BLOOMFIELD HILLS PROGRAMS
Register for courses and workshops at bloomfield@jewelheart.org
Homework assignments where applicable are provided upon registration. Purchase Digital Transcripts online for the courses, or order paper copies from the Jewel Heart Store.
Jewel Heart courses and workshops are open to all, regardless of ability to pay. If you are unable to afford a fee, please ask about the possibility of a partial or full scholarship.
Clearing the Way
Chapter Two of Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
In the Second Chapter of Bodhisattva’s Way of Life Shantideva guides us through the process of purification, overcoming guilt and becoming whole. Gelek Rinpoche’s detailed commentary forms the basis of this course.
10 weeks: Wednesdays, March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 9, 16, 30, June 6, June 13
No Meeting May 2, May 23
7 – 8:30 pm
$100/ Jewel Heart members free
Gateway to the Spiritual Path
The focus of this course is building a solid spiritual foundation through engaging in issues relevant for our lives, now and in the long term. Based on Gelek Rimpoche’s authentic words this course explores what is true spirituality and how to best deal with one’s emotions on a daily basis.
8 weeks: Mondays, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, May 7
7.00 pm to 8.30 pm
No meeting April 30
$80/Jewel Heart members free
Mindfulness Meditation Level 1
Developing Clarity and Insight
Meditation provides a clear stable mind, necessary for a happy life and foundation for deepening our spiritual journey. This course offers hands-on experience with the basic elements of meditation, using breath, posture and techniques for coping with distractions and laxity of the mind
7 weeks: May 14, 21, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2
no meeting on Memorial Day, May 28
7.00 pm to 8.30 pm
$80/Jewel Heart members free
Throughout the year our chapter offers experiential classes, courses, workshops, talks, and special events geared to help individuals brings peace, joy and understanding into their lives and the lives of others, all based on the authentic and accessible teachings of Gelek Rimpoche.
