Ann Arbor Programs May – August 2024
ATTAINING LASTING SATISFACTION
This course is based on the newly released transcript from Gelek Rimpoche talks on the qualities of a genuine spiritual path, on how it can bring us closer to our pure nature and help us attain lasting satisfaction in this lifetime. Facilitators Wendy Weiner and Joseph Breault.
Wednesdays, June 5 – July 31 & September 4 – October 16, No sessions July 3, 24
Onsite only, 7:00 – 8:30pm
Members Free/Non-Members $75 donation. No one turned away, pay what you can.
For questions and to register, write [email protected]
OPEN MEDITATION is on break
Facilitators offer lightly guided concentration meditation. Free. Drop-in sessions for all levels of experience.
Free, Weekly, Onsite only, 6:00 – 6:45pm
Mondays through May – No session May 27, Wednesdays beginning June 5. No sessions over the summer.
LAMA CHOPA & TSOH
Third Friday Monthly, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18, December 20 – No sessions May 17 and August 16.
Onsite only, 6:30pm
We met weekly for 7 weeks beginning Sunday, May 19 at 2pm for Lama Chopa & Tsoh dedicated to Rose Jasso.
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 – No live sessions May 26 and July 28. Recordings will be posted on the website to view at your convenience.
WHITE TARA GUIDED 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 – No session May 26, July 28.
MANDALA OFFERING WORKSHOPS with Jadal Tulku
Jadal Tulku, known to most of us as Tulku-la, will offer a few informal sessions on how to make mandala offerings, from the simple 4 line verse with hand mudra to the more elaborate 37 heaps mandala offering. These will take place on Sundays, from 3 pm – 4 pm in an informal style, onsite only and not recorded, starting Sunday June 30 at Jewel Heart.
Sundays, June 30, July 14 and 21, 3:00 – 4:00pm
Ann Arbor Sangha Activities May – August 2024
BRUNCHES & PICNICS
July Potluck Picnic – Sunday, July 28, follows White Tara Longevity Initiation – approx 1:30pm
June Potluck Brunch – Sunday, June 16, follows 11:00am – 12:00pm talk
TAI CHI – Sundays Weekly, 4:00 – 5:00pm
Learn and practice Wu Style Tai Chi Chan with instructor Marilyn Feingold.
DATES: May 5, 12, 19, June 2, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, August 4, 11, 18, 25.
No sessions May 26, June 9, July 14, and July 28
COST: Drop-in, $5 per session at the door.
OPEN MIC@JEWEL HEART – Second Sunday Monthly, 6:00pm Free. Sign-up starts 5:30pm. All welcome. Email [email protected]. Donations welcome.
DATES: May 12. No sessions June – August. September 8, October 13, December 8
LOCATION: 1129 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, 48108
HATHA YOGA WITH SAMANTHA LIEBERMAN – Thursdays Weekly, 9:15 – 10:15am
DATES: No Sessions on May 16, 23, June 13, and July 11, 25, August 1
COST: Drop-in $15 per session – First visit FREE! 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 – No session in May
Bring friends and enjoy a free film & follow up group discussion onsite. Free concessions available.
LOCATION: 1129 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor 48108
June 14 – Past Lives (2023) Childhood friends confront notions of destiny, love, & choices that make a life.
July 12 – Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) This is a comical and poignant look at breakups, breakdowns, and breakthroughs.
August 9 – Tibet: A Buddhist Trilogy (2006) This 3-part feature, hailed as a cinematic masterpiece, recombined into a single feature, looking at the Tibetan people as they live now.
Upcoming Fridays: August 9, September 13, October 11, December 13
SANGHA GAME NIGHT – Friday, June 7, 6:30 – 9:30pm, Late arrivals welcome
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
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.
LATE ARRIVALS WELCOME.
Next Game Night, Friday, September 27.
HAPPY HIKERS – 3rd Saturday Monthly at various Ann Arbor parks, 1:30 – 2:30pm
DATE/LOCATION: May 18 – Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Dress for weather.
Break June – August. Resumes in September
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: April 27, May 11, June 22 (10am-12pm due to weather), July 20, August 24
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]
JEWEL HEART READERS – Currently on a break. Watch for details soon.
LOVING KINDNESS CRAFTERS
Third Sunday Monthly, 1:00pm, Onsite
DATES: Currently on Break. Resumes in September and moves to the Fourth Sunday Monthly – September 22, October 27, December 22. No session in November. Crafters will gather to create Tie Blankets using Polarfleece to be delivered to U of M’s End of Life Support.
Interested in knitting, sewing, quilting, baking or other crafts? No knowledge necessary, beginners and experts and all between are welcome.