Welcoming the Unwelcome Book Group

Desert Insight Meditation invites you to join our Monday morning in-person and virtual Buddhist Book Study Group for meditation, reading, study, discussion, and home practice.

?Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World, by Pema Chodron

From the bestselling author of When Things Fall Apart, Pema’s new book is an open-hearted call for human connection, compassion, and learning to love the world just as it is during these most challenging times.

In her first new book of spiritual teachings in over seven years, Pema Ch?dr?n offers a combination of wisdom, heartfelt reflections, and the signature mix of humor and insight that have made her a beloved figure to turn to during times of change.

?In an increasingly polarized world, Pema shows us how to strengthen our abilities to find common ground, even when we disagree, and influence our environment in positive ways. Sharing never-before-told personal stories from her remarkable life, simple and powerful everyday practices, and directly relatable advice, Pema encourages us all to become triumphant bodhisattvas--compassionate beings--in times of hardship.

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?ABOUT THE DIM BOOK STUDY GROUP

?This book study group is a commitment to participate in weekly meetings and readings until the book is completed.

?When: Begins Monday morning, January 9, 2023, from 10 am-11:30 am.

?Location: In-person and virtual. 1147 N. Howard Blvd.--one block east of the Loft Cinema, just north of Speedway Blvd., on the west side of Howard (look for the blue awning).

?Each “in-person” participant must be currently vaccinated and boosted to begin and continue classes. There will be a space of 4 feet between students to protect them from the transmission of Covid-19. The class is mask optional.

?Fee: $5 weekly fee for TCMC plus Dana (a Pali word meaning generosity) for Lhasha $10/class. Please continue to support Lhasha in continuing to offer these 2,600-year-old priceless teachings of the Buddha. Payments can be made monthly to cover the TCMC fee and Dana for the teacher.

?Registration: Please contact Lhasha to let her know that you will be joining or for information.

Lhasha Tizer, [email protected], 520-321-3670.

?ABOUT THE TEACHER

?Lhasha Tizer, MS, has been practicing and teaching formal meditation techniques for 43 years. She began practicing Insight Meditation 27 years ago with Spirit Rock teachers and has taught at TCMC since 2000. She is a certified Community Dharma Leader from the Spirit Rock program and teaches for DIM.