Cleveland Sunday Talks May – June 2013
Sunday talks by Gelek Rimpoche
These talks, “The Essence of Tibetan Buddhism” are free and open to all.
Gelek Rimpoche 10-11 am (via live video webcast) – now weekly!
Sundays as noted, 10-11 am, JH Cleveland
Sunday, May 5
Sunday, May 12
Sunday, May 19
Sunday, May 26
Sunday, June 2
Sunday, June 9
Sunday, June 16
Sunday, June 23
Sunday, June 30
Cleveland Programs May – June 2013
White Tara initiation: Meeting the Healing Mother
Saturday, June 1
Tara, a fully enlightened Buddha who long ago chose to appear in female form, is known for her swift and compassionate action. White Tara especially offers protection from fear and illness, and inspires with her profound wisdom. Kyabje Gelek Rimpoche has a particularly close connection with White Tara and has taught numerous facets of her practice over the past 3 decades in the West.
Through this initiation, Rimpoche will introduce us to Noble Tara and enable us to engage in her visualization practices at a deeper level. The initiation is open to all. Those who are Buddhist will be able take or renew refuge and bodhisattva vows.
Place: Jewel Heart Cleveland, 2670 W. 14th St., Tremont
Date and time: Saturday, June 1 from 2-5 pm
Suggested donation: It is beneficial to make an offering when receiving an initiation. Please give what you are able to afford.
Live Sunday talk by Gelek Rimpoche
Sunday, June 2
On June 2, Rimpoche will give his Sunday talk, one of a continuing series on The Essence of Tibetan Buddhism, at Jewel Heart Cleveland, from 10 to 11 am. The talk will be broadcast to subscribers and other Jewel Heart Centers.
The talk is open to all, and free of charge (though donations to support Rimpoche’s work are welcomed).
Please join us for tea, coffee, and light refreshments after Rimpoche’s talk.
Place: Jewel Heart Cleveland, 2670 W. 14th St., Tremont
Date and time: Sunday, June 2, 10-11 am
Annual Jewel Heart Cleveland picnic
Saturday, May 25
Surely Spring will have arrived by May 25 when we will once again gather on Bill and Susie Kirchner’s deck to burn some hot dogs and veggie burgers and celebrate Sangha. Please bring a side dish to share and whatever you care to drink.
Saturday, May 25 from 4:00-9:00 pm.
RSVP by May 19 to eklipse at zoominternet dot net or 330-722-7770. Indicate if you need directions.
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Jewel Heart Study Program
New Classes:
Gateway to the Spiritual Path
beginning June 6
Building a solid spiritual foundation through preparatory topics and practices is the main focus of this course. By first examining our need for spiritual development Gelek Rimpoche shows us how to fulfill this need by following a path that has been proven by experience to deliver results.
“Gateway to the Spiritual Path” by Gelek Rimpoche provides the basis of study.
Instructors: Dawn Wegenek and Sarah Ralston
Thursdays beginning June 6, 7:30-9:00 pm
Class fee: Free for Jewel Heart members, $80 for non-members – but if you cannot afford this, please come anyway
and discuss a full or partial scholarship with the instructor.
Continuing classes:
The Three Principle Aspects of the Path
Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 17, 24; July 1.
The Inner World of Mind: Mind and Mental Faculties
Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm, May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25
White Tara Sadhana
Open to those who have had any Highest Yoga Tantra initiation.
Sundays, 11:30am – 1 pm, May 5, 12, 19, June 2, 9, 16
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Silent Auction Fundraiser to begin mid-May
Cleveland’s Silent Auction has consistently been our most successful fundraiser, and a great place to find low cost gifts (not to mention the fun of bidding wars). The auction will be open during all Jewel Heart event through the end of July.
We are still accepting donations for the silent auction – Check your attics and closets for treasures that may appeal to others and raise some money for Jewel Heart. We ask that donations have a value of about $20 or more. A receipt for tax purposes can be provided upon request. Please bring items for the auction to any Jewel Heart event before May 1. Thanks all!
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Spring and Summer retreats dates are now posted
Memorial Day retreat at Garrison Institute, May 24-27 topic TBA
Summer retreat at Jewel Heart Center In Ann Arbor, July 4-14, Develop Extraordinary Compassion the Tibetan Buddhist Way
For more details or to register visit www.jewelheart.org