TIBETcenter
6073 N. Paulina, Chicago, IL 60660 | Tel/Fax. (773) 743-7772 | tibetcenter@aol.com
TIBETcenter Forthcoming Events
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(updated 1/4/2003) |
In order to raise funds for the TIBETcenter, two local artists, Craig Kersten and Maximilian Hernandez display their art pieces at 827 Foster, Evanston (just east of the EL).
Craig Kersten is a pop artist whose recent exhibition was held at the Chicago Cultural Center, and Art at Large in New York City. His works can also be viewed at www.craigpopartist.com
Maximilian Hernandez is an illustrator focusing on Asian Studies and is a recent graduate of Columbia College.
January 10 (Fri) 7:00-8:45 PM
Showing “Knowledge of Healing by Franz Reichle” (89 min)
LOCATION
827 Foster, Evanston (just east of Foster EL) Call: 847-492-0809 or 773-743-7772
COST
By Donation
ABOUT THE FILM
This is the first full-length film dealing extensively with Tibetan medicine. It is an inside look at the unique philosophy and dramatic benefits of Tibetan healing. In the cinema verite tradition, the audience journeys with Tibetan practitioners as they treat patients, make house calls and share secrets of ancient herbal remedies, traveling through Dharamsala in northern India, Ulaan Ude, and in the northern region of Mongolia. Treatments include the use of herbs, roots and minerals. The film also documents research done in Europe to test the healing properties and produce medicines.
January 17 (Fri) 7:00-8:45 PM
Showing “The Tibetan Book of the Dead” (45 min each for two parts)
LOCATION
827 Foster, Evanston (just east of Foster EL) Call: 847-492-0809 or 773-743-7772
COST
By Donation
ABOUT THE FILM
The renowned Swiss psychologist, Carl Jung, wrote that he found in The Tibetan Book of the Dead his life’s partner who had revealed the secrets of the soul.”Now, The Tibetan Book of the Dead exists in film form, and has been declared a “masterwork” by the 10th International Congress on Care of the Terminally Ill, in Montreal.
This two-part series explores ancient teaching on dying and death. His Holiness the Dalai Lama explains his own feelings about death.
January 25 (Sat) 7:00-9:00PM
Showing “Heart of Tibet” and “His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Secular Meditation”.
LOCATION
Oak Park Yoga, 327 Chicago Ave. Oak Park (Parking available) Please call 708-445-0392 or 847-492-0809 or 773-743-7772
COST
By Donation
ABOUT HEART OF TIBET
Heart of Tibet is a very candid view of His Holiness during a Kalachakra Initiation. Starting his day with 4 AM meditation, he conducts press interviews, complex Kalachakra rituals and touches the hearts of everyone he encounters. Hon. Jimmy Carter, former President of the United States, introduces the film.
ABOUT SECULAR MEDITATION
Buddhist practice has its foundation in meditation, where one learns to focus on the present moment, rather than dwelling on the past or imagining the future. Meditation is, therefore, an instrument for shaping and transforming the mind, achieving clarity of perception, voiding mental afflictions and liberating oneself from cyclic existence. Much more superior to physical happiness, mental happiness enables us to overcome and even subdue physical discomfort and problems.
In Secular Meditation, His Holiness, the Dalai Lama stresses that a distinction needs to be made between religious subjects, such as faith, and what the Dalai Lama calls “basic human good qualities,” such as compassion, love, forgiveness, harmony and brother-and sister-hood. Likewise, meditation should be looked on a not as religious subject but, rather, as a training of the mind to achieve a state of mental comfort. By way of example, the Dalai Lama explains the positive conclusions of a meditation on compassion, making clear the relevance of meditation to anyone’s life, no matter their religious persuasion.
February 6 (Thu) 7:00-8:00 PM
Tibetan Language Course (Level One)
Number
of Classes: 10 (Thursdays)
Fee: $12/class for non-members
$10/class for TIBETcenter members
LOCATION
827 Foster, Evanston (just east of Foster EL) Call: 847-492-0809 or 773-743-7772
(Course materials are included in the fee. The students may also buy extra language books from the TIBETgift or Snowlion Publications)
Feb 9, 16, Mar 2, 9, 16(Sun) 7:00-8:30 PM
KUM NYE TIBETAN YOGA WITH MARY DOHERTY
(Those who cannot come on Feb 9 must wait for us to start another session)
LOCATION 827 Foster, Evanston (847-492-0809)
KUM NYE is a natural healing system with roots in ancient medical texts, but it has been adapted for present use by Tarthang Tulku, an internationally known Tibetan teacher.
COST
A donation to the TIBETcenter
February 12(Wed) 06:30 – 08:00 PM
TIBETcenter Book Club (Book 2)
"Karma & Happiness: A Tibetan Odyssey in Ethics, Spirituality, and Healing" is authored by Miriam E. Cameron, Ph.D., RN. She is also the author of the national bestseller "Hello, I'm God, and I'm Here to Help You." As a fund raiser for the TIBETcenter, Miriam gave talks at the BORDERS in Madison and Evanston in January, 2002. "Readers who are interested in the relationship between ethical values and the health of individuals and society will find much here to inspire them." His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The book is sold in major book stores at $16.95 plus tax.
COST
$20.00/book. This includes cost of book, postage and refreshments. Make check in the name of TIBETcenter and mail to 6073 N. Paulina, Chicago IL 60660.
LOCATION
827 Foster, Evanston (just east of Foster EL) Call: 847-492-0809 or 773-743-7772
Feb 12 Members will discuss on Pages 1-118
Feb 26 Members will discuss on Pages 119-243