Enlightenment Study Group

Free!  Drop in / Ongoing Fellowship Group

Twelve Step as a Path to Enlightenment Study Group

Lead by Dorena Rode

When:
Every Thursday at 7pm

Group Format:
Each meeting will start with a talk and/or questions from participants, followed by a short (~7 minute) silent meditation or reflection period and then group sharing.

Participants are encouraged to share on their experience with their spiritual path and how they are changing.  We share with each other the challenges, our progress on the path to enlightenment, and insights gained, in order to further our growth, and inspire and support each other.

People are encouraged to make a commitment to attend the group regularly for a few months in order to establish deeper connection with other participants and create a positive fellowship environment.

Group Description:
This group is for:
1)  people interested in learning more about the path to enlightenment
2)  people seeking the fellowship of others living a spiritual life aimed at enlightenment
3)  people seeking support and/or direction with their spiritual practice
4)  people that are following a path to enlightenment including Buddhists and Christian Contemplatives
5)  people that use the 12 steps (of AA) as a foundation for their spiritual practice

Contact:
Dorena Rode
dorena@tesli.org
(623) 242-5310

Location:
The Enlightenment & Simple Living Institute
Hatcher and 9th Ave
Call for exact location and directions

Cost: FREE

Healing Business Class

Promote your health and healing business!

6 week series: Wednesday, September 24th – October 29th 3 to 5pm
(Time can be switched to evening if participants prefer. Let me know your preference.)

In this hands-on series of classes you will:

  • register your website domain name and make it go live
  • plan and create your WordPress based website from scratch (choose from hundreds of templates)
  • receive discounts on high quality website hosting
  • leverage social media, YouTube, local internet directories, customer reviews
  • design and create business cards, bookmarks and/or other marketing materials
  • plan a public event to increase your client base
  • develop strategies to promote yourself, including participation in relevant health fairs or events
  • set up PayPal on your website in order to sell products and services
  • start blogging to attract and educate your clients
  • get individualized attention and advice
  • learn about self publishing your work

Each two hour class will begin with an overview of the topic, followed by a hands-on work session under the guidance of the instructor . In the open lab period you will create a website, set up PayPal, develop a marketing plan, or do whatever you need to do next to grow your business while getting the help you need.

Requirements:
Computer or other device with a wireless adapter and an internet browser that will allow you to connect to the internet.

Cost:
$24 per session or $100 for the series prepaid.

Contact for information or to register:
Dorena Rode dorena@tesli.org (623) 242-5310

Optional Expenses:
$12 for domain name registration (annually)

$10/month or $100 annual hosting fee. Hosting is provided by TESLI using AIT and WordPress. This is the platform that the course is based on. If you use this service the setup and instructions will be directly applicable. If you are using a different service the general ideals will be applicable, but you will need to adapt the detailed instructions for your service.

Printing cost of any marketing materials you create-using online or local printers.

Tentative Course Outline
A considerable amount of material is covered with each class. Plan on doing homework between sessions to make the best use of the time.

Class 1: overview, select domain name, ideas about website design, marketing plan and/or mission statement

Class 2: building your website

Class 3: leveraging social media, blogging, registering you business with local directories

Class 4: creating marketing materials: business cards, bookmarks, flyers, coupons

Class 5: marketing you business: events, classes, fairs, promotions

Class 6: advanced features for you website – PayPal, and other relevant tips

 

ACI 1

TESLI Presents: 

THE ASIAN CLASSICS INSTITUTE
Course I: The Principal Teachings of Buddhism

Level One of The Steps to Buddhahood (Lam Rim)

FREE 11 week course

Sundays September 7th to November 23rd 11am to 1pm
(September 7, 14, 21, 28; October 5, (skip 12) 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 23)

The Principal Teachings of BuddhismCourse Description
This class was originally taught by Geshe Michael Roach in 1993. It based on the Tibetan monastic teachings of the Gelug lineage (This is the lineage of the Dalai Lama.) This course is an excellent overview of the entire Buddhist path. In this course we will study material from The Three Principal Paths (Lamtso Namsum) by Je Tsongkapa (1357-1419), using the commentary of Pabongka Rinpoche (1878-1941).

Key Topics: lam rim, characteristics of a qualified teacher, characteristics of authentic teaching, qualities of a Buddha, qualities of a good student, samsara, eight worldly thoughts, bodhichitta, correct view, principles of karma, no-self, renunciation, two truths, meaning of interdependence, mahamudra, and more.

Texts:
The Three Principal Paths (Lam-stzo rnam-gsum) by Je Tsongkapa (1357-1419)
The Key that Unlocks the Door to the Noble Path (Lam bzang sgo ‘byed) written by Pabongka Rinpoche (1878-1941), a commentary upon the Three Principal Paths

Cost: FREE, texts included

Contact:
Dorena Rode
dorena@tesli.org
(623) 242-5310

Location:
The Enlightenment & Simple Living Institute
Hatcher and 9th Ave
Call for directions