Chicago Special Events
SPECIAL EVENTS
THE TWO BODHICITTAS: CLEAR LIGHT AND ILLUSION BODY
Bodhicitta, as a wish and as activities, fuels our personal experience along our path to benefit all beings by becoming enlightened. Integrating these activities with the wisdom that recognizes the true nature of all beings and phenomena exponentially transforms our progress. With tantric meditation, the combination of these two core practices take us even deeper, into the mind of clear light and the magic, or illusory, body.
VENUE
Jewel Heart Chicago and Online
4043 North Ravenswood Avenue, Suite 105
Chicago, IL 60613
DATES/TIMES
Saturday, February 1 – 10:00 – 12:00pm & 2:00 – 5:00pm Central Time
Sunday, February 2 – 1:00 – 4:00pm Central Time
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Chicago Winter 2020
UPCOMING EVENTS
WHITE TARA LONGEVITY INITIATION AND TEACHING
DEMO RINPOCHE
Jewel Heart Chicago
Onsite only
Saturday, November 9, 10:00am – 12:00pm and 2:00 – 4:30pm Central Time
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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe – Ode to Delight
Saturday, September 14 – 11:00am – 1:00pm & 3:00 – 5:00pm Central Time
Sunday, September 15 – 11:15am – 1:00pm & 3:00 – 5:00pm Central Time
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Saturday, March 16: 10:00am – 12:00pm, 2:00 – 5:00pm Central Time
Sunday, March 17, 2:00 – 5:00pm Central Time
Description: In Buddhist Tantric Practice, the main body of practice is twofold, termed simply “clear light yoga” and “illusory body yoga.” In general, sleep yoga is part of the clear light yoga practice, and dream yoga part of the illusory body practice. In turn, the clear light of sleep yoga becomes clear light yoga at the time of death, and dream yoga becomes bardo yoga, the means of accomplishing enlightenment in the bardo. Our weekend will explore various techniques from the Tibetan tradition that open our access to these important states.
Cost:$40 members/$50 non-members
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SUNDAYS
10:00-11:00am
HOSTED VIEWING OF JEWEL HEART SUNDAY TALKS
Join us to watch and discuss a classic recorded teaching from Jewel Heart founder Gelek Rimpoche, or live presentations from Demo Rinpoche (first and third Sundays) or other guest speakers, via webinar.
11:15am-12:30pm
DHARMA ACTIVITIES
Explore classic Buddhist texts and meditation practices with us on alternating Sundays:
1st Sunday of the month
GOM – Concentrated meditation
GOM, or concentrated meditation, helps to develop clarity, serenity and a deeper understanding of the world we live in. Review and practice the essentials of GOM with a senior Jewel Heart Chicago instructor.
2nd Sunday of the month
The Healing Practice of White Tara
Tara is the mother goddess of Tibetan Buddhism, known for her quick and compassionate activity. She is particularly associated with healing and long life. This practice uses visualization techniques relying on the feminine energy of White Tara to overcome physical, mental, and emotional suffering.
3rd Sunday of the month
The Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
Also known as the Wonders of Compassion, Shantideva’s Bodhisattvacharyavatara is among the most beloved and inspiring works in the Mahayana tradition. It illuminates the qualities and benefits of bodhimind, the altruistic aspiration to become enlightened to benefit others.
4th Sunday of the month
Lama Chopa Practice and Tsoh Offering
Lama Chopa is a beautiful practice that richly illustrates and guides us through each stage on the path to enlightenment. When accompanied by a Tsoh offering, it also allows the opportunity to generate and dedicate great amounts of merit. All are welcome.
TUESDAYS
12:00-1:00pm
MEDITATION FOR EVERYONE
Learn and practice simple meditations to calm mind and body, improve concentration, and create space for spiritual development.