AWAKENING TO ULTIMATE TRUTH
AWAKENING TO ULTIMATE TRUTH
Weekend Teachings with
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe
Saturday, October 29
10am – 12 & 2 – 5pm
Sunday, October 30
2 – 4pm
Dedicated to the complete extinction of all suffering experienced by each and every living being, the ancient sage Shantideva shared Buddha’s revolutionary message of compassion and interrelationship, the true nature of reality.
Eminent scholar and practitioner, Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe, is particularly renowned for his expertise with these profound and transformative topics and will address them within the context of Shantideva’s inspirational text, Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life.
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe is currently a professor of Mool Shastra (Indian Tradition of Buddhist Philosophy)at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, the only Tibetan university in India, and is regarded as one of the most eminent scholars of both the Madhyamaka tradition and Indian Buddhist studies. As one of the greatest learned scholars of Drepung Loseling Monastery he facilitated the completion of numerous research works, including a complete translation of Lama Tsongkhapa’s ‘Lam rim chen mo’ or ‘Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment’.
Venue:
JEWEL HEART
1129 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
$50 – 75 sliding scale – Register in advance by calling 734 994 3387 extension 223
or email [email protected]
This event is also live video webcast and available at various Jewel Heart Chapters.
Visit http://www.jewelheart.org/webcast to become a Jewel Heart Webcast subscriber.
Jewel Heart is open to all, regardless of ability to pay.
If you are unable to afford a fee, please speak with registration about the possibility of a partial or full scholarship.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 , 10 – 11am
CULTIVATING COMPASSION
Jewel Heart Sunday Morning Free Public Talk
with Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe
To cultivate compassion for others, we draw from the love and compassion we have developed for ourselves.
We invite you to also participate in our early morning meditations sessions from 8:45 – 9:45am – choose to sit with us for concentrated meditation in the Tara’s Paradise Room
or enjoy the guided White Tara healing meditation session in the Joyful Paradise Room.
Sundays September – December 2011
SUNDAY MORNING TALKS with GELEK RIMPOCHE, 10 – 11am – OPEN TO ALL
September 4, 10am – 12:30pm – Amitayus Long Life Empowerment
Buddha Amitayus is the embodiment of the enlightened qualities of long life and good fortune. Through this empowerment we build and strengthen the connection between our own pure nature and enlightened compassion and wisdom, the source of all goodness.
October 2 – What is Enlightenment?
Recognition and appreciation of the qualities of enlightenment informs our spiritual goals.
November 6 – Targeting the Enemy Within
Targeting our habitual reliance on negative emotions, we are empowered to clear important obstacles to our happiness.
Rimpoche’s Sunday Morning Talks are also available on live video webcast. To subscribe, please visit www.jewelheart.org/webcast-subscription.
We invite you to also join us for either or both of the following meditation sessions:
8:45 – 9:45am Concentrated Meditation in Tara’s Paradise Room. Note: no White Tara session on September 4.
11:30am – 12:30pm White Tara Guided Meditation in the Joyful Paradise Room. Note: no White Tara session on September 4.
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SUNDAY MORNINGS – MEDITATION & TALKS with JEWEL HEART INSTRUCTORS – OPEN TO ALL
Join us for a taste of Buddhism through meditations, introductory talks on contemporary issues and tea and cookies.
8:45 – 9:45am – Concentrated Meditation in Tara’s Paradise Room
10 – 11am Sunday Morning Talk
11 – 11:30am – Tea, Cookies, Conversation in Dining Room
11:30am – 12:30pm – White Tara Meditation in Main Hall
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September 11 – Ethical Living – Sandy Finkel (live video webcast)
Being true to our commitments to our self and others is the cornerstone of a meaningful life.
September 18 – Difficult People, Difficult Times and the Courage of Love – Kathleen Ivanoff
Deeply understanding what love truly is broadens our view when relating to difficult people and difficult times.
September 25 –Taking the Reins: Living Authentically with Guest Speaker – Lene Handberg (live video webcast)
Based upon the Unity in Duality approach, Lene Handberg will explore the interrelated nature of life, placing the reins for an authentic life into our own hands.
October 9 – Open to Change – Sandy Finkel (live video webcast)
Joyful participation in life is guided by genuine openness to the impermanent nature of life.
October 16 – The Selfless Self – Hartmut Sagolia
Exploring the distinction between a naturally present self and an exaggerated permanent self targets the source of our confusion about life.
October 23 – ♥ Welcome to Jewel Heart ♥
Seeing Ourselves Clearly – Tony King
Reflections grounded in both clarity and honesty can help us see both our potential and our limitations with the same loving care. This morning will be a talk inspired by Tibetan Buddhism and a special presentation with Q & A about Gelek Rimpoche, Jewel Heart and how to become involved and tea/cookies. Please note: Both Concentrated Meditation and White Tara Meditation will be offered from 8:45 – 9:45am today.
October 30 – Cultivating Compassion – Geshe Yeshe Thapkhe
To cultivate compassion for others, we draw from the love and compassion we have developed for ourselves.
November 13 – Meditation – Fully Present to Life – Supa Corner
Alert and mindful reflection on how we live our life will bring about spacious presence, informed by clarity and care.
November 20 – Loving Kindness in Daily Life – Sandy Finkel (live video webcast)
Day by day, we can choose to benefit ourselves by benefitting others.
November 27 – On Equal Ground with James Jorah
Equanimity brings us into positive relationship with all we meet.
December 4 – Why Talk about Suffering? – Eric DeVos
The heart of compassion, intimate with suffering, moves towards relief and release.
December 11 – Busy Laziness – Chris Branson
Rich opportunities for happiness are often overlooked by a busy life dedicated to lesser priorities.
December 18 – The Power of Imagination and the Tantric Path – Hartmut Sagolla (live video webcast)
Fully envisioning the positive qualities we seek, we bring them to heart and into the present moment.
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SUNDAY AFTERNOONS with WU STYLE TAI CHI,4:00 – 5:30pm No class on Aug 28, Sept 4 or Dec 25 Suggested donation: $5
Learn meditation in motion with this “soft style” martial art, emphasizing relaxation and balance with Marilyn Feingold.