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Jewel Heart Philadelphia Weekly Discussion Group (2026)
Join us for our new weekly study group exploring Demo Rinpoche’s commentary on His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Kindness, Clarity and Insight. Our discussions will draw on recordings from Demo Rinpoche’s Jewel Heart Spring Seminar (May 2–3, 2026). Attendance at the Spring Seminar is not a requirement; simply come ready to learn and share. Whether you are new to Buddhism or a seasoned practitioner, all are welcome.
Session 1: Fridays, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, May 8 – June 26, 2026
Register for the Study Group on Zoom → You’ll receive a confirmation email with your Zoom link, calendar save options, and reminder notifications. Seminar registration also remains open post-live, with on-demand access to the full recordings.
Recent Public Talks
Demo Rinpoche April 2026 Philadelphia Event
His Eminence Demo Rinpoche delivered a public talk and held techings in Philadeplia in April 2026 at the Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia, the Germantown Jewish Centre and the Parkway Central Library – Philadelphia Free Library.
His visit focused on the 14th Dalai Lama’s book: Kindness, Clarity, and Insight; Exploring Everyday Compassion through the Jataka Tales and An Interfaith Conversation and Meditation.