Ann Arbor Programs May – Aug 2013
ANN ARBOR PROGRAM COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
THE HEALING PRACTICE OF WHITE TARA
Thursdays, 7 – 8:30pm
$80/ Jewel Heart Members – Free
Tara, mother goddess of Tibetan Buddhism, is known for her quick and compassionate activity and is particularly associated with healing and long life. This course uses visualization techniques relying on the feminine energy of White Tara to overcome physical, mental, and emotional suffering.
May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 18, 25, August 1
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CREATING SPACE: CLARITY AND INSIGHT THROUGH MEDITATION
Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30pm
$80/ Jewel Heart Members – Free
Meditation provides a clear stable mind, necessary for a happy life and foundation for deepening our spiritual journey. This course offers hands-on experience with the basic elements of meditation, using breath, posture and techniques for coping with distractions and laxity of the mind.
May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July, 17, 24, 31
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GOM SEMINAR
Saturday & Sunday, August 3 & 4
Donation only
GOM, or concentrated meditation, is an essential tool to develop peace and joy as well as the power to deeply understand wisdom. GOM instruction will be offered in this GOM Seminar (GOMinar) to facilitate attendance in weekend practice sessions. Instruction follows Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, GOM which is available at www.jewelheart.org/transcripts/ or through the Jewel Heart store at 734 994 3385 or [email protected]
Saturday, 10am – 12pm, 2 – 4pm & Sunday, 1 – 5pm
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DE LAM
Mondays, 7– 8:30pm
$110/ Jewel Heart Members – Free
Delam, or the Smooth Path, is a multi-dimensional map that, when followed with genuine effort, will help us remove limitations imposed by fear and confusion, opening our hearts and minds to reach their fullest potential. Following Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, De Lam, this course presents aspects of life for meditation that will deepen our relationship with the guru, ourselves, and ultimately bring about our future enlightenment.
January 14, 28, February 11, March 4, 18, April 1, 15, 29, May 13, June 3, 17, 24
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VAJRAYANA PATHS AND STAGES
Mondays, 7– 8:30pm
$80/ Jewel Heart Members – Free
Vajrayana, the tantric/esoteric aspect of Buddha’s teachings, is rooted in experiential understanding of the intention of the sutras – development of compassion and wisdom. A course for those with highest yoga tantra initiation only, it follows Rimpoche’s transcript, Introduction to Vajrayana, exploring the structure of vajrayana and highlighting stages and practices from taking initiation up to the ultimate union of the Vajradhara state.
February 4, 18, March 11, 25, April 8, 22, May 6, May 20, June 10
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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 26 – Sedona (2011) Visitors to the mystical town of Sedona Arizona encounter eccentric characters and a series of calamities that lead them to unexpected miracles.
May 31 – Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972) Events in St. Francis of Assisi’s life dramatize the transformation of ordinary mind into Bodhimind.
June 28 – Compassion in Emptiness (2011) Two talks by the Dalai Lama on inner peace and selflessness as means for a more compassionate world.
July 26 – Pay it Forward (2000) The far-reaching influence of seemingly simple ideas is shown through the life experiences of a caring young boy.
August 23 – Cloud Atlas (2012) Individuals’ actions, past/present/future, impact others and can ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution.
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JEWEL HEART READERS – Tuesdays, Monthly, 7 – 8:30pm
Enjoy lively discussion of dharma related book selections monthly.
May 14, June 11, August 6
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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.
May 19
THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
Wednesdays, 7– 8:30pm
$80/ Jewel Heart Members – Free
This course introduces Buddha’s revolutionary message that suffering can come to an end through one’s own efforts. Following Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, Four Noble Truths, participants rely on readings, discussion and meditation.
March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15
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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. While open to all, it is recommended to follow Creating Space: Clarity and Insight through Meditation.
March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16
Essence of Tibetan Buddhism with Gelek Rimpoche
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SUNDAY MORNINGS SCHEDULE WILL RESUME FEBRUARY 8, 2015.
8:30 – 9:30am ~ Concentrated Meditation
9:35 – 10:45am ~ White Tara Guided Meditation
11am ~ ESSENCE OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM/INTRO TO MAHAYANA and Tea, Snacks and Conversation following the morning teachings!
SUNDAY AFTERNOON PROGRAMS remain the same.
1 – 4pm ~ Monthly Knitting Social
4 – 5:30pm ~ Weekly Wu Style Tai Chi