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about the courses

 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.

All classes have 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!

Each class includes 15-30 minutes of meditation practice.

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

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

The first Meditation Class and Intro to Buddhist Practice classes are free!

 

Palmo is available to speak at your school, business, club or church. Please see public talks page for details.

 


 
(c) Ani Palmo Rybicki

COURSES

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                                             First class is free*

Payment will be taken at the end of class for those who decide to continue the course.

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 WALKING THE SPIRITUAL PATH 

Once we choose a spiritual path we need to examine--with naked honesty--our approach to walking that path. "The problem is that ego can convert anything to its own use," Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche says, "even spirituality."

Join Ani Palmo for an in-depth study of the modern classic, Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, by Chogyam Trungpa. "These incisive, compassionate teachings serve to wake us up from this trick we all play on ourselves, and to offer us a far brighter reality: the true and joyful liberation that inevitably involves letting go of the self rather than working to improve it."


Text:   CUTTING THROUGH SPIRITUAL MATERIALISM by Chogyam Trungpa

         *Please be sure to buy the text by the first class.

           

Venue:
River's Edge: A Place for Reflection and Action

3430 Rocky River Drive | Cleveland, OH 44111


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

Course Dates:

  • Session I: Jan 11-Feb 8
  • Session II: Feb 22-Mar 28

Contribution:

  • $99/ Session of six weeks
  • $188/ Two sessions pre-paid (Save $10)
  • First class is free!

          To Register: Please register through River's Edge
          by calling (216) 688-1111 or through their website.




INTRODUCTION TO TIBETAN BUDDHIST PRACTICE *

*(Offered on the East AND West sides of town!) 

 

"A favorite of Tibetans and recommended by the Dalai Lama, this practical guide to inner transformation introduces the fundamental spiritual practices common to all Tibetan Buddhist traditions." The Words of My Perfect Teacher, the text for this course, covers a wide range of subjects including karma, taking refuge, mandala, and how to recognize an authentic spiritual teacher.

Whether you are simply curious about the Buddhist path or are ready to begin your practice, you will benefit from Introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Practice. This is a continuing course taught in multiple installments, but participants are not obliged to commit to the entire program.

Newcomers welcome!


Text:

THE WORDS OF MY PERFECT TEACHER by Patrul Rinpoche

Translated by the Padmakara Translation Group
Published by Shambhala; Revised edition (1998)

*Please be sure to buy the text by the first class and to get this latest edition.

 

East Side Info

Venue:
The First Unitarian Church of Cleveland
21600 Shaker Blvd. | Shaker Hts., OH 44122 

Day & Time: Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Course Dates:

  • Session I: January 10; February 14; March 13
  • Session II: April 10, 23; May 8, 22; June 5, 12

Contribution:
  • Session I: $45
  • Session II: $99


        To Register: Please send your name and address to Palmo here.
                            Subject line: "East class"


West Side Info

Venue:
River's Edge: A Place for Reflection and Action

3430 Rocky River Drive | Cleveland, OH 44111


Day & Time: Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Course Dates:

  • Session I: Jan 12-Feb 9
  • Session II: Feb 16-Mar 22
  • Session III: Mar 29-May 3
  • Session IV: May 10-Jun 14

Contribution:

  • $99/ Session of six weeks
  • $188/ Two sessions pre-paid (Save $10)
  • $356/ Four sessions pre-paid (Save $40)
  • First class is free!


          To Register: Please register through River's Edge
          by calling (216) 688-1111 or through their website.


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

 


 

MINDFULNESS AND COMPASSION: A Silent Buddhist Retreat

Experience a week of silence as we are led by Ani Palmo through three types of meditation: Mindfulness of Breathing, Walking Meditation, and The Practice of Exchange. All three meditations can be practiced by people of any faith and are practical ways of increasing awareness, love, compassion and forgiveness in our lives. Silence supports the deepening of our experience and relieves distractions.  Speaking will be allowed during question and answer sessions and during time set aside for private interviews with the leader.  Come and take advantage of this rare opportunity to focus your mind, your heart and your life.


Dates: Sunday June 17 through Saturday June 23, 2012

Schedule: In general, we will begin meditation early in the morning and the day will consist of several meditation sessions, yoga, meals, breaks, Dharma talks, and private interviews.
Detailed schedule will be posted at a later date.

Fee:

  • $475 -- Includes Room and Vegetarian Meals
  • $350 -- Commuters

Check-in: Sunday June 17 (3:00pm-5:00pm)

Check-out: Saturday June 23 (After lunch) 


Venue:

River's Edge: A Place for Reflection and Action
3430 Rocky River Drive | Cleveland, OH 44111


To Register: Please click here.


          PLEASE NOTE:

If you want to do this retreat, best to register ASAP. Space is very limited. I highly recommend you stay at the venue, as it will be of great help to your retreat experience. There are only 20 overnight spaces available, and River's Edge will be sending out invites to their mailing list of 20,000 people soon. Register now!

       

 

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