KYABJE DENMA LÖCHO

ESSENCE OF TRUE ELOQUENCE

Friday – Tuesday, November 9 – 20, 2 – 6pm Jewel Heart 1129 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108

Essence of True Eloquence is widely regarded as ’s most outstanding and penetrating presentation of the Middle Way approach to the true nature of reality in . In this text, Je Tsong Khapa shares the importance for understanding both direct and indirect meaning, emphasizing the need for both critical reason and contemplative realizations on the path towards enlightenment. Receiving these rare and important teachings from Kyabje Denma Löcho Rinpoche is a great opportunity.

16 Drops of Kadampas Initiation ~ There will also be a 16 Drops of Kadampas initiation, however the date and time are uncertain. We hope for the 2nd weekend, November 17 & 18. All who are are welcome.

Kyabje Löcho Rinpoche is the outstanding master of Tibetan Buddhism today, both in general as well as within the tradition of Jamgön Tsong Khapa. We deeply appreciate his visit to Jewel Heart, one among many over the years, thanks to his personal relationship with who has studied with Kyabje Löcho Rinpoche since Rimpoche was a young boy in .

Dates and Times Friday, November 9 – Tuesday, November 20, 2 – 6pm Please note these teachings will not be webcast.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Upon registration you will receive a number which will determine seating order. Contact [email protected] or 734 994 3387 extension 223. There is no charge. Donations are welcome. All donations go directly to Kyabje Denma Löcho Rinpoche’s gift and related expenses supporting his visit to Jewel Heart.

Suggested Reading ∙ The Central Philosophy of Tibet: A Study and Translation of Jey Tsong Khapa's "Essence of True Eloquence" by Robert A.F. Thurman ∙ Emptiness in the Mind-Only School of Buddhism: Dynamic Responses to Dzong-ka-ba’s The Essence of Eloquence, Volume 1 by Jeffrey Hopkins

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 734 994 3387 extension 2. ® JEWEL HEART • 1129 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 • www.jewelheart.org • 734 994 3387• [email protected]