Videotaping
and Audiotaping
Gelek Rimpoche's
talks and those of visiting teachers and scholars have been regularly
videotaped and audiotaped since 1990. Tapes are distributed to
Jewel Heart chapters for viewing and discussion. A limited number
of unedited recordings on CDROM are available for public distribution.
Transcripts
of Teachings
Jewel Heart
has prepared extensive transcripts of Rimpoche's talks on a variety
of topics in Tibetan Buddhism, as well as several shorter transcripts.
These transcripts are available to Jewel Heart dharma members
and supporting members.
Visit of His Holiness the
Dalai Lama
In
1994 Jewel Heart was privileged to co-sponsor a visit of His Holiness
the Dalai Lama to Ann Arbor. His Holiness gave a public talk and
White Tara blessing, and the visit occasioned a weeklong series
of cultural, academic and religious events in the Ann Arbor area.
Distinguished Visiting Rimpoches
Jewel Heart
has sponsored Dharma teachers from around the globe including
Bakula Rimpoche, Dagyab Rimpoche, Gangchen Rimpoche, Gompa Rimpoche,
Gongkar Rimpoche, Jampa Rimpoche, Lading Rimpoche, Lati Rimpoche,
Lhakar Rimpoche, Denma Locho Rimpoche, Pangon Rimpoche, Ribur
Rimpoche, Rizong Rimpoche, Samdong Rimpoche, Geshe Ngawang Sherap,
Tara Tulku (previous incarnation), Tarab Rimpoche, Geshe Yeshe
Thapkhay, and Kyabje Trijang Rimpoche (current incarnation).
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Hosting Monks
Jewel Heart
sponsors Tibetan monks and brings them to this country as religious
workers in order to serve the Dharma activities of Jewel Heart
Centers nationwide. Jewel Heart's support includes instruction
to help Tibetan monks learn how to adapt their teaching methods
for the West.
Scholarly Reference
Gelek
Rimpoche's significant library of over 1,000 Dharma texts serves
as a resource to lamas and centers around the globe. In addition,
Rimpoche himself is a resource for Western Dharma teachers, cultural
historians, and Tibetologists.
Presentation of Western Scholars
and Artists
Jewel Heart
sponsors public talks by distingished Western artists, scholars,
and authors whose work explores the interface between Buddhism
and the West such as Alex Berzin, Thupten Chodron, Allen Ginsberg,
Philip Glass, Daniel Goleman, Tara Goleman, Lex Hixon, Jack Kornfield,
David Molk, Glen Mullin, Ani Ngwang, Rachel Naomi-Remen, M.D.,
Paul Nietupski, and Robert Thurman. |
