Bloomfield Hills Programs January – August 2021
Self and Selflessness – An Exploration into the Nature of Reality
Following Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript Self and Selflessness, this informal study group will discuss the meaning of selflessness in Je Tsongkhapa’s tradition.
Mondays, 7 pm – 8 pm online only via zoom starting January 11, 2021
January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 22, March 1, 8, 29
EXTENDED: APRIL 5, 12, 19, 26, MAY 3, 10
Free – Donations accepted https://www.jewelheart.org/join-donate/
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pc-ugqDstH9FWd3YVvHOm_lNwsb_Lf4IA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The transcript can be downloaded from Digital Dharma
https://www.jewelheart.org/digital-dharma/self-and-selflessness/
Free – Donations accepted https://www.jewelheart.org/join-donate/
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqdOispzkvH91qZvrLb8_9M4OlBPljQLBt
The transcript can be downloaded from Digital Dharma:
https://www.jewelheart.org/digital-dharma/the-three-principles-of-the-path-condensed/
Bi-Weekly Vajrayana Meetings till end of 2021
White Tara (open to those who have received a Highest Yoga Tantra initiation or the initiation of 1000 armed Avalokitesvara)
Wednesdays, 6 – 7 pm
April 7, 21, May 5, 19, June 2, 16, 30, July 14, August 11, September 8, 22, October 6, 13, 27, November 3, 17, December 1, 15
To register for Bloomfield Hills Chapter Programs, email [email protected] or call 734 239 5985
Bloomfield Hills Programs August – December 2020
Mindfulness I – ONLINE COURSE
Meditation provides us with a clear and stable mind, necessary for a happy life and the foundation of deepening our spiritual journey. This course offers hands-on experience with basic elements of meditation using breath, posture and techniques for coping with distractions and laxity of mind.
April 6, 13, 20, May 4, 11, 18, June 1, 8
7.00 pm to 8.30 pm
Free – Donations accepted
Wheel of Sharp Weapons Part I – ONLINE COURSE
The Wheel of Sharp Weapons, the ancient Indian Buddhist practice of lojong or Mind Training, includes powerful methods to cut through self-centeredness and self-grasping and thus removes the obstacles to attaining full enlightenment.
Gelek Rimpoche’s comprehensive commentary is the basis for this course.
Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 8, 15, 22, 29
7:00 – 9:00 pm
$150, members free
Monthly Vajrayana Meetings – ONLINE CLASS
Introduction to Vajrayana
Wednesdays, 6 – 7 pm
March 11, April 29, May 13, June 17, July 15
The Heart Sutra
The Heart Sutra is the most condensed of the Perfection of Wisdom teachings of the Buddha and focuses on the ultimate nature of reality. It is recited in Buddhist communities all over the world. The transcript of Gelek Rimpoche’s lucid and practical teachings on the Heart Sutra forms the basis of this course.
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 26, March 4, 11
7.00 pm to 8.30 pm
$80, Jewel Heart members free
Wheel of Sharp Weapons Part II – ONLINE COURSE
The Wheel of Sharp Weapons, the ancient Indian Buddhist practice of lojong or Mind Training, includes powerful methods to cut through self-centeredness and self-grasping and thus removes the obstacles to attaining full enlightenment.
Gelek Rimpoche’s comprehensive commentary is the basis for this course.
Wednesdays, August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 16, 23, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16
7:00 – 9:00 pm
$100, members free
Monthly Vajrayana Meetings – ONLINE CLASS
Introduction to Vajrayana
Wednesdays, 6 – 7 pm
August 19, September 16, October 14, November 18, December 9
To register for Bloomfield Hills Chapter Programs, email [email protected] or call 734 239 5985