<div dir="ltr"><div>Hello Missoulians,</div><div><br></div><div><div><font size="2">The Osel Shen Phen Ling community invite you to our last two opportunities with our wonderful visiting teacher Don
Handrick! Don will follow up </font><font size="2">his excellent weekend workshop Finding Calm in the Storm with two public talks this Tuesday and Wednesday.<br></font></div><div><font size="2"><br></font></div><div><b><font size="2">Making Kindness Your Religion, Tues., May 7, 7pm - 8:30pm<br></font></b></div><div><font size="2"><br></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none">“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” This beloved quote from His Holiness the Dalai Lama shows the basic philosophy of Buddhism and the shared practice of kindness essential to all faiths. Don will help us explore the practices of living with loving kindness and examine ways to overcome attitudes that keep our hearts from opening fully. <br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none"><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none"><b>Joy Trumps Fear, Wed., May 8, 7pm - 8:30pm</b> <br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none"><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none">Fear can lead to anxiety, anger and paralysis, making us unable to react constructively to the sources of that fear. With a joyful attitude we confront and overcome fear to find inner peace, allowing us to navigate our modern world more skillfully. Join us as Don helps us investigate the methods to cultivate and deepen true joy in our daily lives to triumph over fear.</span></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none">----<br></span></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none">Don Handrick <span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none">is a graduate of FPMT's intensive 7-year Master of Buddhist Studies program, one of the most in-depth courses of study for lay practitioners in the Gelug Tibetan tradition. Don has served as resident teacher at Thubten Norbu Ling in Santa Fe, NM since 2006. He's renowned for his deep knowledge of the Buddhadharma and easy going teaching style, perfect for Western students. Don only visits Missoula once a year so this is an excellent opportunity!<br></span></span></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none"><br></span></span></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none">Suggested donation is $20 per event but we do not charge for teachings and events: suggested donations help OSPL cover expenses and offering to our teachers.</span> Both talks will take place at our Downtown meditation center, 500 N. Higgins, #208A, in the First Call building across from the Iron Horse. One of Missoula's oldest meditation centers, OSPL is an affiliated center within the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). More info is available at <a href="http://fpmt.org">fpmt.org</a> and <a href="http://osel-fpmt.org">osel-fpmt.org</a>. Contact us at <a href="mailto:oselshenphenling@gmail.com">oselshenphenling@gmail.com</a> with any questions. </span></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,".SFNSText-Regular",sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration:none;display:inline;float:none"><br></span></span></font></div><font size="2">Thank you all for everything each of you do to make the world a more peaceful and compassionate place.</font></div><div><font size="2"><br></font></div><div><font size="2">Big Love,</font></div><div><font size="2">Bill Pfeiffer</font></div><div><font size="2">OSPL Spiritual Program Coordinator<br></font></div><div><br>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><b>Osel Shen Phen Ling</b></div><div>500 N. Higgins Ave., #208A<br></div><div dir="ltr"><b></b><div>Missoula, MT 59802</div><div><a href="mailto:oselshenphenling@gmail.com" target="_blank">oselshenphenling@gmail.com</a></div><div><a href="http://www.fpmt-osel.org" target="_blank">www.fpmt-osel.org</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><i><b>Osel Shen Phen Ling</b> means "Land of Clear Light Benefiting Others" in Tibetan. We are a Buddhist center practicing Buddhadharma in the Tibetan Gelug tradition and based in Missoula, MT, USA. OSPL is an affiliated center within the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), a world-wide organization under the direction of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Find out more at <a href="http://www.fpmt-osel.org" target="_blank">www.fpmt-osel.org</a> and <a href="http://www.fpmt.org" target="_blank">www.fpmt.org</a>.</i></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>