Welcome to the official page of Jewel Heart West Michigan and the teachings of Demo Rinpoche, Jewel Heart Residential Spiritual Advisor and Kyabje Gelek Rimpoche (1939 - 2017), its founder. Jewel Heart is dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan Buddhism and to bringing the practice of this rich tradition within the context of contemporary life to everyone. In 1988, Jewel Heart was founde
d in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with chapters and study groups throughout the US, in Malaysia and Singapore and the Netherlands. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2017, Demo Rinpoche serves as the Resident Spiritual Advisor at Jewel Heart. Jewel Heart carries on the living tradition of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, with a particular emphasis on the lineage of Je Tsongkhapa. Jewel Heart programs continue to be based on Gelek Rimpoche's teachings as well as teachings by Demo Rinpoche. Programs include retreats, study programs, guest speakers, digital dharma, tsohs and ritual ceremonies and are supported by an extensive audio/video and transcript archive. Jewel Heart provides opportunities to study and learn at all levels of interest and connection, from introductory meditation and community outreach programs to in-depth study and vajrayana practice.
