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
West Michigan Programs Fall 2017
Western Michigan Jewel Heart Presents
BUDDHA’S 4 NOBLE TRUTHS
How the Buddha’s first teaching can help us today
A 7 week course based on the teaching ‘The Four Noble Truths’ by Gelek Rimpoche. In Buddha’s first instructions he taught us to examine our current condition, to understand its causes and to pursue a path to ultimate freedom.
Wednesday evenings 7-8:30 pm, October 11 through November 29 (No class Thanksgiving week)
$60.00 includes textbook
People’s Church, Room L2
1758 N. Tenth St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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