Cleveland Programs September – October 2016
Open House and Photography Show, Friday, Sept. 9, 6-9:30 pm
New work by David Larsen and Sarah Ralston. All are invited to come and enjoy the art, check out our center, and explore the various venues of Tremont’s ArtWalkabout. www.walkabouttremont.com
Friday, Sept. 9, 6-9:30 pm
Visit Our Table in Lincoln Park!
The Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival will be held this year in Lincoln Park on Saturday, September 17 (11-6), and Sunday, September18 (12-5pm). For those who haven’t attended this festival before, it has great art and artisans, great food (from local churches including Korean and Mexican) and live entertainment. The festival is free of charge.
Come visit and rest your feet or take a shift at the Jewel Heart Cleveland non-profit table, which will have informational flyers and freebies as outreach to festival goers.
Saturday, September 17, 11am-6 pm
Sunday, September 18, noon-5 pm
Two Introductory Evenings, Sept. 16 & 23 – free and open to all
The Varieties of Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
While many assume that meditation is simply a way of reducing stress and calming the mind, the Tibetan tradition of Buddhism has much more to offer, including a variety of methods to help us transform our minds through developing focus, stability and understanding. This presentation will include guided meditations and time for questions.
Presentation by James Jorah
Friday, September 16, 7-8:30 pm
The Buddhism of Tibet, Gelek Rimpoche and Jewel Heart
What are the special qualities of the Buddhist tradition in Tibet, and how can they be of use to us in the 21st century? This talk will present a brief introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, and how Gelek Rimpoche and Jewel Heart, the organization he founded, continue to make this authentic tradition relevant and accessible today.
Presentation by Bill Kirchner, with time for questions and discussion
Friday, September 23, 7-8:30 pm
Practice Sessions, – free and open to all
Monthly White Tara practice, 3rd Sunday each month, 1-2 pm
Buddha Tara is known as the compassionate wisdom mother in Tibetan Buddhism, always quick to help. She is particularly associated with healing and long life. Join us for a guided meditation using visualization techniques and mantra to help ourselves and others.
Led by various senior students.
3rd Sundays, 1-2 pm, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18
Open meditation evenings, beginning September 21
Learn and practice focusing meditation in this small group, beginner friendly setting. Brief meditation instruction followed by two silent sittings are included each week. You may use a cushion (we have various types available) or a chair for your practice.
Led by Mike Sherman and other senior students
Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 pm beginning September 21
September-October Tsohs
We hold Tsoh offering ceremonies about twice a month, on or near the 10th and 25th by the lunar calendar. All are welcome to attend the Lama Chopa Tsohs, which will be chanted mostly in English with just a few tunes in Tibetan. You are invited to bring an offering of fruit or cookies if you will.
The Vajrayogini Tsohs are restricted to those who have received the Vajrayogini initiation.
NOTE: The Lama Chopa Tsoh originally scheduled for Sunday, September 11, has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict
Sunday, September 25, 1-2:30 pm, Vajrayogini
Wednesday, October 12, 7pm, Lama Chopa
Tuesday, October 25, 7-8:30 pm, Vajrayogini Tsoh (replaces Vajrayogini class)
Jewel Heart Study Program
New Class Begins October 6: Gateway to the Spiritual Path
This eight-week class shows us how we can shape our thoughts and actions in daily life in a positive direction through developing a reliable spiritual foundation. Each session will include guided meditation, a presentation by the facilitator and plenty of time for discussion. A perfect class for beginners or those with beginner’s mind!
Facilitators: Dawn Wegenek and Bill Kirchner
Open to all, without charge. Donations gratefully accepted. Come 10 minutes early to the first session to register and purchase a copy of the transcript.
Time: 8 Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 pm, beginning October 6
Continuing Class:
Vajrayogini
Those who have received both a Highest Yoga Tantra initiation and the blessing initiation of Vajrayogini are eligible for this class which will use Rimpoche’s Vajrayogini transcript to guide us through learning the practice of the long sadhana.
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Vajrayana Salons
Note: The Vajrayana Salon originally scheduled for Sunday, September 11, has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.
For those with Highest Yoga Tantra initiation only, these informal discussions are a chance for us to relax and discuss our practice with its difficulties and delights in a group of supportive sangha friends.
Sunday, October 9, 1-2;30 pm
Vajrayogini Self-Initiation Practice
Limited to those who have completed a Vajrayogini retreat with fire puja. Please bring your red Vajrayogini practice book and ritual implements.
Sunday, September 4, 1-4:30 pm
Sunday, October 2, 1-4:30 pm
Webinar Programs
go to www.jewelheart.org for details or to register
NOTE: The following programs are online only
Sundays with Gelek Rimpoche
Weekly teachings by Kyabje Gelek Rimpoche
Sundays, beginning at 11 am, lasting about 1 hour. Free of charge
SEM: The Nature of Mind
Based on teachings by Kyabje Gelek Rimpoche, this course addresses the relationship between energy and mind, the mind’s capacity for liberation and wisdom, and the continuity of consciousness. One needn’t be Buddhist to benefit from this course. Class lasts 12 weeks.
Fee: $50-75, sliding scale for 12 classes including transcript.
Thursdays, beginning Oct. 13, 7-8:30 pm Register online.
Events at Other Jewel Heart Centers
Jewel Heart is honored to announce two Special Weekend Teachings
ARYADEVA’S 400 STANZAS ON THE MIDDLE WAY
with GESHE YESHE THABKHE
Friday – Sunday, September 9–11, 2016
Jewel Heart International
1129 Oak Valley Drive
Ann Arbor,MI 48108
Also available via Webinar.
Aryadeva’s poetic verses illuminate how to rely on positive action, reduce disturbing emotions, and understand the true nature of reality.
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LOJONG: HOW TO DEVELOP A GOOD HEART
with GESHE YESHE THABKHE
Friday, September 16 – Saturday, September 17, 2016
Onsite at Jewel Heart Chicago
4043 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 105
Chicago, IL 60613
Also available online via Webinar.
Lojong is a set of profound practices that help us to clear our hearts and minds of selfishness and delusion. In this 2-day workshop, Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains these practices on the basis of the text “7-Point Mind Training.”
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For further information on either of these two weekend teachings by Geshe Rinpoche or to register for either event, go to www.jewelheart.org and check out the upcoming events.
Cleveland Programs July – August 2016
July 7, 2016: A Special Evening with Author and Meditator Mark S. Kacik
Joseph Goldstein, author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening
Thursday, July 7, 2016 7:00 – 9:00 pm,
Free and open to the public – a great chance to bring friends and family for an interesting and enjoyable evening! Refreshments will be served in honor of the birthday of His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama.
The Vajrayogini Tsohs are restricted to those who have received the Vajrayogini initiation.
July 29 (Friday) 7pm. Vajrayogini
August 14 (Sunday) 2:45 pm Lama Chopa (Heruka day), after the Vajrayana Salon.
August 27 (Saturday) 1pm (Vajrayogini)
Jewel Heart Study Program
Continuing class:
Those who have received both a Highest Yoga Tantra initiation and the blessing initiation of Vajrayogini are eligible for this class which will use Rimpoche’s Vajrayogini transcript to guide us through learning the practice of the long sadhana.
Led by Anne Warren and James Jorah
Required reading: Gelek Rimpoche’s Vajrayogini Teachings transcript, available through the JH Store
Optional supplementary readings will be discussed in class.
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Upcoming class:
Gateway to the Spiritual Path – new class to start in October.
A perfect class for beginners or those with beginners’ minds! Details to come in the Sept/Oct newsletter. This class will be offered free of charge. Donations are always gratefully accepted.
Concentrated meditation practice evenings suspended for summer
Thursday evening open meditation sessions are suspended for the next several months. We look forward to starting up again after a summer break, possibly on a new day and time.
Vajrayana Salons
These informal discussions are open to those with Highest Yoga Tantra initiation only.
Sundays, July 10, 1-2:30 pm. , and August 14, 1-2:30 pm
Vajrayogini self-initiation practice
Restricted to those who have completed a Vajrayogini mantra retreat and fire puja.
Sundays, July 3, 1-4:30 pm and August 7, 1-4:30 pm
Potluck and all Sangha Gathering Sunday August 21, 1 pm to 3ish
(or come at 11 am for Rimpoche’s broadcast)
Come enjoy a delicious meal and spend some quality time with other sangha members. Bring a dish to share – the usual hot drinks, plates, napkins, and cutlery will be provided. Don’t cook? Don’t worry! Bread and cheese, fruit or purchased salads are always welcome. Everyone is welcome, new or old – even if you have never been to JH before, come check us out
As a member of the national programs committee, Anne will present some of the progress being made in developing web based classes to complement those taught on site. We also invite everyone to bring ideas, requests, aspirations and dreams for what you would like to see happening in Jewel Heart Cleveland over the next few years. Sarah Ralston, our president, along with others will describe some of the ways we can go about bringing such ideas into actuality. Our schedule is informal, but the potluck will begin around 1 pm, with discussion of Sangha activities beginning around 2. If you have anything you would like to have on the agenda, please contact Sarah at kpphoto dot com.
Sunday August 21, 1 pm to 3ish
June Picnic at the Kirchner’s
The weather cooperated and a good time was had by all humans and one small Schnitzel dog. This is definitely a yearly tradition to continue! Many thanks to the Kirchner’s who have been hosting this at their beautiful woodland home for – how many years has it been now? A great sangha event!
Coming in September!
We will be hosting several weeks of Welcome to Jewel Heart events beginning with an open house and photography exhibit on Friday Sept. 9, to coincide with the Tremont Walkabout Weekend. Sarah Ralston and David Larsen are the two artists who will be showing their recent work.
This will be followed by two free Friday night events, ‘An introduction to the varieties of Tibetan meditation’, on September 16, and ‘An introduction to the Tibetan tradition of Buddhism, Gelek Rimpoche, and Jewel Heart, on September 23.
We are looking for volunteers to take a shift at the Jewel Heart Cleveland non-profit table, which will have informational flyers and freebies as outreach.
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