Bloomfield Hills Jan – March 2013 Special Events
TARA BLESSING with GELEK RIMPOCHE
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 7PM
~ Reception Follows~
BIRMINGHAM
UNITARIAN CHURCH
38651 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Just north of Lone Pine Rd. on the west side of Woodward Ave.
Tara, mother goddess in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, responds quickly to calls for help. As female Buddha of enlightened compassionate activities, White Tara is particularly associated with healing, longevity, and protection from fear.
Gelek Rimpoche will introduce us to Tara in the form of a Blessing Ceremony, building a connection that serves as a bridge to the enlightened ones. This profound practice is accessible to everyone, regardless of religious background.
$10 Suggested Donation, if you can, less if you can’t.
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Bloomfield Hills Jan – March 2013 Programs
Creating Space
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
8 weeks: Mondays, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, March 4, 11; 7 – 8:30 pm
$80/Jewel Heart members free
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The Healing Practice of White Tara
Mondays, 7 – 8:30pm
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20
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 course uses visualization techniques relying on feminine energy of White Tara to overcome physical, mental and emotional suffering.
$80/Jewel Heart members free
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The Three Principles of the Path
The three principal aspects of the path to enlightenment highlight the importance of developing the determination to be free from suffering, compassion, and wisdom. Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, The Three Principles of the Path, serves as course material for this first of three sections.
8 weeks: Thursdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, March 7, 14; 7 – 8:30pm
$80/Jewel Heart members free
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The Three Principles of the Path Section 2
Thursdays, 7 – 8:30pm
March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 9, 16, 23
Please note there is no session on May 2
The three principal aspects of the path to enlightenment highlight the importance of developing the determination to be free from suffering, compassion, and wisdom. Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, The Three Principles of the Path, serves as course material for this second of three sections.
$80/Jewel Heart members free
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