1. The aim overall is to present the Buddha's teachings in a systematic, yet
open-minded way which makes them relevant to your life, regardless of your
religious persuasion.

2. All classes except for the meditation class run on the same structure.
We have assigned readings each week with study questions, which are designed to deepen your integration of the subject matter. We then use the questions as the basis for discussion and further clarification in the next class.

Participants are encouraged to read and prepare for class, but the readings are brief and the discussions always lively, meaningful, and full of humor. Join us!

3. Each class includes half an hour of meditation instruction and practice.

4. As for the Meditation class, though the class is an hour and a half long, we are not sitting still that whole time! We spend the first half hour discussing the readings from the text and then meditate in 20-minute sessions, interspersed with walking meditation.

5. If you are in financial straits, discounts and scholarships are available for all courses. Please see Policies page.

6. Participants are encouraged to buy the texts by the first class date.

7. There are talks and classes happening all over town!

there is a talk every tuesday! please see public talks page.

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ARE YOU A WEST-SIDER?
Here what's happening west of the river: (See below for more details)

TALKS:
Tuesdays: Wisdom and Meditation Series (See Public Talks page)

COURSES:
Sundays: Meditation
Wednesdays: The Essence of Buddhism
Thursdays : Developing Compassion, Level IV

 

HEY EAST SIDERS!
Here's what's on your block: (See below for more details)

TALKS:
Tuesdays: Wisdom and Meditation Series (See Public Talks page)

COURSES:
Sundays : Meditation (west side)*
Mondays: Developing Compassion, Level III-IV

 

 

*If you are into meditation, CROSS THAT RIVER on Sundays and go to Harmony Path! There's no traffic on Sunday mornings, so it only takes
about 20 minutes to get there. C'mon people! C'mon get happy!

(c) C. Rybicki 2008

 

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COURSES

 

MEDITATION: Turning the Mind into an Ally (Part I)

Learn why meditation is important, how to meditate, and receive basic Buddhist teachings using Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche's beautiful book as a guide. In this course we will explore the theory
of meditation as well as practice various forms of meditation including Mindfulness of Breathing,
Walking Meditation and analytical meditations on Impermanence, the Joy of Being Human,
and more.

This is the first of a three-part class which runs through June of 2009.

Newcomers and experienced meditators all welcome. This class offers an opportunity to learn meditation right from the beginning and also to deepen your own current practice and knowledge of the Buddhist path.

*Though the class is ninety minutes long, we are not sitting still that whole time! We spend the first half hour discussing the readings from the text and then meditate in 20-minute sessions, interspersed with walking meditation.

Text: Turning the Mind into an Ally by Sakyong Mipham

**Please note: This is not a Shambhala training course. Ani Palmo is neither associated with nor trained in the Shambhala tradition. We are simply using the text as a reference point for learning.

 

Venues:

Harmony Path School of Massage
20950 Center Ridge Road, Suite 201
Rocky River, OH 44116

Day and Time: Sundays 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Dates: Sept 14- Dec 14, 2008

Sept 14, 21, 28 | Oct 12, 19, 26 | Nov 9, 16, 23 | Dec 7, 14


(No class: Oct 5, Nov 2, Nov 30)

Fee: $165

To Register: Please fill out the Registration Form.

If you have any questions, please contact Palmo at palmo@anipalmo.org.

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The Yoga Loft in Sheffield Village
5445 Detroit Road
Sheffield Village, OH 44054-2904
TEL: 440-258-7941

 

Day and Time: Sundays 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Dates: Oct 26 - Dec 14, 2008

Oct 26 | Nov 9, 16, 23 | Dec 7, 14

(No class: Nov 2, Nov 30)

 

Fee: $90

To Register: Please send an email to Palmo at palmo@anipalmo.org.

 

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DEVELOPING COMPASSION SERIES

Please note:
This is a four-part series taking an in-depth look at Pema Chodron's text No Time to Lose: A Timely Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva. While exploring the various points raised in this text, we cover
all the basics of Buddhism. More importantly, we use the material to foster peace and compassion in
our own lives.

 

About the Course:
We all need to find peace and grounding in this chaotic world. How to achieve it? All the world's major religions emphasize the importance of compassion, and more of it is clearly needed in these troubled times. But, if compassion is to grow and spread into the world around us, we need first to develop it
in our own hearts.

Learn how to develop compassion using Pema Chodron's fresh and approachable commentary
to an astonishingly beautiful work called The Way of the Bodhisattva .

This introductory course also covers the basics of Buddhist philosophy.

 

Texts:

No Time to Lose: A Timely Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva
by Pema Chodron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva | Translated by the Padmakara Translation Group
Published by Shambhala. (Get this version only, please.)

 

 

*Venues, days, times and fees vary according to the level. Please see below.

 

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DEVELOPING COMPASSION: Levels I and II
Not currently offered

 

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DEVELOPING COMPASSION: Levels III and IV

This is a continuation of Level II. Participants must have read chapters 1-6 in the texts in order
to do this course. Newcomers welcome!

 

East Side Venue:

Private Home
Shaker Hts., OH

 

Day and Time: Mondays 7:00-9:00pm

Dates: Sept 15- Dec 8, 2008

Sept 15, 22, 29 | Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 | Nov 10, 17 | Dec 1, 8, 15

(No class: Nov 3, Nov 24)

Fee: $180

To Register: Please fill out the Registration Form.

If you have any questions, please contact Palmo at palmo@anipalmo.org.

 

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DEVELOPING COMPASSION: Level IV

This is a continuation of Level III, and uses the same texts. However, participants must have completed Level III in order to do this course. Level IV is the final course in this series.

 

West Side Venue:

River's Edge
3430 Rocky River Drive
Cleveland, OH 44111

Day and Time: Thursdays 7:00-9:00pm

Dates: Sep 25 - Dec 11, 2008

Sep 25 | Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Nov 6, 13, 20 | Dec 4, 11

(No class: Nov 27)

Fee: $180

 

To Register: For this class only, please register through River's Edge by calling (216) 688-1111.

If you have any questions, please contact Palmo at palmo@anipalmo.org.

 

 

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The Essence of BUDDHISM

Through this gorgeous text, we will explore all the basic teachings of Buddhism, including its very heart: compassion. We are extremely fortunate that Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, one of the foremost masters of the 20th century, shared these jewel-like teachings with us in a way that is eminently practical in our daily lives.

Do yourself a favor, enrich your life by opening up to the light of these sacred teachings through
the words of this precious master. Truly, this is one of the most beautiful doors you can enter to
get a glimpse of the Buddha's path.

Text: The Heart of Compassion by Dilgo Khyentse

 

 

 

 

Venue:

Harmony Path School of Massage
20950 Center Ridge Road, Suite 201
Rocky River, OH 44116

 

Day and Time: Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 pm

Dates: Sept 17 - Dec 10, 2008

Sept 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Nov 5, 12, 19 | Dec 3, 10

(No class: Nov 26)

Fee: $180

To Register: Please fill out the Registration Form.

If you have any questions, please contact Palmo at palmo@anipalmo.org.