West Michigan Fall 2019
Jewel Heart Presents
An Eight Week Course taught by Jewel Heart instructors will discuss various methods and principles contained within Tibetan Buddhist practice. Practical meditation guidance, group discussion, Q & A sessions.
- Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30pm
- Beginning April 16th, ending June 4th, 2019
- Location: The People’s Church, 1758 N. 10th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
- Room 9 is on the main floor, at rear of building
- Free of charge
All are welcome to attend, beginning and experienced meditators!

LEARN TARA MEDITATION
Third Wednesdays ongoing at The People’s Church, Kalamazoo
Tara is the beloved female version of Buddha, famed for quickening compassion, healing and success for practitioners and their loved ones. These practice sessions throughout the year give us an opportunity to use concentrated visualization to bring Tara energy fully present, in a spirit of joy and happiness.
- Third Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30pm
- 2019 dates Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21, Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18
- Location: The People’s Church, 1758 N. 10th Street, Kalamazoo MI 49009
- Room 9 is on the main floor, at rear of building
- Free of charge
- All are welcome to attend, beginning and experienced meditators!
West Michigan Fall 2018
Jewel Heart Presents
White Tara Practice for Healing and Longevity
Presenting a workshop on the practice of White Tara – a deity associated with compassionate action and in particular physical healing and longevity. Participants will learn visualization techniques associated with balancing the body’s elements and rejuvenating one’s energetic life-force. Although it is a Buddhist-based practice, it is beneficial to all. Workshop is free and open with a suggested donation of $15.00. 1/2 hour reception and registration with refreshments at 12:30pm, workshop from 1-4:30pm
This a practice that was very important to Gelek Rimpoche as he was entrusted with sharing it with his students, friends and followers around the world. He taught this many times and offered initiations for White Tara on numerous occasions including to a group of about 600 in NYC shortly before he passed away. To ensure one has a long and healthy life and is able to learn and practice the Buddha’s teaching, a practice such as this is indispensable.
12:30pm – 4:30pm, October 28th, 2018
The People’s Church, Room 19, 1758 N. 10th St.,
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
TIBETAN BUDDHIST STAGES ON THE PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT
An ongoing course following the Lam Rim (Stages on the Path to Enlightenment), a Tibetan Buddhist text that lays out an extensive roadmap to spiritual understanding and fulfillment
Tuesday evenings 7-8:30 pm, ongoing
The People’s Church, Room 9, 1758 N. Tenth St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

