Bloomfield Hills January – April 2024
Bloomfield Hills Programs January – April 2024
Boundless Compassion – Accelerating the Journey to Enlightenment – free
(Odyssey to Freedom Series)
Great Compassion is the need of our time. Never before have all human beings been more closely connected and dependent on each other than now. Furthermore, in personal spiritual development, love and compassion help us get beyond an ego-centric mind state and thus accelerate our journey to Enlightenment.
This course is part of the series “Odyssey to Freedom”, based on Gelek Rimpoche’s short video clips, introducing each topic and the published transcript of his teachings on Odyssey to Freedom.
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, March 11 – free
No sessions February 26 and March 4
Engaging Wisdom and Compassion
(Odyssey to Freedom Series)
Embodying Great Compassion through the Six Transcendent Activities of giving, discipline, patience, perseverance, concentration and wisdom is the culmination of the spiritual path. In this course, the final part of the series “Odyssey to Freedom”, we will explore in meditation and discussion how to apply Buddha’s central message in daily life.
This course is part of the series “Odyssey to Freedom”, based on Gelek Rimpoche’s short video clips, introducing each topic and the published transcript of his teachings on Odyssey to Freedom.
March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – free
To register, write [email protected] or call 734 239 5985
MONTHLY VAJRAYANA MEETINGS ONLINE
Ganden Lhagyema
The Ganden Lhagyema, one of the most important practices in our tradition, deepens the connection with the enlightened through meditational exercises that enrich inner development on the spiritual path. Grounded in appreciation for our spiritual teacher, this is a practice of guru devotion, considered to be the “backbone” of our spiritual practice and the root of all spiritual development. This study group will also focus on specific visualization practices interwoven with the mantra commonly referred to as Migtsema. Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript Ganden Lhagyema, The Uncommon Teachings is the basis of the study group.
Restricted to those with Highest Yoga Tantra initiation
Wednesdays January 17, February 21, March 13, April 17
7 pm – 8.30 pm Eastern time
To register for the zoom link and for more details, write [email protected] or call 734 239 5985
Bloomfield Hills September- December 2023
Bloomfield Hills Programs September – December 2023
Creating our World: Habit Patterns and Karma – free
(Odyssey to Freedom Series)
Why is there suffering in the world, individually, in families, societies and nations? According to the Buddha we are creating our world through our own actions and it is our neuroses that compel us. In this course, part of the series “Odyssey to Freedom”, we will explore karma and our emotions through meditation and discussion.
September 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – free
Putting an End to Suffering
(Odyssey to Freedom Series)
Buddha boldly states that misery is optional. We can eliminate it and attain lasting happiness and peace. In this course, part of the series “Odyssey to Freedom”, we will explore in meditation and discussion how ethics, concentration and wisdom are the key to overcoming our suffering.
November 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, 11 – free
To register, write [email protected] or call 734 239 5985
MONTHLY VAJRAYANA MEETINGS ONLINE
Ganden Lhagyema
The Ganden Lhagyema, one of the most important practices in our tradition, deepens the connection with the enlightened through meditational exercises that enrich inner development on the spiritual path. Grounded in appreciation for our spiritual teacher, this is a practice of guru devotion, considered to be the “backbone” of our spiritual practice and the root of all spiritual development. This study group will also focus on specific visualization practices interwoven with the mantra commonly referred to as Migtsema. Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript Ganden Lhagyema, The Uncommon Teachings is the basis of the study group.
Restricted to those with Highest Yoga Tantra initiation
Wednesdays September 13, October 25, November 22, December 13
7 pm – 8.30 pm Eastern time
To register for the zoom link and for more details, write [email protected] or call 734 239 5985