Cleveland Programs November – December 2014

Lama Chopa Tsoh in honor of Je Tsongkhapa, Losang Drakpa

This year Tuesday, December 16 is Ganden Ngam Chu, the day Tibetans commemorate the life and enlightening activities of Je Rimpoche, often known as Je Tsongkhapa. On this evening, thousands of butter lamps are offered in Tibetan communities throughout the world.

At Jewel Heart Cleveland we will offer a traditional Lama Chopa offering ceremony (with at least 108 light offerings!), reciting in a combination of English and Tibetan, with copies available at the center. All are welcome to participate. Please bring an offering of food such as bread, cake or fruit, which participants may share after the ceremony.   Vajrayana students, please bring your ritual implements.
Tuesday, December 16 7:00 – 9:00pm   Please come a little early to help set up. We would like to be ready to start the practice by 7 pm

Holiday Party and ArtWalk, December 12, CANCELLED

So that everyone has a chance to hear the Ganden Lha Gyema teachings that Rimpoche will be giving December 11 – 18 via webinar, we have cancelled the Jewel Heart Cleveland Holiday Sale. Some of the fundraiser merchandise will be available for purchase on Tues. Dec. 16, before and after the Je Tsongkhapa Day  tsoh, and during JH Cleveland events in January.

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Vajrayogini Self-Initiation Practice

All who have completed a Vajrayogini mantra retreat and fire puja are invited to join group practice of the self-initiation and tsoh on the first Sunday each month from 1-5 pm. These sessions will be in addition to our twice monthly tsohs.
No practice session on Nov. 2 due to Gelek Rimpoche’s birthday celebration.
December 7, 2014 1:00pm – 5:00pm

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Monthly Lama Chopa and Vajrayogini Tsohs 

Our Cleveland sangha is now offering tsoh around the 10th and 25th days of each Tibetan month. On the 10th (or Heruka) days we will do a Lama Chopa tsoh, which is open to all, and on the 25th a Vajrayogini long sadhana with tsoh, which is restricted to those with Mother Tantra initiation. You are invited to bring an offering of fruit, bread or pastries.

Thursday, November 13, 7:00 pm Lama Chopa tsoh for Lhabab Duchen
Sunday, November 16, 1:00 pm Vajrayogini tsoh
Monday, December 1, 7:00 pm Lama Chopa tsoh
Tuesday, December 16, 7:00 pm Lama Chopa tsoh

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Concentrated meditation practice evenings  

This free weekly practice session offers Q&A or brief meditation instruction at 7:30 pm and two silent sittings from 7:30-8:30 pm. Beginners are welcome.
Led by Mike Sherman and others
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30

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Continuing class:

The Foundation of All Perfections
Tuesdays 7-8:30 pm:  Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9

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Ann Arbor:

 Sunday, November 2, Ann Arbor
You are cordially invited to Kyabje Gelek Rimpoche’s
Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Ann Arbor with a
Tenzhuk – Long Life Puja at 11am and a
Joyful Birthday Reception at 3:30pm

Cleveland Programs September – October 2014

First Sunday Vajrayogini Self-Initiation Practice

All who have completed a Vajrayogini mantra retreat and fire puja are invited to join group practice of the self-initiation and tsoh on the first Sunday each month from 1-5 pm. These sessions will be in addition to our twice monthly tsohs.
September 7, 2014 1:00pm – 5:00pm
October 5, 2014 1:00pm – 5:00pm

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Monthly Lama Chopa and Vajrayogini Tsohs 

Our Cleveland sangha is now offering tsoh around the 10th and 25th days of each Tibetan month. On the 10th (or Heruka) days we will do a Lama Chopa tsoh, which is open to all, and on the 25th a Vajrayogini long sadhana with tsoh, which is restricted to those with Mother Tantra initiation. You are invited to bring an offering of fruit, bread or pastries.
Wednesday, August 20, 7:00 pm Vajrayogini tsoh
Wednesday, September 3, 7:00 pm Lama Chopa tsoh
Wednesday, September 17, 7:00 pm Vajrayogini tsoh
Friday October 3, 7:00 pm Lama Chopa tsoh
Saturday October 18, 7:00 pm Vajrayogini tsoh

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Concentrated meditation practice evenings  

This free weekly practice session offers Q&A or brief meditation instruction at 7:30 pm and two silent sittings from 7:30-8:30 pm. Beginners are welcome.
Led by Mike Sherman
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30

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New Class

The Foundation of All Perfections

This new class is open to all, and will be especially helpful for those who want to learn or revisit and strengthen their meditations on the stages of the path. We will be reading, discussing and meditating on Gelek Rimpoche’s informal commentary on Je Tsongkhapa’s shortest Lam Rim, the 14 verses of the Foundation of All Perfections.
Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm beginning Sept. 9, continuing for 13 sessions
Cost: $130 or free for Jewel Heart members
If you need a transcript, contact Anne   aewarren AT sbcglobal DOT net

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Call for artists/craftspeople/volunteers!

Friday December 12 is the Trement ArtWalk and Jewel Heart will be participating with our Holiday Open House and sale of work created by members and friends.  If you have or can make work you would like to display and/or sell, or if you would like to volunteer to help make this a night to remember, contact Anne   aewarren AT sbcglobal DOT net.  Artists submitting work to sell have the option of putting up their display in early to mid-November.