Ann Arbor Programs May – August 2018

ANN ARBOR PROGRAM COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

MINDFULNESS 2 – Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30pm ~ May 30 – August 1

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.

May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 18, 25, Aug 1
Note: No sessions on July 4 and 11

Free – $80 Value

FREE FILM AND DISCUSSION ~ Fridays, Monthly, 7pm
Bring your friends and enjoy a free film and group discussion. Concessions available.

May 25 – Big Lebowski – (1998)
“The Dude” Lebowski, mistaken for millionaire Lebowski, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help. The Coen brothers’ masterpiece marks 20 years since it first hit the theaters. Roshi Bernie Glassman wrote a book about it called “The Zen of the Dude”.

June 29 – Heal – (2017)
A documentary film that takes us on a scientific journey where we discover that by changing one’s perceptions, our thoughts, beliefs and emotion, the human body can heal itself from dis-ease. The fact is we have more control over our health and life then we have been taught to believe.

July 27 – Knowledge of Healing (1997)
Illuminating documentary on Tibetan medicine that developed over 2 millennia as an amazingly successful method of healing. In the 12th century, Gyüshi (Knowledge of Healing) was created, the Dalai Lama shares the value of Tibetan medicine, and his personal physician Dr. Tenzin Choedrak describes its principles.

August 24 – Perfect Sense – (2011)
A chef and a scientist fall in love as witnesses to the end of the world– strangers who form a desperate romantic connection while facing an apocalyptic epidemic that robs people of their sensory perceptions.

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

The reading selection: The Life and Visions of Yeshe Tsogyal: The Autobiography of the Great Wisdom Queen. Beginning August 14, the selection is: Wisdom Rising: Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine by Lama Tsultrim Allione

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

May 8, June 12, July 17, August 14

LOVING KINDNESS CRAFTS
Sundays, Monthly, 1 – 4pm
Loving Kindness Crafts includes all crafts, arts and handiwork. All Welcome.

May 13

Ann Arbor Special Events Jan – April 2018

SUNDAY PROGRAMS

SUNDAYS with GELEK RIMPOCHE – Classic Teachings

Broadcast Weekly, 11am Eastern

Join us at Jewel Heart Ann Arbor or Online via Webinar

Open to All, Free of Charge

SUNDAYS with GELEK RIMPOCHE

Click here to register for the 2018 Webinar Sunday series.

OR visit GoToWebinar and enter the ID: 718-631-307

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 ~ Concentrated Meditation
9:45 – 10:45am ~ White Tara Guided Meditation
11am – SUNDAYS WITH GELEK RIMPOCHE
Tea, Snacks and Conversation following the morning teachings!

Sunday Afternoons
4 – 5:30pm ~ Weekly Wu Style Tai Chi
See details for Morning and Afternoon Programs below.

Concentration Meditation – 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 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.

Tai Chi – Learn the ancient art of meditation in motion with this ‘soft style’ martial art emphasizing relaxation and balance. Suggested donation $5

ANN ARBOR SPECIAL EVENTS

JEWEL HEART welcomes H. E. DAGYAB KYABGON RINPOCHE to Jewel Heart Ann Arbor and Jewel Heart New York for:

• HERUKA NAGPOPA INITIATION AND TEACHING (Ann Arbor)
• VAJRAYOGINI INITIATION AND TEACHINGS (Ann Arbor)
• WHAT IS THE ESSENCE OF THE BUDDHA’S TEACHINGS? (New York)
• VIJAYA LONG-LIFE INITIATION (New York)