Winter Sunday Talks
Jewel Heart Sunday talks, 10-11 am
November 21 – Understanding Love – Gelek Rimpoche (Live video broadcast)
November 28 – Buddhism in the Body – Aura Glaser (Live video broadcast) One of four talks exploring themes related to embodiment, authenticity, love, and spiritual awakening.
December 5 – The Selfless Self. Sandy Finkel (Live video broadcast) Exploring the discrepancy between a naturally present self and an exaggerated solid self reveals a likely cause of our fear and confusion.
December 19 – Liberating Habits – Gelek Rimpoche (Live video broadcast) Recognition and acknowledgment are first steps on the path of liberating ourselves from negativity and suffering.
Sunday Talks
Jewel Heart Sunday talks
Join us for introductory Buddhist-inspired talks on contemporary issues. Free and open to all, these sessions are wonderful for beginners as well as helpful for continuing students, and include guided meditation as well and time for questions.
10 – 11 am on the following Sundays:
November 7 – Karma and Interdependence – Gelek Rimpoche (Live video broadcast from Jewel Heart New York)
Karma’s four properties raise awareness of personal responsibility and introduce us to how interconnected we truly are.
November 21 – Understanding Love – Gelek Rimpoche (Live video broadcast)
November 28 – Buddhism in the Body – Aura Glaser (Live video broadcast)
One of four talks exploring themes related to embodiment, authenticity, love, and spiritual awakening.
December 5 – The Selfless Self. Sandy Finkel (Live video broadcast)
Exploring the discrepancy between a naturally present self and an exaggerated solid self reveals a likely cause of our fear and confusion.
December 19 – Liberating Habits – Gelek Rimpoche (Live video broadcast) Recognition and acknowledgment are frist steps on the path of liberating ourselves from negativity and suffering.
Tsohs
We will practice Lama Chopa tsohs on the following dates and times. All are welcome to participate, and flyers describing the practice are available.
Please bring a food or monetary offering.
Tues., Nov. 16, 5:30-6:30 pm
Wed., Dec. 1, 7-8:30 pm This is Je Tsongkhapa Day – see above
Wed., Dec. 15, 5:30-6:30 pm
Creating a sacred environment (aka cleaning the center)
Come join our all-volunteer cleaning crew on Nov. 6 and Dec. 4 from 2:30-4 pm. You can get a good aerobic workout, or just sit quietly and polish silver! The first Sat. of each month is cleaning day at JH Cleveland. We all need a good purification practice!
Food Drive
From November through spring, we will be collecting non-perishable food to donate to those in our community who are in need. Bring your donations to any Jewel Heart event. Please donate only items you would be happy to eat yourself.