Ann Arbor Programs Jan – April 2018

ANN ARBOR PROGRAM COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

MINDFULNESS 1 – CLARITY AND INSIGHT THROUGH MEDITATION

Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30pm ~ March 14 – May 2

Meditation provides us with a clear and 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.

Free – $80 Value

January 19 – WHY NOT NOW! (2014)
A documentary film on the life and works of spiritual entertainer Alan Watts.

February 16 – WALK WITH ME (2017)
A meditative film about a community of Zen Buddhist monks and nuns who have dedicated their lives to mastering the art of mindfulness with their world-famous teacher Thich Nhat Hanh.

March 23 – ENDERS GAME (2013)
Young Ender Wiggin is recruited to lead the fight against the Formics, a technologically superior alien species. Tested and honed into an empathetic killer, he begins to despise what he does as he learns to fight in hopes of saving Earth and his family.

April 27 – KUBO and the TWO STRINGS (2016)
A young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armor worn by his late father, a legendary Samurai warrior, in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past. With deep themes of rebirth and reincarnation, it is simply an amazing work of animated achievement in cinema.

Tuesdays, Monthly, 7 – 8:30pm

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

January 16, February 13, March 13, April 10

Sundays, Monthly 1 – 4pm

Loving Kindness Crafts includes all crafts, arts and handiwork. All Welcome.

January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8

Ann Arbor Special Events Sept – Dec 2017

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

Please Note: Demo Rinpoche will give the morning talk December 3, 2017

SUNDAYS with GELEK RIMPOCHE – 2017

Click here to register for the 2017 Webinar Sunday series.

OR visit GoToWebinar and enter the ID: 431-881-339

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