Chicago Programs Summer 2018

CHICAGO PROGRAMS

Sundays
10:00-11:00am CLASSIC SUNDAYS WITH GELEK RIMPOCHE
Join us to watch and discuss a classic teaching from Jewel Heart spiritual director Gelek Rimpoche.
11:15- 12:30pm Dharma Discussions, Practice and Tsohs
Classic buddhist texts, various topics from the Lam Rim, Tsoh offerings, and Tara practice are enjoyed through presentations, discussion and meditation.
All welcome!

1st Sunday of the month:
GOM- Concentrated meditation
GOM, or concentrated meditation, helps to develop clarity, serenity and a deeper understanding of the world we live in. Review and practice the essentials of GOM with a senior Jewel Heart Chicago instructor.
April 29, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2

2nd Sunday of the month:
The Healing Practice of White Tara
Tara is the mother goddess of Tibetan buddhism, known for her quick and compassionate activity. She is particularly associated with healing and long life. This practice uses visualization techniques relying on the feminine energy of White Tara to overcome physical, mental, and emotional suffering.
May 13, June 10, (none in July/ retreat), Aug. 12, Sept. 9

3rd Sunday of the month:
The Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, Chapter One
Also known as the Wonders of Compassion, Shantideva’s Bodhisattvacharyavatara is among the most beloved and inspiring works in the Mahayana tradition. It illuminates the qualities and benefits of bodhimind, the altruistic aspiration to become enlightened to benefit others.
June 17, July 22, Aug. 19, Sept. 16

4th Sunday of the Month:
Lama Chopa Practice and Tsog Offering
Lama Chopa is a beautiful practice that richly illustrates and guides us through each stage on the path to enlightenment. When accompanied by a Tsoh offering, it also allows the opportunity to generate and dedicate greatamounts of merit. All are welcome.
May 27, June 24, Aug. 26, Sept. 23,
{Vajrayogini Tsog July 29, for those with initiation.}
Tuesdays 12:00- 1:00pm New Time

Meditation for Everyone
Learn and practice simple meditations to calm mind and body, improve concentration, and create space for spiritual development.
Every Tuesday. (No meeting on May 22, or July 10)
Thursdays 6:00- 7:15pm

Chicago Programs Spring 2018

CHICAGO PROGRAMS

Saturday, February 10
10 am – 12 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm

Sunday, February 11
1 pm – 4 pm

Vajrayana or tantra holds a special place in the imagination of many spiritually minded people. Experienced tantric teacher Glenn Mullin will shed light on the deeper meaning of this profound spiritual method, and elucidate its purpose and goals.

Glenn is a Tibetologist, Buddhist writer, translator of classical Tibetan literature, and teacher of Tantric Buddhist meditation. He lived in the Indian Himalayas between 1972 and 1984, and studied philosophy, literature, meditation, yoga, and the enlightenment culture under thirty-five of the greatest living masters of the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

He is the author of over 20 books on Tibetan Buddhism, founded and directed the Mystical Arts of Tibet, and has curated a number of important Tibetan art exhibitions.

Click here to register. You can also register at the door.

Once registered, click here for the event page.

Sunday, February 11, 10 am – 11 am

Glenn Mullin will also be giving the Jewel Heart Sunday talk from Jewel Heart Chicago on Sunday, February 11 at 10 am (Central Time). He is scheduled to speak on the second of the four mindfulnesses, “The Mindfulness of the Altruistic Aspiration to Enlightenment.” He and Gelek Rimpoche were both present for Kyabje Ling Rinpoche’s teachings on this topic, held at Tibet House New Delhi around 1980. Admission is free. If you can’t attend in person, and/or to register for the full series, please click here.

Jewel Heart Chicago
4043 N. Ravenswood Ave, Suite 105
Chicago, IL 60613

No one is turned away due to financial considerations.
Email [email protected] for more information..

Sundays
10am – Sundays with Rimpoche
11:15am – Weekly courses after Sunday Talk

Week One:
GOM- Concentrated meditation
Concentrated meditation is a powerful tool essential to understand and engage wisdom.
Jan 7, Feb 4, skip March for retreat, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1

Week Two:
The Healing Practice of White Tara
Tara is the mother goddess of Tibetan buddhism, known for her quick and compassionate activity. she is particularly associated with healing and long life. This course uses visualization techniques relying on the feminine energy of White Tara to overcome physical, mental, and emotional suffering.
Jan 14, Feb 11, March 11, April 15, May 13, June 10, July 8 or 15 depending on Summer retreat?

Week Three:
The Guide to the Boddhisattva’s Way of Life, Chapter One
Also known as the Wonders of Compassion. No write up as of yet but working on it.
Jan 21, Feb 18, March 18, April 22, May 20, June 17, July 15 or 29 depending on summer retreat

Week Four:
Lama Chopa Practice and Tsog Offering
Jan 28, Feb 25 winter retreat, March 25, April 29, May 27, June 24, July 22

Tuesdays 9am
Meditation for Everyone
Jan 2,9,16,23,30 Feb 6, 13, 20, March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sakadawa Day June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 17, 24, 31

Thursdays 6pm
The Four Noble Truths
Jan 4,18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, 8, 15

Special Dates
Feb. 10 & 11 Glenn Mullin teaching
Feb 15 Rimpoche’s celebration, ritual and reception
Feb 23 – March 4 – winter retreat
May 29 Sakadawa Day…