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

West Michigan Programs Winter 2018

Western Michigan Jewel Heart Presents

MEDITATION FOR CLARITY AND INSIGHT

A non-religious, 8-week course open to all designed to help those new to meditation learn techniques in mindfulness and concentration that can provide the basis for a daily practice. Class is free but donations to cover costs graciously accepted.

Starts January 9th, 7-8:30pm

People’s Church Room 9
1758 10th St. N.
Kalamazoo MI 49009

Parking and entry door for Room 9 are at the rear of the main building – first hallway to the left after entering the main door

TIBETAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION/STUDY GROUP*

Explore in a practical way the practices associated with Tibetan Buddhism, including concentration, mindfulness, analysis and visualization.

Weekly study group meetings where we recite the Jewel Heart prayers, join in a concentrated meditation, discuss a chosen topic and finish with a guided meditation to recap the discussion.

Tuesday evenings 7:15-8:30 pm – ongoing

1758 10th St. N.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Free

*we will have special class offerings throughout the year that will also occur in lieu of the meeting