Every Sunday
SUNDAY MORNING TALKS with GELEK RIMPOCHE, 10 – 11am – OPEN TO ALL
February 6 – The Wisdom of Generosity
Generosity acts from an abundant heart, releasing miserly fears and ultimately increasing our own receptivity.
February 27, 10am – WHITE TARA LONGEVITY INITIATION with GELEK RIMPOCHE.
March 6 – The Gratitude of Rejoicing
Rejoicing in other’s achievements comes naturally to those genuinely dedicated to the happiness of all.
April 3 – Karma and Interdependence
Karma’s four properties raise awareness of personal responsibility and introduce us to how interconnected we truly are.
8:45 – 9:45am Concentrated Meditation in Tara’s Paradise Room.
11:30am – 12:30pm White Tara Guided Meditation in the Joyful Paradise Room.
Rimpoche’s Sunday Morning Talks are also available on live video webcast. To subscribe, please visit the webcast page
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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
January 9 – Three Spiritual Practices – Tony King
Buddha recommended three basic practices for the spiritual seeker – accumulate positivity, purify negativity and watch your mind.
January 16 – Buddhism in the Body – Aura Glaser (live video webcast)
Final of four talks exploring themes related to embodiment, authenticity, love, and spiritual awakening.
Each talk is independent of the others and can be attended on its own.
January 23 – Benefits of Meditation – Supa Corner
Meditation lays the ground for the energy, clarity and insight necessary to participate fully in all mundane and spiritual endeavors.
February 13 – The Four R’s for Positive Change – Sandy Finkel (live video webcast)
Through Recognition, Regret, Resolve and Remedy, we can determine what to keep and what to discard along the path of positive change.
February 20 – No Sunday Programs
March 13 – Choosing a Spiritual Master – Hartmut Sagolla
Just as a magnifying glass uses the sun’s energy to light a fire, a true teacher focuses and ignites the spiritual process.
March 20 – The Spiritual Student’s Perspective – Sandy Finkel (live video webcast)
Both a caring open mind and an inspired intelligent heart are essential for students to succeed on the spiritual path to enlightenment.
March 27 – Choosing Life – Chris Branson
Embracing our life as-it-is reveals precious opportunities for total fulfillment.
April 10 – Life and Death – Supa Corner
Understanding the inevitability of death inspires us to determine how to make the best use of our life.
April 17 – Refuge on the Spiritual Journey – Tony King
Knowing our goal and best refuge are essential points of reference for spiritual travelers seeking clear direction for their journey.
April 24 – From Habit to Awareness – Sandy Finkel (live video webcast)
Mindful awareness reclaims our power while laying the ground to challenge our negative habitual patterns.
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WU STYLE TAI CHI
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS, 4:00 – 5:30pm
Learn meditation in motion with this “soft style” martial art, emphasizing relaxation and balance with Marilyn Feingold & John Adams.
February 13 – 3:00 – 4:30pm (one time only)
February 20 – No session
February 27 – No session
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Every Sunday
SUNDAY MORNING TALKS with GELEK RIMPOCHE – OPEN TO ALL
September 5, 10–11am – Celebrate Life. (Also available on live video broadcast)
Whether we experience a small or great loss, it is important to acknowledge our loss and continue with our celebration of life.
October 3, 10–11am – What is Spiritual Materialism? (Also available on live video broadcast)
By understanding what is and is not sound spiritual ground, we can avoid distractions and pitfalls on our spiritual journey.
October 24 – Anger and Patience (Also available on live video webcast)
The stability of patience preserves our good heart through recognition of the self-defeating force of anger.
November 21 – Understanding Love (Also available on live video webcast)
By understanding that love is fearless and is a genuine wish for happiness, we can distinguish between love and obsession.
December 19 – Liberating Habits (Also available on live video broadcast)
Recognition and acknowledgment are first steps on the path of liberating ourselves from negativity and suffering.
Every Sunday:
8:45 – 9:45am Concentrated Meditation in Tara’s Paradise Room.
11:30am – 12:30pm White Tara Guided Meditation in the Joyful Paradise Room
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SUNDAY MORNINGS AT JEWEL HEART WITH JEWEL HEART INSTRUCTORS 10-11am Open to All
Join us for a taste of Buddhism through meditation, introductory talks on contemporary issues and tea and cookies.
8:45 – 9:45am – Concentrated Meditation in Tara’s Paradise Room
11 – 11:30am – Tea, Cookies, Conversation in Dining Room
11:30am – 12:30pm – White Tara Meditation in Main Hall
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SUNDAY MORNING TALK SCHEDULE
September 12 – Buddhism in the Body – Aura Glaser (live video webcast)
One of four talks exploring themes related to embodiment, authenticity, love, and spiritual awakening.
Each talk is independent of the others and can be attended on its own.
September 19 – Illusion of Self – Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe (live video webcast)
Recognizing that we hold tightly to the illusion of seeing our self
as separate, solid and permanent opens opportunities for a more meaningful life.
September 26 – Creating Space – Chris Branson
Alert mindfulness will bring spaciousness, clarity and insight into our lives.
October 3 – What is Spiritual Materialism? – Sandy Finkel (live video webcast)
By understanding what is and is not sound spiritual ground, we can avoid distractions and pitfalls on our spiritual journey.
October 10 – Loving Kindness – Sandy Finkel (live video webcast)
Day by day, we can choose to benefit ourselves by benefitting others.
October 17 – Buddhism in the Body – Aura Glaser (live video webcast)
See September 12 for details.
October 31 – Changing Lives – Hartmut Sagolla
Awareness that impermanence is true with every moment
as well as across the threshold of life and death brings positive possibilities into our everyday life.
November 7 – Karma and Interdependence – Tony King (live video webcast)
Karma’s four properties raise awareness of personal responsibility and introduce us to how interconnected we truly are.
November 14 – Jamgon Lama Tsong Khapa Longevity Initiation with the Ganden Tripa, Kyabje Rizong Rinpoche
November 28 – Buddhism in the Body – Aura Glaser (live video webcast)
See September 12 for details.
December 5 – The Selfless Self – Sandy Finkel (live video webcast)
Exploring the discrepancy between a naturally present self and an exaggerated solid self reveals a likely cause of our fear and confusion.
December 12 – Turning the Table on Jealousy – TBA
Circumvent jealousy’s distorted comparisons and establish balance in your relationship with yourself and others.
December 26 – Life Directions – TBA
Through mindful awareness, we have the opportunity to fully participate in the direction of our lives.
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SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT JEWEL HEART Wu Style Tai Chi 4:00 – 5:30pm
Learn meditation in motion with this “soft style” martial art
emphasizing relaxation and balance with Marilyn Feingold & John Adams.
Suggested donation: $5
Schedule exceptions: there will be no Sunday Tai Chi on: August 22 and September 5. Also on Sunday, September 19 Tai Chi will begin at 4:30pm for this one time only