The Inner World of Mind
Gehlek Rimpoche
Jewel Heart Instructors
Understanding mind is key to understanding ourselves and the world we live in. On the basis of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, Gehlek Rimpoche will explore the inner workings of our mind, opening the door to the true nature of reality.
Dates: Tuesdays
April 10, 17, 24,
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
June 5, 12, 19
Note: No program on April 3 and June 26
Time: 7:30 – 8:30pm
Gehlek Rimpoche is the Founder & Spiritual Director of Jewel Heart. Among the last generation of incarnate lamas tutored by the great masters in Old Tibet, Rimpoche’s command of contemporary western culture allows him to convey the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with wisdom, kindness and wit.
Per Evening Session - Sustaining Members & Above/No charge, Supporting Members, Seniors & Students/$5, Non-Members/$10
Sunday Mornings at Jewel Heart
Jewel Heart Instructors and Gehlek Rimpoche
Join us for a taste of Buddhism through introductory talks on contemporary issues followed by tea and cookies. A White Tara meditational practice session follows. Open to the public.
Dates: Sundays,
April 1, 15, 22, 29,
May 6, 13, 20, 27,
June 3, 10, 17
Note: No morning talk or Tara sessions on April 8, June 24
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
Tea & Cookies 11:00 – 11:30am
White Tara 11:30am – 12:30pm
Free/Donations welcome.
Sunday Details
April 1 – Open to Change - Supa Corner
Joyful participation in life begins with genuine recognition of change.
April 15 - Relinquishing Blame - Gehlek Rimpoche
Blame holds our life hostage. Compassion opens us to engage life fully.
April 22 - Quiet Body, Clear Mind – James Jorah
Meditation is key to bring clarity and stability to our lives.
April 29 - Loving Kindness in Daily Life - Sandy Finkel
Day by day, we can choose to benefit ourselves by benefiting others.
May 6 - Turn the Table on Jealousy – Kathleen Ivanoff
Circumvent jealousy’s habit of distorted comparison and cut the exaggerated imbalance between self and other.
May 13 - Recognizing the Enemy Within – Matthew Krichbaum
By recognizing our reliance on negative emotions and habits from within, we target the real obstacle to our happiness.
May 20 – Creating Space – Hartmut Sagolla
Alert mindfulness will bring spaciousness, clarity, and insight into our lives.
May 27 - On Equal Ground – Tony King
Equanimity brings us into positive relationship with all we meet.
June 3 - Understanding Love – Steven Kronenberg
Genuine love is moved by the wish for happiness and is not motivated by fear. Understanding this helps us distinguish between love and obsession.
June 10 - The Distortion of Anger – Eric DeVos
The righteous justification of anger distorts our perspective, distracting us from clear and constructive options.
June 17 – Choose Freedom - Hartmut Sagolla
We are choosing freedom from suffering whenever we refuse to submit to our negative habits of body, speech, and mind. |
Gateway to the Spiritual Path
Jewel Heart Instructors
Developing a reliable spiritual foundation is the main focus of this course. A coursebook compiled from Gehlek Rimpoche’s transcripts Transforming Negativities and Three Principles of the Path will provide the basis of study for this course.
Dates: Wednesdays,
April 4, 11, 18, 25,
May 2, 9, 16, 23
Times: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Supporting Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/$80 – Registration necessary
Lam Rim I: The Initial Scope, Part Three
Jewel Heart Instructors
Lam Rim, spiritual practice according to the tradition of Je Tsong Khapa, traverses the entire path to enlightenment. Offered as Lam Rim I, II, and III, Lam Rim I illuminates our present conditions to live life in positive harmony with the universal laws of karma. Lam Rim I will be offered in 5 parts. This in-depth course is recommended to follow Odyssey to Freedom and Three Principles of the Path.
Dates: Thursdays,
April 5, 12 19, 26,
May 3, 10, 17, 24
Note: No class on May 31 due to Sakadawa Day
Times: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Supporting Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/$80 – Registration necessary
The Three Principles of the Path: Section Three
Jewel Heart Instructors
The three principle aspects of the path to enlightenment highlight the importance of developing the determination to be free from suffering, compassion, and wisdom. Gehlek Rimpoche's transcript, The Three Principles of the Path, serves as course material offered in this second of three sections. This course is recommended to follow Odyssey to Freedom.
Dates: Mondays,
April 9, 16, 23, 30,
May 7, 14, 21,
June 4
Note: No class on May 28 due to Memorial Day
Times: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Supporting Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/$80 – Registration necessary
The Healing Practice of White Tara
Jewel Heart Instructor
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 the feminine energy of White Tara to overcome physical, mental and emotional suffering.
Dates: Wednesdays,
May 30,
June 6, 13, 20
Times: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Supporting Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/$40 – Registration necessary
Dharma Discussion and Debate
Drawing on the traditional Tibetan Buddhist mode of learning through open debate, Jewel Heart students are invited to join groups of two to five participants to analytically challenge and deepen their relationship with the Dharma. Join us for pizza and discussion!
Dates: Fridays,
April 20,
May 11,
June 15
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Donations welcome.
To become a Jewel Heart member and take advantage of member discounts - call 734 994 3387 extension 1
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Welcome to Jewel Heart
Jewel Heart Instructors
To learn more about Jewel Heart, its founder Gehlek Rimpoche, the programs available and the purposes they serve, we invite you to attend three free introductory sessions on Mondays in March with brief, informal presentations and plenty of time for discussion and questions. All are welcome.
Date: Mondays, March 12, 19, 26
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Free and Open to all.
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Weekly Meditation Sessions
Jewel Heart Instructor
Help yourself through meditation. Facilitators provide basic guidance during one hour concentration meditation sessions using the breath as the point of focus. Open to all levels of experience.
Date: Saturdays,
April 7, 14, 21, 28,
May 5, 12, 19, 26,
June 2, 9, 16, 23
Note: No meditation session on June 30
Time: 9:00 – 10:00am
Donations welcome.
Weekly GOM Meditation
Jewel Heart Instructor
GOM provides the basis for peace and joy in our lives as well as builds our ability to develop deep wisdom. These longer practice sessions, held in silence, are open to all. Seminars are offered throughout the year; instructions are also available in Gehlek Rimpoche’s transcript, GOM.
Date: Saturdays,
April 7, 14, 21, 28,
May 5, 12, 19, 26,
June 2, 9, 16, 23
Note: No meditation session on June 30
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Donations welcome.
Yamantaka
Jewel Heart Instructor
Open to Vajrayana members interested in deepening their daily sadhana practice.
Date: Thursdays,
April 5, 12, 19
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Donations welcome.
Four Immeasurables
Aura Glaser
A caring heart of immeasurable dimension begins with opening to our selves. By developing equanimity, love, and compassion for ourselves, we more genuinely engage all we meet with experience and joy. The prayer of the Four Immeasurables will be the basis of exploration for this workshop.
Date: Saturday, April 14
Time: 12:00 – 3:00pm
Location: To be determined
Cost: $30 - Further details upon registration.
Aura Glaser, co-founder of Jewel Heart, holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the Center for Humanistic Studies, and a B.A. in Women's Studies from the University of Michigan. She is also the creator and former owner of Crazy Wisdom Bookstore.
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GOM Weekend Intensives
Jewel Heart Instructors
GOM is an essential tool to develop peace and joy as well as the power to deeply understand wisdom. These are the third and fourth weekends of nine weekend intensives to be scheduled.
Date: Saturdays/Sundays, April 21/22
Location: To be determined
Cost: Based upon lodging and attendance - Further details upon registration.
An American Buddhist in…..
Join us for a fun evening celebrating the creative spirit of Jewel Heart. Come as audience and as contributors!
Date: Sunday, April 15
Time: 7:00pm
Open call to Jewel Heart Ann Arbor Sangha members to participate with artistic response to the phrase - “An American Buddhist in……” with the creative option of their choice – song, poem, story, visual arts, movie, performance, etc.
To participate, contact kathy@jewelheart.org by April 2 with your name, creative medium, and contact information. Maximum performance three minutes.
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Tsoh Sessions and Holidays
Group practice session of Lama Chopa and tsoh on April 28, and May 26 - Open to all.
Time: 6:00pm
Dates: Saturday,April 14 - (25), Saturday, April 28 - (10), Saturday, May 12 - (25), Saturday, May 26 - (10)
Sunday, June 10 – (25)
Note: No Lama Chopa and tsoh on Sunday June 24 due to Summer Retreat
Sakadawa Day on Thursday, May 31 – Picnic details to come for Saturday, June 3
Friday Film Series
Join us for our monthly free movie, concessions, and conversation following the film.
Time: 7:00pm
April 27 – Cave of the Yellow Dogs (2005) Director – Byambasuren Davaa. Host – Bobbie Krzywozycki.
A thought provoking mix of documentary and drama that tells the story of the age-old bond between man and dog, a bond which experiences a new twist through the cycle of reincarnation in Mongolia.
May 25 – The Prince of Tides (1991 - R) Director - Barbara Streisand. Host – Whitney Begeman.
When Tom Wingo’s sister attempts suicide, a terrible secret hidden in their childhood slowly comes to the surface through the careful guidance of her psychologist. Together, all three find their way back to life.
June 22 – Water (2004) Director Deepa Mehta. Host – Peter Arneson.
Set in 1938 India, eight year old Chuyia is widowed and sent to a home for Hindu widows. Her feisty presence influences the other residents, including a young widow, who falls for a Gandhian idealist. |
