The Art of Living
Based on the national bestselling book "Good Life, Good Death" by Gelek 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 excellent introduction to Tibetan Buddhism for beginning students.
8 classes, Wednesdays 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructors: Jim Winter and Norbert Kramer
Class dates: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
Course fee: $80. Free to supporting members or above.
Advance registration required. Call (773) 784-5460
Lam Rim I: The Initial Scope – Section Two
The Lam Rim, or stages on the path to enlightenment, precisely outlines the entire spiritual path and is Je Tsongkhapa's most important legacy. Topics in this section include the teacher/student relationship and taking advantage of the precious opportunity of this life. This is the second in a series of linked courses to continue over the next two years that present the entire Tibetan Buddhist path based on transcripts of the extraordinary Lam Rim teachings of Gelek Rimpoche. Open to new and continuing students.
10 classes, Sundays 10 am to 11:30 am
Instructor: Rochelle Winter
Class dates: Jan 11, 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15
Course fee: $100.
Free to supporting members and above.
Open Meditation Sessions
Five minutes of meditation on the breath, followed by 20 minutes of silent meditation. Participants have the opportunity to engage in analytical meditation on the Lam Rim points or concentrated meditation on the breath or other object of focus. A Jewel Heart facilitator will open and close each session, answer questions, and provide guidance. Open to students at all levels of experience. Free.
10 weeks, Sundays 11:30 am to 12 noon following Lam Rim I classes (see dates above)
Instructor: Rochelle Winter and Jewel Heart facilitators
GOM Practice Weekend
This meditation weekend intensive, offered according to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, will include practice sessions with light guidance. Silence will be maintained between sessions. Practice sessions will include sitting and walking meditations. Instructors will be available for your assistance.
Location: Off-site location provided upon registration
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22
Times: Saturday 9 am to 8:30 pm; Sunday 9 am to 6 pm
Please arrive early with time to begin on cushion by 9 am.
Cost: $30
Fee includes Saturday/Sunday soup and salad lunches and Saturday dinner.
Tea/Coffee/Snacks provided for breaks.
Please bring your own meditation cushion.
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
Call (773) 784-5460.
Vajrayana Discussion Group
The January meeting will focus on a brief overview of the short sadhana of Vajra Yogini. Open to students who have received the Vajra Yogini initiation.
Thursday, January 8; 7 to 8:30 pm
Vajra Yogini Short Sadhana Class
This course based on the Vajra Yogini chapter of Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript Three Short Vajrayana Practices is intended as a support for new Vajra Yogini initiates and as a way for longer-term practitioners to review and practice with others. Open to students who have received the Vajra Yogini initiation and teachings from Rimpoche.
Location, dates, and times to be determined at January Vajrayana Discussion Group meeting.
Instructor: Brenda Rosen
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Live Video Webcast Teachings with Gelek Rimpoche
Live Video Broadcasts
THE SWIFT PATH with GELEK RIMPOCHE and Jewel Heart Instructors
Join Gelek Rimpoche, founder and spiritual director of Jewel Heart, and Jewel Heart instructors for a series of teachings videocast live from Ann Arbor, Michigan. In this series, Rimpoche will teach on The Swift Path, or Nyur Lam in Tibetan. Composed by the Third Panchen Lama, this text succinctly lays the ground for spiritual development through clear and relevant topics for visualization and analytical meditations.
Tuesdays 6:30 pm
Dates with Gelek Rimpoche: Tuesdays, Jan 13 to April 7
Watch for updates to this schedule as they become available.
Suggested donation $5 per evening session.
ADVANCE LOOK AT SPRING 2009 CLASSES
Lam Rim I: The Initial Scope – Section Three
The Lam Rim, or stages on the path to enlightenment, precisely outlines the entire spiritual path and is Je Tsongkhapa's most important legacy. Topics in this section include facing death realistically and what will follow death. The third in a series of linked courses to continue over the next two years that present the entire Tibetan Buddhist path based on transcripts of the extraordinary Lam Rim teachings of Gelek Rimpoche. Open to continuing students and new students with permission of instructor.
8 classes, Sundays 10 am to 11:30 am
Instructor: Brenda Rosen
Class dates: March 29; April 5, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 31; June 7 (no class April 12 (Easter Sunday) and April 19 (weekend workshop).
Course fee: $80.
Free to supporting members and above.
White Tara Practice Sessions
Tara is the mother goddess of Tibetan Buddhism, known for her quick and compassionate activity. Join us for guided meditation and group practice sessions in the healing and long-life practices of White Tara. These sessions are an ideal introduction to Tibetan Buddhist meditation for new and less experienced students. Experienced students will enjoy the chance to practice with a group.
8 Sundays, 9 am to 10:00 am
Dates: March 29; April 5, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 31; June 7 (no class April 12 (Easter Sunday) and April 19 (weekend workshop).
Facilitator: Megan Rotko
Free to supporting members and above. Suggested donation $5.00 per session for others
Weekend Workshop: SAVE THE DATE
(details to come)
Save the date: April 18-19
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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