INTRODUCTORY CLASSES
Creating Space: Clarity and Insight through Meditation
Meditation provides us with a clear stable mind, necessary for a happy life and the foundation for deepening our spiritual journey. This course offers hands-on experience with the basic elements of meditation using breath, posture and techniques for coping with distractions and laxity of the mind. An excellent introduction to Tibetan Buddhist meditation for beginning and intermediate students.
6 classes, Sundays, noon to 1:30
Course fee: $60. Free to supporting members and above
Led by Darren Sardiga
Class dates: Apr 4, 11, 15; May 2, 9, 23
Four Noble Truths
This course aims to give initial insight into the main message of the Buddha: that there is suffering and that it can be eliminated completely through one’s own efforts. A transcript of Gelek Rimpoche’s teachings on this subject serves as course material. Open to all.
8 classes, Tuesdays, 7 – 8:30 pm. First class Mar 30
Course fee: $80. Free to supporting members and above
Led by Greg Holden
Class dates: Mar 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18
GENERAL CLASSES
Odyssey to Freedom
Section Three: Creating Our World: Habit Patterns and Karma
Gelek Rimpoche created the Odyssey to Freedom as a concise and complete introduction to the stages of the spiritual path from wherever you are right now to full enlightenment. Each class begins with a short, videotaped teaching on the evening’s topic by Gelek Rimpoche. This course is an ideal introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. New students are welcome.
8 classes, Wednesdays 7 – 8:30 pm. First class Feb 3.
Course fee: $80. Free to supporting members and above.
Led by Jim Winter and David Bolitho
Class dates: Feb 3, 10; Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr 7
Lam Rim II: The Medium Scope
The Lam Rim, or stages on the path to enlightenment, precisely outlines the entire spiritual path and is Je Tsongkhapa's most important legacy. Topics in this section include recognizing the true nature of our cycle of existence and discovering what we must do to follow the path of liberation. Includes guided analytical meditation on the Lam Rim points.
10 classes, Sundays 10 –11:45 am. First class
Course fee: $100. Free to supporting members and above.
Led by Brenda Rosen
Class dates: Jan 3, 10, 17; Feb 7, 14; Mar 7, 14, 21; Apr 4, 10
LIVE VIDEO BROADCASTS
Sunday talks live from Ann Arbor
Join us for a series of live public talks by Gelek Rimpoche, founder and spiritual director of Jewel Heart, and by Aura Glaser and Sandy Finkel, teachers and co-founders of Jewel Heart, via live videocast from Ann Arbor. These talks are an excellent introduction to Jewel Heart and Tibetan Buddhism for beginning students. Suggested donation $5.
Sundays, 9-10 am
Rimpoche: Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7
Sandy Finkel: Mar 21
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Nyur Lam Weekend teachings
Live from Ann Arbor. Rimpoche continues his teaching on the Swift Path (Nyur Lam), a Lam Rim that lays the ground for spiritual development through clear and relevant topics for visualization and analytical meditation.
Fri Jan 22 6:30-8 pm
Sat Jan 23 9-11 am; 1-5 and 6:30-8 pm
Sun Jan 24 9 am – 12:30/1 pm
$20/non-members/$15 members to watch the live broadcast at our center
Meaningful Praise of Tsongkhapa
Live from New York. Gungtang’s text highlights the extraordinary qualities of Tsongkhapa’s method and their unique contribution to our ability to develop enlightenment through compassion, wisdom and vajrayana.
Fri. Jan 29 6:30-8 pm
Sat. Jan 30 9-11 am; 1-5 and 6:30-8 pm
Sun. Jan 31 9 am – 12:30/1 pm
$20/non-members/$15 members to watch the live broadcast at our center
RIMPOCHE IN CHICAGO
Save the dates: Friday, Mar 26 thru Sunday, Mar 28. Rimpoche will be teaching on Purification, why it’s essential and how to do it
Live Video Broadcasts
Jewel Heart is pleased to offer you the opportunity to receive live video webcasts to your computer.
Live video broadcasts include:
• 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!)
All classes meet at:
Family Health Resources, 1342 W. Belmont, Chicago
(Just east of Southport; 10 minute walk from Southport Brown Line or the Belmont Red Line “el” stop. Ample street parking available.)
For more information or to register for the classes above, contact us at:
or (773) 784-5460
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