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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Chicago Programs Jan – June 2014
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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SEM: The Nature of Mind
This course is based on Gelek Rimpoche’s book of the same name, which is compiled from his teachings on the nature of the mind. Class discussions and readings address the relationship between energy and mind, the mind’s capacity for liberation and wisdom, and continuity of consciousness.
$80 for non-members; free for members
Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to noon, beginning April 27.
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The Four Noble Truths
This 8 week introductory course gives an initial insight into the main message of the Buddha: the truth of suffering and that it can be completely eliminated through one’s own efforts. Classes will include both concentrated and analytical meditation, and group discussion facilitated by a Jewel Heart Instructor.
Sundays through June 15
Time: 12:15 -1:45 p.m.
Pre-registration required: $80 at first class, or $65 if registered before April 24.
Classes will be held at Jewel Heart Chicago, 4043 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL For further information phone 773-502-5325 or email [email protected].