Cleveland Programs July – August, 2012
A weekend teaching with Venerable Thubten Chodron
“The Elephant’s Footprint: Making Friends with Impermanence”
Change is rarely easy, and we’re frequently reminded of how fragile life is. Join us for a weekend teaching as Ven. Thubten Chodron explains how we can learn to accept change with an open heart, reducing our suffering when we are faced with the impermanence of ourselves and others. For those who have not heard her before, Ven. Chodron is an American born Buddhist nun who is author of many wonderful dharma books, and founder of Sravasti Abbey in Washington state. Her teaching style is accessible, grounded in tradition and livened by her sense of humor.
Times: Friday, July 20 7:30-9:00 pm
Saturday, July 21 7:30-9:00 pm
Sunday, July 22 1:00-2:30 pm
Suggested donation: $15 per session These three sessions are a continuous teaching, but it is possible to attend single sessions if you are not able to come for the entire series.
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Come for the gambling, stay for the cookies
Friday, August 10. 7:00PM
The social hour will not have a meeting in July due to the many other Jewel Heart activities, so our next get-together will be on August 10th; as usual, the party begins at 7pm. We have Lora Swartz to thank for the great time we had at the 2nd Friday get-together on June 8th. Lora kindly provided us with her Sho game. We spent the evening learning to play this ancient Tibetan dice game, a game so obscure that neither Google nor Wikipedia has a description. The most interesting aspect of the game? If it begins before noon the youngest player goes first; if past noon, the oldest. We had a good crowd and hope to have another when we meet again in August. We will continue to depend on Alladin’s Bakery for our health-conscious diet of pita bread, humus, taboule and baba ghanough. Not to worry though; in true Jewel Heart fashion, there were plenty of cookies. Please join us for a Sho smackdown on August 10th. In the meanwhile, Peace and Love to all.
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Jewel Heart Study Program classes
New! The Four Noble Truths
Mondays, beginning August, 27 7:30-9:00 pm (notice later start time)
This course will explore Buddha’s main message that there is suffering and it can be completely eliminated through one’s own efforts.
Instructor: Dawn Wegenek
Class fee: Free for Jewel Heart members, $80 for non-members – but if you cannot afford this, please come anyway and discuss a full or partial scholarship with the instructor.
The Healing Practice of White Tara (continuing)
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm
Mind and Mental Factors class to start in September
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm
Watch for details in the Sept/Oct newsletter
Sunday Practice Sessions
August 5, 12, 19, and 26, 12:00-1:30 pm
Since most JH study program courses are taking a break in August, we will be offering the following free practice sessions on Sunday afternoons throughout the month. Come to hear Rimpoche’s live broadcast from 10-11 and stay for an early afternoon practice session. Fruit, cheese and crackers, and beverages will be available from 11-noon. Sessions will be led by senior students.
Aug 5, 12:00-1:30 pm Ganden Lha Gyema practice session – open to all
Aug 12, 12:00-1:30 pm Vajrayogini long sadhana and tsoh – restricted to those who have received Vajrayogini Naro Kacho initiation
Aug 19, 12:00-1:30 pm White Tara practice session – open to all
Aug 26, 12:00-1:30 pm Lama Chopa tsoh – open to all
Additional Lama Chopa Tsohs (open to all)
Thursday, Aug. 2 7-8:30 pm full moon day
Friday, Aug. 31 7-8:30 pm full moon day
Concentrated meditation practice evenings
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm NOTE: NO MEDITATION SESSIONS JULY 5 or 12 due to summer retreat
This free weekly practice session offers Q&A or brief meditation instruction from 7-7:30 pm and two silent sittings from 7:30-8:30 pm. Beginners are welcome. Led by Anne Warren or other senior student
May – June events and classes now posted
New classes and events posted
Check our Programs page through the link to the right to see our March and April schedule of events.