Ann Arbor Special Events May – August 2014
SPECIAL EVENTS
TEACHINGS with GELEK RIMPOCHE
ESSENCE OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM 10 – 11am
SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMS AT JEWEL HEART
We invite you to enjoy WEEKLY Sunday morning teachings with Gelek Rimpoche from 10 – 11am. Speaking from Ann Arbor and New York and other locations, these talks will also be a live video webcast.
JEWEL HEART ANN ARBOR SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMS
8:45 – 9:45am ~ Concentrated Meditation
10 – 11am ~ Essence of Tibetan Buddhism
11 – 11:30am ~ Tea, Cookies and Conversation
11:30 – 12:30pm ~ White Tara Guided Meditation
Please note: No Concentrated Meditation and White Tara Guided Meditation on July 6 and 13.
AFTERNOON PROGRAMS:
4 – 5:30pm ~ Weekly Wu Style Tai Chi Suggested donation: $5
1 – 4pm ~ Monthly Social Knitting
Please note: No Tai Chi July 6 and 13.
Stay tuned to Rimpoche’s calendar and the webcast calendar for the 2014 schedule.
To become a Jewel Heart webcast subscriber, visit http://www.jewelheart.org/webcast-subscription/
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EVENTS WITH JEWEL HEART SENIOR STUDENTS
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SAKADAWA DAY
Sakadawa Day
Friday, June 13, 5:10 – 5:30am
24 HOUR MAHAYANA PRECEPTS
Buddhists commemorate Buddha Shakyamuni’s birth, enlightenment and paranirvana on the full moon day of the Tibetan calendar’s fourth month, mindful that the beneficial effects of our positive activities generated that day are multiplied many-thousand fold.
We invite you to take the Mahayana Precepts for 24 hours.
Relying on the Mahayana Precepts, even for the short 24 hour period, has tremendous benefit. Among the precepts is the commitment to fast from 12noon until the following sunrise.
Please arrive by 5am. Precepts begin at 5:10am sharp in order to take them before sunrise at 5:24am.
Saturday, June 14, 10 – 11:30am
MEDITATING ON BUDDHA
Facilitated by Hartmut Sagolla
Join us to commemorate Sakadawa Day through guided meditation on Buddha Shakyamuni and chanting his mantra. Buddha Shakyamuni is an embodiment of enlightenment and meditating on him inspires us and brings our mind closer to that ideal.
Sunday morning, June 15
ESSENCE OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM
With Gelek Rimpoche
and FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH
In honor of Buddha Shakyamuni and Fathers everywhere, please join us for a Special Brunch and Musical Performance following Gelek Rimpoche’s morning teaching!
Revel in the beauty of Brahms G Major String Quintet Op 111 with musicians Brandon Cota (Cello), Joseph Deller (Violin), James Greer (Viola), John Madison (Viola) and Daniel Stachyra (Violin).
$12 at the door
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GOM PRACTICE WEEKEND
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 1 – 3
GOM, or concentrated meditation, is an essential tool to help develop peace and joy, and ultimately wisdom. This silent weekend includes practice with light guidance. Instructors will be available for your assistance. You may wish to read Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, GOM – available for purchase at 734 994 3385 or [email protected], or in digital format through the Jewel Heart website.
Friday, 7pm – 9pm, Saturday, 9am – 8:30 pm and Sunday, 8:45am – 6pm (working around Sunday morning programs)
Donation
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INTRODUCTION TO TIBETAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION
Saturday, April 26, 10am – 12pm
Experience genuine Tibetan Buddhist meditation practices for yourself in this two hour workshop. Meditation is an important tool on the spiritual path, helping to develop focus, stability, insight and understanding. In addition to the more commonly known concentration methods, we will also experience guided analytical and visualization meditations on various topics. All are welcome.
$10 Suggested Donation
Ann Arbor Programs May – August 2014
ANN ARBOR PROGRAM COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
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ODYSSEY TO FREEDOM – Sections 2 & 3
Mondays, 7 – 8:30pm
$80 for Section 3 / Jewel Heart Members – Free
This course is also a Live Streamed Webcast and available via the Jewel Heart Webcast Subscription.
Registration for Odyssey to Freedom is also required for those participating in the Live Streamed Webcast of the course.
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. This course follows Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, Odyssey to Freedom. It is available for purchase as a paperback through the Jewel Heart Store at 734 994 3385 [email protected], or in digital format through the Jewel Heart website atwww.jewelheart.org/transcripts/.
On June 2, from 7 – 9 pm one of Gelek Rimpoche’s senior students will conduct a review of Odyssey to Freedom’s sections 1 and 2. The review will be done primarily through guided meditations. Students who have been attending are encouraged to come, as well as those who may like to join the course.
Section 2 – April 7, 21, May 5, 19
Section 3 – June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 14, 21, 28, August 4
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DEEPENING AWARENESS: THE PRACTICE OF MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
Thursdays, 7 – 8:30pm
$80/ Jewel Heart Members – Free
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. Open to all however recommended to follow Creating Space or Intro to Meditation.
March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8
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ART of LIVING
Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30pm
$80 / Jewel Heart Members – Free
We long for meaning, for an effective way to bring insight and heart to the ordinary circumstances and inevitable challenges of our daily lives. Following Gelek Rimpoche’s book, Good Life, Good Death, this course will explore pragmatic methods to bring depth, meaning, and joy to our lives. The book is available for purchase at the Jewel Heart Store – 734 994 3385 or [email protected].
April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4
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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.
April 25 – MY REINCARNATION (2011) Following well known Tibetan Lama, Ch gyal Namkhoi Norbu, the film includes his son’s stand to not take up a role in the continuation of their spiritual tradition.
May 30 – ZEN (2011) A poignant, in-depth, reverent and surprisingly moving portrait of Eihei Dogen, a 13th century Japanese priest regarded as the founder of the SOTO school of Zen. The film is impressively well-researched and produced with great attention to authentic detail.
June 27 – CRAZY WISDOM (2011) The arrival of Tibetan Buddhism in America is told through the story of Chogyam Trungpa whose teachings are now recognized as authentic and profound.
July 25 – TULKU (2010) Gesar Mukpo document his story and other tulkus in this thoughtful film that asks what it means to be identified as a tulku and one fulfills one’s destiny.
August 22 – THE SIXTH SENSE (1999) An edge-of-your-seat thriller with a distinguished child psychologist and a frightened 8 year old boy with a sixth sense that leads to an unforgettable outcome.
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JEWEL HEART READERS – Tuesdays, Monthly, 7 – 8:30pm
Enjoy lively discussion of dharma related book selections monthly.
April 15, May 13, June 10, July 15, August 12
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KNITTING SOCIAL – Sundays, Monthly, 1 – 4pm
All are invited to this monthly Sangha Council social gathering. Loving Kindness Knitting & Crafts includes all crafts, arts and handiwork. Bring your current project(s) if you have one or join our Squares project. We have lots of yarn to go around.
April 13, May 18