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April 14, 2008

ANAM THUBTEN RINPOCHE TO SPEAK IN FAYETTEVILLE

WHAT: Dharma Talk

WHEN: Monday, April 21, 7:00 P.M.

WHERE: St. Paul's Episcoal Church, 224 N. East St., Fayetteville AR 72701 (442-7373). For directions, click here.

Fayetteville residents have an extraordinary opportunity to hear one of the most talented and perceptive teachers currently active in the United States today.

Anam Thubten Rinpoche was born in Tibet and entered into Buddhist training in the Nyingma tradition at young age. Among his teachers, he had a special affinity toward a very inspiring Dharma teacher named Lama Tsurlo, who became his main mentor. Lama Tsurlo's kindness and wisdom gave him the firm base to advance in his dharma practice, and still serves as a source of inspiration in his ever-unfolding love of true Dharma, as well as his work as a teacher. Anam Thubten was recognized as the reincarnation of Anam Lama, when he was quite young.

Rinpoche will give a general dharma talk on the nature and availability of spiritual truth. More specific descriptions of his teachings often narrow the scope of his message--you simply have to hear him to appreciate the full dimensions of his capacious mind, his generosity, and his compassion.

Simply put--this is a talk that is not to be missed. All are welcome, and a $10 donation for adults and $5 for students are suggested to help defray the costs of travel. No one, of course, will be turned away.

It is traditional inTibetan culture for students, after the teaching, to line up for a blessing from the teacher. This is entirely optional, of course. But if you would like a personal blessing from Rinpoche, it is easy to do. You simple bow, and present him with a kata, or white scarf, draped over your hands, which he will take, bless, and place around your neck. If you have a kata you may bring it. If not, we will have several for you to share with others. It is also traditional that you present the teacher with your donation in a white envelope at this time. We will have white envelopes available for you to use as well.

We look forward to seeing you on Monday, 21 February, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 7:00 p.m.

SPECIAL NOTE: RINPOCHE WILL ALSO BE LEADING A RETREAT IN LITTLE ROCK, APRIL 18-20. CONTACT KAREN WISDOM FOR MORE INFORMATION (501-681-2895).

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Who We Are, What We Do, and Where We Do It

We are a diverse group of individuals of all ages from all backgrounds who simply have an interest in what Geshe Dorjee and Rinzin Dorjee have to teach us. We meet every Sunday at Dramis Hardwood Floors (see directions below) at 11:00 a.m. for meditation, instruction, and discussion. Typically, we are finished betweeen 12:30 and 1:00 p.m. Some of us are Buddhists, some of us are not, and all are welcome. You may bring a cushion if you have one, but we provide cushions for those who do not.

May 2008

What We're Reading

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The Dalai Lama: The Meaning of Life
The book that we're currently reading (having begun January 2008), THE MEANING OF LIFE, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, addresses the 12 links of dependent origination and other issues.
Ven Lobsang Gyatso: The Four Noble Truths
The first book we read together, and a detailed--at times, overly detailed--treatment of the founding platform of all Buddhist philosophy and practice.
The Dalai Lama: Stages of Meditation
The book we finished, January 2008. It's actually the second part of a three-part work by Kamalashila, an Indian monk and scholar from the 8th century. The Dalai Lama has supplied copious commentary to Kamalashila's translated text.