BOK JINPA III // Mondays, May 16 - June 27, 7 - 9pm

Set your meditation on fire! Finally, after an extended break, the Bok Jinpa meditation course continues with Nancy Allen and Ori Carino.

Based on the Tibetan Buddhist text Bhavana Krama (The Stages of Meditation) by Master Kamalashila (700 AD), this 7-week course will inspire, invigorate and elevate your meditation practice. Course III specifically addresses our doubts or beliefs that things don’t matter in order to achieve nirvana and omniscience.

Students are required to meditate daily and hand in their meditation journal.

If you have not taken Bok Jinpa 1 or 2, it is strongly recommended that you listen to classes 1 – 4 of Bok Jinpa 2 at Tsennyimepa.

Classes are free and life-changing.

ACI VIII: Death and the Realms of Existence // Tuesdays 7 - 9pm, 12 classes beginning April 19, 2011

What happens when we die? How should we prepare for death? Where does our consciousness go? Are there other realms or dimensions where we may be reborn—and if so, what are those places like?

Join us was we examine the death process, the benefits of living with a daily awareness of death, how to contemplate one’s death fruitfully, and the problems that result from not being aware of death.

Our study in this course is based upon the Treasure House of Higher Knowledge (Abhidharma Kosha) by Master Vasubandhu (350 AD), along with its commentary by the First Dalai Lama.

Please register at threejewels.nyc@gmail.com.

Hlaksam: The Joy of Responsibility // May 1, 2011, 3 - 5pm at P.S. 19 Asher Levy, 185 1 Ave bet 11th & 12th St, New York, NY

A dish in the sink, a person lying in the street, people in pain all around us--we want to do something but we hesitate.

The decision to cheerfully stop and help is described in Buddhist scripture as the step before ultimate love.

Teaching from new translations of some of the greatest wisdom books in history, Geshe Michael Roach will teach you how to become that extraordinary being who embraces and enjoys taking responsibility.

This talk is free, with an optional donation to support The Three Jewels.

Please join us for this special teaching!

RSVP at threejewels.nyc@gmail.com

YOGA AS A ROAD TO LOVE
Compassion and the Inner Body

Geshe Michael Roach will continue his teachings for three nights (May 1 - 3) at Pure Yoga East. Please register here for this amazing event.

Retreat & Escape with Maura Nolan // April 23, 1:45-4:15

1:45 - 2:00 P.M. Registration
2:00 - 4:15 P.M. Workshop

De-stress, detoxify, deeply relax, and go within. 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.

(There will be a 15 minute break between Parts I and II)

Questions or RSVP at maura47@earthlink.net
917-455-9157
212-242-0786

$40

Dharma Movie Night: Ghandi // Sat, April 16, 7pm

Spread out on our cushions and watch this moving, inspirational biopic with pizza and snacks provided.

By donation.

Everyone is welcome.

Hosted by Evam and Carin and The Three Jewels.

Re-Imagining the Voice // April 9, 2011 2 - 5pm

In re-imagining our relationship with our voice, we learn to maximize its freedom and our ability to resonate with the world. This workshop will feature vocal exercises and improvisational explorations, which will allow us to experience our ability to sound our inner life.

All levels are welcome. Ideal for beginning and advanced singers, as well as yoga teachers seeking to use their voice more powerfully, and for anyone interested in deepening their relationship with voice and sound.

Please RSVP: voice@bisantoron.com

For more info, visit bisantoron.com or listen to her voice on myspace.

$25

Using Dharma to Transform your Ordinary World // April 12, 6 - 8pm

Spring is finally winning out. That means less time spent indoors and more opportunities to practice with joy and wisdom.

On Thursday, April 12, 2011, the lovely Lady Lamas, Nancy and Jenny, return for a special teaching on tips, tricks, and secrets to integrating your dharma practice into your everyday life.

More info to come.

Please register at threejewels.nyc@gmail.