Northern Michigan Programs 2014
NORTHERN MICHIGAN PROGRAM
COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
Course Offering starting April 28, 2014, in Boyne City
THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
This course introduces Buddha’s revolutionary message that suffering can come to an end through one’s own efforts. Following Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript Four Noble Truths, participants rely on readings, discussion and meditation. Transcripts are available for order/purchase through the Jewel Heart Store – 734 994 3385 or [email protected] or in digital format through the Jewel Heart website www.jewelheart.org/transcripts/.
Dates: April 28 start, meeting Monday evenings from 6:30 – 7:45 pm, for 9 sessions.
Fee: $80/Jewel Heart Members – Free
This course is open to all, regardless of background or affiliation, and provides material for both new and continuing attendees.
To register or with any questions, please email: [email protected]. Transcripts are also available for purchase at the first meeting.
Location: 109 Water Street, Boyne City (2 doors down from Red Mesa); enter at side of building along brick walkway. (Please note, unfortunately, only stair access to 2nd floor.)
Jewel Heart Northern Michigan offers its courses to all, regardless of ability to pay. If you are unable to afford any course fee, please speak to the instructor/facilitator about the possibility of a partial or full scholarship.
Northern Michigan Programs May 2011
Odyssey to Freedom
Wednesday evenings, beginning May 4, 2011
6:30 – 8:00 pm
7-week course, plus the first meeting review
Gelek Rimpoche created the Odyssey to Freedom as a concise and complete introduction to the stages of the spiritual path from wherever you are right now to full enlightenment. The full curriculum consists of 6 Sections, and this course will be covering Section 5, Developing Compassion for Oneself and Others. Sections 1 thru 4 will be reviewed during the first meeting, as well as an overview of Jewel Heart and its programs, so new students are welcome.
The course material consists of 1 book by Gehlek Rimpoche. Attendees are encouraged to purchase this “Odyssey to Freedom” book, which covers all 6 Sections (approx. 500 pages); cost is $17.99. (book available for purchase at first meeting)
Each class begins with a short, videotaped teaching on the evening’s topic by Gelek Rimpoche. An overview of the current topic, discussion and question/answer period follows, led by a facilitator. This course is an ideal introduction to Tibetan Buddhism.
Open to both new and continuing students.
Location: 109 Water Street, Boyne City (2 doors down from Red Mesa); enter at side of building along brick walkway. (Please note, unfortunately, only stair access to 2nd floor.)
Course fee: $70 for Section 5, which has 7 meeting dates.
Free to supporting members and above.
To register, please email: [email protected].
(Due to all of our busy schedules, part time attendance is an optional.)
Jewel Heart Northern Michigan offers its courses to all, regardless of ability to pay. If you are unable to afford any course fee, please speak
to your instructor/facilitator about the possibility of a partial or full scholarship.