Meditation Cleveland

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Ani Palmo is teaching, and how to join the courses. Come on in, have a look around and enjoy!

Ani Palmo was sent to Cleveland, her hometown, by her Teacher, Tulku Pema Wangyal Rinpoche,
with instruction to teach courses in Meditation and Buddhism.

Her aim is to provide instruction in Buddhist techniques, meditations, and philosophy in a way
that is applicable to both non-Buddhists and Buddhists alike. Course participants can take home practical tools for developing more compassion and wisdom without having to change their own spiritual practice and without having to adopt a spiritual practice if they have none.

At the same time, all courses and programs are applicable to those who are interested in doing Buddhist practice.

See below for the latest news and a summary of the new courses and talks.

Here's what's happening this month:

NEW MEDITATION COURSE:

I am still accepting registrations for the new Meditation Course in Sheffield Village.
(For you West Siders, it's only a 20 minute drive! Check it out for yourself on Mapquest...)

Registration for other courses is now closed.

The Public Talks do not require registration.

NEW MEDITATION COURSE
ON SUNDAY AFTERNOONS IN SHEFFIELD VILLAGE

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.

UPCOMING PUBLIC TALKS: (Click here for full details.)

*Tuesday, Nov 4th (7-8:30pm): "Changing Your Mind: The Clear Nature of Mind"
at River's Edge in Rocky River. The guided meditation will be on the Clarity of Mind.

*Tuesday, Nov 11th (7-8:30pm): "Changing Your Mind: The Clear Nature of Mind"
at First Unitarian Church in Shaker Heights. There will be a guided meditation on the Clarity of Mind.

*Tuesday, Nov 18th (7-8:30pm): "Developing Gratitude: Celebrating the Goodness in Our Lives" at West Shore Unitarian Church in Rocky River. The guided meditation will be on Precious Human Life.

*Tuesday, Nov 25th (7-8:30pm): "Developing Gratitude: Celebrating the Goodness in Our Lives" at East Shore Unitarian Church in Kirtland. There will be a guided meditation on Precious Human Life.

VOLUNTEER FOR THE HOMELESS STAND DOWN!

Have you ever thought about what it means to be on the streets in a Cleveland winter?

The Homeless Stand Down is an interreligious event where InterAct Cleveland collaborates with a variety of congregations and agencies to provide a warm, safe
and affirming space where over 2,000 people facing the challenges of poverty and homelessness can experience respite, renewal and reconnection.

Guests enjoy shelter from the elements, health screenings, meals, entertainment, haircuts, Reiki, massage, and access to service providers. They receive personal
hygiene products, bus passes, and winter clothing.

But more than this, everyone who participates in this event--guests and volunteers alike--receives the chance to connect with one another. To step out of the notions
of "us and them" and move into the more universal notion of "all of us."

This is a wonderful opportunity to not only do a good deed, but to open our minds
as well as our hearts. It's also the perfect chance to put compassion into action.

The Stand Down takes place on Jan 31st, Feb 6th and Feb 16th, 2009. I will be volunteering on Jan 31st at Pilgrim Church in Tremont. PLEASE join me!

There's so much you can do! You can volunteer at the event itself, or before or after the event. You can greet and talk with guests, distribute clothing, serve meals, drive
a van and more. You can offer your professional services such as printing, security, health care, Reiki, massage or website development.

To find out more about the Homeless Stand Down and how you can volunteer, please visit InterAct Cleveland's website or call Toni at (216) 241-0230.

CURRENT COURSES

There are five classes this year: two continuing Developing Compassion series, two Meditation classes and one new class. We are using a new text in the Meditation classes which I'm sure will prove to be a very rich experience.The new class is called The Essence of Buddhism, which is an introductory course using an extraordinary text as the study guide.

Please check out the Current Courses page for full details.

MEDITATION: Turning the Mind into an Ally
Sundays 10am - Noon at Harmony Path in Rocky River
Sundays 1:00pm - 2:30pm at The Yoga Loft in Sheffield Village

DEVELOPING COMPASSION: Levels III-IV
Mondays 7pm - 9pm at a private home in Shaker Heights

THE ESSENCE OF BUDDHISM
Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm at Harmony Path in Rocky River

DEVELOPING COMPASSION: Level IV
Thursdays 7pm-9pm at River's Edge in Cleveland

PUBLIC TALKS
Wisdom and Meditation Series

This is a lecture series, taking place every Tuesday evening at four different venues (River's Edge in Cleveland,
First Unitarian Church in Shaker Hts., West Shore Unitarian in Rocky River, and East Shore Unitarian in Kirtland.)

We will be discussing a variety of subjects and each session includes a different guided meditation.

Please have a look at the Public Talks page for full details.

UNDERSTANDING IMPERMANENCE
The key to wisdom and well-being

HOW TO BE HAPPY
Buddhist teachings on cultivating happiness

THE COMPASSIONATE HEART
Overcoming obstacles to practicing compassion

LOVE
Developing love to its fullest potential

CHANGING YOUR MIND
The clear nature of mind

DEVELOPING GRATITUDE
Celebrating the goodness in our lives

CALM ABIDING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Maintaining stillness in times of stress