Homework for January 09:  Continue reading JWOL Pages 146, 7, 8 (Jain Philosophy - Mini Overview)
December 08 Class:  What we did:

-          Meditation - Besides body relaxation medication and concentration

-          Read first few pages of Page 145

-          Worked on the GEDA Theory (this is a new concept that we worked on)

-          Discussed mixed marriage issues

-          Naman Shah visited the classroom to talk about NorthEast ski trip in Feb. (together with NY Jain Center) – Naman will take the lead.

GEDA Theory:
Passion (GEDA – Greed, Ego, Deceit, Anger) is an integral part of human nature.   The purpose of this life is to manage GEDA and if we can manage this well, our happiness and the happiness of people around us significantly increases.  Such infectious happiness multiplier increases our planetary happiness.   The question is what can help us manage our GEDA.  Our knowledge, experience, and our ability to keep our mind open (Anekantvad) allows us to better manage GEDA.  Jainism is managing GEDA.