GOM Practice Day, Saturday, November 7
Our first GOM practice will offer the opportunity to do a full day of silent concentrated meditation in a peaceful forest setting. Sessions will be 20 minutes long, with silence maintained between sessions. A light vegetarian lunch and dinner will be served. You may meditate on a cushion or a chair; if you plan to sit on the floor, some cushions will be available, or bring your own if you have a favorite. Session leaders will be available to answer questions individually during breaks. This practice day is free and open to all; donations are welcome.
Time: Sat. Nov. 7 9am orientation for those who have not taken GOM workshop
9:30 am brief orientation for all, 10 am 1st meditation session
The day will conclude between 8:30 and 9 pm.
Place: Susan and Bill's house. To reserve a spot, call (330) 722-7770 before 8pm or email eklipse@zoominternet.net. Indicate if you need directions.
Nyur Lam Teaching Weekend November 13, 14 and 15
Gelek Rimpoche will conclude his teachings on Nyur Lam, the Swift Path, over three days of intensive teachings at Jewel Heart Ann Arbor. This weekend is a chance to experience traditional teachings from a Tibetan Buddhist master whose English and understanding of contemporary culture is unrivalled.
For those unable to travel to Ann Arbor, the teachings will be live video broadcast to Jewel Heart Cleveland as well. There is no charge for the teaching.
Friday, Nov. 13, 7-9:30 pm
Saturday, Nov. 14, 10am-noon, 2-6 pm, 7:30-9 pm
(bring brown bag dinner for short dinner period!)
Sunday, Nov. 15, 10 am-about 2 pm
Je Tsongkhapa Day Tsoh: Tibetan Festival of Lights
This year, Friday December 11 is Je Tsongkhapa day, a time to commemorate the life and teachings of Je Tsongkhapa, founder of our Gelug tradition. The center will be illuminated by more than 100 candle and electric lights offerings, as well as flower and water bowl offerings. We will chant the Lama Chöpa Tsoh in English and with some verse sung in Tibetan; a flyer describing this practice is available for newcomers.
Bring a food offering, such as bread, fruit, cake or cookies. Canned goods will be donated to local charities, while other food will be shared after the ceremony.
All are welcome, children included!
Date and time: Friday, Dec. 11, 7-8:30 pm
Looking for the perfect gift?
Buy Jewel Heart Cookbooks for all your family and friends! 100% of the $15.00 price goes to support Jewel Heart. Available at JH Cleveland or through the JH website
Lora's Blue Lotus Imports Sale will be returning to JH Cleveland in December! Watch for a special announcement of dates and times.
Jewel Heart Sunday talks
Join us for introductory Buddhist-inspired talks on contemporary issues. Free and open to all, these sessions are wonderful for beginners as well as helpful for continuing students, and include guided meditation and time for questions.
10:00-11:00am on the following Sundays:
Nov. 1 - "Finding the Joy Within" - The increasingly stressful conditions of our interconnected world can drain our personal resources, whether financial, physical, mental or spiritual. Gelek Rimpoche will share how Buddha's tools of compassion and wisdom create the basis for joy and understanding to flourish in our lives, even amid these trying times.
A live video broadcast with Gelek Rimpoche.
November 8 - Spiritual Bypassing - Aura Glaser Using spiritual practices or beliefs to 'rise above' or otherwise prematurely transcend unresolved issues and basic human needs only keeps us caught in their grip. A live video broadcast.
Nov. 15 - Swift Path weekend teachings continue - see above
Dec. 6 - From Habit to Opportunity - Sandy Finkel. 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. A live video broadcast.
December 13 - Awakening Our Best Nature - Aura Glaser. Buddha's experience of awakening points us to realizing the wholeness, wisdom and love that is our deepest nature. A live video broadcast.
Concentrated Meditation with Light Guidance
On Sundays when there is a dharma talk (see schedule above), from 9-9:40 am, we will have concentrated sitting meditation, open to beginners and experienced meditators alike. Free and open to all.
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Jewel Heart Study Program
All courses are held at Jewel Heart Cleveland, 2670 W. 14th St.
Jewel Heart Cleveland offers its courses to all, regardless of ability to pay. If you are unable to afford any course fee, please speak to your instructor about the possibility of a partial or full scholarship.
NEW CLASSES
Four Noble Truths - begins Wed. Nov. 11
This introductory course intends to give an initial insight into the main
message of the Buddha: that there is suffering and that it can be
completely eliminated through one's own efforts.
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30pm. Instructor: Susan Kirchner
Cost $80 (8 weeks); free to supporting members
Ganden Lha Gyema - begins Thurs. Nov. 5
The Ganden Lha Gyema, one of the most important practices in our tradition, deepens the connection with the enlightened through meditational exercises that enrich inner development on the spiritual path. Grounded in appreciation for our spiritual teacher, this practice uplifts us through familiarity with generosity, respect, purification, rejoicing, and many other beneficial activities. This course also offers instruction on specific visualization practices interwoven with the mantra commonly referred to as Migstema.
8 week course $80, free for supporting members. Open to all.
Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30pm Led by Anne Warren and David
ONGOING CLASSES
Nyur Lam: The Swift Path
Live video broadcast of Gelek Rimpoche teaching from Ann Arbor on the 2nd Panchen Lama's guide to the path to enlightenment.
Note: This class begins at 7:30 pm.
Live video broadcast taught by Gelek Rimpoche: Nov. 3, 10
Nyur Lam Review, meditation and discussion with students: Nov. 24
Tsoh Schedule
We will be alternating Lama Chöpa and Vajrayogini tsohs this year. The Lama Chöpa tsohs are open to everyone, while you must have had a Vajrayogini initiation to attend Vajrayogini tsohs. Bring a food or monetary offering. Please come 15 minutes early to help set up if you can.
Lama Chöpa Tsohs Fri. Dec. 11, 7-8:30 pm - Je Tsongkhapa Day
Vajrayogini Tsohs Thurs. Nov. 12, 5-6:30 pm
Compulsory Tsoh days for Mother tantra practitioners Sat. Jan. 9 (Vajrayogini), Mon. Jan. 25, (Lama Chopa) Times will follow in next newsletter
JH Cleveland News
Congratulations to students who have recently completed the Odyssey to Freedom class - something for us all to rejoice in! Throughout Sept. and Oct., classes, Sunday talks, and workshops continued in the center, while a number of Clevelanders attended the Labor Day and Fall Retreats.JH Cleveland's silent auction ended in September, having raised nearly $1400 for Jewel Heart.
JH National News and Events
Many events were held in October to celebrate Rimpoche's 70th birthday! During the fall retreat, an elegant dinner party was served at Garrison Institute, followed by videos of Rimpoche, songs and poems in his honor.
Saturday, Oct. 24 brought a performance of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Path to Enlightenment," by the fantastic Not Yet Ready for Enlightenment Players at a U of M theater.
Sunday afternoon, Oct. 25, Rimpoche and Colleen gave a wine and tea party for Jewel Heart.
On Monday, Oct. 26, Jewel Heart offered Rimpoche a Tenzhuk (Prayers and offerings for the Lama's long life) at Jewel Heart Ann Arbor.
Live Video Broadcasts - Now for Mac Users as well! Jewel Heart is pleased to offer you the opportunity to receive live video webcasts to your computer.**All live broadcasts will also be available at Jewel Heart Cleveland**
Live video broadcasts include:
• Weekly Tuesday teachings by Geek Rimpoche and others
• Monthly Sunday talks by Gelek Rimpoche and others
• Selected workshops or weekend teachings by Gelek Rimpoche. Subscription for individual use is only $120 per year, paid annually.
Upcoming teaching retreats
2010 Winter Retreat
Friday, February 19 - Saturday, February 27. Yamantaka teachings combined with Yamantaka mantra retreat. Details to come.
Cleveland
2670 W 14th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
PHONE: 216-687-1617
For information about any of the events in this newsletter, contact Bill or Susie Kirchner at (330) 722-7770 evenings before 8PM or email
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May all beings have happiness.
May they be free from suffering.
May they find the joy that has never known suffering
May they be free from attachment and hatred.
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