Foundation of All Perfections
Join us Tuesdays 7:30pm for inspirational talks and discussion on The Foundation of All Perfections. A concise, poetic map of the spiritual path by Je Tsong Khapa ( 14th century) that continues to lay bare the potential of the human heart and mind for us today.
7:30 - 9pm
June 19- Speaker - Kathleen Ivanoff
June 19, we will look into the seventh verse which opens our hearts to all beings and culminates in the unselfish desire to bring all to freedom's true joy.
July 3 - Speaker - Hartmut Sagolla
July 3, we will look into the eighth verse which explores how we can best be of service and help ourselves and others on the spiritual path.
Drop-in Fee of $10 - Students and Seniors $5
The Inner World of Mind
Gehlek Rimpoche
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,
July 10, 17, 24, 31,
August 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 7:30 – 9:00pm
Gehlek Rimpoche is the Founder and 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, July 8, 15, 22, 20, August 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
Tea & Cookies 11:00 – 11:30am
White Tara 11:30am – 12:30pm
Free/Donations welcome.
Sunday Details
July 8 - Making Peace with Ourselves - Eric Devos
Recognition, regret, resolve and remedy emerge from a heart genuinely seeking release from negative patterns and harmful choices.
July 15 – Changing Weapons into Flowers - Aura Glaser
Looking deeply within our negative emotions can reveal the seeds of transformation.
July 22 - Maintaining Spiritual Practice - Tony King
The strength of our spiritual practice is based in an enthusiasm that appreciates our capabilities, our efforts, and the goal.
July 29 - From Compulsion to Compassion - Chris Branson
Within the gradual process of analytical meditation, we move from habit to choice.
August 5 – The Search for Happiness - Kathleen Ivanoff
Drawn by the allure of consumerism, we often find ourselves at a loss, not quite able to find satisfaction. Let’s explore the modern day search for happiness.
August 12 – The Kindness of Others – Gehlek Rimpoche
Where would we be if it weren’t for the kindness of others?
August 19 – Spiritual Medicine – Sandy Finkel
As in any healing process, spiritual healing also depends upon proper diagnosis, supportive conditions, and taking the appropriate medicine.
August 26 – Spiritual Compass – Steven Kronenberg
Understanding what is harmful and what is helpful grounds our daily life in compassion and love. |
Art of Living
Jewel Heart Instructors
We long for meaning, for an effective way to bring insight and heart to the ordinary circumstances and inevitable challenges of our daily lives. On the basis of Gehlek Rimpoche’s book, Good Life, Good Death, this course will explore pragmatic methods to bring depth, meaning, and joy to our lives
Dates: Wednesdays,
July 11, 18, 25,
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Times: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Supporting Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/$80 – Registration necessary
Lam Rim I: The Initial Scope, Part Four
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,
July 5, 12, 19, 26,
August 2, 9, 16, 23
Times: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Supporting Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/$100 – Registration necessary
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Creating Space: Clarity and Insight through Meditation
Jewel Heart Instructors
Meditation provides us with a clear stable mind, necessary for a happy life and the foundation for deepening our spiritual journey. This course offers hands-on experience with the basic elements of meditation using breath, posture and techniques for coping with distractions and laxity of the mind.
Dates: Mondays,
July 9, 16, 23, 30,
August 6, 13, 20, 27
Times: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Supporting Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/$80 – 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, July 13 and August 17
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
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,
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Donations welcome.
Tsoh Sessions and Holidays
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s birthday – Friday, July 6
Open to all - Group practice sessions of Lama Chopa and tsoh on Sundays, July 22 and August 25
Vajrayogini practices with tsoh on Saturdays
July 8 and August 11
Friday Free Film Evenings
Join us for our monthly free movie, for concessions and conversation about the film and Dharma.
Time: 7:00pm
Dates:
July 27 – Asoka (2001) Director – Santosh Sivan. Hosts- Ujjen, Tsepel, and Tsundup Tsewang
2500 years after his death, Asoka the Great lives in our memories. He towers over history as a symbol of peace and non-violence, a burning torch that illuminates the path from war to remorse, from ambition to religion, from hatred to love. 3 hour movie.
August 24 - Five Obstructions (2004) Director – Lars von Trier. Host – Kathy Laritz
In one of his most ingenious cinematic stunts, Trier digs out an experiment short, “the Perfect Human”, directed by Leth in 1967. He asks his former mentor to remake it five times with instructions designed for bad outcomes unless Leth can make virtue of adversity. Movie is funny, ornery, and ultimately inspiring. |
