THE SWIFT PATH with GELEK RIMPOCHE
The Swift Path, or Nyur Lam in Tibetan, was composed by the 3rd Panchen Lama and succinctly lays the ground for spiritual development through clear and relevant topics for visualization and analytical meditations.
Dates with Rimpoche: Tuesdays,
September 9, 16, 23, 30
October 21, 28,
November11, 18, 25
Dates with Jewel Heart Instructors: Tuesdays,
October 7
December 2, 9, 16
Please note: there will be no meeting on Tuesday, October 14 due to His Holiness Denma Locho Rimpoche’s teachings at the Fall Retreat and in Ann Arbor, MI.
Time: 7:30pm
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
THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
This course introduces Buddha’s revolutionary message that suffering can come to an end through one’s own efforts. Following Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript Four Noble Truths, participants rely on readings, discussion and meditation.
Dates: Saturdays,
September 13, 27,
October 4, 11, 25,
November 1, 15, 22
Time: 10:00 – 11:30am
Supporting Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/$80 – Registration necessary
SEM: NATURE OF MIND
Compiled from teachings on the Nature of the Mind, this course addresses the relationship between energy and mind, the mind’s capacity for liberation and wisdom, the continuity of consciousness, and the mind as object of concentrated meditation. Gelek Rimpoche’s SEM and GOM are used as class materials.
Dates: Wednesdays,
October 8, 15, 22, 29,
November 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 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,
August 15, September 12, October 17, November 14, December 12
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Donations welcome.
CREATING SPACE: CLARITY AND INSIGHT THROUGH MEDITATION
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: Thursdays,
September 11, 18, 25,
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Supporting Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/$80 – Registration necessary |
 UPCOMING YOGA WEEKEND
HOLD THE DATES: FOR AN UPCOMING YOGA WEEKEND at Jewel Heart Ann Arbor WITH CYNDI LEE OF OM YOGA IN NEW YORK
Fri, March 6, 7:30pm – Yoga for Meditators
Sat, March 7, 9:30 – 12:30 - Making Friends with Yourself
Sat, March 7, 2:30 – 5:30 – Awakening Heart
Sun, March 8, 9:30 – 12:30 – Unlocking the Lower Body
Sun, March 8, 2 – 5 – Rise Up and Purify
More details to come soon
THREE PRINCIPLES OF THE PATH – SECTION 2
The three principle aspects of the path to enlightenment highlight the importance of developing the determination to be free from suffering, compassion and wisdom. Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, The Three Principles of the Path, serves as course material offered in this second section of three sections. This course is recommended to follow Odyssey to Freedom.
Dates: Mondays,
September 15, 22, 29,
October 6, 13, 20, 27,
November 3
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Supporting Members & Above/No charge, Non-Members/$80 – Registration necessary
FRIDAY FREE FILM AND DISCUSSION SERIES
Join us for our monthly free movie, for concessions and conversation about the film and Dharma.
Time: 7:00pm
Dates: Fridays, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 19
Friday, September 26 - I Heart Huckabees - Unable to grasp the meaning of alarming and seemingly coincidental experiences,Albert Markovski seeks the help of Existential Detectives to understand his life and relationships. (Director David O. Russell – 2004 – R) Hosted by Aimee Adams
SUNDAY MORNINGS AT JEWEL HEART
Jewel Heart Instructors and Gelek Rimpoche
Join Jewel Heart Instructors and Gelek Rimpoche for a taste of Buddhism through introductory talks on contemporary issues followed by tea and cookies. We invite you to participate in the concentrated meditation and/or White Tara meditational practice sessions as well. Open to all. Free/Donations welcome.
Concentration Meditation 8:45 – 9:45am
Talk: 10 – 11am
Tea & Cookies: 11 – 11:30am
White Tara: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Dates:
August 10, 17, 24
September 7, 14, 28,
October 5, 12, 26,
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
December 7, 14, 21, 28
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November 9 - From Habit to Opportunity with Matthew Krichbaum
With mindfulness and awareness we can free ourselves from the robotic nature of habitual negative patterns and rediscover the vital opportunities present in our lives.
November 16 - Sacred Space with James Jorah
Creating a sacred space within is a first step towards developing enlightened compassion in the world.
November 23 - Obstacle as Opportunity with Supa Corner
Life is rich with either obstacle or opportunity; it’s all up to us.
November 30 - A Simple Daily Spiritual Practice with Eric DeVos
Through dedicated efforts of respect, generosity, change, appreciation and receptivity, we draw closer to enlightenment day by day.
December 7 - The Life of Buddha wtih Kathy Laritz
From his first recognition of suffering to complete victory over the cause of suffering, Buddha’s life story offers us guidance for our own lives today.
December 14 - Patience is the Best Protection with Hartmut Sagolla
More than simple stoicism, patience forged from compassion is the armor that protects from the sharp sword of hatred.
December 21 - Rejoice with Aura Glaser
Rejoicing in others achievements comes naturally to those genuinely dedicated to the happiness of all.
December 28 - No meeting due to Winter Retreat
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