Intro to Tibetan Thangka Painting // Jan 16, Jan 30, Feb 13, Feb 27, 2-5pm

Art at The Three Jewels! Learn how to paint Tibetan thangkas. To Buddhists these religious paintings offer a beautiful manifestation of the divine. Master thangka painter Tashi Dhargyal is offering a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in practicing their dharma through brush and paint. Limited space is available so please register soon.

Yoga for Transforming Negative Emotions // Monday, October 25th, 6:30 - 9:30p.m

This yoga series is the oldest know yoga series that has been found in the scripture. It was written a thousand years ago by Lady Niguma, who was the partner of the renowned Yogi, Lord Naropa. Carrying this lineage into the world, Geshe Michael Roach, a living Master of yoga, meditation and Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy, has translated and taught this precious series throughout the world. Now it is coming live and direct to you.

This special yoga series and the philosophy behind it focuses on how to use the physical postures of yoga to successfully conquer our negative emotions. If learned and practiced well, it can lead to a clear, happy and productive life, among other miraculous things.

Register now at threejewels.nyc@gmail.com.

Suggested donation $30

Please contact Nicole Vigna, chandrahla@gmail.com if you are interested in a scholarship. Or call 267.495.9996.

Nicole Vigna is a graduate of Diamond Mountain University, having completed a six year advanced course of study in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, yoga and meditation with Geshe Michael Roach. Nicole now travels worldwide, teaching yoga meditation, enlightened business, and group retreats in Asia, Europe and the United States. It is her greatest delight to share these teaching and to be in genuine service to others.

Meditation for Moms Who Don't // Wednesdays 7 - 8:30pm, November 3, 17 & 24

When raising a family is a full-time job and then some, finding the time for meditation can seem like a distant luxury. Chelsea Bailey, dharma teacher and working mom, hosts three special nights this November to talk about practical ways to make meditation a regular, if not necessary, practice for even the most time-challenged of mothers. Yes, as a mother you CAN do something for yourself--meditate! You'll actually become better at something you're already great at--living for the benefit of others. Be sure to bring your best mom friends with you!

Ustream: Geshe Michael Roach at Princeton

Geshe Michael Roach, an honors graduate of Princeton and recipient of the Presidential Scholar Medallion, gives a talk at Princeton, October 16, 2010.

Ustream: Geshe Michael Roach on Kedrup Je's 10 Promises to Myself

If you weren't able to make last night's delightful teaching by Geshe Michael Roach, catch all the magic on Ustream. We look forward to having him visit again soon.

Geshe Michael Unearths Kedrup Je // Thursday, October 14, 2010. 5:30 - 7:30pm.

Geshe Michael Roach will give a talk on a rare text by Kedrup Je (1385-1438), the great tantric disciple of Je Tsongkapa, teacher of His Holiness the First Dalai Lama. This "Ten Promises to Myself" is Kedrup Je's look at his own heart, and advices to himself that can help us live a more sacred life. The text has never before been translated or taught in English. This teaching is a wonderful blessing. Please come for the benefit of all beings!

Meditation & Dharma : Sunday, October 17, 2010

Please join us at Three Jewels for an afternoon of meditation followed by a discussion with Venerable Thupten Jinpa about "Getting the Best from a Teacher." Finding a lama (or guru or teacher) is an important step on your path to enlightenment. Developing a fruitful relationship with your lama is just as important. Don't miss out on this event! Just look at Jinpa's smile! Loving, warm, compassionate, joyful and wise. How can you resist? Open to all. Donations welcomed.