Ann Arbor Programs Jan – April 2019

ANN ARBOR PROGRAM COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

MINDFULNESS 2 – DEEPENING AWARENESS

Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30pm

Becoming more aware of our thoughts, feelings and sensations through meditation opens the door to understanding the nature of our mind and how it influences our experience.

March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24

Free

DAYS OF MEDITATION

Saturdays, January 19 and March 9, 8:30am – 6pm

Meditation is an essential tool that helps develop peace and joy, as well as the power to deeply understand wisdom. This day of meditation, open to all experience levels and offered according to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, will include practice sessions and light guidance. Instructors will be available for assistance. Silence will be enjoyed throughout the day.

Free

LAM RIM – Part Two – DEMO RINPOCHE

Mondays, 8:30am – 6pm – dates tba

Lam Rim, or Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, is Buddha’s teachings presented step-by-step to allow for gradual experiential awareness and understanding of our inner and outer world. Through this process, we can transform the challenges and confusion encountered in ordinary everyday life to the extraordinary compassion and wisdom of enlightenment.

JEWEL HEART READERS ~ Tuesdays, Monthly, 7 – 8:30pm

Enjoy lively discussion of dharma related book selections monthly. Open to All

February 12, March 12, April 9

FREE FILM AND DISCUSSION ~ Fridays, Monthly, 7pm (No film in February)

Bring your friends and enjoy a free film and group discussion. Concessions available.

January 25 – COCO (2018)
A vibrant tale of family, fun and adventure as young Miguel embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. There Miguel uncovers the mysteries behind his family’s stories and traditions.

March 29 – ZACHARIAH (1971)
This outrageous western about two thrill-seeking cowboys who set out for adventure and join up with outlaws. But as the two friends are seduced by their own ambitions, a deadly rivalry grows between them, and they struggle to find a path to peace, before they lose their friendship.

April 26 – BREWSTER McCLOUD 1970)
Robert Altman’s wild, anarchic cult fave, istn’t about dreams as much as it is about the highs and lows of humanity. Ah, Love. The thing that at once shapes and unravels us. The thing that may or may not give us wings.

Ann Arbor Special Events July – Dec 2018

SUNDAY PROGRAMS

Classic Teachings with GELEK RIMPOCHE and live talks by DEMO RINPOCHE

Please Note: The Jewel Heart Ann Arbor Center will be closed on Sundays, December 23 and 30.  Enjoy the webinar online on those dates. The Center will be open again for Sundays on January 6. 

Broadcast Weekly, 11am Eastern

Join us at Jewel Heart Ann Arbor or Online via Webinar

Open to All, Free of Charge

Childcare is available for children 5 years or older during Demo Rinpoche’s Sunday Talks on the first and third Sundays. Parents to remain onsite.

Click here to register for the 2018 Webinar Sunday series.

OR visit GoToWebinar and enter the ID: 253-455-347

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing important information to join the webinar.

Please log in and set up early. The above link and ID are valid for this new series of Rimpoche’s Sunday teachings regardless of attending one or all.

For webinar trouble or questions, comments and feedback
Write: [email protected]
Or Text: 734 489 4919.

Sunday Mornings

8:30 – 9:30am – Open Meditation
9:45 – 10:45am – White Tara Guided Meditation
11am – 12pm – Gelek Rimpoche 2013 Video Recordings, 1st Sunday of the Month with Demo Rinpoche – Next October 7th, Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe with Buddha’s 3 Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma – September 9, September 16, September 23
12pm – Enjoy tea, snacks and conversation – Or join the Informal Discussion based on the morning talk and facilitated by JH Senior Students
1 – 4pm – Loving Kindness Crafts – October 14, November 11, December 9 – All Welcome

Open Meditation – Help yourself through meditation. Facilitators provide basic guidance with multiple meditation sessions using the breath as the point of focus. Brief instructions will be provided for newcomers. Free and open to all levels of experience.

White Tara Guided Healing Meditation – 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. Free and open to all. Buddhist experience is not required.

ANN ARBOR SPECIAL EVENTS

 Please Note: The Jewel Heart Ann Arbor Center is open for Six Perfections Registrants to enjoy group participation onsite. Click image for details and to register.