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Welcome to the Jewel Heart Ann Arbor Chapter Webpage!

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ANN ARBOR PROGRAMS & SANGHA ACTIVITIES  – There is a NEW registration process for local Ann Arbor Dharma Programs. For the full January – April  2025 schedule, scroll further below.

JEWEL HEART SUNDAY PROGRAMS – Local/National, onsite/online

Ancient Wisdom. Modern Times. with Demo Rinpoche. Free weekly Sunday Talks, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Onsite/online. All welcome. Onsite, tea/snacks and optional discussion follows the morning talk. Note: Sundays, January 19 and 26, we will be viewing and discussing earlier recordings by Demo Rinpoche. He will resume onsite live on February 2. No sessions February 16 and 23 due to the Winter Retreat. Earlier recordings will be posted on the webpage on those dates. 

White Tara Guided Meditation.  Free Sundays, 9:30 – 10:30am. Onsite/online. All welcome. Click to explore the White Tara Meditations/Practice webpage. No sessions February 16 and 23 due to the winter retreat.

JEWEL HEART ANN ARBOR DHARMA PROGRAMS – January – April 2025

CREATING SPACE: Clarity & Insight through Meditation – Mondays, January 6 – February 3, 2025,  7:00 – 8:30pm. No session January 20, due to holiday. FREE, Registration required

Meditation provides us with a clear stable mind, necessary for a happy life as well as the foundation for deepening our spiritual journey. This is a condensed four week course, offering hands-on experience with all of the basic elements of meditation – attention to breath, posture, plus techniques for coping with distractions and laxity of mind. All levels of experience are welcome. Facilitators – John Madison and Wendy Weiner. Click here to register. 

SEM – THE NATURE OF MIND
Wednesdays, January 8 – March 19, 7pm – 8:30pm
No session February 19 due to Retreat

This course addresses the relationship between energy and mind, the mind’s capacity for liberation and wisdom and continuity of consciousness, as well as highlighting the mind as an object of concentrated meditation. Discussion group format including concentrated meditation, presentation, and guided analytical meditation.
Facilitators: Elizabeth Hurwitz and Helen Breault. Click here to register. 
 

GOM: DAY OF MEDITATION – Saturdays, January 25 and March 22, 2025, 9:00am – 5:00pm. FREE

Meditation is an essential tool to help develop peace, joy, concentration and wisdom. GOM Days provide an opportunity to participate in silent group meditation sessions. Instructors will provide light guidance and will be available for assistance. Participants are welcome to come and go as suits their personal schedules throughout the day. Click here to register. 

MONTHLY LAMA CHOPA & TSOH – Meet monthly on the 10th lunar day at 6:00pm. Onsite Only. Jadal Tulku (Tulku-lha) will lead the sessions. Dates: January 9, February 10, March 9.

JEWEL HEART ANN ARBOR SANGHA ACTIVITIES – January – April 2025 

FREE FILM & DISCUSSION – Monthly Fridays, 7:00pm, February 14: Don’t Look Up, March 14: Take Shelter, April 11: Malancholia

TAI CHI – Sunday Tai Chi, 4:00 – 5:00pm. $5 per session.  No Tai Chi on February 16 and 23.

HAPPY HIKERS – Monthly Saturdays, 1:30- 2:30pm – January 18, March 15, April 19, May 17, No session in February – Check the weather to plan appropriately. 

LOVING KINDNESS CRAFTERS – Monthly Sundays, January 26, 1:00pm All welcome to join the Loving Kindness Crafters creating patient blankets to be delivered to U of M’s End of Life. No experience necessary – simply cutting cloth edges and tying. No session February 23.

YOGA STRETCH WITH SAMANTHA LIEBERMAN – Weekly Thursdays, 9:15 – 10:15am No session February 20. See further below for more details.

NEW – STRETCH – Weekly Fridays, 9:15 – 10:15am  No Session February 21 Samantha Lieberman has moved her weekly STRETCH program to Jewel Heart. Come educate yourself on the how, the why and the importance of stretching. See below for more details.

SANGHA GAME DAY, Sunday, February 2, 1:30pm, Everyone is invited to bring a favorite game or two, and/or take their chances with what others bring. Snacks will be provided.

SUNDAY COMFORT FOOD BRUNCH, Sunday, February 9. After the Sunday talk.

ANN ARBOR SANGHA COUNCIL MEETINGS –  Tuesdays, monthly. All welcome. Next meeting, February 4.

Please check here for onsite cancellations during inclement weather.

Jewel Heart Ann Arbor local program questions – write [email protected] or call 734 994 3387.

Covid Guidelines

Jewel Heart was founded in Ann Arbor in 1988. We were privileged to receive the late Kyabje Gelek Rimpoche’s teachings on a regular basis, and the privilege continues with Jewel Heart’s Spiritual Director, Demo Rinpoche. Jewel Heart also hosts many other preeminent teachers and scholars in Tibetan Buddhism.

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In 2008, we were honored when His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama accepted Jewel Heart’s invitation to teach in Ann Arbor and inaugurated our spacious new location at 1129 Oak Valley Drive.

Throughout the year, we offer retreats, courses, guest speakers, workshops, and talks geared to help individuals bring peace, joy, and understanding into their lives and the lives of others. Jewel Heart offerings are based on the authentic and accessible teachings of Demo Rinpoche, Jewel Heart’s Resident Spiritual Advisor and the late Kyabje Gelek Rimpoche, founder of Jewel Heart.

When fully open for onsite participation, we hold film nights, a book group, a knitting group, tai chi classes, and community events, such as potlucks, a community garden, and fun-raisers. We are also involved in outreach activities, providing classes in mindfulness meditation to prisoners and living will workshops offered by Jewel Heart Health Center and Community Hospice.

The Jewel Heart Store, located at Jewel Heart Ann Arbor, sells books, transcripts, Tibetan rugs, and dharma objects. Jewel Heart Ann Arbor also has a main assembly hall, multiple rooms for courses, kitchen and dining facilities, and green space with a pond.

If you have questions about local programming, please email [email protected]or call 734 994 3387.

Arbor Farms

SHOP AT ARBOR FARMS MARKET AND JEWEL HEART RECEIVES A 3% DONATION ON YOUR ORDER. IT’S SIMPLE … When Checking out, mention you’d like to benefit Organization #79 Jewel Heart. It’s Good for you…. with Local and Organic Produce and more. Arbor Farms Market – 2103 West Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. 734 996 8111. Visit arborfarms.com.

Don’t forget to do your grocery shopping at Arbor Farms and 3% will be donated to Jewel Heart.
 
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View Location

View Calendar of Events

Archived Programs

Contact

Phone:
(734) 994-3387

Email:
[email protected]

Ann Arbor Programs Jan – April 2025

NEW – ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR ANN ARBOR  DHARMA COURSES 

CREATING SPACE: Clarity & Insight through Meditation – Mondays onsite only, January 6 – February 3, 2025,  7:00 – 8:30pm. No session January 20, due to holiday. FREE – Registration required

Meditation provides us with a clear stable mind, necessary for a happy life as well as the foundation for deepening our spiritual journey. This is a condensed four week course, offering hands-on experience with all of the basic elements of meditation – attention to breath, posture, plus techniques for coping with distractions and laxity of mind. All levels of experience are welcome. Jewel Heart Facilitators – John Madison and Wendy Weiner. Click here to register. 

SEM: THE NATURE OF MIND – Wednesdays onsite only, January 8 – March 19. n7:00 – 8:30pm. No session February 19

This course addresses the relationship between energy and mind, the mind’s capacity for liberation, wisdom, and continuity of consciousness, as well as highlighting the mind as an object of concentrated meditation.

The course format includes: Reading assignments based on Gelek Rimpoche’s SEM transcript, and sessions that include concentrated meditation, facilitator presentations, group  discussion, and guided analytical meditation. Jewel Heart Facilitators: Elizabeth Hurwitz and Helen Breault.

 

Visit the Jewel Heart store onsite to purchase the SEM paperback transcript or the Jewel Heart Store online to purchase the SEM downloadable digital pdf.  Click here to register.  Jewel Heart Members FREE, Non-Members $40 or Pay what you can

GOM: DAY OF MEDITATION – Saturdays onsite only, January 25 and March 22, 2025, 9:00am – 5:00pm. FREE

Meditation is an essential tool to help develop peace, joy, concentration and wisdom. GOM Days provide an opportunity to participate in silent group meditation sessions. Instructors will provide light guidance and will be available for assistance. Participants are welcome to come and go as suits their personal schedules throughout the day.

No registration required. Come when you can.

SCHEDULE

9:00am-10:30am session, 10:30am-11:00am break/questions
11:00am-12:30pm session, 12:30pm-1:00pm break/questions
1:00am-2:3pm session, 2:30pm-3:00pm break/questions
3:00am-4:30pm session, 4:30pm-5:00pm break/questions

Participants are welcome to meditate through break if you choose.

MONTHLY LAMA CHOPA AND TSOHS – 6:00pm onsite only  – January 9, February 10, March 9, April 7, May 7, June 6

Meeting onsite on the 10th lunar day monthly at 6:00pm with Lama Chopa Practice and Tsohs. Jadal Tulku will lead the sessions.

ANCIENT WISDOM. MODERN TIMES. WITH DEMO RINPOCHE

Join Demo Rinpoche for weekly public talks on a variety of topics based on Buddhist wisdom that remains relevant for modern life. Followed by optional facilitated group discussion, onsite and online.

Sundays Weekly 11:00am – 12:00pm, FREE, Onsite and Online – Earlier recordings will be posted on the Ancient Wisdom. Modern Times. webpage on those dates to view at your convenience. Sunday talks will resume on January 12.

WHITE TARA GUIDED HEALING MEDITATION

Tara, mother goddess of Tibetan Buddhism, is known for her quick and compassionate activity. White Tara is particularly associated with healing and long life. These guided meditations use visualization techniques to overcome physical, mental, and emotional suffering.

Sundays Weekly, 9:30 – 10:30am, Online/Onsite – White Tara guided meditations resume on January 12.

Ann Arbor Sangha Activities Jan – April 2025

LOVING KINDNESS CRAFTERS – Fourth Sunday Monthly, 1:00pm
DATES: January 26, March 23, April 27, May 25 – No session February 23 due to Winter Retreat.

Interested in knitting, sewing, quilting, baking or other crafts? No knowledge necessary, beginners and experts and all between are welcome. The crafters will be creating Tie Blankets using Polarfleece. They will be delivered for patients of U of M’s End of Life support.

TAI CHI – Sundays Weekly, 4:00 – 5:00pm 
Learn and practice Wu Style Tai Chi Chan with instructor Marilyn Feingold.
COST: Drop-in, $5 per session at the door. No session February 16 and 23 due to Winter Retreat.

OPEN MIC@JEWEL HEART – Second Sunday Monthly, 6:00pm Sign-up  5:30pm.

DATES:  January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11

All welcome. Email [email protected].  Donations welcome.

LOCATION: 1129 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, 48108

NEW STRETCH WITH SAMANTHA LIEBERMAN – Fridays Weekly, 9:15 – 10:15am, No session February 21  – Try and see.

Come educate yourself on how, why and the importance of stretching! Bring your own mat. $18 per session/Venmo or cash the door. 10% senior discount.

HATHA YOGA WITH SAMANTHA LIEBERMAN – Thursdays Weekly, 9:15 – 10:15am – No session February 20
COST: Drop-in $18 per session, Cash or Venmo at door. Seniors receive 10% discount. Discounted packages available. Bring your own mats.

Sam Lieberman has been practicing yoga since 1988. She received teacher trainings in Yoga Fit and Yoga Medics. Yoga Medics is a medical model approach with emphasis on alignment and therapeutic needs.

FREE FILM AND DISCUSSION – Fridays Monthly, 7:00pm

Bring friends and enjoy a free film &  follow up group discussion onsite. Free concessions available.

LOCATION: 1129 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor 48108

January 10 – After Sun (2022) – Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories real and imagined fill the gaps between, as she tries to reconcile the father, she knew with the man she didn’t…

February 14 – Don’t Look Up (2021) – Two low-level astronomers must go on a giant media tour to warn humankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth, portrays how not listening to Science can turn out.

March 14 – Take Shelter (2012) – Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband & father questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm or from himself.

April 11 – Melancholia (2012) – A marriage celebration despite best efforts is a fiasco, family tensions mounting and relationships fraying. Meanwhile, a planet is heading directly at earth threatening the very existence of humankind.

SANGHA GAME NIGHT – February 2, 1:30pm
LOCATION: Jewel Heart Cafe, 1129 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor 48108
Everyone is invited to bring a favorite game or two, otherwise take their chances with what others bring. A few games anticipated are – Uno and variants, Codenames, Splendor, Pictionary, Monikers Late arrivals welcome.

In general, it is anticipated someone will join a group of 3-6 people and agree to a game for 30-60 minutes. One person will take the lead explaining the game and facilitating game play. Then a NEW game is selected by someone else for variety as people move in or out as desired.
People sharing their favorite games and learning new games is encouraged. Snacks will be provided.

 HAPPY HIKERS – 3rd Saturday Monthly at various Ann Arbor parks, 1:30 – 2:30pm – No session in February

DATES/LOCATIONS: January 19, March 15, April 19, May 17

January  19: Parker Mill County Park

Questions? Contact Heather MacKenzie at [email protected] for information.

DHARMA DISC’ERS DISC GOLF – Saturday Afternoons Monthly, 2:00pm – 4:00pm – New and experienced players welcome!

DATES: On Break until Spring

Join the fun! New players are always welcome.
LOCATION: Mary Beth Doyle Park, 3500 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor 48108. Meet in parking lot adjacent to swing set.
Instructions – Time of play is usually 1-3 hours, depending on number in group and how many holes we play. Typically 18 holes but you can also play 9 or however many you like.
Wear good hiking shoes with a good gripping sole as ground may be muddy. Discs will be available to use for the day. If you have your own discs (or plan to purchase a starter set), please bring your own. You might also want to bring a small bag or backpack to carry your discs.
Note: Play is weather permitting. Please check this webpage first.
Contact: [email protected]

 

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