Nebraska Programs Sept – December 2011
Gelek Rimpoche Teaches on Songs of Experience – Live Video Broadcast
Date: Saturday September 17
Time: 9am – 11am, 1 – 4 pm
The SONGS OF SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE are inspirational verses spontaneously composed by the great 14th century Tibetan Buddhist scholar, Je Tsong Khapa. As commentary on the stages of the path to enlightenment, Je Tsong Khapa’s deep understanding and personal experience offers us the opportunity to similarly transform ourselves and how we participate in the world.
Webcasts are at A&E Inc. Bldg at 1244 High St, Lincoln, NE 68502
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Jewel Heart Study Courses
Gateway to the Spiritual Path
Dates: Thursdays September 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 5:30 – 6:45 PM
Building a solid spiritual foundation through preparatory topics and practices is the main focus of this course. Gateway to the Spiritual Path by Gelek Rimpoche provides the basis of study. Each class session will include concentrated meditation, presentation, and guided analytical meditation on the week’s topic.
Location: 3100 South 72nd Street, Lincoln, NE
Class Leader: Mark Weihe
Cost: $80, Free to Jewel Heart members.
Lam Rim II: The Medium Scope
Dates: Thursdays September 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 7:00 – 8:30PM
This in-depth course traverses the entire path to enlightenment in detail, illuminating the initial, medium, and great scopes of spiritual practice according to the tradition of Je Tsong Khapa. Divided into three sections, this segment explores the medium scope of spiritual development – liberating the individual from suffering once and for all.
Location: 3100 South 72nd Street, Lincoln, NE
Class Leader: Kent Porter
Cost: $80, Free to Jewel Heart members.
Nebraska Programs April – July 2011
Gelek Rimpoche Teaches on Songs of Experience – Live video broadcast
Date: Saturday May 21
Time: 9am – 11am, 1 – 4 pm
Gelek Rimpoche continues his teachings on Je Tsongkhapa’s shortest Lamrim, the Songs of Experience. Open to all. Donations welcome.
Webcasts are at A&E Inc. Bldg at 1244 High St, Lincoln, NE 68502
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The Art of Living
Dates: April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16
Time: 5:30 – 6:45 PM
Based on Gelek Rimpoche’s book, Good Life, Good Death, this 8 week course will explore pragmatic methods to bring depth, meaning, and joy to our lives. Each class session will include discussion as well as brief opening and closing meditations. The book is available for sale or may be checked out of the JH Nebraska library.
Location: 3100 South 72nd Street, Lincoln, NE
Class Leader: Mark Weihe
Cost: $80, Free to Jewel Heart members.
Lam Rim I: The Initial Scope, Section 4
Dates: April 28, May 5, 12,19,26, June 2, 9, 16
Time: 7:00 – 8:30PM
This in-depth course traverses the entire path to enlightenment in detail, illuminating the initial, medium, and great scopes of spiritual practice according to the tradition of Je Tsong Khapa. Divided into three sections, the initial scope falls under Building the Spiritual Path.
The initial scope of the Lam Rim illuminates the life we have and offers clear steps to take best advantage of it. Topics include teacher/student relationship, precious life, impermanence, rebirth, refuge, and karma.
Location: 3100 South 72nd Street, Lincoln, NE
Class Leader: Kent Porter
Cost: $80, Free to Jewel Heart members.