Ann Arbor Programs Jan. – Mar. 2015
ANN ARBOR PROGRAM COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
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ODYSSEY TO FREEDOM – Section 6
Mondays, 7 – 8:30pm
Gelek Rimpoche created Odyssey to Freedom as an accessible and concise Lam Rim, encompassing the stages on the spiritual path from our current situation, as it is, through to full enlightenment. Details about registration and how to purchase Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, Odyssey to Freedom are listed at the top of this page.
This course is also available as a live-streamed course.
Special Review of Section 5 – February 9
Section 6 – February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23
$60 / Jewel Heart Members – Free
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SEM – Nature of Mind
Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30pm
Compiled from teachings on the Nature of the Mind, this course addresses the relationship between energy and mind, the mind’s capacity for liberation and wisdom and continuity of consciousness as well as highlighting the mind as object of concentrated meditation. Details about registration and how to purchase Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, SEM are listed at the top of this page.
February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15
$100/ Jewel Heart Members – Free
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DEEPENING AWARENESS – The Practice of Mindfulness Meditation
Thursdays, 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 creates our experience. Details about registration are listed at the top of this page.
February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2
$80/ Jewel Heart Members – Free
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INTRODUCTION TO TIBETAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION
Thursdays, 7 – 8:30pm
Meditation is an important tool on the spiritual path, helping to develop focus, stability, insight and understanding. In addition to more commonly known concentration methods, we will also experience analytical and visualization meditations on various topics. Details about registration are listed at the top of this page.
April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28
$80/ Jewel Heart Members – Free
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FREE FILM AND DISCUSSION – Fridays, Monthly, 7pm
Bring your friends and enjoy a free film and discussion about dharma and the film. Concessions are also available.
February 27 – The Whale Rider (2002) – One of the great audience-grabbers of recent years, it won the audience awards at the Toronto and Sundance film festivals , playing to standing ovations and left the audiences in tears. A story about a 12 year old finding her place in the world.
March 27 – Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) – A group of British retirees who decide to “outsource” their retirement to less expensive and seemingly exotic India, find they are transformed by their shared experiences.
April 24 – Free the Mind (2012) – A documentary about the work of renowned neurologist Richard Davidson, on the nature of consciousness and the results of his studies in helping soldiers with PTSD and kids with ADHD.
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JEWEL HEART READERS – Tuesdays, Monthly, 7 – 8:30pm
Enjoy lively discussion of dharma related book selections monthly.
The book selected for Jewel Heart readers is: KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING, A Complete Buddhist Guide to Meditation, Faith, and Everyday Transcendence by Ayya Khema Foreword by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama
February 10, March 10, April 14
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KNITTING SOCIAL – Sundays, Monthly, 1 – 4pm
All welcome to join in for conversation and knitting projects dedicated to become donations.
February 12, March 8, April 8
Please Join Us for a Joyous Holiday Celebration!
December 13, 2014
Featuring John Madison on Viola 6-7pm
Jonas as DJ 7-10pm
10-11pm More Fun and Suprises!
Bring Your Favorite Hot or Cold Hors D’ oeuvres to Share!
(Please bring prepared and ready to serve)