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
Special Event With Gelek Rimpoche
Jewel Heart is very pleased to present:
Tibetan Buddhist Lama Gelek Rimpoche
who will give a public talk at The University of Michigan entitled
“USING COMPASSION TO TRANSFORM ANXIETY,
DEPRESSION AND STRESS”
Please join us on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 7pm
At the University of Michigan – Michigan Union
Roger Ballroom, 2nd Floor
530 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
This event is free and open to the public. Donations to Jewel Heart are welcome.