Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe will present a weekend teaching on Gyalsey Thokme Sangpo’s Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva (laklen sodunma)—a practical guide for anyone aspiring to follow the path of great compassion, leading to full enlightenment. Geshe Thabkhe’s translator will be Tenzin Bhuchung. DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 25 – Sunday, September 26 Saturday, September 25: 10:00am –…
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This day of meditation will include an instruction session, practice sessions, and a discussion session facilitated by Jewel Heart Instructors Hartmut Sagolla and Supa Corner. Open to all experience levels. DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 18, 9:00am – 5:00pm SCHEDULE 9:00 am – 10:30 am – INSTRUCTION SESSION 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – PRACTICE SESSION Based…
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The Four Seals of Dharma succinctly define the nature of life from a Buddhist perspective. Understanding this reveals our potential to end suffering. They are: All compounded things are impermanent All contaminated things are suffering. All phenomena are devoid of self-existence. Nirvana is peace. DATES/TIMES: Wednesday evenings. 7 – 8:30pm – July 21, 28, August…
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What is vajrayana and how does it differ from other Buddhist teachings? Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe, the pre-eminent Buddhist scholar, explains this form of practice (also known as tantra) and what it entails. This teaching is aimed at those who are new to vajrayana or need clarification. It is particularly relevant for those interested in attending…
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When Buddha meditated on the causes of human suffering and dissatisfaction, he found liberation, which he described as realizing Profound Reality. Professor Guy Newland will contrast three different approaches to getting to Profound Reality by three eminent Tibetan masters: Dolpopa Sherap Gyaltsen, Jamgön Lama Tsongkhapa, and Goram Sönam Senge (more familiarly known as Gorampa). Guy…
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How can we best navigate the realities of life and death? Is it possible to attain lasting happiness? These sessions are a meditative exploration of the human condition from a Buddhist background. Building on the Meditation Technology programs, we will use different approaches to gain deeper insight into our lives, aiming at gaining freedom from…
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This class is a receptive practice of meditation, restorative yoga, pranayama and contemplative journaling to reset our nervous system. By Tending and Befriending ourselves with quiet purpose, we begin to get familiar with how to best care for ourselves, even with just one breath. This class is open to anybody. You will need 2-3 blankets,…
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Mahāmudrā, the Great Seal, is an essential meditative and ritual practice employed by Tibetan Buddhist traditions to understand and experience the nature of mind, and thereby attain liberation. Professor Jackson will discuss the Indian and Tibetan background of Mahāmudrā, its history in the broader Geluk tradition, and its practice as articulated by the First/Fourth Panchen…
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Mahamudra, literally the “great seal,” refers to the ultimate nature of mind and reality, to a meditative practice for realizing that ultimate reality, and to the final result of this practice, ultimate enlightenment. This system of meditation works with both the conventional and ultimate nature of mind. Coming from Indian Buddhism through masters like Maitripa…
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GLENN MULLIN has been a long time friend of Gelek Rimpoche and Jewel Heart, having met and studied with Gelek Rimpoche from the mid 70’s in India. He is a Tibetologist, Buddhist writer, translator of classical Tibetan literature, and teacher of Tantric Buddhist meditation. He studied philosophy, literature, meditation, yoga, and the enlightenment culture under…
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