News for Jewel Heart Cleveland
Classes and events for November & December 2017 are now posted on the Cleveland Programs page.
UPDATE: The Jewel Heart Cleveland center will NOT be open for the remaining sessions of the Lojong webinar.
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Cleveland Programs July – August 2017
2017 Summer Retreat Foundation of All Perfections: GPS for Your Spiritual Journey
This weeklong retreat features daily video teachings by Kyabje Gelek Rimpoche on Je Tsongkahapa’s Foundation of All Perfections – a guide to the path that helps us to overcome obstacles as well as develop joy and understanding.
The program includes guided meditation sessions as well as White Tara practice, interactive panel discussions, and talks by Demo Rimpoche, Jewel Heart instructors and others.
July 29-August 5. 2017 for more information or to register, please visit www.jewelheart.org
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Jewel Heart Study Program:
Continuing course:
Love Your Life: Finding Joy and Purpose Sessions 4, 5, 6
This class includes both a webinar presentation by Christine Wright and Sally Tittman and an onsite group discussion in Cleveland. All are welcome to drop in for a session, and if you want access to the materials after the class ends, you may register at www.jewelheart.org
Thursday, July 6, 13 and 20. 7-8:45 pm
New courses:
Six Session Guru Yoga
Based on Gelek Rimpoche’s Six Session Guru Yoga transcript, this course is open to those who have the commitment to say this practice.
Tuesdays, 7-8:30 beginning date TBD
Please contact Anne for start date and reading schedule – aewarren at sbcglobal dot net
Lojong: Heart of Enlightenment webinar and onsite class to begin Sept. 7
1 hour webinar presentation, followed on most nights by 30-45 minutes of discussion among those attending at Jewel Heart Cleveland. Class begins September 7. Go to www.jewelheart.org to register for either all-web participation, or to attend at Jewel Heart Cleveland.
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Tsohs for David Hunter
Friends of David Hunter will continue to offer 7 day tsohs for his benefit on the following Mondays from 7-8:30 pm:
July 10. 17, 24, 31 and August 7. All are welcome to attend.
Tsohs for those who have recently died
Sangha members who wish to use the center for tsohs for recently deceased family or friends may contact JHC President Sarah (sarah at kpphoto dot com) to find out about scheduling possibilities.
Open meditation evenings resume August 14
Learn and practice focusing meditation in this small group, beginner friendly setting. Brief meditation instruction followed by two silent sittings are included each week. You may choose a cushion (we have several types available) or a chair for your practice.
Led by Mike Sherman and other senior students
Mondays, 7:30-8:30 pm, beginning August 14
Sunday talks with time for discussion
Come watch Rimpoche’s recorded talks with others and stay for conversation, tea and cookies. August is a quiet month for Jewel Heart, so the center will open on four Sundays. You are welcome to stop in for any or all of these free sessions.
August 13, 20, 27 and September 3, 11 am to 1 pm
TSOH Offerings
These offering ceremonies are held on or near to the 10th and 25th day of each Tibetan lunar calendar month. All are welcome to attend Lama Chopa tsohs. Please bring a food offering – fruit, bread, cookies, etc. are suitable.
Thurs., Aug. 17, 7-8:30 pm 25th Day Vajrayogini Tsoh open only to initiates
Thurs., Aug. 31, 7-8:30 pm 10th Day Lama Chopa Tsoh open to all
SAVE THE DATES!
Power of Purification Weekend with Venerable Thubten Chodron, Sept. 29-Oct. 1
Schedule:
Friday, Sept. 29, 7-8:30 pm. Public talk Good Karma: How to Create the Causes of Happiness and Avoid the Causes of Suffering.
Saturday, Sept. 30, 10-12pm and 2-4:30 pm. Teaching and practice sessions.
Sunday, Oct. 1, 11am-12pm. Jewel heart Sunday talk by Ven. Chodron on “Purification: Why We Need It and How to Do It”
2-4:30 pm Teaching and practice session, conclusion of retreat
Location: Jewel Heart Cleveland, 2670 W. 14th St.
Cost: Free will offering
More detailed information to follow in the Sept/Oct Newsletter