Chicago Programs March – July 2012

Synopsis of the Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life

This course, a synopsis of the activities of a bodhisattva and based upon the writings of the Indian saint and scholar Shantideva, is offered in preparation for the 2012 Summer Retreat held from July 5 – 15. The primary text is A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night by H.H. the Dalai Lama. This course is open to all.

$130/Jewel Heart Members – Free

Sundays, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

March 25, April 1,15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1

$130/Members Free

Deepening Awareness: The Practice of Mindfulness Meditation

Becoming more aware of our thoughts, feelings and sensations through meditation opens the door to understanding the nature of our mind and how it influences our experience. While open to all, it is a follow-up to Creating Space: Clarity and Insight through Meditation.

Sundays, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

March 25, April 1, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20

$80/ Members Free

Sunday Public Talks January – February 2012

Tibetan Buddhism with Gelek Rimpoche

We are pleased to announce that Gelek Rimpoche will give weekly Sunday morning talks from 9-10 am Central time beginning Sunday, January 1. Speaking from Ann Arbor and New York and other locations, these talks will also be live video webcast. All talks can be viewed at the center (except for Jan. 1).

Jan. 1
Jan. 8
Jan. 15
Jan. 22
Jan. 29
Feb. 5
Feb. 12
Feb. 19

A Conversation with Philip Glass

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 6-8 pm Central time

In Ann Arbor for his world renowned opera, Einstein on the Beach, Philip Glass will give a public talk on Tuesday, January 17. We invite you to join us for this unique evening with Philip Glass.

Tibetan Buddhism in the West: Enlightenment on Main Street with Glenn Mullin

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 6-8 pm Central time

This talk looks at the unfolding of the enlightenment tradition as prophesied by Buddha himself, and at how you can be part of the fulfillment of that prophecy.