Ann Arbor Programs April – August 2016
ANN ARBOR PROGRAM COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
Homework assignments where applicable are provided upon registration.
Purchase digital transcripts for the courses at www.jewelheart.org/transcripts/,
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Jewel Heart courses and workshops are open to all, regardless of ability to pay. If you are unable to afford a fee, please speak with registration about the possibility of a partial or full scholarship.
All programs held at:
1129 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734 994 3387 • [email protected]
GANDEN LHA GYEMA
Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30pm
One of the most popular practices in the Je Tsong Khapa tradition, Ganden Lha Gyema deepens our connection with the enlightened through meditational exercises and enriches our inner development. Grounded in appreciation for our spiritual teacher, this practice uplifts us through familiarity with generosity, respect, purification, rejoicing, and many other beneficial activities. It also offers instruction on visualization practices interwoven with the Migtsema mantra.
March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18
$80/ Jewel Heart Members – Free
37 WINGS OF CHANGE
Thursdays, 7 – 8:30pm
On our spiritual journey, 37 qualities ground our spiritual development, laying a foundation for deeper understanding and ultimately, our enlightenment. Following Gelek Rimpoche’s commentary on the 37 Wings of Enlightenment, he tells us, “If you are able to practice these points, to really spend time and meditate on them, they will become your qualities!
April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 9
$80/ Jewel Heart Members – Free
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.
June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3
$80/ Jewel Heart Members – Free
MINDFULNESS AND COMPASSION TRAINING FOR HELPING PROFESSIONALS
Anthony King, PhD
Mondays, 6 – 8pm
An 8-week experiential course designed for helping professionals (and students) in personal cultivation of mindfulness and compassion practices, for self-care and helping others. This course offers secular mind-body mindfulness, compassion, and self-compassion practices drawn from contemporary sources (e.g., Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy) as well as from the ancient Tibetan tradition, teaching how to recognize and manage stress and self-criticism, and enhance mindfulness, compassion, well-being, and self-knowledge. Class size is limited, includes recorded guided meditations and course handbook.
May 9, 16, 23, June 6, 20, 27, July 11, 18 (no sessions on May 30, June 13, July 4)
$275 (income-based scale available)
JEWEL HEART MONTHLY PROGRAMS
JEWEL HEART READERS
Enjoy lively discussion of dharma related book selections monthly.
April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9
OPEN TO ALL
FREE FILM AND DISCUSSION
Fridays, Monthly, 7pm
Bring your friends and enjoy a free film and discussion about the film and dharma. Concessions are also available.
March 25 – DEPARTURES
Sensitive journey into Japan’s sacred culture and heartland, covering love, revelation and transcending the human spirit.
April 29 – THE INTOUCHABLES (2011)
After paragliding accident, a quadriplegic aristocrat hires a young man from the projects as his caregiver. Uplifting exploration of compassion manifesting between two unlikely friends.
May 20 – INFINITY, THE ULTIMATE TRIP (2009)
This documentary brings a message of hope and optimism concerning the most mysterious act in a human life; the end of this life and journey to the beyond.
June 24 – SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD (2012)
As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently puts a wrench in his plan.
July 29 – BEING JOHN MALKOVICH (1999)
A puppeteer discovers a portal that leads literally into the head of the movie star, John Malkovich.
August 26 – SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK (2008)
A theatre director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he creates a life-size replica of New York City inside a warehouse as part of his new play.
Ann Arbor Special Events Jan – March 2016
SUNDAY PROGRAMS
SUNDAYS WITH GELEK RIMPOCHE
Weekly, 11am EST with Kyabje Gelek Rimpoche
We look forward to seeing you
at Jewel Heart Ann Arbor or via online via Webinar
Open to All, Free of Charge
SUNDAYS with GELEK RIMPOCHE – 2016
To Register for the webinar, use the following link
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4284962112392867330
OR visit GoToWebinar and enter the ID: 125-176-963
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing important information to join the webinar.
Please log in early and set up before Rimpoche begins. 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
1 – 4pm ~ Monthly Knitting Social
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.
Knitting Social – All welcome to join in for conversation and knitting projects. Meets monthly. You will find the schedule in the left hand column of this page.
Tai Chi – Learn the ancient art of meditation in motion with this ‘soft style’ martial art emphasizing relaxation and balance. Suggested donation $5
A SPECIAL WEEKEND WITH GLENN MULLIN
Jewel Heart Ann Arbor and/or via Webinar
1129 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
FEMALE BUDDHAS: Celebration of the Feminine in the Buddhist Tantric Tradition
Friday, February 12, 7 – 9pm
The Dalai Lama was once asked on the difference of male and female practitioners in terms of the Buddhist attitude toward and practice for enlightenment. He replied, “In the sutra side, men seem to have something of an advantage. In tantric practice, women have the advantage.” This presentation explores the how and why of the Dalai Lama’s statement.
EMPTINESS, MEDITATION AND ACTION: Guidelines from the Tantric Tradition
Saturday, February 13, 10am – 5pm
Sunday afternoon, February 14, 2 – 4pm
There are many ways to speak about the Buddhist path to enlightenment. One important system is known as ta cho gom, or “view, action, meditation.” Here “view” refers to the perfect balance of emptiness and appearance; meditation refers to the kind of mental focus and engagement that produces enlightenment; and action refers to how we carry these two into all aspects of our daily life.
These three can be taught in both sutra and tantra ways, in other words, from the perspective of the ordinary appearance of things, and from the perspective of the extraordinary perspective of the tantric yogas. The former is generally engaged as the foundations of the latter. The former alone requires many lifetimes for the attainment of enlightenment; the latter, when engaged correctly and under a qualified master, easily produces enlightenment in one lifetime.
Weekend Fee: $60, Student/Senior fee: $30
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