Buddhism vs. Racism and Nature of Mind with Hartmut Sagolla
Buddhism Versus Racism
Buddha was not confronted personally with people of other races, teaching only in Northern India. But Buddhism went subsequently around the world and its teachings about equanimity, equality and loving all beings equally, found broad acceptance. Is Buddhism stronger than racism?
Friday, October 27th
Public talk
Location: The Bay, 2005 Y St. Lincoln, NE
Time: 7 pm
Saturday, October 28th
SEM – The Nature of Mind – In Depth Workshop
Location: Chateau, 3100 S. 72nd Street, Lincoln NE
Time: 10a – 12p / lunch break / 2p – 4p
Hartmut Sagolla has been a student of Gelek Rimpoche, founder of Jewel Heart, since 1984. He has continuously transcribed and edited Rimpoche’s teachings during the 15 years he lived at a Dharma Center in Australia and through his move to Michigan in 2002 where he joined Rimpoche’s team as a Program Director. In that role he has helped develop and present Rimpoche’s JH Programs, and supported retreats and special events. In 2011 he co-founded Jewel Heart Bloomfield Hills and in 2017, Jewel Heart Jackson. He has additionally led meditation programs outside of Jewel Heart, including at Google, various Michigan prisons, and as a participant in a research program on mindfulness at the Ann Arbor Veteran Affairs through the University of Michigan.
Nebraska Spring Programs – 2017
The Nebraska sangha plans to gather for the “GOM: Meditation for Clarity and Serenity” webinars on Thursday evenings from April 13 to June 1 at 6:00 PM to 7:30 CDT. Attendees are asked to register for GOM individually. Click here to register.
All are welcome. The meeting place for this series is also the Chateau Development Clubhouse at 3100 South 72nd St. Lincoln, NE.
Jewel Heart Nebraska is gathering for the “How the Mind Works” webinar on Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 CDT. Attendees are asked to register with Jewel Heart Programs individually. All are welcome. We will meet March 16, 23, and 30 for this series of programs at Chateau Development Clubhouse at 3100 South 72nd St. Lincoln, NE.
On Saturday March 18, Jewel Heart Nebraska will meet for the White Tara Workshop webinar from 9:00 to 2:00 CDT at the Chateau Development Clubhouse. Participants are asked to register with Jewel Heart. Registration is free of charge for this program. All are welcome.
Tara, Mother Goddess of Tibetan Buddhism, is known for quick & compassionate activity and is associated with healing & long life. Based on Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, The Practice of the Triumphant Ma, we will learn visualization meditations relying on the feminine energy of White Tara to overcome physical, mental and emotional suffering.
On Saturday March 25, those with Vajrayogini initiations are invited to meet at the Chateau Development Clubhouse to join with fellow Jewel Heart sangha via webinar in a Vajrayogini Sadhana and Tsoh dedicated to Gelek Rimpoche. The practice will begin at 1:00 PM CDT and conclude around 5:00. Only those with Vajrayogini Initiations are invited.