Meditation Tune-Up // Wednesdays, April 6 - 27

Fine-tune your meditation and bring more focus to your life, work, and spiritual practice.

In this 4-class course, we will calibrate our meditation with the user's guide and maintenance manual given to us 1300 years ago by Indian and Tibetan meditation masters. Looking under the hood of our minds, we'll discover where our blockages are and what kinds of tune-up we'll need to get our minds humming along on the path to bliss. Through teachings, group meditation sessions, and discussions about our personal experiences and challenges, we will hone the techniques that allow us to keep our meditation focused and deeply engaging.

This free metaphysical tune-up is good for longtime and new meditators, as well as those who have never meditated before. In other words, EVERYONE is welcome.

Some topics we will explore in detail include: setting up your meditation space, finding the right cushion, selecting a meditation object, getting yourself on the cushion, tools for fighting dullness and agitation, developing the "watcher" mind, and how to generate ngar (intensity).

For more information, contact Chelsea Bailey at chelsba@gmail.com

The Dao of Qin: Music and Culture of a Meditative Instrument // Saturday, April 2 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Come join the New York Qin Society for an evening of meditative music and discussion. Stephen Dydo, Peiyou Chang, and Judy (Shih-hua) Yeh will perform ancient pieces for qin, using traditional instruments, along with other qin players TBA. We will also have special performances on another instrument associated with meditation, the shakuhachi, by special guest Glenn Swann.

The Principal Teachings of Buddhism with Hector Marcel // Every Thursday 7:30 - 9:30pm for 12 weeks, begins Mar 24!

Asian Classic Institue Course 1: The Principal Teachings of Buddhism
Level One of the Steps to Buddhahood (Lam Rim)

Every Thursday 7:30 - 9:30pm for 12 weeks, begins Mar 24!

This Course is an excellent overview of the entire Buddhist path; all subsequent Courses elaborate upon the ideas presented in this Course. This Course is based upon The Three Principal Paths (Lamtso Namsum) by Je Tsongkapa (1357-1419), with the commentary of Pabongka Rinpoche (1878-1941). Topics include: what is a qualified teacher, how to take a lama, what is Buddha nature, what is authentic Dharma, what are samsara and renunciation, the principles of karma, the problems of human life, bodhichitta and its benefits, how to generate bodhichitta, the two levels of reality, what is the correct view of emptiness according to each of the four schools of thought, and the relationship between karma and emptiness.

Class will be broadcast live on ustream.

Dharma Movie Night: The Matrix // Sat, March 19, 7pm

Dear Friends,

Please join us for a screening of a little known screen gem called The Matrix. Starring Keanu Reeves (Little Buddha, 1993) The Matrix popularized the use of a visual effect known as "bullet time," which allows the viewer to explore a moment progressing in slow-motion as the camera appears to orbit around the scene at normal speed. Back in 1999, the movie-viewing audience's collective reaction was, like, whoa. It is now 2011. The Three Jewels Dharma Movie Night is back. Things change. But have no fear, the story still packs a wallop.

Following the viewing, the ineffable meditation teacher, Chelsea Bailey will give a talk on the parallels between Neo's inner journey and transformation and Tibetan buddhist teachings on emptiness.

Hosted by the lovely emanation Monisha Raja, this will be a fun night for all who come. The Three Jewels will provide refreshments - pizza, beverages, popcorn, chocolate....

There is a suggested donation of $7. Give what you can. All are welcome.

Spread the word, bring friends!

Love,
The Three Jewels

Stability: The Complete Incorporation of Stira, Sukha, Asana // March 17, 8pm

Michael Hewett and Dushan Zaric of Sarva Yoga Academy present this special teaching open to all truth seekers.

Truth can be approach only if all the parts that make up the human--thoughts, emotions, body--are touched with the same force and in the particular way appropriate to each of them. Only then do we transcend ourselves and commune with what is real and true.

All proceeds benefit the water emergency at The Diamond Mountain Three-Year Retreat for Peace.

51 Mental Factors with Warren Friesner // Wednesdays @ 7pm, March 16 - April 20

Gain awareness of what’s happening in your mind at any moment to acquire the tools to tame it.

Based on the Buddha’s Abhidharma teachings, Mahayana scholars established 51 mental factors or states of mind. This 6-week course will explore these various states so that we can recognize them as they arise in our own mind, ultimately to cultivate those states beneficial to us and eliminate those that aren’t.

Come by and find out what you think in person :)

Register with Warren Friesner at wfriesner@clearlightcorp.com

Seasonal Allergy Prevention with Acupuncture // Saturday March 26, 11 - 6pm

Don’t suffer another season living with allergies!
• The best time to start getting treated for seasonal allergies is before the symptoms appear.
• Allergies are overreaction of the immune system to things in the environment, such as dust, pollen, animal dander and foods.
• During the warm season, wind-born tree, grass or weed pollens can cause symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, watery, itchy or red eyes, headaches fatigue and sometimes coughing and wheezing.
• When an allergic person’s immune system is triggered by an allergen, it causes some degree of inflammation
• This time of year is chock-full of unpleasant symptoms that interfere with daily life and overall comfort.
• Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine offers allergy sufferers a way to strengthen their immunity & respiratory system and significantly reduce their symptoms, without unpleasant side effects.
• If you are already experiencing symptoms you should start treatment as soon as possible so as to get the best possible results.

To make a reservation, Email us at AcupunctureOutreach@yahoo.com

Judy Joo, MA., MSTOM., L.Ac. & Lai San Leung, MSTOM., L.Ac.
Cornerstone Acupuncture Outreach welcomes you to experience the ancient healing modality of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. We will offer individual health consultations and acupuncture in a community style setting where you will be receiving your acupuncture treatment fully clothed and lying down comfortably on a futon bed.

Please wear comfortable loose fitting clothes.

Your treatment will take approximately 45-60mins.

ACI I: The Principal Teachings of Buddhism with Hector Marcel // Every Thursday 7:30 - 9:30pm for 12 weeks, beginning Mar 24

Asian Classic Institue Course 1: The Principal Teachings of Buddhism
Level One of the Steps to Buddhahood (Lam Rim)

Every Thursday 7:30 - 9:30pm for 12 weeks, beginning Mar 24

This Course is an excellent overview of the entire Buddhist path; all subsequent Courses elaborate upon the ideas presented in this Course. This Course is based upon The Three Principal Paths (Lamtso Namsum) by Je Tsongkapa (1357-1419), with the commentary of Pabongka Rinpoche (1878-1941). Topics include: what is a qualified teacher, how to take a lama, what is Buddha nature, what is authentic Dharma, what are samsara and renunciation, the principles of karma, the problems of human life, bodhichitta and its benefits, how to generate bodhichitta, the two levels of reality, what is the correct view of emptiness according to each of the four schools of thought, and the relationship between karma and emptiness.

Class will be broadcast live on ustream.

Deeply Relax: Afternoon Retreat with Maura Nolan // March 12 // 1:45-4:15

Using breath, stretch, meditation, massage and yoga postures supported by blankets, bolsters and pillows become relaxed nurtured and detoxified.

Wakeful yogic relaxation boosts the autoimmune system, improves circulation, lowers high blood pressure, reduces muscle tension and nurtures inner quiet.

"I leave your retreats feeling loved, pampered, restored...like I spent time again in the womb perfectly supported and catered to"
-Emily Harting

Saturday March 12th

1:45-4:15

$40
The Three Jewels

RSVP Maura Nolan, RYT
212-242-0786
maura47@earthlink.net