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Greetings!
Friday night Dharma Study this Friday, October 23rd, 7-9 pm
Great news! Pema Chodron's brand-new series on the Four Immeasurables has been released just in time for our new study to begin this Friday. Just as wonderful as her Noble Heart series, this new study is fresh, pithy, and completely up to date. Named "Perfect Just As You Are," Pema Chodron's teachings blend her famous humor and complete relate-a-bility in a way that helps us feel at home in our own skins and remove our feeling of separation from others. See below for more information on the series. This week's session: Pema Chödron offers an overview of the Four Immeasurables -- loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity -- an she clarifies common misconceptions about these qualities. Exercises (1) Identify someone that you care for in an open, uncomplicated way. (2) Practice receiving love. Introduction to Buddhism - Sunday, October 25th, 3-5 pmInvite anyone you know who would like to connect with the foundational teachings of this ancient path in a relaxed atmosphere. For a flyer on both the above, click here.Weekly classes and Introduction to Buddhism are held at my home in the Belmont/Hillsboro neighborhood, 1716A Linden Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212. 615-463-2374. Click here for map. |
An 8-week series beginning Friday, October 23, 2009
Spiritual practice, Pema Chödrön teaches, has nothing to do with self-improvement, since, as the course's title claims, you're already perfect right now. The limitless qualities of loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity are your deep-down, ultimate reality, and those are qualities that can't be improved upon.
If you're not feeling particularly kind, compassionate, joyful, or equanimous at the moment, take heart: the Four Limitless Ones are there like seeds, waiting to be cultivated through practice-and, being limitless, they're rich enough to be worked with for a lifetime. This intensive program of study and practice provides the tools you need to access these radiant states and to nurture their growth for sake of all beings, including yourself. Here's some of what you'll learn:
- How cultivating the Four Limitless Ones is the antidote to depression, irritation, and isolation
- Basic meditation instructions to get you started in the foundational practice
- A wealth of guided meditations for generating these radiant qualities to yourself, others, and the world
- Writing and reflection exercises to bring the Four Limitless Ones powerfully into real life
- A simple chant you can use to create love and good will around yourself
- Powerful on-the-spot practices you can use throughout the day, even when there's "no time to practice"
The program fits perfectly with any other kind of meditation you're doing or with other spiritual practices. And since no previous knowledge of Buddhism is required, it's also ideal for those new to spiritual practice.
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Sunday, October 25 · 3:00-5:00 p.m.
1716A Linden Avenue in the Belmont/Hillsboro neighborhood of Nashvile | Click here for map
Home of Rita Frizzell · (615-463-2374)
Learn the basics that Buddha taught over 2,500 years ago. The word "Buddha" means "awake," and the methods that he taught involve working with one's own mind. They are not inherently religious and can be beneficial to all. We will explore the Four Noble Truths, the foundation of Buddha's teachings in a relaxed environment with lots of opportunities for questions.
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October Schedule
Friday, October 23
Begin new series on the Four Immeasurables by Pema Chodron
Sunday, October 25
Introduction to Buddhism
Friday, October 30
Study Group
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Quote of the Week
Some day, after we have mastered the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, . . . we shall harness . . . the energies of love. Then, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire.
- TEILHARD DE CHARDIN
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Let's wake up!
With love,
Rita Frizzell
Luminous Mind
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