lntroduction to Buddhism and Meditation,
continued

Tuesdays: January 2 to Febrary 6, 2001
7:00pm-8:30pm

Building on the previous three sections, this course will cover the meditations of the Initial and Middle scope of the Lam Rim, the incremental path to the furthest reaches of our potential for enlightenment. These analytic meditations help us work with negative, limiting emotions and help us develop the life-enriching qualities of compassion and wisdom. They are very practical and effective tools for transforming our minds.

We'll also introduce you to some of the visualization practices you will encounter in other DFF classes and we'll continue to develop a practice of calm abiding meditation.

Section E will be taught be Venerable Chodron who will be returning from a one month personal retreat in early January. Do not miss these classes...it is unusual for Venerable to teach this specifically for newer students. Jesse Fenton, director of DFF, will lead Section D.

If you missed the first sections, you're welcome to jump in mid-course. If you'd like to catch up in that case, we recommend reading Open Heart Clear Mind by Thubten Chodron, available at Dharma Friendship Center or through your local bookstore.

Section D: The Practices of the lnitial Level

Jan. 2 The eight obsessive concerns
Jan. 9 Death
Jan. 16 Karma

Section E: The Practices of the lnitial and Middle Scope Level.

Jan. 23 Ethics and Purification
Jan. 30 Disadvantages of cyclic existence
Feb. 6 Factors that stimulate the disturbing emotions and how to use antidotes to transform them

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early on the first night of each section in order to register.

You may attend either section without attending the other section.

Registration

The suggested donation for all of Section D is $30, for all of Section E is $30. Teachings are given freely. No one will ever be turned away for lack of funds.

Preregistration is advised but not required. Registration will be accepted at the door. To preregister, make checks payable to DFF, which is a non-profit, 501c3 organization. Send your check, name, address, phone, email and sections for which you are registering to: DFF, PO Box 30011 Seattle, WA 98103.

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