Bloomfield Hills Programs Sept – Dec 2018
Demo Rinpoche Public Talk
In Search of Satisfaction
The pursuit of happiness is a right under the American constitution, but among our friends, family, and in ourselves we find so much dissatisfaction. “I am surrounded by people, yet I feel lonely.” “I have all the necessities of life, yet something is missing.” Is lasting satisfaction actually a realistic goal? Demo Rinpoche will share Buddha’s forever fresh wisdom on the true source of satisfaction and the transformation of suffering.
October 20, 2018, 11 am
Preceded by a guided meditation from 9.30 -10.30 am and coffee from 10.30 – 11.00 am
$10 Suggested Donation
Demo Rinpoche joined Drepung Loseling monastery in 1987, where he spent nearly thirty years of uninterrupted education in meditation, debate, memorization, philosophy, and composition under the Dalai Lama’s direct supervision. Rinpoche received the highest monastic degree of Geshe Lharampa from Gelugpa University in India in 2011. He continued his studies at Gyume Tantric College. At the request of Gelek Rimpoche, Demo Rinpoche came to the United States where he received his Master’s Degree in Inter-Religious Engagement from Union Theological Seminary in New York City in 2018. Currently based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan, he serves as the Resident Spiritual Advisor at Jewel Heart.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS PROGRAMS
Register for courses and workshops at [email protected]
Homework assignments where applicable are provided upon registration. Purchase Digital Transcripts online for the courses, or order paper copies from the Jewel Heart Store.
Jewel Heart courses and workshops are open to all, regardless of ability to pay. If you are unable to afford a fee, please ask about the possibility of a partial or full scholarship.
Living with Compassion
Chapter Three of Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
In the Third Chapter of Bodhisattva’s Way of Life Shantideva invokes the spirit of ultimate compassion and the commitment to make it the center of one’s life. Gelek Rinpoche’s detailed commentary forms the basis of this course.
10 weeks: Wednesdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 28, December 5, 12, 19
7 – 8:30 pm
No meeting November 21
$100/ Jewel Heart members free
White Tara Healing Workshop
Tara is the mother goddess of Tibetan Buddhism, known for her quick and compassionate activity. She is particularly associated with healing and long life. This workshop uses visualization techniques relying on the feminine energy of White Tara to overcomes physical, mental and emotional suffering. You don’t have to be a Buddhist to benefit from this practice.
Saturday, November 3, 2018
2.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Free – Suggested Donation $20
Monthly Vajrayana Meetings:
Wednesdays:
September 26, 7 pm – 8.30 pm
October 10, 6 pm – 7 pm
November 14, 6 pm – 7 pm
December 12, 6 pm – 7 pm
Jewel Heart Readers
The Book of Joy
Next meeting: October 27, 1 – 3 pm
Venue: 39500 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills 48304 (Little Daddy’s)
Interested in joining,
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Bloomfield Hills Programs Jan – April 2018
BLOOMFIELD HILLS PROGRAMS
Register for courses and workshops at [email protected]
Homework assignments where applicable are provided upon registration. Purchase Digital Transcripts online for the courses, or order paper copies from the Jewel Heart Store.
Jewel Heart courses and workshops are open to all, regardless of ability to pay. If you are unable to afford a fee, please ask about the possibility of a partial or full scholarship.
Clearing the Way
Chapter Two of Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
In the Second Chapter of Bodhisattva’s Way of Life Shantideva guides us through the process of purification, overcoming guilt and becoming whole. Gelek Rinpoche’s detailed commentary forms the basis of this course.
12 weeks: Wednesdays, March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 9, 16, 30, June 6, June 13
No Meeting May 2, May 23
7 – 8:30 pm
$120/ Jewel Heart members free
Gateway to the Spiritual Path
The focus of this course is building a solid spiritual foundation through engaging in issues relevant for our lives, now and in the long term. Based on Gelek Rimpoche’s authentic words this course explores what is true spirituality and how to best deal with one’s emotions on a daily basis.
8 weeks: Mondays, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, May 7
7.00 pm to 8.30 pm
No meeting April 30
$80/Jewel Heart members free
Mindfulness Meditation Level 1
Developing Clarity and Insight
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
7 weeks: May 14, 21, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2
no meeting on Memorial Day, May 28
7.00 pm to 8.30 pm
$80/Jewel Heart members free