Norcal Winter 2017 Programs

CALIFORNIA PROGRAMS

KEY ELEMENTS OF A DAILY PRACTICE
MODULE 1 OF “ODYSSEY TO FREEDOM”

MEETING THURSDAY EVENINGS
AT 6:00-7:30 PM IN GRASS VALLEY*
ODYSSEY TO FREEDOM BEGINS THURS. JANUARY 5TH

We long for meaning, for an effective way to bring insight and heart to the ordinary circumstances and inevitable challenges of our daily lives.  A daily meditation practice is a must for the gradual fulfillment of the potential of our mind.  In this course, part of the series“Odyssey to Freedom,” you will learn how to create a sacred space for your meditation.

*PLEASE EMAIL FOR MEETING ADDRESS IN GRASS VALLEY & DIRECTIONS

For More Information: Contact Joe: at 530-802-6221 or email: [email protected] and facebook: Jewelheart Norcal

For information about Jewel Heart membership, visit: http://www.jewelheart.org/donate-support/

Norcal November and December Programs

NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER PROGRAMS

GOM: A COURSE IN MEDITATION

Meeting Every Thursday in September

NEW LOCATION: SCHOOL ST. DOWNTOWN GRASS VALLEY

Meditation provides a clear and stable mind as the foundation for a happy life and a deepening spiritual journey. Gain hands-on experience with the elements of meditation using breath, posture and techniques for coping with distractions and laxity as well as cultivating compassion for oneself and others.

This course will cover all elements of meditation including what to do before, during, and after meditation. We will cover basics of concentration and then applying that concentrated focus to an object of meditation This course is FREE and open to the public. No prior meditation experience necessary.

November and December Programs:

GOM: A COURSE IN MEDITATION, focusing on Chapter VII “Mahamudra”: the Great Seal. Join for a lively exploration and discussion of this fascinating study of the mind from the Mahayana Buddhist perspective. Weekly meditations.

Meeting every Thursday in Downtown Grass Valley, 6:00-7:30. *(No meeting November 24).

*Meeting THURSDAY EVENINGS 6:00-7:30 PM IN DOWNTOWN GRASS VALLEY
PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL US FOR DIRECTIONS

Jewel Heart Norcal is a local Buddhist study group led by Jewel Heart Instructors. We are dedicated to Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism as taught by Kyabje Gelek Rimpoche in the tradition of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

All levels and backgrounds are welcome.

*To pre-register: Phone 916 580 8258 or email: [email protected]

website:
http://www.jewelheart.org/chapters/northern-california/

facebook:
Jewelheart Norcal

For info about Jewel Heart membership, visit:
http://www.jewelheart.org/donate-support/