ALL WELCOME TO THE NEW TEMPORARY JEWEL HEART LOCATION FOR TUESDAY TEACHINGS:
GENESIS of Ann Arbor
(St. Clare of Assisi and Temple Beth Emeth) 2309 Packard at Eastover (2 lights south of Stadium)
EVENTS, DATES, AND DETAILS:
INNER WORLD OF MIND with GELEK RIMPOCHE - TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 30 and NOVEMBER 6, 7 – 8:30pm
FOUNDATION OF ALL PERFECTIONS –
TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 13, 20, 27, 7 – 8:30PM
Per session – Sustaining Member & Above/Free, Supporting Member, Seniors & Students/$5, Non-members/$10
DIRECTIONS to GENESIS of ANN ARBOR:
Take Packard approx 2 miles from N. Main Street to Genesis on left.
PARKING one block northeast of Genesis on Packard at strip mall or street parking. PLEASE do not park in Genesis lot.
ALL WELCOME TO THE NEW TEMPORARY LOCATION FOR SATURDAY MEDITATIONS and SUNDAY MORNING TALKS: NEUTRAL-ZONE 310. E. Washington
(3rd block east of N. Main) Saturday meditation sessions on 2nd floor on the right. Sunday morning talks on main floor to the right.
CONCENTRATED MEDITATION – SATURDAYS,
November 3, 17, December 1, 15, 29, 9 – 10am – OPEN TO ALL! Donations Welcome.
WHITE TARA MEDITATION – SATURDAYS,
November 10, 24, DECMEBER 8, 22, 9 – 10am – OPEN TO ALL
Donations Welcome.
SUNDAY MORNING INTRODUCTORY TALKS – SUNDAYS, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9, 10 – 11am – OPEN TO ALL.
Donations Welcome.
Click here for Sunday topics and speakers
DIRECTIONS to NEUTRAL-ZONE:
From N. Main, turn east on E. Washington. Neutral-Zone is on the third block on south side of E. Washington.
PARKING available on the street and the E. Washington/Fourth Street Garage.
 Dear Friends,
Due to the winter weather storm advisory, the December 2, Sunday morning Intro Talk at Neutral Zone is cancelled.
Please join us at 7pm on Tuesday, December 4 at Genesis to celebrate Je Tsong Khapa Day with Lama Chopa and tsoh!
We apologize for any inconvenience!
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The Inner World of Mind
Understanding mind is key to understanding ourselves and the world we live in. On the basis of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, Gelek Rimpoche will explore the inner workings of our mind, opening the door to the true nature of reality.
Dates: Tuesdays,
September 11, 18, 25,
October 2, *30,
* November 6
**Time: 7:30 – 9:00pm
Gelek 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
*Held at Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard at Eastover, Ann Arbor, 48104
**Due to November 4 Daylight Savings Time change, beginning October 30, Tuesdays will thereafter begin at 7pm.
Foundation of All Perfections
Jewel Heart Instructors
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.
Dates: Tuesdays,
October 9, 16, 23,
* November 13, 20, 27
*Held at Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard at Eastover
**Time: 7:30 – 9:00pm
(**7pm beginning November 13)
Per Evening Session - Sustaining Members & Above/No charge, Supporting Members, Seniors & Students/$5, Non-Members/$10
Tuesday Evening Talks
Jewel Heart Instructors
Dates: Tuesdays, December 4, 11
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Per Evening Session - Sustaining Members & Above/No charge, Supporting Members, Seniors & Students/$5, Non-Members/$10
Sunday Mornings at Jewel Heart
NEUTRAL-ZONE
Neutral-Zone
DATES: November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9,
Times: 10 - 11am
Jewel Heart Instructors and Gelek 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,
October 7, 14, 21, 28,
November 4, 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
No meetings September 2 ( Labor Day retreat) and
November 11 (Yamantaka initiation)
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
Tea & Cookies 11:00 – 11:30am
White Tara 11:30am – 12:30pm
Free/Donations welcome.
Sunday Details
October 28 Garden of Compassion Gelek Rimpoche
Engaged compassion enters the prickly sphere of negativity and reveals fertile ground for positivity to flourish.
November 4 Love and Respect
Sandy Finkel
Affection and the ability to love others flow naturally through appreciation grounded in self-respect and understanding.
November 11 The Promise and Peril of Reincarnation
Elizabeth Hurwitz
Death is not the end. Birth is not the beginning. What implication does this hold for our life today?
November 18 Stability through Equanimity
Eric DeVos
A mind of equanimity brings stability to our interactions through a balanced and reliable perspective.
November 25 This Thing called Love
Supa Corner
While everyone likes love, what kind of love is good for everyone?
December 2 Fear and Aversion
Kathy Laritz
Acting out of fear, we self-sabotage with reactions of resistance, rejection, even aggression. We will explore some alternatives.
December 9 Pursuit of Happiness
Kathleen Ivanoff
Dissatisfaction seems to propel us in pursuit of happiness, yet it also prevents us from experiencing reliable satisfaction. What is wrong with this picture?
December 16 To be determined
December 23 The True Beauty of Life
This life has the capacity to open endless doors to better futures.
December 30 Intelligent Faith
Confidence in mind’s ever present potential, born from intelligent trust, fuels our willingness to overcome obstacles of powerlessness and resistance when they arise. How do we take that leap of faith? |
Deepening Awareness: The Practice of Mindfulness Meditation
Jewel Heart Instructors
Becoming more aware of our thoughts, feelings and sensations through meditation opens the door to understanding the nature of our mind and how it creates our experience. Recommended pre-requisite: Creating Space: Clarity and Insight through Meditation
Dates: Mondays,
September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Times: 7: 00 – 8:30pm
Supporting Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/$80 – Registration necessary
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Yamantaka Initiation: CANCELLED
Please note, the December 31, 2007 Yamantaka Solitary Hero Initiation has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to re-scheduling in 2008. Thank you.
Lam Rim II: The Medium Scope
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 II explores the medium scope of spiritual development aimed at liberating the individual from suffering once and for all. This in-depth course is recommended to follow Odyssey to Freedom and Three Principles of the Path.
Dates: Wednesdays, September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, *November 7, 14, 21
Times: 7:00 – 8:30pm
*Held at Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard at Eastover, in the Core Room, downstairs.
Supporting Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/$100 – Registration necessary
The Healing Practice of White Tara
Jewel Heart Instructors
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: Sundays, September 9, 16, 23, 30
Times: 1:00 – 2:30pm
Supporting Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/$40 – Registration necessary
Six Session Guru Yoga
Jewel Heart Instructors
Known as the “golden dharma”, this fundamental vajrayana practice brings benefits as it deepens our understanding of guru devotion. It also confirms and maintains commitments taken with Highest Yoga tantra initiation. Based on Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript “Six Session Guru Yoga”, illuminating both long and short Six Session Guru Yoga practices. Open to all with Highest Yoga tantra initiation.
Dates: Thursdays, September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, *November 1, 8, 15, 29
Times: 7:00 – 8:30pm
*Held at Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard at Eastover, in Room 116, downstairs.
Supporting Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/$100 – 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,
September 14, October 12
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Donations welcome.
Concentrated Meditation Sessions
Neutral Zone - 310 E. Washington, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Jewel Heart Instructors
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,
November 3, 24,
December 1, 15, 29
No Meeting October 27.
Time: 9:00 – 10:00am
Donations welcome.
White Tara Meditation Sessions
Neutral Zone - 310 E. Washington, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Jewel Heart Instructors
Tara is the mother goddess of Tibetan Buddhism, known for her quick and compassionate activity. She is particularly associated with healing and long life. These practice sessions offer guided meditation and are open to all.
Date: Saturdays,
November 10, 24
December 8, 22
Time: 9:00 – 10:00am
Donations welcome.
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
STRESS REDUCTION, HEALTH, & SPIRITUAL
PRACTICE – CANCELLED, check programs for
re-scheduling
Tony King, PhD
Stress-reduction techniques and psychotherapies drawn from Buddhist themes such as Mindfulness, including Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) have enjoyed great interest, successfully helping many people in very distressed states. What are these modern "Buddhist-inspired" techniques and how do they relate to spiritual practice?
Date: Saturday, November 3
Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm
Cost: $30/$20 students - Registration Required
COMPASSION & CONFLICT: NAVIGATING OUR CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS
Helen Weingarten
Often we consider conflict to be between the good guys and the bad guys, however some of the most challenging conflicts are between ourselves and those we care for most. Holidays can present excellent opportunities to practice our skills of compassionate conflict resolution. Come discover methods for navigating choppy holiday waters with wisdom and wit!
Date: Saturday, November 17
Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm Location: Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College, Conference Room, 4833 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48106
Cost: $30 - Registration Required – contact registration@jewelheart.org or 734 994 3387
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Gelek 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.
Tony King is a Jewel Heart Instructor and a student of Gelek Rimpoche for 20 years. He works as a research investigator in the Dept of Psychiatry at University of Michigan where he studies the neuroscience of emotion and trauma-related psychiatric disorders, and mindfulness-based psychological interventions as a member of the Psychiatric Affective Neuroimaging Laboratory and the Trauma, Stress, and Anxiety research group.
Helen Weingarten During her academic career at the University of Michigan, School of Social Work, Helen co-founded and co-directed an interdisciplinary program on understanding conflict and its management across a wide range of settings. She has had the rare opportunity and honor to present and discuss her writings on conflict and intentionality with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Since that time she hopes that her practice of conflict resolution has deepened and progressed.
Tsoh Sessions and Holidays
Time: 6:00pm
Group practice sessions with of Lama Chopa and tsoh – Open to all.
Dates:
Sunday, October 21,
Sunday, November 19, and
Saturday, December 22.
Group practice of Vajrayogini long sadhana or self-initiation and tsoh. Vajrayogini practitioners only.
Dates:
Sunday, November 4 – held at 611 Miner, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Note: Je Tsong Khapa Day celebration, Tuesday, December 4.
Friday Free Film Evenings
Join us for our monthly free movie, for concessions and conversation about the film and Dharma.
Time: 7:00pm
October 19 – Dragonfly (2002 – PG-13)
Director Tom Shadyac. Hosted by Rose Jasso. When someone dies, are they gone forever? A grieving doctor seems to be contacted by his late wife through her patients near death experiences. The broader message mines the vast force of love.
Please Note: We will resume film and discussion at Jewel Heart in 2008.
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