Gehlek Rimpoche to speak in Chicago July 27-28
Modern Dharma:
Spirituality in Contemporary Culture
Free Public Talk - Friday, July 27, 2007
7 pm - 9 pm
Hyatt Regency - East Tower Plaza Ballroom
151 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago
$20 donation suggested
Three Principles of the Path Workshop
Saturday, July 28, 2007, 10 am - 4:00 pm Hyatt Regency - Comiskey Room
151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago
$50 pre-registration by July 20, $65 at door
To preregister call 847-968-4588; for more information
e-mail:
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The Art of Living
Based on the national bestselling book "Good Life, Good Death" by Gehlek Rimpoche, this course explores how the Tibetan Buddhist perspective can be utilized by anyone, of any faith, to bring depth, meaning and joy to daily life. An ideal introduction for new and less experienced students.
Faciliators: Robin Olsen and Megan Rothko
Sundays 9 to 10:30 am for 8 weeks
(no class Labor Day weekend)
First class: Sunday, August 5
The Three Principles of the Path (Part I)
This course presents three central themes on the path to enlightenment: the determination to be free from suffering, compassion for others, and wisdom. A transcript of Gehlek Rimpoche’s teachings on these subjects serves as course material. Open to all.
Instructors: Rochelle Winter and Jim Winter
Sundays 10:30 to noon for 8 weeks
First class: Sunday, September 9
Creating Space: Clarity and Insight through Meditation
Meditation is the basis of the spiritual path and the cornerstone for a focused daily life. This course provides instruction in the basic elements of meditation – breathing, posture, stabilizing the mind, coping with distractions as well as establishing a daily meditation practice. An ideal introduction for new and less experienced students.
Instructor: Rochelle Winter
Wednesdays 7 to 8:30 pm for 8 weeks
First class: Wednesday, September 5
Fee for each class above: $80.
Free to supporting members and above.
All classes meet at:
Family Health Resources, 1342 W. Belmont, Chicago
(Just east of Southport; 10 minute walk from Southport Brown Line or the Belmont Red Line “el” stop. Ample street parking available on Southport and Belmont, free on Sundays.)
For more information or to register for the classes above, contact us at:
or (773) 784-5460
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