Ann Arbor Special Events Jan – April 2014
SPECIAL EVENTS
BEGINNING MARCH 9, 2014
TEACHINGS with GELEK RIMPOCHE
ESSENCE OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM 10 – 11am
SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMS AT JEWEL HEART
Beginning March 9, 2014, 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 begin March 9
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
AFTERNOON PROGRAMS:
4 – 5:30pm ~ Weekly Wu Style Tai Chi Suggested donation: $5
1 – 4pm ~ Monthly Social Knitting
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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WORKSHOPS WITH JEWEL HEART SENIOR STUDENTS
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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
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Please join us for Je Tsong Khapa Day and a Ganden Lha Gyema Retreat. The Jewel Heart Ann Arbor Center will open at 6:30 AM on Je Tsong Khapa Day, Friday December 27, for a Ganden Lha Gyema retreat. Each session will begin with the Ganden Lha Gyema, followed by a brief guided visualization meditation, recitation of the Migtsema mantra and a short dedication. Sessions will range from 1 – 1 1/2 hours in length.
At 7:00 PM on Friday, December 27, all are welcome to attend the Je Tsong Khapa Day Lama Chopa and Tsoh.
Individuals may prefer to begin the Ganden Lha Gyema Retreat before Friday. Some may prefer to have the Tsoh at the conclusion of their retreat. It is up to each individual to decide how he/she would like his/her retreat to take shape. Except for the first night with the Tsoh, the official closing time will be 9:00 PM.
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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.
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DEATH and DYING: How to Handle Spiritually
Saturday, January 25, 10am – 12pm & 2 – 4pm
Death and the dying process, while difficult to face, is certain reality for us all. In this workshop we will explore compassionate methods to help ease the passage of our loved ones as well for our own time of transition. The stages of the dying process, as understood in Tibetan Buddhism, will also be presented. All are welcome.
Sliding scale – $20 – $50
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GOM PRACTICE WEEKEND
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 14 – 16
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
Ann Arbor Programs Jan – April 2014
ANN ARBOR PROGRAM COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
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ODYSSEY TO FREEDOM – Section 2
Mondays, 7 – 8:30pm
$60 for Section 2 / Jewel Heart Members – Free
This course is also a Live Streamed Webcast and available via the Jewel Heart Webcast Subscription.
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 or [email protected], or in digital format through the Jewel Heart website at www.jewelheart.org/transcripts/.
Section 1: January 13, 27 / Section 2: February 10, 24; March 10, 24; April 7, 21.
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LOJONG in 7 POINTS
Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30pm
$120 / Jewel Heart Members – Free
One of life’s most harmful habits is the continuous creation of our selfish ego. Following Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, Lojong in 7 Points, we will contemplate “nine bullets to target the ego” to clear the way for our innate goodness and learn the practice of tonglen. Transcripts are available for purchase at the Jewel Heart Store – 734 994 3385 or [email protected] or in digital format through the Jewel Heart website.
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9 – Please note: No session on February 19
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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.
January 31 – KUMARE (2011) Filmmaker Vikram Gandhi presents himself as an enlightened guru from the East, building up a following in the West.
February 28 – TRAVELERS AND MAGICIANS (2005) A young man with big dreams, while no plan to achieve them, highlighting the disparity between our actual and imagined lives. Directed by Khyentse Norbu and filmed in Bhutan.
March 28 – BRILLIANT MOON (2010) An intimate and moving glimpse into Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s life – narrated by Richard Gere and Lou Reed.
April 25 – MY REINCARNATION (2011) Following well known Tibetan Lama, Chögyal Namkhoi Norbu, the film includes his son’s stand to not take up a role in the continuation of their spiritual tradition.
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JEWEL HEART READERS – Tuesdays, Monthly, 7 – 8:30pm
Enjoy lively discussion of dharma related book selections monthly.
January 14, February 11, March 11, April 15
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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.
January 12, February 2, March 9, April 13
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Thursdays, 7 – 8:30pm
$80 / Jewel Heart Members – Free
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.
January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 6 – Please note: No session on February 20