Chicago Special Events Jan 2015 – June 2015
VEN. THUBTEN CHODRON
“An Open Hearted Life”
Jewel Heart Chicago
Monday, April 13
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Suggested donation: $15
A life overflowing with compassion. It sounds wonderful in theory, but how do you do it? Venerable Thubten Chodron offers methods for living with this wonderful quality, based on traditional Buddhist teachings and practical meditation exercises that can be easily incorporated into daily life. For more information see Ven. Thubten Chodron’s new book Living with an Open Heart (www.thubtenchodron.org/books/an-open-hearted-life).
Ven. Chodron is an American-born Buddhist nun who is author of many wonderful dharma books and founder of Sravasti Abbey in Washington state. Her teaching style is accessible, grounded in tradition and enlivened by her sense of humor. Her website, www.thubtenchodron.org, offers audio teachings and transcripts.
Email [email protected] for more information or to preregister.
Chicago Programs Jan 2015 – June 2015
New Course: Foundation of All Perfections starts Feb. 8
FOUNDATION OF ALL PERFECTIONS
The Foundation of All Perfections course explores the sequence of stages on the spiritual path, from the role of a guru to a practical introduction to vajrayana. Based on Gelek Rimpoche’s latest transcript of oral teachings on this often quoted work of the lam rim tradition, this course offers intimate access to the material through explanation, meditation and discussion. Transcripts are available for order/purchase through the Jewel Heart Store – 734 994 3385 or [email protected].
8 weeks – Sundays, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$80; free for Jewel Heart members
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Sundays with Gelek Rimpoche
The spiritual director of Jewel Heart, Gelek Rimpoche, will give weekly Sunday morning talks on Tibetan Buddhism from 10–11 am CT. Speaking from Ann Arbor and New York and other locations, these talks will also be live video webcasts. All talks can be viewed at the Chicago center.
Sundays, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m