Chicago Programs Sept 2014 – Jan 2015
Tibetan Buddhism with Gelek Rimpoche
The spiritual director of Jewel Heart, Gelek Rimpoche, will give weekly Sunday morning talks on Tibetan Buddhism from 9–10 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.
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Delam (The “Smooth Path”)
Delam, or the Smooth Path, is a multidimensional map for spiritual growth that, when followed with genuine effort, helps us remove limitations imposed by fear and confusion, opening our hearts and minds to reach their fullest potential. Following Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, De Lam, this course presents meditational stages that will deepen our relationship with the guru, ourselves, and our future enlightenment.
12 Sessions beginning Sept. 7
Sundays, 10:30 a.m. – noon
$120 for nonmembers; free for Jewel Heart Members
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Introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
Meditation is an important tool on the spiritual path, helping to develop focus, stability, insight and understanding. In addition to more commonly known concentration methods, we will also experience analytical and visualization meditations on various topics.
8 Sessions beginning Sept. 16
Tuesdays, 9 – 10:00 a.m.
$80 for nonmembers; free for Jewel Heart Members
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Chicago Special Events Jan – June 2014
“All forms of Tara are wonderful,” Gelek Rimpoche says, “but there is a special quality of White Tara which makes her practices very helpful to everyone.” Rimpoche stresses that one does not have to be Buddhist to benefit from White Tara. “She is so kind and compassionate, like the mother on whom you can always rely. There is no suffering or pain that Tara would ignore.” For those who call on Tara for strength, revitalization, inspiration, support and healing she has always, and will continue for all time, to be a source of love in its purest form.
Come experiece the benefits of Tara at this one-day workshop on May 10. You will be introduced to her meditation practice, and visualizations that you can use at home in your practice for yourself and loved ones.
MAY 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (lunch from Noon-1:00 p.m.)
Jewel Heart Chicago, 4043 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL
Suggested Donation $20
For further information phone 773-502-5325 or email [email protected].
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