tai Chi 4:00 – 5:30pm
Learn the ancient art of meditation in motion with this "soft style" martial art emphasizing relaxation and balance. Offered by Marilyn Feingold and John Adams.
Suggested donation: $5 |
