New York Programs: Fall 2017 – Winter 2018
NEW YORK PROGRAM COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
Demo Rinpoche:
Four Noble Truths teachings at Jewel Heart NY Center
Beginning in January 2018.
Thursdays: 7:00pm-8:30pm
January 18, 25; February 1, 8, 22; March 8, 15, 22
Note: No classes February 15, March 1
The Four Noble Truths are the first teaching Buddha gave after his enlightenment. Through recognizing suffering and understanding its underlying causes, we can rely on tools to help clear our negativity, build positivity, and develop to our greatest human potential.
The 11th Demo Rinpoche, reincarnation of Gelek Rimpoche’s father, was born in Tibet and recognized by the Dalai Lama at the age of 5, when he entered Drepung Loseling. He received his Geshe Lharampa degree there and continued in tantric studies for several years after. He is currently studying Interfaith Engagement at a theological seminary in the United States.
Click here to register
Solitary Hero Yamantaka Study Group
Based on Gelek Rimpoche’s Solitary Hero Yamantaka transcript, this study group is open to those who have received the relevant initiation for this practice.
The detailed course of study began in September 2017 with plans to meet once monthly.
Please contact [email protected] for eligibility questions or to register. Details including dates and location will be provided upon registration.
This 12 week course includes presentations by 4 Guest Speakers and 4 Jewel Heart Instructors on Thursdays from September 7 through December 7, 7:00 – 8:30pm. No meetings on October 26 and November 23.
The December 7 session will be broadcast onsite from Jewel Heart New York.
Dr. Joseph Loizzo – December 7, 7:00pm – 8:30pm onsite JH New York
Register for the complete course and receive OnDemand access to weekly posts of the recorded video sessions, all via a personal login. Or register for single live sessions.
Click here for more information.
Gateway to Enlightenment with Venerable Thubten Chodron
Onsite at Jewel Heart New York and Online via Webinar
Over the course of two evenings, celebrated American Buddhist nun Venerable Thubten Chodron will explore the process of attaining full enlightenment from the reasons and history behind developing the wish for enlightenment to the activities necessary to achieve it.
Monday, October 2 — 7:00-8:30pm: Becoming a Bodhisattva
Tuesday, October 3 — 7:00-8:30pm: Bodhisattva Activities
Click here for more information or click here to register.
Vajrayogini Study Group
Based on the short commentary on Vajrayogini in Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript “Three Short Vajrayana Practices”, this 8-week study group will focus on the practice of the short Vajrayogini sadhana of the Naropa Dakini. Though pithy and concise, Rimpoche’s commentary covers all the eleven yogas of the generation stage. The study group will emphasize discussion and learning together.
Those who have received the Vajrayogini initiation in the Naropa tradition from Gelek Rimpoche or another qualified Vajrayana teacher are eligible to attend this study group.
Please contact [email protected] to register.
Mondays: 7.00pm-8:30pm
Final Session: Feb. 12
Jewel Heart members free
Ritual Workshop with Sonam Dhargye
Friday, January 19, 7:00pm-8:00pm
In 1959, at the age of four, Sonam Dhargye escaped from Tibet. At the age of 14, he entered the Gyuto Tantric Monastery and as a young monk he was recognized for his extraordinary talents in the ritual arts.
In 1986, Dhargye was honored to be selected by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the youngest chant master in the history of the Gyuto Monastery, which was founded in the 15th century. Later he mastered the other tantric rituals of sand painting and butter sculpture. He was the ritual assistant for Gelek Rimpoche and Jewel Heart’s ceremonies.
Sonam Dhargye will be demonstrating ritual practices at Jewel Heart New York. Please join us for one or more of these rare workshops. Bring your questions about mudras, mantra pronunciation, offerings, altar setup, and other practices.
Please register in advance: [email protected]
Course fee: $25 per session
Drop-ins are welcome.
*To place an order for a torma by Sonam Dhargye
Yamantaka, Vajraogini, Cittamani, White Tara, Lama Chopa
Large:$100
Small: $65
email: [email protected]
Sonam is available for private ritual consultation and house blessing
email: [email protected]
GELEK RIMPOCHE FIRST ANNUAL COMMEMORATION
Lama Chopa and Tsoh Offering
Thursday, February 15 – 7:00pm-8:30pm
Jewel Heart will commemorate the life and work of Gelek Rimpoche on the first anniversary of Rimpoche’s passing. There will be a reception with light refreshments following the ceremony.
New York Programs Spring 2017
GOM: Meditation for Clarity and Serenity – Online/Onsite
Thursdays, 7 – 8:30pm
GOM, or concentrated meditation, helps to develop clarity, serenity and a deeper understanding of the world we live in. Based on Gelek Rimpoche’s GOM transcript, the sessions will alternate weekly between discussion/practice sessions done individually at-home or as a group onsite at participating Jewel Heart centers AND online Webinar presentation sessions with Jewel Heart Instructors Amy Hertz from Jewel Heart New York and Supa Corner Jewel Heart Ann Arbor.
Jewel Heart New York is participating in GOM’s online and onsite sessions. GOM registrants are welcome to join the course at the Center for all 8 sessions. Registrants additionally have access to a dedicated GOM webpage hosting materials and recordings of the online sessions.
Click here to register.
April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1
Jewel Heart New York Dharma Center Center will be open for this course. We invite the local community to register and participate as a group at the center.
HOW THE MIND WORKS
Thursdays, 7 – 8:30pm
Offered as a webinar
HOW THE MIND WORKS, based on Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, will explore ten universally core functions of our minds. Rimpoche’s accessible approach shows us how to use these mental faculties and lays the ground for us to become more realistic, capable, and resilient in any and all situations. An aspect of Buddhist psychology, understanding these functions provides guidelines for a healthy mind that are applicable across all mental, emotional and spiritual disciplines.
6 Thursdays, 7 – 8:30pm
February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Click here to register and for more information.
Jewel Heart New York Dharma Center Center will be open for this course. We invite the local community to register and participate as a group at the center.
…