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Meditation in the Tantric Tradition with Senior Students of Traktung Yeshe Dorje at Tsogyelgar Dharma Center • Sundays, 11 a.m.-Noon • The Nyingma Lineage, the most ancient lineage of Tantra in Tibet, has preserved the power and direct methods of Tantra, or Vajrayana, in a tradition passed from generation to generation. Utilizing mantric awareness spells, envisionment, and subtle yogas, the tantric path presents a series of methods for discovering our true nature of wisdom and compassion. Free with donations accepted. Call A-tsal Khandro at 663-3842; a-tsal@tsogyelgar.org.

Moving Being: The Ancient Yogas of Tibet at Tsogyelgar Dharma Center • May 31, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • We will explore the relationship between mind, body, and wisdom through the moving yogas of the Buddhist and Bonpo traditions of Tibet. Using body and breath in motion combined with subtle inner visualizations and meditations on the elements, harmony and vibrancy can be restored to body and mind. When body, mind, vital breath, and prana unify within the form of each practice, powerful healing and spiritual energies are awakened. $75. Call A-tsal Khandro at 663-3842; a-tsal@tsogyelgar.org.

Wisdom of Insight with Ann Barden of Deep Spring Center • May 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • In Buddhist tradition, the wisdom of insight refers to the deep understanding and experience of the nature of reality ­— the qualities of impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and selflessness. In this workshop for experienced meditators, we will intellectually explore the meaning of these three characteristics. We will use contemplation to penetrate our understanding, followed by periods of silence in which to experience these qualities directly. $20 building fee with donations accepted for teacher. Call 994-1026; www.deepspring.org.

Dalai Lama Renaissance Documentary Film Showing at Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth • May 31, 7 p.m. • Narrated by Harrison Ford, Dalai Lama Renaissance is a feature-length documentary film about a gathering convened by the Association for Global New Thought with His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet in 1999 at the Norbulingka Institute in Dharamsala, India, produced by Wakan Foundation for the Arts. $10. Call Dave at 327-0270; dave@interfaithspirit.org.

Buddha’s Birthday: A Celebration for the Whole Family at Zen Buddhist Temple • May 17-18, 2008 (2552 B.E.) • Everyone is welcome to join us for part or all of this most festive Buddhist holiday. Call 761-6520; a2buddha@sbcglobal.net.
May 17:
2:30 p.m. • Seventh Annual Poetry Event
6 p.m. • The delicious Vegetarian Entrees and Dessert Buffet, followed by storytelling and music. $6 students/seniors, $12 adults, $30 families.
May 18:
9 a.m. • Meditation
9:30 a.m. • Buddhist Religious Service including dharma talk, bathing the Baby Buddha, and contemplation of human life. Simultaneously, there will be a Children’s Service and lantern dedications.
11 a.m. • Peace and Happiness Street Parade
1 p.m. • Panel Talk and Discussion: Buddhism in the Workplace with Maitreya Lenny Bass, owner of Odds and Eaves, Jim Gilligan, owner of Snedicor Drycleaning, and Sudo Matt Lecki, Starbucks regional supervisor
3 p.m. • Introduction to Zen Meditation Talk and Demonstration
7:30 p.m. • Lotus Lantern Lighting and Chanting Service. Delicate lotus lanterns are dedicated to family, friends, and all we care about who need encouragement and love, and for peace and happiness in the world.

Liberation of Life Service and Sangha Potluck Picnic at Delhi Metropark by the Huron River with Zen Buddhist Temple • June 22, 1 p.m. • This service is held each year to remind us of our kinship with all beings. It will be followed by a vegetarian potluck picnic and time to play in the park. Call 761-6520; a2buddha@sbcglobal.net.

Annual Summer Lecture Series at Zen Buddhist Temple • Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. • Call 761-6520; a2buddha@sbcglobal.net.
July 8: Timan Borgers, Jim Gilligan, and Ivan Mayerhofer discuss how they came to Buddhism and its affect on their lives.
July 15: A Buddhist Approach to Wellness with Brodie Barris and others
July 22: Buddhism and Family Life with Frank and Elaine Anderson, Ztaise Bradley, and Mike Umbriac

Annual Buddhist Peace Camp at Friend’s Lake near Chelsea with Zen Buddhist Temple • July 25-30 • This camp emphasizes peace, cooperation, mindfulness, and fun. Children, parents, and other adults welcome. We need counselors for various age groups. Please call the Temple if you are interested. For cost, call 761-6520; a2buddha@sbcglobal.net.

Ullambana Day Service at Zen Buddhist Temple • Aug. 17, 9:30 a.m. • Special service and rite of offering for those in our lives who have died and with whom we wish to remember and/or reconcile. Call 761-6520; a2buddha@sbcglobal.net.

Introductory Zen Meditation Course at Zen Buddhist Temple • Five Thursdays beginning May 22 or July 10; 6:15-8:30 p.m. • The viewpoint of Zen is that life lived fully in each moment is the end and purpose in itself, and not the means for something else. Held in the Temple’s meditation hall, the course includes simple stretching exercises, work with the breath, meditation postures, concentration, and mindfulness practice. $160 or $120 unwaged. Call 761-6520; a2buddha@sbcglobal.net.

Two Sunday Services at Zen Buddhist Temple • 9:30-11 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. • Morning meditation service consists of two periods of meditation, followed by chanting and a talk. Afternoon dharma service has two shorter periods of sitting meditation, sometimes walking meditation, reflection, chanting, and a short talk. By donation. Call 761-6520; a2buddha@sbcglobal.net.

One-Day Zen Meditation Retreat at Zen Buddhist Temple • Aug. 9, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sitting and walking meditation, simple manual work, vegetarian meals, rest, and discussion – an interval of deepening, of slowing down, silence, and mindfulness. $60 includes vegetarian meals. Call 761-6520; a2buddha@sbcglobal.net.

Overnight Introductory Meditation Course at Zen Buddhist Temple • July 18 at 7 p.m. through July 19 at Noon • This format is primarily intended for out-of-towners, but local people who cannot attend the Thursday evening course or who prefer the overnight retreat are also welcome. $160 includes accommodation and vegetarian meals. Call 761-6520; a2buddha@sbcglobal.net.

Summer Work/Study Program at Zen Buddhist Temple • July 8-Aug. 12 • One week to one month residential program for those interested in living in a Buddhist community. For cost and details, call 761-6520; a2buddha@sbcglobal.net.

Visitor’s Program and Residential Opportunities at Zen Buddhist Temple • This program is for people who want to spend some time living in the Temple to cultivate their practice. They follow the schedule and participate in Temple programs in the mornings and/or evenings. The program is geared to personal needs and wishes. One can seriously pursue one’s spiritual path or simply seek peace and harmony in a wholesome environment. Prior arrangement with the Temple Director necessary. This program is usually available throughout the year. For cost and details, call 761-6520; a2buddha@sbcglobal.net.

Sunday Mornings at Jewel Heart with Gelek Rimpoche and Jewel Heart Instructors • Sundays, May 11-June 22 and July 13-Aug. 17 • Join us for a taste of Buddhism through introductory talks on contemporary issues followed by tea and cookies. We invite you to participate in concentrated meditation sessions and/or White Tara meditational practice sessions. Concentration meditation: 9-10 a.m. Talk 10-11 a.m. Tea and cookies 11-11:30 a.m. White Tara 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Open to all. Free with donations welcome. Call 994-3387; www.jewelheart.org.

Odyssey to Freedom with Jewel Heart Instructors • Tuesdays, April 29-June 17 and July 15-Aug. 26; 7:30-9 p.m. • Gelek Rimpoche created Odyssey to Freedom as an accessible and concise Lam Rim, encompassing the stages on the spiritual path from your current situation, as it is, through to full enlightenment. Offered here as individual evening topics, we invite you to take this opportunity to bring Buddha’s experience into your spiritual path. $80 non-members, with no charge to supporting members and above. *Please note that Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Center has moved to its new location.* For location of this event and the following events, please call 994-3387; www.jewelheart.org.

Gateway to the Spiritual Path with Jewel Heart Instructors • Saturdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 4, 22, July 12; 10-11:30 a.m. • Developing a reliable spiritual foundation is the main focus of this course. Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, Gateway to the Spiritual Path, serves as the basis. $80 non-members, with no charge to supporting members and above. For location of this event and the following events, please call 994-3387; www.jewelheart.org.

Art of Living with Jewel Heart Instructors • Saturdays, July 12-Sept. 6; 10-11:30 a.m. • We long for meaning, for an effective way to bring insight and heart to the ordinary circumstances and inevitable challenges of our daily lives. On the basis of Gelek Rimpoche’s book, Good Life, Good Death, this course will explore pragmatic methods to bring depth, meaning, and joy to our lives. $80 non-members, no charge to members and above. Call 994-3387; www.jewelheart.org.

Ganden Lhagyema with Jewel Heart Instructors • Mondays, May 5-June 23; 7-8:30 p.m. • One of the most popular practices in the Tsong Khapa tradition, the Ganden Lha Gyema deepens our connection with the enlightened through meditational exercises and enriches our inner development. Grounded in appreciation for our spiritual teacher, this practice uplifts us through familiarity with generosity, respect, purification, rejoicing, and many other beneficial activities. This course offers instruction on specific visualization practices interwoven with the Migtsema mantra. $80 non-members, no charge to members and above. Call 994-3387; www.jewelheart.org.

Creating Space with Jewel Heart Instructors • Thursdays, May 1-June 19; 7-8:30 p.m. • Meditation provides us with a clear, stable mind, necessary for a happy life and the foundation for deepening our spiritual journey. This course offers hands-on experience with the basic elements of meditation, using breath, posture, and techniques for coping with distractions and laxity of the mind. $80, no charge to members and above. Call 994-3387; www.jewelheart.org.

The Three Principles of the Path: Section 1 with Jewel Heart Instructors • Mondays, July 14-Sept. 8; 7-8:30 p.m. • The three principle aspects of the path to enlightenment highlight the importance of developing the determination to be free from suffering, compassion, and wisdom. Gelek Rimpoche’s transcript, The Three Principles of the Path, serves as course material offered in this first of three sections. This course is recommended to follow Odyssey to Freedom. $80, no charge to members and above. Call 994-3387; www.jewelheart.org.

Deepening Awareness: The Practice of Mindfulness Meditation with Jewel Heart Instructors • Thursdays, July 17-Sept. 6; 7-8:30 p.m. • Becoming more aware of our thoughts, feelings, and sensations through meditation opens the door to understanding the nature of our mind and how it creates our experience. This course is recommended to follow Creating Space. $80, no charge to members and above. Call 994-3387; www.jewelheart.org.

The Healing Practice of White Tara with Jewel Heart Instructors • Wednesdays, July 16-Sept. 3; 7-8:30 p.m. • Tara is the mother goddess of Tibetan Buddhism, known for her quick and compassionate activity. She is particularly associated with healing and long life. This course uses visualization techniques relying on the feminine energy of White Tara to overcome physical, mental, and emotional suffering. $80, no charge to members and above. Call 994-3387; www.jewelheart.org.