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.
Cleveland Programs July – August 2014
Vajrayogini Self Initiation Workshop and Tsoh
Saturday, July 26, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm with a 1 hour break for lunch.
For those who have completed a mantra retreat of Vajrayogini Naro Kacho with fire puja. The workshop will include a review of the set up procedure. Please bring red Vajrayogini self initiation book, tsoh offering and ritual items.
Led by James Jorah
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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.
Monday, July 7, 7:00 pm Lama Chopa tsoh
Saturday, July 26, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Vajrayogini self initiation and tsoh (restricted, see above)
Wednesday, August 6, 7:00 pm Lama Chopa tsoh
Wednesday, August 20, 7:00 pm Vajrayogini tsoh
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Concentrated meditation practice evenings
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30
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
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Watch for a new class on The Foundation of All Perfections to begin in September.