Sunday Talks Spring 2011
Live Video Webcast from Ann Arbor on Sundays at Jewel Heart Cleveland. Each talk is independent of the others and can be attended on its own. All are welcome.
Sunday Talks with Gelek Rimpoche (via live video webcast)
Sunday, January 2 – Gelek Rimpoche (live video webcast)
10:00am-11:00am Wisdom and Compassion – It is wisdom and compassion together that bring about enlightenment.
Sunday, February 6 -The Wisdom of Generosity – Gelek Rimpoche (live video webcast)
10:00am-11:00am Generosity acts from an abundant heart, releasing miserly fears and ultimately increasing our own receptivity.
Sunday, March 6 – The Gratitude of Rejoicing – Gelek Rimpoche (live video webcast)
10:00am-11:00am Rejoicing in other’s achievements comes naturally to those genuinely dedicated to the happiness of all.
Sunday, April 3, Live video broadcast, Gelek Rimpoche on Karma and Interdependence
10:00am – 11am
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Sunday Talks with other Jewel Heart Instructors
Sunday, January 16 – Buddhism in the Body – Aura Glaser (live video webcast)
10:00am-11:00am Final of four talks exploring themes related to embodiment, authenticity, love, and spiritual awakening.
Sunday, February 13 -The Four R’s for Positive Change – Sandy Finkel (live video webcast)
10:00am-11:00am Through Recognition, Regret, Resolve and Remedy, we can determine what to keep and what to discard along the path of positive change.
Sunday, March 20 Sandy Finkel on The Spiritual Student’s Perspective(live video webcast)
10:00am – 11am
Sunday April 24, Live video broadcast, Sandy Finkel on From Habit to Awareness
10:00am – 11am
Cleveland Programs Jan-April 2011
Gelek Rimpoche to teach at Jewel Heart Cleveland
March 19
Kyabje Gelek Rimpoche, founder and spiritual director of Jewel Heart, will teach at Jewel Heart Cleveland on Saturday, March 19, on the topic ‘Gross and Subtle Impermanence.’
Time: 10 am – noon and 2 – 5 pm (check website closer to date in case of changes)
We invite your generosity : if you can afford a donation of $20 (or more) this will help us support Jewel Heart and Rimpoche’s work, but please come anyway even if you cannot afford this.
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Friday, January 21 – Gelek Rimpoche (live video webcast)
7:30pm-9:00pm New York Teachings: “Songs of Experience”
**Friday Canceled due to inclement weather in New York**
Saturday, January 22 – Gelek Rimpoche (live video webcast)
10:00am-12pm New York Teachings: “Songs of Experience”
2:00pm-5:00pm New York Teachings: “Songs of Experience”
Friday, February 4 – Gelek Rimpoche (live video webcast) (Canceled)
7:30pm-9:00pm Ann Arbor Teachings: “Songs of Experience”
Saturday, February 5 – Gelek Rimpoche (live video webcast) Will take place as scheduled
10:00am-12pm Ann Arbor Teachings: “Songs of Experience”
2:00pm-5:00pm Ann Arbor Teachings: “Songs of Experience
Sunday, March 6 – The Gratitude of Rejoicing – Gelek Rimpoche (live video webcast)
10:00am-11:00am Rejoicing in other’s achievements comes naturally to those genuinely dedicated to the happiness of
all.
Live Video Broadcasts of Gelek Rimpoche teaching Songs of Experience
Saturday, March 12 10-noon and 2-5 pm
Saturday, April 2, 12-noon and 2-5 pm
Please check the website before each broadcast in case there are unexpected changes.
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Jewel Heart Study Courses
Odyssey to Freedom class starts March 7
Gelek Rimpoche created the Odyssey to Freedom as a concise and complete Lam Rim, encompassing the
stages of the spiritual path from your current situation to full enlightenment. Rimpoche also addresses each
topic in a short videotaped teaching. This is ideally a second level course
Module 1, Mondays beginning March 7, from 7-8:30 pm Instructor: Anne Warren
You may register and pick up a text on March 7. Contact Anne at [email protected] with any
questions. The cost of the first module is $80 for nonmembers.
Saturday, January 29
10:00am-12pm Saturday Workshop (Jewel Heart Ann Arbor) restricted to those with Highest Yoga Tantra initiation
“Prayer to See the Dakini’s Lovely Face”
Dates: Tuesdays, beginning April 12
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Based on Gelek Rimpoche’s book, Good Life, Good Death, this 8 week course will explore pragmatic methods to bring depth, meaning, and joy to our lives. Each class session will include discussion as well as brief opening and closing meditations. The book is available for sale or may be checked out of the JH Cleveland library.
Class leader: David Hunter [email protected] Contact for more information.
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Time: 7-8:30 pm every Thursday
Beginners are welcome, as are those who are working on the GOM stages.
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Tsoh Dates
Friday, January 28
7:00pm Compulsory Tsog for those with Highest Yoga Tantra initiation
Sunday, February 13
12:15pm Compulsory Tsog for those with Highest Yoga Tantra initiation
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Wednesday, February 16 to Sunday February 27
Winter Retreat: Cittamani Tara Mantra Retreat (Jewel Heart Ann Arbor)- restricted to those with Highest Yoga Tantra
initiation