Chicago Programs January – February 2012
Perfection of Wisdom Mantra and the Five Paths
Explore the Five Paths to enlightenment through teachings by Gelek Rimpoche on the profound meaning of the perfection of wisdom mantra, the essence of the Heart Sutra. This ongoing course follows Rimpoche’s transcript titled Perfection of Wisdom Mantra. We have three class dates left for the course in January.
Sundays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Class dates: Jan. 8, Jan. 15, Jan. 22
$110/Members Free
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Creating Space: Clarity and Insight through Meditation
Meditation provides us with a clear stable mind, necessary for a happy life and the foundation for deepening our spiritual journey. This course offers hands-on experience with the basic elements of meditation using breath, posture and techniques for coping with distractions and laxity of the mind. An excellent introduction to Tibetan Buddhist meditation for beginning and intermediate students.
Sundays, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Jan. 8, Jan. 15, Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Feb. 26
$80/Members Free
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Three Principles of the Path
The three principal aspects of the path to enlightenment highlight the importance of developing the determination to be free from suffering, compassion and wisdom. Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, The Three Principles of the Path, serves as course material. This course is recommended to follow Odyssey to Freedom.
Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30 pm
Class dates: Jan. 11, Jan. 25, Feb. 8, Feb. 22
Meditation dates: Jan. 18, Feb. 1, Feb. 15, Feb. 29
$80/ Members Free
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NEW: Vajrayana Brunch
For the benefit of new and longtime Vajrayana practitioners alike, we’ll get together on Sunday, Jan. 29 to do our Vajrayana sadhanas and have an informal Vajrayana discussion over brunch. Megan will provide coffee and donuts; please bring a donation.
Jan. 29: Vajrayana practice and discussion, 10 to 11:45 a.m.
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Tsoh and Vajrayana
On tsoh days, we’ll get together and do the appropriate tsoh, followed by an informal Vajrayana discussion for those who have had initiations.
Jan. 18: Compulsory tsoh, 7 p.m.
Feb. 2: Compulsory tsoh, 7 p.m.
Feb. 18: Tsoh, time TBD
Live Video Webcasts April – July 2011
LIVE VIDEO WEBCASTS at Jewel Heart Chicago Center
Songs of Spiritual Experience are inspirational verses spontaneously
composed by the great 14th century Tibetan Buddhist scholar, Je Tsong Khapa. As commentary on the stages of the path to enlightenment, Je Tsong Khapa’s deep understanding and personal experience offers us the opportunity to similarly transform ourselves and how we participate in the world.
Gelek Rimpoche will teach these verses over the coming months from both Jewel Heart in Ann Arbor and New York. Among the last generation of incarnate lamas tutored by the great masters of Old Tibet, Rimpoche’s command of western culture allows him to convey the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with wisdom, kindness and wit. Rimpoche is the Founder and Spiritual Director of Jewel Heart.
Dates:
From Ann Arbor:
Saturday, May 21: Gelek Rimpoche, “Songs of Experience”, 10am – 12pm, 2pm – 5pm
Sunday, May 22: Gelek Rimpoche, “Finding the Joy Within,” 9 a.m. CST