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Dharma Study this Friday, December 4th, 7-9 pm
Tomorrow night we continue Pema Chodron's new series on the Four Immeasurables, "Perfect Just As You Are." The homework for this past week is listed below.

Just in time for the season of joy, Pema will be leading us step by step through the rejoicing practice.

Also, save the date for New Years Eve! We'll have a Fire Bowl ceremony to complete 2009 and welcome 2010, followed by a potluck to bring in the new year. More information to come. Starts 7:00 p.m.

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.

Christmas

As you pull up to my house this week, enjoy the light display!

This Week's Homework

 
1. Do the rejoicing practice each day.

2. Choose one day to rejoice in your own good fortune.

3. Choose another day to rejoice in the good fortune of others.

4. Make a list of someone you like, someone you dislike, and someone you feel neutral toward.
December Schedule

Friday, December 4, 7:00-9:00 pm
Study Group: Week Six of Perfect Just As You Are

Friday, December 11, 7:00-9:00 pm
Study Group: Week Seven of Perfect Just As You Are

Friday, December 18, 7:00-9:00 pm
Study Group: Final Week of Perfect Just As You Are
Holiday treats!

Friday, December 25
Off for Christmas - Enjoy your beloved ones!

Thursday, December 31, 7:00-?? pm
New Years Eve Celebration

Friday, January 1
Off - Happy New Year!
Quote of the Week

The beginner's mind is an open mind, an empty mind, a ready mind, and if we really listen with a beginner's mind, we might really begin to hear. For if we listen with a silent mind, as free as possible from the clamor of preconceived ideas, a possibility will be created for the truth of the teachings to pierce us, and for the meaning of life and death to become increasingly and startlingly clear.

My master Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche said: "The more and more you listen, the more and more you hear; the more and more you hear, the deeper and deeper your understanding becomes."

- Sogyal Rinpoche

Let's wake up!

With love,

Rita Frizzell
Luminous Mind

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